Heddon #10 Classic

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Heddon #10 Classic

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This was my fathers, it seems unused Heddon #10 Classic, 4 Piece, (Two Ends) It was stored in the original sock and metal tube.
I am curious of the value. I am not a fly fisherman.
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Re: Heddon #10 Classic unsued

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Hi there. Before we continue, you should read the post at the top of this section. viewtopic.php?f=69&t=2722

Your rod is not unused. The grip is significantly soiled from fishing. The varnish is beginning to melt. That's just what I can see from the pictures.

More pics and more info needed.

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Re: Heddon #10 Classic unsued

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Nice looking rod. Value is about $150, +/- 50. Hope that helps.
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Re: Heddon #10 Classic unsued

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I agree with what has already been said. FWIIW, not all tips break the first time that a bamboo rod is used, so just because the sections appear to be full length, does not make the rod unused or unfished, nor does the fact that your father may not have used it.

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Re: Heddon #10 Classic unsued

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I think, because it has the original bag and tube and is an earlier #10, $150-175 is a decent value for this used model. Might be able to polish out the varnish?

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Re: Heddon #10 Classic

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Thanks for the feedback.

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Re: Heddon #10 Classic

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Hasey74,

The length of the rod and ferrule size are also important to determining value. I don't see those mentioned and they were not
written on the butt section of Classic Era Heddon rods. You may find that info on the rod bag, if there is a label.

I believe your rod is most likely from 1938.

Do you know the rod's length and ferrule size?

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Re: Heddon #10 Classic unsued

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wrong66 wrote:
04/04/21 08:45
I think, because it has the original bag and tube and is an earlier #10, $150-175 is a decent value for this used model. Might be able to polish out the varnish?
I agree but if the varnish could be polished out and saved, I would push that value to $200.
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Re: Heddon #10 Classic unsued

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uniquafly wrote:
04/04/21 13:33
wrong66 wrote:
04/04/21 08:45
I think, because it has the original bag and tube and is an earlier #10, $150-175 is a decent value for this used model. Might be able to polish out the varnish?
I agree but if the varnish could be polished out and saved, I would push that value to $200.
I agree.

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Re: Heddon #10 Classic

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So there are no markings on the end of the rod, the storage tube or a label on the bag.
The Rod is 9 ft. I measured across the flats on the bamboo as it goes into the ferrule using a digital micrometer.
I measure as 20/64th and 13/64th. The ID on the female ferrule measures 20/64 and 13/64.
Therefore I am guessing its a 9ft 20-13

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Re: Heddon #10 Classic

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Here are the Heddon Ferrule Designations from the chart on page 51 of Michael Sinclair's book, Heddon: The Rod With The Fighting Heart.

9', 3-piece rods:

2F (Standard Trout) Butt 18/64ths / Tip 12/64ths

2 1/2F (Bass-Heavy Trout) Butt 19/64ths / Tip 12/64ths

2 3/4F (Power Plus) Butt 21/64ths / Tip 13/64ths

3F (Heavy Duty or Extra Duty) Butt 22/64ths / Tip 13/64ths

Use a drill bit gauge to measure the slide portion of the male ferrules. Perhaps you have a 2 3/4F (Power Plus). These heavier tapers generally have less demand and command even lower prices than lighter (2F) 9' models. Sorry for the bad news!

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Re: Heddon #10 Classic

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The value is probably closer to what Mark/wrong66 first stated. Initially I misinterpreted the description and took for granted that the rod was a standard trout weight. If it’s a heavier rod it will be less desirable as Ken says.
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