Mint bamboo rod and medalist reel. make an offer

[jbird]

I aquired this rod from a widow whose late husband was a boo rod builder. I dont know the first thing about bamboo but I could use some extra money. The rod has never seen water and is in new condition. I outfitted it with my cleanest pflueger 1595. This reel hardly has a mark on it and is in remarkable condition.

Feel free to ask questions here on the forum so people can see the Q&As

Please make an offer on this vintage outfit!

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[jbird]

No offers? Can anyone place a value on it?

[Darian]

Jay,.... Was the rod built by a builder whose name is one we'd all recognize :question: I haven't seen many late bamboo rods with the colored anodizing on the reel seat. What's of the rod length and (if known) line weight :question: you're correct. This rod/reel combo is clean.... Maybe a good buy for someone looking to get into Bamboo. :D :D

[Bob Laskodi]

I second what D said. If the rod was built by a "name" builder it may have some value and be worth more than $25. If it was built by Joe Schmoe it probably has little value and $25 may be it. The components on the rod indicate to me that it's a Joe Schmoe rod, but it is of course impossible to tell from a few pictures. Given the components I probably would not call it a "vintage" bamboo rod. Need a lot more details in order to establish a reasonable value.

[Ed Wahl]

That is one sweet set up Jay.

You almost had me too. I was already typing to settle the question of it's value when that annoying little voice behind my right ear whispered very softly,..............."fishfinder".

D'oh!

Ed

[jbird]

Im not sure of the builder. The rod has the word "Wells" inscribed on it and thats all. So I dont think its joe Schmoe, but rather Joe Wells :) It is 9' give or take a couple inches.