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~ D. B. Homel (Author)
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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 author provides a concise history of rod construction techniques and offers detailed analysis of important fishing rod design patents granted from 1875 to 1950. Close-up photography of distinctive components for identification with a complete system for evaluating rod condition.


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Here is your no-nonsense path to a complete understanding of rod evaluation. Loaded with information on how to spot rod defects and non-original replaced parts. Several levels of rod condition are discussed from poor-fair to excellent-mint.

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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Forrest-Park Publishers; 1st edition (January 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1879522071
  • ISBN-13: 978-1879522077
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #202,692 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good introductory book on collecting old fishing rods., November 8, 1999
A good book to give the basics on what to look for in a collecting fishing rods. It gives guidelines on what to look for, ratings on condition, time lines of manufacture, and ideas on value. Includes many models of bamboo, fiberglass and steel rods.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT REFERENCE FOR THE BAMBOO ROD COLLECTOR, July 21, 2001
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This book is a great reference for the serious rod collector or antique dealer that is in need of expert information about evaluating old bamboo rods. The author includes a good sampling of close-up B&W photographs covering many of the historic rod makers. Old patent drawings are used to explain various rod designs and component functions. A comprehensive chapter is devoted to common rod defects to look for and how each one might lower the collectible value of a rod. The back of the book contains a 32 page rod price guide listing which is helpful in formulating an approximate appraisal of value. A very worthwhile addition to any tackle collector's library of reference materials.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok book to start with, but need more...., November 20, 2000
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Got this book to help me understand more about a number of rods bought at auction. Although helpful, it spoke more about what a perfect rod should be. It has a price guide, but limited pictures to cross reference to. Most collectors will not run into the perfect rod so it was hard to compare. Book is not tailored for the person new to collecting rods. It would be better for the new person with more pictures and more educational background.
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5.0 out of 5 stars antique&collectible fishing rods
have looked for a book that has everything i'm interested in. i found it in this book
Published 6 months ago by Toni R. Gjavenis

2.0 out of 5 stars antique and collectible fishing rods
This book may be okay for someone who wants a short, incomplete reference guide on the subject of collectible fishing rods and their appoximate value. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Harrison Gralow

3.0 out of 5 stars Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods - Identification and Value Guide
While Homel's book is helpful in giving a general idea of a fishing rod's value, there are some gaps in information. Read more
Published on September 24, 2007 by D. Houdeshell

5.0 out of 5 stars Antique/Collectible Fishing Rods Review
This book was perfect for the avid rod collector. The photos and detail were great and easy to compare your own rods to theirs listed in the book. Highly recommend.
Published on August 24, 2006 by Sandra J. Emlet

2.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't very helpful for what I needed.
I have 7 antique/vintage fishing rods and none of them were in there. Also, the prices were separate from the descriptions so I couldn't tell what I was pricing.
Published on October 9, 2003

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