just picked one of these up for $30. has two tips, one of which needs some work. everything else is pretty much awesome as far as i can tell (although, i'm
as fresh as newbies get). from what i can tell from researching, it's either a bass action or dry fly action. other than the hand-written "26-7
1/2'" just above the grip and the south bend label on the opposite side, i can't find any markings to tell me much more about it. how old? what
it's worth? anyone able to help out? i'm not even sure what weight of line to get for it.
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The South Bend 1933 catalog advertises a Model 26, but not in 7 1/2' length. Probably an earlier or later offering of that grade ($12 in 1933) in a
shorter length. 1933 wasn't exactly a great year for anybody.
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The model 26 was a Dry Fly action 4 1/2 oz D or HCH 2/2 7 1/2" rod that sold for $6.50 in 1942. In comparison a model 290 weighed 4oz and sold for $11.00.
The rod should be a great shorter entry level bamboo rod for fly fishing. $30 was a great price and with a little work on the 2nd tip you will have a good rod
that will appreciate in value. The rod has chrome plated nickel silver ferrules, a Garnix stripping guide, and a plated reel seat.
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Does this rod have a cigar grip and red wraps, or the rainbow style wraps?
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cigar grip, i'm assuming but it's shape. and the wraps (assuming you mean the threads that tie on the eyes....sorry...i'm new) are red, green, and
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"wraps (assuming you mean the threads that tie on the eyes....sorry...i'm new) are red, green, and gold. "
The 26 and 260 rods are not as common as the 290 but from what I can tell where of lower quality cane (blemished). The 260 was the same taper as a 290.
I'm guessing your 26 will be a 6/7 wt, but you'll need to see. I would guess that the value would be no more than $150, perhaps less closer to $100.
Hard to tell what the market would bring on it and the actual condition, etc...
Robert.
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Posts: 1014 03/27/2009 17:24 Angry Andy |
Drew, a great year for me.
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Andy, perhaps Happy Birthday? I'm 1944, myself. Just a kid, eh?
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I had a SB 26 at one time. It was a 6-7 weight. I used mine for bass fishing from a canoe. It was perfect for that.
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