John, sounds like one of the many Japanese rods that made their way over here in the 50's. The one he has is probably a casting rod. Some of them were convertible where you turn the handle around,(handle had slots on each end, one for making fly rod, one for making casting rod), and make a fly rod out of it. If the butt section is in good condition, he could put a flyrod reel seat on it. If it was mine, I'd probably make a "flea rod" out of it using the mid and tip section. Check the ferrules for cracks and loosness. Stripping guide and line guides can be replaced cheaply if need be. Look carefully at the bamboo for places where the glue has let go. If all seems OK, then offer him $25 - $30 for the whole thing.
JIMMY *********************************************************************** [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >a coworker of mine brought in a bamboo rod today in a thin wooden case. PRobably >form the forties or so. The last two sections are in mint condition where as the >handle area is not. What do I look for in deciding if it is rebuildable to fishing >capacity. Also he says it is a fly rod but i am not sure. It has no weight markings >on it and the cork handle stretches5 inches below the reel seat. Did they make >bamboo spinning or bait casting rods? Can you convert one of them into a fly rod? >Any help is appreciated , I would love to get a bamboo and maybe restore it. > >john ridderbos > -- Jimmy D. Moore, "BIGTROUTMAN" I FISH BECAUSE I MUST! More importantly, I fish because my Dad taught me! Author,Outdoor Writer,TOWA, GRTU Owner/Webmaster - Worldwide Flyfishing Info. http://www.BIGTROUTMAN.homestead.com/MainPage.html
