I think I came to the conclusion I have too many rods. Need your opnion - what would be a fair price for Shakespeare Glass rods 8 1/2 ft. These rods are no
mint - I have fished them heavily. Armand
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 B52 bugger |
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Posts: 255 12/16/08 15:29:33 Registered Member |
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gillbuster |
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Posts: 1158 12/16/08 19:22:50
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I have paid anywhere from $30 to $100 for a good Wonderod, I favor the Presdential model in which I have 6 well used rods, FY510. FY710. FY910. The more I use
them the more I love them... Look at Ricks rod or fiberglassflyrodder.com on the web and see what they think asking $$$ for used Glass rods... By the way how
many fly rods do you have? I have 15 fly rods but I tell my wife I only have 6-7....
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Posts: 705 12/17/08 08:10:17 Registered Member |
I agree with Gilbuster both in value range and recommending posting same inquiry on the yuku fiberglass flyrodders forum. |
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B52 bugger |
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Posts: 255 12/17/08 15:33:15 Registered Member |
Gillbuster - how do you sleep at night? I tell my wife sometimes there are 31 days in a month - how many do I have????
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Posts: 1158 12/17/08 18:41:49
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I told her once if I had one fly rod for every pair of shoes and purse she had, I could open my own tackle store... I got "the hairy eyball" on that
comment. I sleep with one eye open to make sure she doesn't check the closet...My problem is when I get rid of a fly rod; later on I wished I never
parted with it
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Posts: 412 12/18/08 17:06:55
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Ok, no knowledge of it's value but I'll offer a few thoughts:
1)The Department of Defence/ military uses a simple" need to know" rule for passing on of sensitive/classified info. i.e. Before you pass on any potentially damaging info, you need to assure that the requesting person has "a need to know". I would argue that a exact fly rod count cound be damaging and that any spouse doesn't need to know. loose lips sink ships 2) Barring VERY hard times, the sale of a $30 rod will not likely make you noticably richer for longer than it takes to burn up a tank of gas. Regret can last forever. I'd think on it another 10-15 years or so. No point in rushing into these things! 3) Since I've know you for many a year, I'd testify that you are not an avid drinker, smoker or gambler. If having a few to many fly rods around is your biggest vice, i'd say your wife found herself quite a catch. ( and you should tell her so :-) 4) It's allot easier to make a new addition "blend in" if you already have a forest of rods for it to get lost in. There is safety in numbers. 5) If it helps, use me as a bench mark. The number of rods in my collection has often exceed my age and I feel no guilt. My wife married good too! 
Dave
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gillbuster |
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Posts: 1158 12/18/08 17:55:29
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Fantastic!!!
Thanks Dr. Wee Hooker, (talks and sound like Dr Phil, a man of much philosophical and marital experience) That session is real helpful and I will adhere to your counseling. Your'e absolutely right, loose lips sink ships...I feel better already, no guilt or fear... I am going on eBay tonight to see if there are any "must have" deals, a reconnaissance mission, as you stated "blend in" if you already have a forest of rods for it to get lost in, she'll never be the wiser... wish me luck, going underground... John |
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Posts: 412 12/22/08 05:41:23
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Good thinking John, but remember, it has little to do with luck. It's more artfull planning and skillfull exicution ( and a darn nice diversion for these
winter days.!)
WeeHooker (ebay rating 483) 
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Posts: 705 12/22/08 09:05:42 Registered Member |
Weehooker, Sage advice!
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Posts: 448 12/26/08 05:32:48
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I must sell some rods. I have too many. I have bought rods that i liked, later finding a rod i liked better. I do trade a lot of rods. perhaps we should have a
secret site where we can list all the rods that we want to trade. Sometimes i buy a rod simply to "try it out" because i've never thrown a line
with that particular brand, size, etc. of rod. Then, if I don't like it, it goes in the closet, or I dont fish it much because i have one similar i like
better. I buy a lot of old rods and rebuild them; thats fun but there's no money in it. Course I've traded rods and later regretted letting a rod go,
so, as WH sez, "HASTE MAKES WASTE", or something to that effect-p-
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Posts: 412 12/27/08 13:03:38
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I feel your pain ,pearow. Not to many can claim a bigger rod addiction than I had for 10 years or so. Fortunatly, my tastes were (mostly) afordable and my
rodbuilding buisness provided me with 40% discounts and lots of pocket cash to invest. Consequently, I also bought/built lots of rods just to try with full
intent of trading/selling afterward. No regrets but I did aquire a rediculous amout of rods just to find out that I had a few favorites regardless ( and
tastes that changed over those same 10 years). For me the litmus test for keeping/selling was: a) how much $ is tied up in it, b) does it have any remeaming
qualities that might make me (ever) miss it c) could I ever replace it at a reasonable price. If it didn't meet all three of those criteria , it went into
teh "lets think on that some more" pile (where it likely still rests today!) In the end, I can honestly say that I've never had sellers remorse
in letting any of them go becasue I let them go for the right reasons (none of which were guilt :-))
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Posts: 17 02/06/09 01:52:41 |
Wee, your advice on not parting with rods is truely invaluable. That said I also have way too many and will most likely part with some rods that I bought just
for blanks .
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Posts: 448 02/07/09 06:33:35
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The original question was the going price for a shakespeare and the fact came out that these shakespeares were "well fished". I have fished a
shakespeare on many an occasion and must report that they are some of the finest tackle ever conceived by man. Gaddabout gaddis traveled all over fishing these
rods for every species in America and we loved every minute of his fishing shows. I have several old shakespears that i have picked up here and there, never
paying more than $35-$40 tops. They made some "dogs" but mostly they made tackle that was fun to fish. Some of the rods would literally cast
themselves. I don't think you can wear one out. A fair price would be what one could take without regret. I wouldn't sell any of mine for the price i
paid, and they dont get much use any more because like the new york Yankees, its hard to break into my "pitching rotation". They are mostly sitting
in the bull pen. I take one out of the closet occasionally, put it together and shake it; I can almost hear it saying, "take me, take me"!!!!!!!
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gillbuster |
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Posts: 1158 02/07/09 12:44:41
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Toys, Toys, Toys, more toys I must have, I agree... I have a dozen Shakespeare Fly rods that I've collected over time & I fish with them and get
snickered at occasionally by some of more prestigious fly fishermen... but you know; 1. they catch cast and fish wonderfully... 2. I can't put a price on
them because of their cast-ability. 3. I kick myself later every time I get rid of a rod, they have value 4. they have a lot of fish caught history behind
them, some are over 40 years old 5. they are inexpensive and beautifully crafted......If you are feeling guilty & need an old age nursing home to place
your aging fly rods...I can assist, I will make sure they get plenty of attention and loving care...they will be warm in the winter and cool in the summer,
they will taken out for occasional walks around some ponds for cardio exercise...you can sleep well, knowing they will well taken care of... what an kind
offer, don't you think???
Tight lines Gillbuster |
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Posts: 54 07/01/09 08:05:26 |
Number of rods as compared to pairs of shoes:
I once dated a woman who had a closet the size of a good size bedroom. One entire wall was stacked with shoes in boxes from the floor to the ceiling. I asked her, "Do you wear all those shoes?" Her response after thinking for a minute or so,"I'm not sure, but if I need them, I've got them." Need I say more???? |
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Posts: 734 07/03/09 09:31:16
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Met a guy from Wyoming this winter in FL. Said he lives there because "he doesn't like people much". He told me if you not catching anything you
need more stuff.
Tom |
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Posts: 448 07/08/09 03:26:17
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a memorable quote Tom-p-
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