bamboo fly rods

[Roaring River Veteran]

I recently came across 3 bamboo fly rods and I am curious what they are worth. All 3 are in very good condition. all three are in old metal rod tubes.

The first is a Granger Victory model. It has 3 tips but one of the tips looks like it has been broken and repaired. It has 2 mids and one but section. After doing some Research I believe it to have been made in the late 30's or early 40's. I haven't put them together to check length and it doesn't give a wt. rating on the rod. looking at individual pieces I do not see any signs of sag. finish and eyes are in good shape.

The others are not labeled at all. They look like homemade rods. The finish on them is still very good and the wrapping and eyes are in good shape. They each have a butt section, a mid section and 2 tips. one is visiably heavier than the other, I would guess it to be a 7 or 8 wt. the other I would think would be in the 4 or 5 wt range.

They came from an estate sale and I would believe that they are all from the same era. I would believe the late 30's or early 40's

I am just looking for some insight to what they are worth.

Thanks

RRV

[Brian K. Shaffer]

I bought a Granger for $4.50 at a garage sale in really bad shape. Sent it to Mike Clark to have it restored ($200). John Geriach saw the rod at Mike's shop before shipping it and offered me $500 for it - so I sold it.

I sort of wish I would have said no.

best fishes - Brian

[Gavin]

The Granger sounds like its parts from two different rods, but it might be worth something depending on its length, model, and condition. Your best bet is to post some pictures and ask the folks over at the Classic Fly Rod Forum. Read the "Before you ask for an appraisal" post in the appraisal and identification section first. Cheers.

http://pub180.ezboard.com/bclarksclassicflyrodforum

[Roaring River Veteran]

Thanks for the info guys.

RRV