04-05-2006, 09:10 PM
I have a 1956 South Bend 9' Bamboo/Split Cane rod that I rebuilt a few years ago. New guides and seat. Is there a reference that would give a value to rods like this?
I'm sure that mine isn't worth very much because I had to replace the tip section of the 3 piece rod with a different piece of bamboo which matched the bottom quite well. Changing the seat to a modern wood seat added beauty but probably lowered the value. It is a beauty and I don't plan on selling it, just wondered what it might be worth.
It has an original automatic reel and an old small open spoked reel with it. I think that the open spoked reel may be worth more than the rod!
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I'm sure that mine isn't worth very much because I had to replace the tip section of the 3 piece rod with a different piece of bamboo which matched the bottom quite well. Changing the seat to a modern wood seat added beauty but probably lowered the value. It is a beauty and I don't plan on selling it, just wondered what it might be worth.
It has an original automatic reel and an old small open spoked reel with it. I think that the open spoked reel may be worth more than the rod!
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