Bamboo fly rod???

Question

I have an old south bend fly rod!!

my grat uncle gave it to me, so its old

can u give me a price range of wat its worth???
I think it may be about $600!!!

I have a case and its a BAMBOO flyrod from hte 50's or 60's

Answer 1

Mike F has a point.
The only South Bend bamboo flyrods that really pique a collector's interest are the model 290 and 291's. Both were
7'6". Other models such as the following #'s: 46, 58, 59,
346, 358, 359 were generally 7-8 weight rods in 9' configurations
Of course, with any antique, condition means everything.
A good, sound model 290 or 291, complete in VG+ condition may get you $400 (e-bay), less when you either sell the rod to a collector or put it up for consignment. A good sound model 59 may bring in $150. The reason is South Bend rods were mass produced (think ugly-stick) and there is alot of them out there, even today.

Look at the rod. Are the wraps intact ? Were any guides re-wrapped ? Are the sections the same legnth ? Alot of times you'll find the tip section shorter because of a break. Is the condition of the varnish sound (no cracks or peeling)? How about the cork - is it chewed up ? Is the sticker still on the rod ? Do you have the original cloth bag and case ? These are all question a collector will ask you in determining a value for the rod. The more negatives, the less value the rod has.

Answer 2

Hold your horses. Those old South Bend rods were mass produced and are not worth as much as the hand made ones. I've seen South Bend rods that only get $50 or so at auction. They are not that good, and just really arent worth that much.

Answer 3

If you would be interested in purchasing 10 old southbend flyrods just like yours I'll let you have them all for $400+shipping.
email me at [e-mail]

Answer 4

what condition is the rod? and do you have the case? depending on condition and age your looking at $100 to $250, if you go to an antique dealer you would be looking at half that..............ebay!!