Identifying & Valuing Antique Fly Rods: A Guide

Question
I went through my family's fishing rods the other day.  I came across a metal fly rod with a wooden handle.  There are no marks with the exception of XXXX/75 written on the reel seat.  The steel rod is a three piece approximately five feet long.

Answer
Keith

is the rod collapsible? Also, seems short at 5 ft for a fly rod.

There were lots of manufacturers of steel rods up through the 1950s when fiberglass took hold, so it may be difficult to identify, but send me a photo. Value wise, steel rods are generally in the $10-20 range.

Bob Vermillion
fivermillions@cinci.rr.com