The Bristol telescoping rods were made by the Horton Mfg. Co. of Bristol Ct.
I believe they were steel.
They were known as Sunday rods because they could be collapsed and hidden under a coat. Ideal for skipping church to go fishing ![](http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif)
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