Hawgstoppah Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Holy crap. My wife got me a bamboo rod! I never saw that one coming in a million years. It's got an old antique reel and even the ancient fly line (I think it's a silk line). It's on the way in my den now. It's got no label or line weights or anything, so I am guessing it's home made, but is there any way to put a value on a rod like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Sweet! You could try posting some pics at the Bamboo rod forum. There are a lot of guys there that know thier cane pretty well. http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 you wanna know exactly how much she loves you, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Sweet. I started using an old 'blue collar' boo last season for dry flying. They typically aren't worth much ($20-100) but they perform well (I have yet to cast good boo). If it is really homemade, the quality might be much better, and you might have a gem there. If the line is in good shape, it may be worth more than the rod. New silk lines go for a few hundred bucks now. Get some info from the forum mentioned about getting this rod up to fishing shape and about upkeep etc. I wouldn't worry about how much it is worth. It's not like you are going to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydropsyche Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Wow. That gal must know a bit more about fishing then you think. Now you've got at least one excuse to go fishin....and she gave it to you. Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdB Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 nice work Brian...Maybe it will help you catch some fish. I still owe you a ass whooping remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 nice work Brian...Maybe it will help you catch some fish. I still owe you a ass whooping remember. Good luck with that one, Ed. Nice Brian! Wish my wife knew me so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 I think I'll get it up to fishing shape, and fish with it ONCE.. catch one fish, and then it goes back on the wall So I am gonna chase that big arse crowsnest rainbow I've been trying to catch for 5+ years with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnF Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 That's awesome Brian! You can't put a price on a gift like that (well you can, but not the sentimentality of it). I've been looking for the same type of thing for Mike for a few years now. But something just to hang on the wall above his fly tying desk - real real vintage. Or maybe his brother's T&T with the Hardy reel that he's nary used but once. I'd settle for that. But I don't think it'd be a wall hanger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Fantastic gift, post some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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