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I have an 8' two piece fibre glass rod and a 6' one piece. Both are marked 'Lee Wulff by Abu Garcia.' They were purchased in the mid 1970's. I was wondering if they are worth anything to collectors. If so, I will leave them as is but if not then I will rewrap all the guides (epoxy cracking). I know that if I alter them the will not be as valuable to a collector. I have a feeling they are not that collectable (yet). Any one have any ideas on their value?
Refinish them and fish the crap out of them. ;)
Might check over on the fiberglass forum to see if someone their collects them.
Don't get your hopes up before you do some research, for you may be disappointed in the end.
I do happen to know that Abu Garcia along with Shakesphere, Penn and many other companies manufactured rods by the thousands after WW2 when fresh water fishing started to become a popular pastime. Composites, fibreglass, as well as cane rods became available at a reasonable price so families could enjoy the sport of fishing. By doing so, the market was flooded with these rods making it very difficult to determine the true value of such these days. Search the web and hopefully you'll find some interesting information regarding the value of old rods. EBAY might likely make you shake your head. There are sites pertaining to collectable rods, but I do not happen to have that info handy.......sorry or I'd pass them along to you.
Personally, IMO I'd refurbish both rods (epoxy finish over any remaining identification markings to permanently affixed them to the rods) and fish them as suggested above, then pass them on down to your children/grandchildren so they can fish them for another 30 or so years after you.
I've refurbished so many old fibreglass (hardware store bought) rods, because the owners just loved their "favourite rod" and wanted to continue to have the opportunity to fish them and then pass them on.
Good luck with your search.
Check with Nathan at Fiberglass Fly Rod Fanpage on facebook. He has good information.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1436089429938250/
The Lee Wulff rods were top of the line from Garcia and one of the most collectible
Did some more research. Seems that only rods of this type in 'mint' condition are really worth much. Also, even as I type this my first grandson is being born. My son, his father learned to flyfish on the 8' 8wt. The plan is to spruce up the rods and hopefully watch Caleb (grandson) learn to fly fish with it.:D Better yet, teach him how. Thanks for the feed back.
Hoorah....and take some pictures. :)
There you Go!.............now you'll not only have some fun sprucing up those rods, but even more fun teaching him how to fly fish with them. Guaranteed he'll appreciate his Grandfather for the rest of his life.
Pictures of the rod or the grandson??;)Quote:
Originally Posted by NJTroutbum
Yes, Tig, "Lee Wulff" model rods are collectible, and sought-after. The Lee Wulffs and the 2400 series seem to be sought after. See the fiberglassflyrodders.com site. I think you could get in the range of 75.00.
-Peter