Tim Jones wrote:
I have a 12 foot coarse rod, carved from three pieces of timber, which bears
no makers name, or any details at all. The butt end is also solid wood. The
rod is, I estimate, about 80+ years old, and is in superb condition.
Can anyone suggest a possible value, or tell me how or where I might get a
valuation? (I live in Northamptonshire.) I would be happy to hear from
anyone who may have any ideas!
Many thanks.
My very first rod was a greenheart rod and the rod you describe, (as
has already been pointed out), is probably made of the same material.
Personally I can't imagine anyone wanting to pay money for one however
good its condition may be. However, antique collectors do pay silly
money for all manner of things so I would suggest that you sent a note
similar to the one you posted here to the Classic Angling magazine.
They do cover the antique side of fishing tackle quite comprehensively
at times.