antique fly rod?

Question

  I found inside a garage wall 22yrs age and really just forgot about it till i found.
Ive been told its a bamboo fly rod
Handle stamped Bristol by Horton manufacturing co bristol conn.
Its in 4 pieces 2@ 38" 1 tip @ 18" and the wood and metal handle to make just under 9'.
Unusual line glides at least 2 me
Id love to know the history and value

Thanks joe

Answer
Joe,
I need a lot more details to help you.
i.e. What is the shape of the rod , round or flat sided?
Is the handle below the reel seat or above? below is fly , above is casting, spinning or boat
Could the rod be metal ? fiberglass ? Bamboo looks like wood and is flat sided.
Please see my all experts web page for suggested information.

History :
http://www.oldfishingstuff.com/horton_mfg_co.htm

Horton bought Bristol and made bamboo rods in 1941 ish. They continued to make rods until the 50s.
The guides not glides  have ceramic  inserts common on older rods. I am guessing it is a steel spin rod and not very valuable but could have been made from the 30s.

Look carefully if flat sided for a F on the rod and get back to me.
Luck,
Mac