Conan The Librarian wrote:
Mike Connor wrote:
Probably best to sell it. In which case, no "do-it-yourself"
refurbishing
should be done. This may appreciably lower the value of such a rod.

It's the same with my other hobby, woodworking. I use old handtools
for much of my work, and the things that are sometimes necessary to get
them into working order would seriously diminish their value as
"collectibles". However, their value to me as user tools can't be
measured so easily.

Unless that rod has sentimental value to your friend as a fishing
tool, I agree with Mike. With the money it would bring he could get
a fly rod more suitable for bass fishing than an 8' piece of 'boo.

--
Ken Fortenberry