Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide (Paperback)

~ D. B. Homel (Author)

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Product Description

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.

From the Publisher

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.

Product Details

• 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

By	Mike Plumer - See all my reviews

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.

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

By A Customer

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.

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

By A Customer

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.