• (M) Mint - Appears to be unused/brand new in original bag and tube
• (NM) Near Mint - As above with minor exceptions which are noted
• (EXC)Excellent - Shows signs of light to medium use
• (VG) Very Good - Shows signs of normal use
• (G) Good - Shows signs of heavy use. May be fishable as is, but likely needs work
• (F) Fair - Needs work prior to being fished
• (RS) Restored - Original hardware/specifications were used
• (RF) Refinished - Non-original hardware and/or specifications were used

Other Abbreviations:

• C&R - Cap & Ring
• D/L'ing - Down Locking
• HK - Hook Keeper
• HI - Horrocks Ibbotson
• S/B - Slide Band
• U/L'ing - Up Locking
• WC - Winding Check
• W&M - Wright & McGill

SOLD X-pert ~ 7’ 2” ~ 3/2 ~ 5.4 oz. ~ ??wt. ~ No idea on this one.. Lookslike the butt section was cut down from a longer rod. It is nicely finished off and features lightly flamed cane, brown wraps, bronze stripper, snakes and tip-tops, wells grip Screw & Slide hood D/L’ing seat with cedar spacer. Tip ferrule and mid female resemble Edwards ferrules. The shouldered butt and mid male resemble HI or Monty ferrules. “X-pert” is written in white script reading away from the grip. This rod is basically a tomato stake that’s only function beside that, would be for dapping. It does however have some quality parts,a new bag and an older aluminum tube for a 9' 3/2 rod.$99

SOLD South Bend ~ 9' ~ 3/1 ~ 7/8 wt. ~ EXC RF ~ This rod from the Midwest tackle giant is unmarked but packs quite a punch It features lightly flamed cane new B/O variegated wraps, bright hardware and fresh coat of varnish. Tight and smooth fitting plated ferrules give a lound and solid 'pop' when separated. Reversed half Wells cork grip. Exposed WC. Non-original HK loop. D/L'ing screw and sliding hood metal seat. Comes with a new bag. No tube. This rod throws a surprisingly nice DT-7 with a medium to medium-fast action and would make a nice float tube stick. $99

These karma-laden historic split cane rods are perfect decorations for your office or trout room. They would also make good "practice rods" for the hobbyist and novice restorationist. They may be missing a few guides or wraps, but you won't find them for less at your local "Anitque & Junque" shop!

From time to time I get older rods from South Bend, Horrocks Ibbotson, Montague, Milwards and others waiting to be hung on your cabin or trout room walls. Prices range from $25 to $50. Hurry these usually sell fast. Availabilty varies so please inquire. Email Coldwater Collectibles for more information.