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Post by leshippy on Apr 8, 2012 14:07:40 GMT -5
Hey guys, Les here. Yeah, I know that it has been a while since I posted. So long in fact I had to make a new screen name. Anyway I have been given my grandpa's old fly rod. It is a Sport King Model 92-9'. Did a quick google search and found that this was a rod sold through Ward's back long ago when there still was a Wards. It doesn't look like it is worth any money I have never built a rod and am looking for help. I would like to get back in fishing shape if possible. Anyone willing to show me how to rebuild a bamboo rod? Thanks in advance, Les   |
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Post by solomogo on Apr 8, 2012 15:38:39 GMT -5
Hi Les!
I'm no expert, but I had a similar situation. I inherited my Grandfather's bamboo flyrod. The person I took it to put the sections together and explained that it had a "set" to it. It was permanently curved and, therefore, not worth restoring. He explained that the curvature would ruin it as a usable rod, but it could be restored for decorative and sentimental use in some type of display.
Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or do you have two tip sections?
I'm sure the more learned members of the club can give you better and more information.
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Post by rstaight on Apr 8, 2012 20:09:22 GMT -5
From what I can see from the pictures the rod looks pretty straight and could be useable for fishing. With it being a Wards rod it may not be worth restoring to original condition. But it could be refinished and the guides repositioned for use with today's lines. It would perform quite well for delicate presentations and be a blast for panfish.
Regarding the 2 tips, its common to have 2 tips for bamboo. Sometimes they are both the same action and line weight, sometimes different. The main reason, that is the section that always breaks. Which is probably why you mostly find older rods with only one tip section. However some rods were sold with only 1 tip section.
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Post by leshippy on Apr 9, 2012 8:47:19 GMT -5
Hi Les! I'm no expert, but I had a similar situation. I inherited my Grandfather's bamboo flyrod. The person I took it to put the sections together and explained that it had a "set" to it. It was permanently curved and, therefore, not worth restoring. He explained that the curvature would ruin it as a usable rod, but it could be restored for decorative and sentimental use in some type of display. Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or do you have two tip sections? I'm sure the more learned members of the club can give you better and more information. Yep two tips. That sort of puzzled me as well. I wasn't sure if he had two rods at one point in time and this was what was left or not. But what Rick explain makes sense. |
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Post by leshippy on Apr 9, 2012 9:00:39 GMT -5
Rick - I after I found that it was Ward's rod I made the decision then that restoring it to original condition would not be worth the time or money. However having a bamboo rod to catch bluegills on would be pretty fun.
Rick are you planning on being at the April meeting? If so I can drop by after the Spring Feast of the Hunters Moon meeting in Battle Ground. It starts at 6 and I should be able to get out of there quickly and be at MCL by 7:30 or so.
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Post by rstaight on Apr 9, 2012 9:17:42 GMT -5
I am planning on being there unless something happens at work.
The person I had refinish one of my rods was Paramoure out Kenosha Wisconsin. Quality work and was willing to work with me. Contact them and send your pictures, they may be able to help you out.
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Post by phishphinder on Apr 9, 2012 21:31:53 GMT -5
Les, Good to have you back on the boards. Really neat having a bamboo rod. Some things you might want to consider. Some antiques are worth more in the condition they are in even if not excellent. Some items that are refinished are not considered AN ORIGINAL. You might want to think about the fact even though it has sentimental value, if you broke it fishing you might kick yourself. Food for thought.
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Post by rstaight on Apr 10, 2012 7:59:58 GMT -5
Les,
Phish is correct regarding the value of antiques. Sometimes I think it gets a little stupid.
With this being a Wards rod you can't hurt yourself to bad. You will gain a bamboo rod at a fraction of the cost. These typically start around $700.
You can always leave it as is. It would be a cool piece for the ole mancave.
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Post by leshippy on Apr 10, 2012 11:49:49 GMT -5
Rick do you have contact information for Paramoure?
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Post by phishphinder on Apr 10, 2012 19:32:24 GMT -5
Rick, Didn't the club have someone come at the clinic and show us how rods are made. Maybe he might do restoration. I know he caught a nice largemouth before he ever got the chance to cast. I believe there is a guy around Lafayette. I think his last name is Ward. Chad from Wildcat Creek would know. Was there any at the Expo? Might be able to check if the schedule is still on the Indy women's website.
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Post by rstaight on Apr 11, 2012 9:45:32 GMT -5
I think his name may have Drake. Don't know for sure. Anyone else know?
I think he was from around Logansport.
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Post by leshippy on Apr 11, 2012 15:29:54 GMT -5
Rick, Didn't the club have someone come at the clinic and show us how rods are made. Maybe he might do restoration. I know he caught a nice largemouth before he ever got the chance to cast. I believe there is a guy around Lafayette. I think his last name is Ward. Chad from Wildcat Creek would know. Was there any at the Expo? Might be able to check if the schedule is still on the Indy women's website. If I remember correctly, I think the guy that came down and did the bamboo rod building class several years ago was from Fort Wayne. Thanks for the reminder I will try to look him up. |
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