Totally clueless on flyrod termonalgy, so please be kind, lol.
I've had this rod for probably 10-15 yrs. It's a 3 piece rod. No case or tube. The reel seat is aluminum and stamped " The Divine Rod" there are no other markings, or if there was, are long gone. Overall length is 8', but I suspect the tip has been shorted because there is no metal end on it, but it does fit snuggly into the middle piece. All the eyes are there, but they fold back and forth. Wrappings are red and most are in good condition, but a couple are loose and missing. Any help would be appreciated.
The Divine rod ID and info.
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#2This marking was used 1890-1900, which means this rod was made during Fred Divines lifetime (he died in 1900).
In my opinion it has a little more value for that reason, although the short sections are unfortunate. Maybe $100 ballpark.
In my opinion it has a little more value for that reason, although the short sections are unfortunate. Maybe $100 ballpark.
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#3Thanks for the info. I figured it was most likely a mantle piece.
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#4It is, but still a piece of bamboo history and worth preserving.
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#5Are the "loose" eyes something that Divine used frequently, or is that something odd or rare?
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#6Hanging ring guides were common for this era
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