Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (cebfishing) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:34:38 GMT

Worth depends on how much at least two people are willing to pay in a competitive situation, or one person is willing to pay a seller with a firm price. Model 50 do not come up often. 1 3/4f are very desirable. The economic environment has limited impact on quality items. Remember, 85% of us still have the same job and salary we had a year ago. My retirement may be impacted, but my cash flow has not changed. I still bid at the level I did a year ago, along with most other collectors. Only...

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (moonshine) — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:41:48 GMT

I have been deservedly and dutifully whooped!!!!An unfortunate choice of words as I really should have said "numerically accurate".I apologise to you and all the starvin'babies in Ethiopia.I shall tread lightly in future. I'm really a nice guy, its just I.....I...... live in the wrong part of the wrong state for...for fly fishing for trout and I don't know how long I can last..................................AAAAAAARRRRHHHHH!

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (PaducahMichael) — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:13:21 GMT

"Worth is in the eye of the beholder."

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:19:09 GMT

OK, I'm admittedly just a "dabbler" in Heddon rods, even though This Fine Madness began with my Dad's Model 8, 8 1/2-foot, 2F.

That said, I think Heddon and Orvis rods have taken the biggest "hits" in today's depressed market. Therefore, I respectfully doubt the $750-$950 value estimates, especially in restored condition. For example, I'd much rather have an all-original 8-foot, 1 1/2F, and most of those are being listed in the $450-$550 range...

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (Hipgnosis) — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:20:57 GMT

MOONSHINE: You don't need a whoopin'; however, all collector price guides are obsolete the day they're printed. Any number of factors can change any given maker, taper, model, etc of bamboo rod very rapidly both up or down.

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (freestoner) — Sun, 24 May 2009 18:12:06 GMT

Should I be looking for a woopin'??

Nope.

you sound like you've learned your lesson ;^)

All collecting guidebooks in all fields are suspect- almost always incomplete to some extent, often lacking important details and distinctions, and sometimes outright mistaken. I can't think of a single author of the fishing tackle collecting guides I've read who got it all complete and correct. There are people on this board who have written some of...

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (NorthBranch) — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:50:03 GMT

I bet you'd get $750-$950 for it if it has the original bag/tube. I sold an mint/restored 8'6" 3/2 1-3/4F with original bag/tube for $950 five months ago. I sold it on the board. I'd put it on yabe..
CR

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (moonshine) — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:27:30 GMT

Sorry I think. Didn't know that quoting from published media with appropriate reference was improper. I certaintly didn't intend anything negative or single out any individual other than to give credit where credit is do. My appoligies to any and all.Should I be looking for a woopin'??

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (freestoner) — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:51:14 GMT

The Heddon 1 3/4F rods are very tough to find these days- and the 8.5' 1 3/4F taper seems to be even scarcer than the 8' version (due to the fact that they're very light action 4-5 weight rods with a sweet yet fast-ish action, an uncommon combination in vintage and classic cane, especially for 8.5' rods.)

And Model #50 Heddons of any length or taper have seldom been seen on the market for sale- at least in my observation of the past three years, as I've developed...

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (philpsych) — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:48:11 GMT

Thanks for your help - I was going to buy this rod, but it's no longer for sale. Issue now closed, thanks....Mark

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:10:12 GMT

moonshine wrote:

Refinished would put the rod in good-very good, right?

No, it would be classified as mint restored. Good to very good is normal, used condition with the accompanying signs of being fished.

bamboocollector11 is correct in his assessment, in my opinion.
This would put the rod in the upper levels of Danny Homel's assessment. I can't...

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (moonshine) — Sun, 24 May 2009 11:17:21 GMT

Was quoting "Antique&Collectible Fishing Rods Identification and Value Guide"by D.B.Homel,5th printing 2007."Heddon #50 "President" fly rod 8 1/2' (3/2) poor-fair $115,good-very good $250, excellent-mint $475. Refinished would put the rod in good-very good, right? is this book numerically accurate?
Do tell!

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (bamboocollector11) — Sat, 23 May 2009 21:40:42 GMT

Due to the current economic situation I would estimate that your rod would be worth $400-$700. The variation in dollar value is caused by two considerations; who performed the restoration and the current economy.

My 2 cents,
Ed

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:28:41 GMT

moonshine wrote:
$250 I would think.
Know anything about old Leonards???

I would say you could double that, probably more. That's a very good taper, and a most attractive and desirable rod to boot!

Bob

p.s. I know next to nothing about Leonard rods, except most of them are too high in cost.

Re: Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (moonshine) — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:07:04 GMT

$250 I would think.
Know anything about old Leonards???

Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2

feeds@yuku.com (philpsych) — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:10:01 GMT

Hi - Does anyone know what a Heddon #50 8 1/2' 1 3/4F 3/2, mint restored, might bring on today's market? Thanks.....Mark