[GhoulBalliz3x]

Think about that - they had to "remove" over $500 worth of gold (1876 prices) from the reel plates to get those decorations. Made for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia of 1876, it was also displayed at the World's Fair held in Chicago back in 1893. In a 1929 catalog, Abbey & Imbrie advertised that the set would be loaned to any dealer willing to exhibit Abbey & Imbrie fishing tackle, a deal I'm sure many took advantage of. Noted fishing tackle historian and author Dr. Todd Larson has spent years researching these items and has learned a total of five sets were made, with only two sets accounted for - so there is hope another could be found. And if you are the lucky person to unearth a set, you could well own a rod and reel that would set a record at auction, potentially topping $100,000. Or, you could take a page out of the A&I book, and loan it to your local bait shop!

[1kewlchicu2]

This rod and reel set is the ultimate combination for rod and reel collectors, best described as it was for a 1916 issue of the American Angler magazine: "Owned by Messrs. Abbey & Imbrie, New York, is a nice foot split bamboo rod with solid gold mountings, ornamented with genuine topaz in the butt and in the plugs that fit in the ferrules…..with fishing scenes executed by one of the Tiffany artists. All the mountings are of fourteen-karat gold and over $500 worth of gold was cut out of the plates on the side of the reel in order to make the bar relief deep".

[BrightAnarchist]

Like the Giant Haskell minnow, Billinghurst produced a giant example of his "birdcage" reel, that to date is the only known surviving example. The good news is that according to documents released after his passing in 1880, there was more than one made, though the whereabouts are unknown. And while the known 7" diameter example has never been offered at a public sale, it at least has the potential to be the Giant Haskell of fishing reels, in that a record public auction price would be realized. more

[jack8logan]

Not all valuable tackle items are more than 100 years old, as evidenced by the relatively recent reel built by the late master reel maker Jack Charlton. As I wrote in a catalog description for Lang's Auction in 2012, these are "widely accepted as the pinnacle of saltwater fly reels, with the limited number of reels built of titanium by Charlton held to an even higher level of esteem for the collectors that own one. With a list price well over $5,000 when introduced in the mid-1990's, these were made in such limited quantity that the values have soared past the $10,000 mark". So far past in fact, that the auction bids reached over $27,000 in that 2012 sale. To my knowledge, none have been offered publicly since, so the next to come to auction could well exceed that price.

[DerrikeG]

Offered in 1935 as a deluxe edition comprising two volumes, and limited to just 25 numbered copies, the work of Preston Jennings is a combination of text and art, with Volume II containing flies with pattern names, protected by tissue paper.Published by the Derrydale Press, the work contains information on the most important American stream insects and their imitations, housed in a cloth covered slipcase. A fine condition set sold in 2007 through Lang's Auction, reaching $94,400. As mentioned prior, condition plays a major part in valuation, which propelled the numbered three set to such lofty heights. If another set is found, and the condition is there, it would take another five figure price to purchase the rare book. [links]

[YeahR]

Perhaps the most famous single lure in the world as a result of the broad news coverage that followed its public sale back in November of 2003, the invention of Riley Haskell currently holds the world record for highest price paid for an angling artifact. The eye opening $101,200 paid by a private collector was for the only known example of a "giant" sized Haskell minnow, patented back in 1859 by the gunsmith from Painesville. Ohio.

[djoot]

Antique Rod & Reel Library

[OBTC]

In order to enable us to continue to grow the Library we have created the Rod & Reel Exchange. here

[tadcroz81]

This new section of the Antique Rod & Reel Library is a place where one can participate in the buying and selling of vintage fly tackle and related equipment. here

[humble]

I have the Speedlock #2102237 rod along with the metal storage tube and cloth storage bag. It was my dads and I'm wondering what it is worth?

[Marlsfarp]

What price are you asking. I need a handle but would likely have to purchase whole rod. What price for your 2102237 rod? here

[ritobana]

Hi Guest, There was a very good blog by flyguy a couple of years ago that you can find by typing in True Temper Rods in the search box. Steel rods don't command a high price unless they are very rare and like new. True Temper made a lot of those rods and I have several Speedlock rods. If it was my dad's it would be priceless to me. Use it to remember him or use it for a wall hanging for the same reason. Jim here

[Cane]

This site is dedicated to people who are interested in finding out the history and value of their antique fishing reels. Contained in these pages you will find information to help you identify your reel, assess the condition and age of your reel, and also determine what your reel is worth. There are also comprehensive lists of reel manufacturers with lots of old photos to make it easy for you to identify and find out the value of your reel. Be sure to visit our vintage photo gallery full of wonderful big game fishing photos from days gone by. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in selling your old fishing reel or if you just want a free appraisal.

[JohnBidwell]

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[zlavernenasho]

This rod was refered to as Nile Green in the 1956 Catalog and was built in April 1957 Howald Process Fiberglass (Material.. Hollow Fiberglass) THE STRAIGHT-FIBER ROD WITH THE Spiral MARKINGS PAT. 2,571,717

[dwdollar]

P 1483 Presidential Fly Rod
P 1474 Presidential Spinning Rod
P 1496 Presidential Spin Cast

[tombeagle7]

This rod built July 1955 Howald Process Fiberglass (Material.. Hollow Fiberglass) THE STRAIGHT-FIBER ROD WITH THE Spiral MARKINGS PAT. 2,571,717