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My uncle recently left me some old bamboo fishing rods of various weights?

They are in bad shape and need to be refurbished.I have tried to find an instruction manual or some kind of book about, but have been unsuccessful. Anybody know of a book on this subject or any other information?

Bamboo Melomego about, not all old rods are worth money. Some brand names are (Gillum, Dickerson, Garrison) are worth much money, others (Phillipson, Granger, Heddon, Orvis) are worth a few. Names such as Montague, Horrocks-Ibbotson, Shakespeare, South Bend, are not worth much because they were produced in mass (that ugly-Stik) – there are exceptions. As a rule, after World War II Japan made bars are nothing more than "tomato stake" unless they have a sentimental value, since were cheaply made and not "Tonkin cane. As with any antique, condition means everything. Most Searched bars are the "short" fly rod, 8 ', 7'6 "and 7", as these were not as common as more bars. Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel DB will help you assess the value of the bars. Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook by Michael Sinclair will help in the restoration of the rods. If you do not wish to undertake the restoration process, you can search the network for the "restoration of bamboo – but remember that if you Send your rods out, it will take time to recover, and are looking at a cost of between $ 50 – $ 100 per section. It would be helpful to talk to the craftsman before sending Work your bars. Another thing to remember is that if you want to restore the rods for fishing the cost should be cheaper because the craftsman does not have to look original sleeves if thread is necessary or original color coats can be quality pieces use that has "at hand".

ANTIQUE FLY ROD FISHING LURE W.J. JAMISON CO CHICAGO,IL $999.99

VINTAGE HEDDON FLY ROD FISHING OLD ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE SPLIT BAMBOO #20GOD BLESS $499.99

ANTIQUE 19TH C WOOD SALMON FISHING FLY ROD $441.00

Vtg/Antique Action Fly Rod Fishing Pole Model #1776 Orchard Industries W/Case NU $399.99

Antique Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod 10' Long Nice Wooden Collectible Fisherman Gear $145.00

Antique Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod 3 Piece 2 Tips Montague Flash Tonkin w/Case $125.00

Antique Hardy fly fishing rod tube c 1910 41" RAREST item for bamboo fly rods $99.99

9' VINTAGE BAMBOO ANTIQUE FISHING FLY ROD WITH TUBE $75.00

"WRIGHT & MCGILL" Antique Fly Fishing Rod "Denco" 7ft No. 970 Made in U.S.A. $75.00

"WRIGHT & MCGILL" Antique Fly Fishing Rod "Denco" 7ft No. B-8A7/H9 $75.00

ANTIQUE BAMBOO FLY FISHING ROD 6 PIECE PACK ROD 9' $50.00

Antique bamboo fly fishing rod parts $50.00

ANTIQUE FLY FISHING TONKIN CANE HEXAGON SHAPED ROD $49.99

Fly Fishing Rod Antique Reels Lures Black Framed Art $49.00

Vintage 3-Piece 9-1/2 Ft Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod - Old - Antique $22.72

vintage,antique,19??,expandable metal,fly rod and reel,ENDRYX,fishing rod & reel $19.77

VINTAGE EBISU 8ft.FLY FISHING ROD FROM TOKYO WITH ANTIQUE BOX $16.38

Antique Fly-Rod Flatfish Fishing Lure-3 Gang Model-Original Box & Instructions $14.95

ANTIQUE FISHING SERIES PUZZLE LURE REEL NET BOOK PUZZLE 500 FLY CORK HANDLE ROD $12.99

Antique Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod $10.00

ANTIQUE VINTAGE OLD FLY FISHING REEL SEARS ROEBUCK & CO. 4 LURE TACKLE BAIT rod $9.99

ANTIQUE VINTAGE OLD FLY FISHING REEL MARTIN 37 mohawk ny 4 LURE TACKLE BAIT rod $9.99

Vintage 2-Piece 9 Ft Fly Fishing Rod - Old - Antique $9.99

Antique Vtg 7' 9" Split Bamboo Fishing Rod - 3 pcs - Fly $9.00

Antique Vtg 8' 3" Split Bamboo Fishing Rod - 4 pcs with carrier cloth bag - Fly $9.00

Antique Vtg Shakespeare 1362 9' Split Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod - Near Mint w/Bag $9.00

Antique Vtg 4pc 8' 6" Split Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod Horrocks-Ibbotson Sport King $9.00

Fly Fishing Rod Antique Reels Lures Picture Art Print $9.00

VINTAGE ANTIQUE TACKLE ARBOGAST FLY ROD HULA POPPER FISHING LURE NIP PACKAGE OLD $7.99

ANTIQUE IRISH FLY FISHING ROD J ENRIGHT & SON CASTLECONNELL $7.89

Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide $19.95 ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE FISHING RODS 4th Printing (November 2002). This most recent printing includes a revised and updated price guide with additional historical data and rod maker listings. It is a valuable resource for the collector, antique dealer or angler interested in classic fly rods, bait casting rods, spinning and ocean rods produced from bamboo, wood, fiberglass and steel. The aut...

Casting a Spell: The Bamboo Fly Rod and the American Pursuit of Perfection $9.99 Thirty-five million Americans–one in eight–like to go fishing. Fly fishers have always considered themselves the aristocracy of the sport, and a small number of those devotees, a few thousand at most, insist upon using one device in the pursuit of their obsession: a handcrafted split-bamboo fly rod. Meeting this demand for perfection are the inheritors of a splendid art, one that reveres tradi...

The Heddon Legacy $29.95 More than 1,100 color photos illustrating Heddon's rise to prominence in the early years and domination of the American tackle market well into the 1950s. Complete photo reference of the most valuable Heddon lures, and an extensive section on advertising pieces and one of a kind lures and memorabilia. REVIEW: This in-depth, historical section of this book gives readers a flavor of what it was like...