Old Fishing Rod (Antique?)

[Slippery_Weasel 460]

Hi All,

I inherited this rod a while back along with a load of course fishing gear (I dont do course fishing). I've not used it yet but was thinking about using it as just a spare boat rod as it looks fairly sturdy. It doesnt strike me as massively good quality but its clearly fairly old so before it get exposed to salt water/elements and generally gets wrecked I thought it might be worth asking.

 

Anybody recognise it, what are the chances of it being worth anything/an antique?

 

thanks for looking

 

 

 

[neil cooney 10,416]

I'm no expert but it does look like split cane (photos are a bit blurry) with brass fittings and ceramic rings so it might be worth something but I'd imagine salt water wouldn't do it any favours.

[Wullz 408]

My uncle is right into coarse fishing and he has something similar to that on his wall, dunno about using it in the salt, think it must be worth saving?

[Mister Gain 1,764]

Can't really tell from the photo wether it is split cane or not. If it does not have a hexagonal cross section it could well be made of solid Greenheart wood. Other woods were used to make rods though, Mahogany, Hickory and Elm. Sometimes the tip section would be made of Lancewood as it was more resilient to splintering when under pressure.

As for its value, you would have to take it to an expert/collecter of antique tackle or an auction house.

[J Darcy 5,871]

Generally old rods are not worth anything. It needs to be something 'special' to be worth much.

Edited July 7, 2015 by J Darcy

[jimgt206 108]

Ive got old rods green heart ,split cane had a tank ariel till i broke it as a kid .worth loads to me as they were my dads and grandads .without makers name (a good one) not worth much

[Slippery_Weasel 460]

Thanks for the responses. Sounds like the best option is not to use it on boat. I will take some better pics. Would be surprised if it would be worth any more than the hassle of organising for it to be sold

[paulus 26]

sold a B James and sons Richard Walker Avon Number 4 for good money but most are not worth selling, the craftsmanship is worth far more than the market prices, stick it on the wall or use it

[Slippery_Weasel 460]

Some better pics although its on the wall now. The three eyelets nearest the tip are all ceramic

 

 

 

 

[Slippery_Weasel 460]

That looks much nicer than the reel I got here mate. Will look really smart that

[Slippery_Weasel 460]

No probs mate. I have the answer I was after anyway... I shouldn't wreck it!