a couple of old rods I have

Question
the first rod is 6' has 3 guides octagon shaped two piece metal connector with orange and black wrap wooden butt with red rubber piece on the end the second rod is 10' long one piece with red wrap 4 guides same rubber piece on the end says Montague on the rubber piece i think do you think they are worth anything also the 6' has a reel on it it says "Casey" Belmont California
thanks for the help
Andy

Answer
Hi Andy,

It sounds likely that both rods are made by Montague.  If you are interested in being a bit more certain about the maker, send me some pictures of the rods and I'll review them for you.  The first rod is what is called a boat rod, typically used in saltwater for bottom fishing.  The second rod is possibly a surf rod used for casting from the beach or jetty.

Value depends entirely on condition of the rods.  If they are essentially in the same condition, then they would be fairly close in value.  Some guidelines for value on these type rods would be: Poor-Fair condition in the $15-$40 range; Good-Very Good condition in the $40-$70 range; and in Excellent-Mint condition in the $70-$110 range.  These types of rods are improving in value over the past decade as people re-discover them, resurrect/restore them and fish with them.

Thanks,  Joe