Question
sila-flex ASP70L-2
Hey Rich, Could you tell me anything about this rod and what it might be worth? It has a fish logo and says Sila-Flex and the model number is as follows ASP70L-2, It is a two piece, each section length is piece with handle is 32 1/2 rod part and 10" cork handle, the top piece is 43", Thank you for taking a look,Jeff.
AnswerJeff,
History of Silaflex fly Rod
http://fiberglass-fly-rods.pbworks.com/w/page/5183007/Silaflex
It is a fiberglass rod .
Joe here at all experts answered a similar question:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Fishing-1634/2010/3/CONOLON-ROD.htm
Basically NARMCO made the Silaflex and was purchased by Garcia.
I am a bamboo man not fiberglass. Fiberglass is just not collected like bamboo. It was made from the 1950s to the 70s.
I have no specific history or books on fiberglass, I believe they don't exist, but here's two web sites that on fiberglass:
http://fiberglass-fly-rods.pbwiki.com/
http://www.fiberglassflyrodders.info/:
Please be cautious about someone telling you your rod is worth thousands until they offer cash. . People want fiberglass to be collectable like bamboo but that doesn't make it so.
Luck,
Mac
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