Rod Identification question

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Shellbelly
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Rod Identification question

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I have had this rig for some time now and have yet to find the maker of the opaque blue blank. It has been stripped and re-fitted, looks like 50's or 60's work, and appears to have seen some use after it was re-worked. Overall length is 5' 2". The blank gives this the feel of a light trolling rig. I thought the Pflueger Temco might have been around when this little rig was getting wet so I added that. Can anyone offer info on this blue glass blank?
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Re: Rod Identification question

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My guess would be Horrocks-Ibbotson, from the late 50's, early 60's. Is that solid fiberglass, or tubular?
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Re: Rod Identification question

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Solid. Thank you for your help! Was this blue exclusive to a maker or model or just a batch that was used until it ran out?
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Re: Rod Identification question

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Not exclusive to the maker that I know of. That reel seat was used by both Horrocks-Ibbotson & Montague, so there's an outside chance it could be the latter too. Same time frame.
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Re: Rod Identification question

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Thank you, Sir! The blue color was a good choice by the maker, in my opinion.
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