I am very new to split cane rods and looking for a nice "5wt" without breaking the bank. I found a craigslist ad for an Erwil Weller #20 that looks like its in nice condition but I cannot find any info on Weller rods.
So my questions are:
1. Who made the rod?
2. Is it a decent rod?
3. Is it worth the $300 he is asking?
These are the only pictures I am able to get at this time.
Erwin Weller #20
Moderator: TheMontyMan
Re: Erwin Weller #20
#2What is the length?
It's a Heddon-made rod, lower-end by the looks of the ferrules, with bad varnish, but otherwise clean (or rebuilt in the past). If we assume that it is (or is the equivalent of) a Heddon #20, though the wrap colors look to be those of a #17 Black Beauty, the price wouldn't be terrible for one of the shorter, lighter tapers if you don't mind dealing with bad Heddon varnish. At least that's what I feel as the coffee takes hold of my brain...
Addendum- I looked it up on Craigslist and it's a 9' rod, so I wouldn't give $300 for it.
It's a Heddon-made rod, lower-end by the looks of the ferrules, with bad varnish, but otherwise clean (or rebuilt in the past). If we assume that it is (or is the equivalent of) a Heddon #20, though the wrap colors look to be those of a #17 Black Beauty, the price wouldn't be terrible for one of the shorter, lighter tapers if you don't mind dealing with bad Heddon varnish. At least that's what I feel as the coffee takes hold of my brain...
Addendum- I looked it up on Craigslist and it's a 9' rod, so I wouldn't give $300 for it.