Fly rod appraisal ?

[shantysitter]

Last summer I bought a Vince Cummings  custom fly rod. I really have no interest in using it and was thinking about giving it to my nephew. When I looked up Vince Cummings rods it seems like he was very reputable. My nephew is just starting out fly fishing and I don't want to give him something that might be broken the first time out. How do I find a value of this.

[rgfixit]

Model? Age? Pictures? Weight? Length?

I might be able to help.

Rg

[shantysitter]

RG, the only thing it says is, Crown Graphite, FL285, line wt7, 8,5 length. I bought it at a yard sale last year, never really looked at it. The only reason I bought it was because I needed a metal tube to use when I travel. Have no idea how old it is.

[Fishermantim]

My brother-in-law has a fly rod with Ted Williams name on it.
I haven't seen it, and can't tell if he meant signed by Ted, or if it was a line of rod & reels with Ted's name (like Bill Dance putting his name on a rod & reel combo).

I would like to see my BIL's rig to find out which it is.

As for appraising fishing tackle, it may require a little research and legwork to find a reputable appraiser in your area.
You can go online, but without having someone actually see and hold it, you can't get an accurate appraisal.

Good luck!

(You might want to start him out on a cheap Walmart combo to get him some "on line" experience!

[rgfixit]

RG, the only thing it says is, Crown Graphite, FL285, line wt7, 8,5 length. I bought it at a yard sale last year, never really looked at it. The only reason I bought it was because I needed a metal tube to use when I travel. Have no idea how old it is.

Don't use that tube just yet. Can you provide pictures? You might just have something special......or not. The rod has no other markings?

Rg

[shantysitter]

RG don't know how to post pictures on here, if you could pm me your email address I could send them that way

[BJ]

My buddy found one in a house he bought and just asked about it on google after giving the info. Pretty helpful. Good luck.

[rgfixit]

Pm sent.

Rg

[shantysitter]

Did you receive the pictures?

[rgfixit]

Not yet.
Rg

[rgfixit]

Got your pictures  bud. I wouldn't give that to your son just yet. From what I saw its a very collectible rod in good condition. Save it for him til he can appreciate it better. Cummings rods were very well built and are sought after by the vintage fly fishing crowd. I'd guess it would be a dream to cast.

Nice find!

Rg

[shantysitter]

Well worth the $5.00 then

[rgfixit]

I'll give you $10 

Rg

[fishlessman]

does it say Vince Cummings on the rod or just the tube, i believe crown was on cortland rods and i dont see it on any cummings rods when i google it

[rgfixit]

It's the real McCoy. Made for a specific individual. Probably an IM-6 graphite glass blank, and very nice at that. My old pfleuger  president is about the same vintage and blank. Love that rod.

Maybe I should offer $15  

Rg