info requested on Heddon bamboo fly rod. on the butt it says Heddon, - on the storage stocking are

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1. amomipais82
   

   Hi,
   My books (homel) says the Premier 115 is 8 1/2 but lists a 115 trout fly rod, both with extra tips. I have had this question before so I know 9 footers exist. It is an older book so add at least 20%. Poor is 85-95, good condition is 215-275 and excellent is 425 to 475. Heddon rods have a following but some hate them. Take a look at ebay and you can see some prices.
   You can read about the history and get an idea of their value in the following books:
   
   Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997
   
   Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook -Michael Sinclair
   says the premier was made in 1948-54.  
   
   If line guides are loose it is not in good condition but in poor. See the above books for commonly used conditions.
   
   Yes you are ruining a potential collector's item by this "fix".
   
   You need to strip all finish ,  rewrap the rod and dip finish.
   Here's a nice ,easy , cheap way to dip on my website:
   http://www.geocities.com/macsrods/dip.html
   
   The butt ferrule size is designated by "2F" or "2 ½ F". The larger the number, the stiffer the rod. For three- piece rods, a 2F is usually a trout rod and 2 ½ F is a bass rod.
   
   Sinclair has great info on restoration methods and techniques.
   Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook

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