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Bamboo Rod Identification

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michaelR	Bamboo Rod Identification		Lead	[-]
Posts: 1 03/07/2009 14:32	Tags : None I have acquired (for the princely price of $18.00) a three piece bamboo rod and am looking for help in identification of the maker. It's a three piece rod, when assembled it is a 8' rod. It also came with and additional "heavy" 3' section that the seller called a Bait fishing/Surf configuration. the additional section is 3' long and when installed makes a rod of 5' 4" overall length. All these lengths are from but cap to tip. The rod has a Red and Black decal, which is mostly obliterated. It appears to be oval and had a black trim, red background and black lettering. The lettering looks like it starts with M or N and has a very complete E next after the first letter. The final letter is a clear "D". The guides are wrapped with Twisted Black/Yellow (or Gold or White) with Black Trim Rings. The second tip had a long blue spiral identification wrap in two sections. There is a Saddle/Ring hook keeper. The Reel seat is forward of the cork grip. The reel seat (including all other hardware) is chrome steel. It is a threaded type seat. The coark grip is in the Half Wells style with a butt cap shaped like a funnel. The small end of the funnel but cap is tipped with a Green rubber bumper. Any help identifying this interesting rod would be greatly appreciated! Mike.
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Posts: 198 03/07/2009 17:12 Monty Collector	Please post some pictures. If you need help, send me a PM (Personal Message) and I'd be glad to help get them posted. . . . Rex GoneFlyFishin
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Posts: 1963 03/07/2009 22:20 King of the Gnomes	I would hazard a guess that the rubber bumper is actually a ferrule plug and will come out thus allowing the grip to be reversed. Sounds like a post WW II Japanese trade rod. Just a flyer but a distinct possibility!!!!!! Jeff
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michaelR		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2 03/09/2009 20:20	Here's some Photos, I hope they help with an identification:
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Posts: 500 03/09/2009 20:46	Mike, That looks to be one of the "Occupied Japan" rods, made in the late 40's through the 60's. Unfortunately they aren't worth much so far as collectability. The hardware was third rate at best and the bamboo was a native Japanese bamboo that just doesn't measure up to Tonkin Cane. I've seen those rods sell in pristine condition for less than $100. They usually came with a wooden box with flies, sometimes leader and tippet, etc... Sorry to be the bearer of not so good news, but if you're thinking about getting into restorations, it would be a great rod to practice on. Bob RL "Bob" Nunley, Rodmaker Ozark Rodmaking School
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michaelR		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3 03/09/2009 22:47	Ah well, too good to be true and all that, thanks for the help! Mike
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