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South Bend #59 Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod Original Rod Tube & Sleeve - EXCELLENT!

$ 197.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Fish Species: Trout
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Please see my three, short "Condition-CAM" videos in the description below for best views. Mobile phone users, expand the item description, copy and past the link below the video into your favorite browser to see the videos. Excellent vintage / near-antique condition. Rod would have been produced between 1920 and 1949 based on a readig of the company history. Has the look and feel of never having been used for its intended purpose, or even uncased in the file for that matter. I did not clean it at all. Still has the writing under the thumb rest area which would have been some of the first wear if it was used. Handle shows signs of wear commensurate with age but not damage. 3 Pieces measure the 8 1/2 feet with an extra tip section in case of breakage in the field. Compare against other ones currently available for price and condition and get a better condition, collectible fly rod for less. Hoping this makes its way to a serious collector for preservation for years to come. Enjoy!
  • Brand: South Bend Bait Co.
  • Shaft/Blank Material: Bamboo
  • Fishing Type: Fly Fishing
  • Type: Vintage Fly
  • Vintage: Yes

    Description

    -You are ordering this vintage / near-antique, South Bend Bait Co., split babmoo, fly fishing rod, # 59, measuring approximately 8 1/2 feet when assembled.
    -Made in the USA, bamboo fly rod.
    -Please see the 3 short Condition-CAM videos for the best views without being able to hold it yourself.
    -Included are the original screw top hard case with company information and logo / writing, 4 piece slip bag to protect the rod and eyelets, 4 split bamboo sections (3 active with one extra tip section in case of breakage),
    -Fantastic surviving condition drives pricing compared to others for sale and recently sold.
    -Has the look and feel of never having been used for its intended purpose.
    -Perfect addition to your own fly fishing collection.
    -Perfect gift for the fly fishing fanatic in your world.
    -Company history, with many different locations in South Bend, Indiana, is fairly well documented online to see where this rod falls into American history.
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