Antique Bamboo Spinning Rod And 4 Reels

[BrowningFisherman]

This rod and these 4 reels were donated to my younger brothers Boy Scout Troop and were originally going to be sold in a garage sale. I am not sure exactly what they are all worth. The Troop is trying to make a little money from the sale to try to update some of their gear.

I am not sure what the rod is. It is 6'6" 2 piece rod and according to a collector I spoke with, we believed it is split bamboo. Whatever logo was on the rod has been worn off there is a logo on the butt of the rod but I don't have enough experience to recognize the company. I included a picture of the butt alone to see if anyone recognizes it.

There are also 4 antique reels if anyone is interested. The first is a Shakespeare imperial 1957 Series GJ. The Second reel is a True Action TR 97, not a common reel but it is made in the USA. The third reel is a Mitchell Half Bail, it is marked made in France. The last reel is a Martin Automatic model 8A. None of the reels are in amazing shape (with the maybe the exception of the Shakespeare). I don't have any boxes or papers but the reels do all work.

If you want to see pictures of the reels I can put them up. I am mainly seeing about the rod make/brand/value but I am willing to sell any or all of them for a fair price. If I don't hear anything here I will eventually put them on ebay. Let me know if you want one or want to see something from a different angle.

[Gavin]

I cant really tell much about the rod...the reel seat looks like one on an old Fenwick rod that my dad used to have...As for value...probably not much. $75 or so..youll get your best price on ebay. Good luck.

[BrowningFisherman]

Thanks for the tip, the only thing I thought someone may recognize was the logo on the butt of the rod, it is of a fish, kind of triangular in shape. The fish appears to be showing teeth or have a mustache. Its hard to get an image of but it has a registered logo so it would have been unique to whatever make it is.

I will eventually put them on ebay but I wanted to offer them to anyone on here who collects first.

[BrowningFisherman]

Here are the pictures of the reels I have other angles if there is something about them you want to see. like I've said before I am not trying to turn a profit just want a fair price all of the money is going to a boy scout troop for new camping gear.

First one is the Mitchell 300 half bail, second is Shakespeare imperial 1957, third is the True Action TR 97, and the last one is the Martin Automatic 8A.