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Identifying & Evaluating Bamboo Rods
To help aid in identifying and evaluating your rod(s) be prepared to provide the following info:
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- Primary Info to help determine identity
- Any writing and/or decal's on rod or maker's marks (i.e. stamps) on the real seat. What color is the writing and/or decals.
- Any writing/decals on the rod tube, case or sack. (note: Secondary Info below would also be needed to confirm ID.)
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- Secondary Info to help determine identity if above is not present
- Color(s) thread wrappings (used to secure guides to rod). Are there small intermediate wraps between the guides?
- Does it have an Agate or Agatine guide(s) (glass like inserts, usually red, white or clear in color).
- Type of reel seat. Is it an all metal construction or a combination of metal w/ plastic insert or metal w/ wood insert. Is it a threaded screw type or a sliding cap & ring. Is it uplocking or downlocking?
- Length of reel seat (excluding the cork hand grip).
- Length of cork, cane or wood hand grip.
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- To Help Evaluate Value - Primary or Secondary Info plus:
- Length of rod assembled & number or sections (usually 2 or 3 pieces)
- Are there any breaks or cracks in any of the rod sections?
- Are the rod sections all of equal length when disassembled? If not, how much shorter are they from the longest length?
- Does the rod have two tip sections?
- Overall condition of the finish including finish on thread wraps. Is the finish crazed or cracked?
- Condition of ferrules (metal joints used to assemble rod sections). Is the metal cracked or damaged in any way?
- Condition of cork hand grip. Does it have gouges or cracks? How soiled is it. (note: cleaning a soiled grip could negatively effect rod's value)
- Does the rod have a rod tube, case or sack. Are they labeled?
- And lastly, consider providing a few detailed photos. Good Luck!
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