Orvis 12.5ft Bamboo Salmon Rod #36628 - Collector's Item

Question
orvis 12 1/2 foot # 36628 bamboo salmon rod 3 pieces 24-15 & spare tip in green bag with orvis tube weight 13 3/4 in very good condition if I may say so any idea of the possible $ where about  in value

Answer
Louis,
I got lost when you wrote "3 pieces 24-15 & spare tip"? If I missed an import piece of information , please clarify.

I used  the Orvis database , Orvis Bamboo Rod Production ~ 1940 to 2008:
A Collector's Reference Copyright 2003-2008 James Gregory Reynolds                                                             
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2h7gi/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/orvis.htm

Number 36628 is not in the database, but I see that more often than I find the serial numbers in the database.

I recommend that you call Orvis 888-235-9763, they have a non digital , paper source with more complete serial numbers. I have also found that if you ask for a value they will put you off but if you ask for age, maker and model then you will get some help.

Price Book:
Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000).

Homel gives the Orvis 10 ft (similar) Model "Battenkill Salmon" rod, 3 sections, an extra tip valued at  $95, 195 and $365 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.

You might search eBay for prices on Orvis bamboo fly rods, too.

Orvis is still in business and here's some history of bamboo rod makers:
http://www.orvis.com/intro.aspx?dir_id=758&subject=2873

And last I will say the prices above are low, as there is a new fad in fly fishing for 2 handed rods. I might get $400 for it. I would need pictures detailed and not blurry to macsrods@yahoo.com before I can proceed.

Good Luck
Mac

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