signature on old rod
signature on old rod
I was told you fellows are pretty well versed in this area by a Mr. Jean Paul. This old rod has a readable date of 1942 but the signature is a mystery to me. It looks something like Sow Caller or Saw Caller or perhaps Sam Collier. I realize alot of rod makers were in volved in cottage industries and many were regional guys. I thought I'd run by this group and see if any of you guys have seen this make before. Sorry about the glare is just has hard to read when you've got it in your hand. Thanks for any help you can offer. ~ Joe Long
Joe, might need a clearer photo and/or some other shots of the handle, butt, guides, etc. to really get some help. What type is it and what's the overall length?
Joe's description:
"The guides are red agate and the rod is just over 4 ft in length. It has no mark that i can find but it looks like rods I've seen called bristols . Its got a cork handle and a smaller cork globe above the reel seat. The reel seat is very simple it consists of a ring that slides back over the reel foot to hold the reel in place. That ring has a J shaped place for your index finger soldered to it."
Joe's description:
"The guides are red agate and the rod is just over 4 ft in length. It has no mark that i can find but it looks like rods I've seen called bristols . Its got a cork handle and a smaller cork globe above the reel seat. The reel seat is very simple it consists of a ring that slides back over the reel foot to hold the reel in place. That ring has a J shaped place for your index finger soldered to it."
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