old sear roebuck and co.

Question
ok how much would a perfect condition sears %26 roebuck fly fishing rod never out of packaging fiber glass fishing rod cost #'S are 779. 30451 its the tourney addition

Answer
Hi Trevor -- sorry for the delay in answering.

The value of any rod depends greatly on the length, number of pieces, weight of line it was designed for, color, decorative wraps, and if it has a celebrity's name endorsed on it.

Your best bet for detailed information is Vic Johnson's book "Fiberglass Fly Rods," however I don't own this book so I can't look anything up there for you. It should be available at the library or at a rod repair shop.

That said, I can make some guesses as to value. Sears didn't make fly rods, they just sold them. So it was most likely made by South Bend, Gladding Fiberglass, or Montague. In excellent condition most of these rods can go for up to $40-$50. In the original packaging it might be worth a bit more, but it's unlikely worth more than $100.

Some of these old fiberglass rods cast really well -- I'd fish with it if I were you!

DAN