NEW rod library for SB Doublebuilts

[kilgore]

The Administrators have given me the OK to start collecting information on South Bend Doublebuilts. I recently bought a 9' 255 Doublebuilt and in trying to find info on this rod it appears as if their is no central place to learn about them. I know that there is a lot of info in the catalogues posted in Information About Makers and Manufacturers but I found it difficult to read many of them although in time I will do that too. What I am asking for first is pictures of South Bend Doublebuilts and any info that owners have that is not apparent from the rod itself---like date made. While doing this, I'd also like the same info on Doublebuilts made by Cross so that comparisons can be made. I anticipate errors of commission and omission from myself as this goes along so feel free to correct. Please send info and pix to my PM where I'll arrange them into a hopefully coherent library. Thanks to all.

[Shrimpman]

That's great. Thank you for undetaking this!

[FreestoneVintage]

Awesome, I'll be following this one!

[wrong66]

I wish you all the luck in the world. Information on Cross/South Bend Doublebuilts is very elusive, with only limited models ever appearing in catalogs.
Mark

[oldphart]

I have two for you...

253 9' 3/2 HDH or E

166 9' 3/2 HDH or D #0474126

I'll send some pics later

Thanks for taking this on.

Hank

[Kave]

Just saw this. I see it’s an older post but I’d love to see it continue. I have a few Doublebuilts I could contribute.
Kilgore, I’ll send you a PM.

[reidrods]

Kilgore,

I also saw that it was an older post, but here goes..
South Bend Doublebuilt model 13.
9' , 3/2, 6.40 ounces, HCH or C
Andy Anderson's Sporting Goods, Oklahoma City
Pretty striking rod. Need to start restoring this...

Willis

[canefisher]

Looking forward to seeing more SB Doublebuilt rods. I have a very unique 8’6” SB 330 Doublebuilt rod.