bamboo poles

Question
I have some bamboo poles thaT has been in my family for a very long time, how can I find out how much they are worth and sell them because they are just collecting dust in my attic?

Answer
Dale,
How many?
I can help you id and evaluate them on this web site.
FYI if you say poles, less than honest people may think you don't know what you have as the collectors know them as rods.

Besides my experience, I use the following books:
Price Book:
Antique & Collectible  Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000# add about 30% for age of book.

Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook by Michael Sinclair  best to confirm age

Classic & Antique Fly-Fishing Tackle: A Guide for Collectors & Anglers by A.J. Campbell  - good general history

You would find them at the library. You could check prices on ebay or

Send me list of makers, models and  lengths- information from the rods only , not on tubes or cloth containers. only if they are bamboo (flat not round sided) and fly (reel below handle) or two handled if over 9 feet in total length.

Luck,
Mac

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