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[Waterman87520]

I picked up a 7ft 3in rod today but can't make out the maker the label reads bill ba??? And 700 can make out part of tournament any ideas on who made it

[Waterman87520]

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[Seabowisha Salmo T]

I picked up a 7ft 3in rod today but can't make out the maker the label reads bill ba??? And 700 can make out part of tournament any ideas on who made it

hello, that would be bill barnes, famous sport fisherman, member of merchant family, holder of light tackle salt water fish caught. i have two of his 7 foot fly rods, look to be h - i prince with bill's brand on them. good rods.
regards, jim w