1915 Beautiful Vintage 9 ft Bamboo Fly Rod ,
wood inlay, 3/2 (3 piece , 2 tips), Manhattan Company's "Eclipse" Weight 5.5 oz
Condition:
Both tips are correct length , a slight set (bend) which I can straighten.
This rod has a tube and very ragged (poor condition) cloth sock.
Thread and finish are sluffing
To establish the approximate date and maker of this rod I have used several William Mills and Sons brochure / catalogs
You can cofirm this in Classic & Antique Fly-Fishing Tackle: A Guide for Collectors & Anglers by A.J. Campbell
30 percent off a complete Restoration (Hover over the word restoration to see a complete list of restoration details)
You can have this 1915 rod look brand new.
Current price $500 - I may lower the price on ebay.
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List of restoration tasks
1. Measure size and locations of all wraps
2. remove old wraps and finish while preserving any labels
3. straighten any sets
4. clean and polish metal
5. rewrap authentic colored thread
6. dip new finish
I charge only cost for any replacement parts.