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Jim Heddon Favourite
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tackler
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Jim Heddon Favourite
I'm offered a very nice "Jim Heddon Favourite" bamboo rod in it's (orig?) red/brownish) leather-like (plastic) cover (with a alu-tube inside) all in super condition (hardly used) Can anyone guide me a bit on the pricelevel for such an item?
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Tackler
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favorite rod
Tackler:
The rod you've been offered probably dates from the late 40's - if it has a black Tenite (plastic) reel seat. It was available in a couple of different lengths and actions - a very nice rod for collection or use; it was near the top of the Heddon line. Value is probably about $125-150 USD in the condiition you describe.
The rod you've been offered probably dates from the late 40's - if it has a black Tenite (plastic) reel seat. It was available in a couple of different lengths and actions - a very nice rod for collection or use; it was near the top of the Heddon line. Value is probably about $125-150 USD in the condiition you describe.
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Fly Rod Value
Tackler--In the states, in fly rods, shorter IS better, a 9foot rod valued at
$200, would be about half the value of same rod in a 7 foot size ($400)
hope that helps.---Jack
$200, would be about half the value of same rod in a 7 foot size ($400)
hope that helps.---Jack
favorite rod
Tackler:
Jack's response brings up a very valid point - he sees it as a fly rod and I see it as a baitcaster - which is it?
Jack's response brings up a very valid point - he sees it as a fly rod and I see it as a baitcaster - which is it?
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tackler
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I see the problem, sorry I did'nt know that this model could be a fly rod - so heres the facts, direct from the rod which I have for inspection here:
5' bamboo baitcaster - a similar to the Pal models - guides are black, so is the handle (but still some sort of metal) - with dark wood. The cane rod is marked:
Heddon
Jim Heddons Favorite
#851 - 5' M
I have a Heddon Catalog 1953 - showing the type, and 851 must be the model, 5 foot Medium - it was also available in 5½ and 6 feet - all length in extra light, light and medium action. (Retail $ 25.-)
The items shows very little use, and are in very good shape - and I would still appreciate a rough estimate on the price level based on the above.
Again thanks and rgds
Tackler
ps: anybody have a Heddon baitcaster reel suitable for sale ?
5' bamboo baitcaster - a similar to the Pal models - guides are black, so is the handle (but still some sort of metal) - with dark wood. The cane rod is marked:
Heddon
Jim Heddons Favorite
#851 - 5' M
I have a Heddon Catalog 1953 - showing the type, and 851 must be the model, 5 foot Medium - it was also available in 5½ and 6 feet - all length in extra light, light and medium action. (Retail $ 25.-)
The items shows very little use, and are in very good shape - and I would still appreciate a rough estimate on the price level based on the above.
Again thanks and rgds
Tackler
ps: anybody have a Heddon baitcaster reel suitable for sale ?
favorite rod
Tackler:
I guessed right! That's one in a row
! Value estimate in my first post is in the ballpark- don't have my references here so that value ($125-150 USD) is from memory, and that ain't too reliable sometimes, but I think it's about right.
I guessed right! That's one in a row
! Value estimate in my first post is in the ballpark- don't have my references here so that value ($125-150 USD) is from memory, and that ain't too reliable sometimes, but I think it's about right.favorite rod again
Tackler:
The Tenite reel seat started in the late 30's on the straight handle rods(it's that way in the '36 catalog), but I don't know if the material was changed later on. The model 851 is an offset, detachable handle, yes? The model 850 is the straight handle version, I think. The offset handles were cast aluminum, painted black. Either way, a very nice piece (although I'm partial to the straight handles, myself).
The Tenite reel seat started in the late 30's on the straight handle rods(it's that way in the '36 catalog), but I don't know if the material was changed later on. The model 851 is an offset, detachable handle, yes? The model 850 is the straight handle version, I think. The offset handles were cast aluminum, painted black. Either way, a very nice piece (although I'm partial to the straight handles, myself).
