Any info on these old/vintage rods

[Cowboypirate]

Hi, 

My father in law gave me 3 of his dad's old rods.  They are at least 30 years old, probably closer to 40, 50 or more. 

The first few pics show a rod that reads: 
Acme 
Mermaid 
Made in Tokyo 

It looks to have been repaired before as you can see the   
resin repair kit in the box. 

The next few pics show a rod that reads: 
TF 8 1/2 
Great Lakes 
Tubular Hollow Glass 
Deluxe Fishing Rod 

The third is apparently a Fenwick fly rod. 
On the side of the tube it reads: 
Fenwick Products Inc. 
On the top it reads: 
Model: 315  4 
Length: 7 

On the rod it self, in addition to the above text it looks like it says it's a 3 1/3 oz. rod. 

I'm guessing they are all fiberglass. 

I don't have any plans to use these rods and my father in law said he doesn't care if I sell them, keep them, or throw them away.  I don't really want to throw them away as I'm sure there's somebody out there who collects them. 

Can anybody provide more info on these rods and or their value.  Which I'm sure isn't much but if I find any willing buyers I might consider selling them.  Thanks.

[inline Acme_Mermaid_close.jpg]

[inline Acme_Mermaid_full.jpg]


[inline Great_Lakes_close.jpg]

[inline Great_Lakes_full.jpg]

[inline Fenwick4.jpg]

[inline Fenwick3.jpg]

[inline Fenwick2.jpg]

[inline fenwick1.jpg]

The Fenwick 315 4 flyrod has sold recently on eBay for $250. But generally 50-100$ for similar

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Hi, 

My father in law gave me 3 of his dad's old rods.  They are at least 30 years old, probably closer to 40, 50 or more. 

The first few pics show a rod that reads: 
Acme 
Mermaid 
Made in Tokyo 

It looks to have been repaired before as you can see the   
resin repair kit in the box. 

The next few pics show a rod that reads: 
TF 8 1/2 
Great Lakes 
Tubular Hollow Glass 
Deluxe Fishing Rod 

The third is apparently a Fenwick fly rod. 
On the side of the tube it reads: 
Fenwick Products Inc. 
On the top it reads: 
Model: 315  4 
Length: 7 

On the rod it self, in addition to the above text it looks like it says it's a 3 1/3 oz. rod. 

I'm guessing they are all fiberglass. 

I don't have any plans to use these rods and my father in law said he doesn't care if I sell them, keep them, or throw them away.  I don't really want to throw them away as I'm sure there's somebody out there who collects them. 

Can anybody provide more info on these rods and or their value.  Which I'm sure isn't much but if I find any willing buyers I might consider selling them.  Thanks.

[inline Acme_Mermaid_close.jpg]

[inline Acme_Mermaid_full.jpg]


[inline Great_Lakes_close.jpg]

[inline Great_Lakes_full.jpg]

[inline Fenwick4.jpg]

[inline Fenwick3.jpg]

[inline Fenwick2.jpg]

[inline fenwick1.jpg]

The Fenwick 315 4 flyrod has sold recently on eBay for $250. But generally 50-100$ for similar

The Acme Mermaid sold on eBay for about $60 with the orginal case. There is one listed for $250 but it has not sold

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Hi, 

My father in law gave me 3 of his dad's old rods.  They are at least 30 years old, probably closer to 40, 50 or more. 

The first few pics show a rod that reads: 
Acme 
Mermaid 
Made in Tokyo 

It looks to have been repaired before as you can see the   
resin repair kit in the box. 

The next few pics show a rod that reads: 
TF 8 1/2 
Great Lakes 
Tubular Hollow Glass 
Deluxe Fishing Rod 

The third is apparently a Fenwick fly rod. 
On the side of the tube it reads: 
Fenwick Products Inc. 
On the top it reads: 
Model: 315  4 
Length: 7 

On the rod it self, in addition to the above text it looks like it says it's a 3 1/3 oz. rod. 

I'm guessing they are all fiberglass. 

I don't have any plans to use these rods and my father in law said he doesn't care if I sell them, keep them, or throw them away.  I don't really want to throw them away as I'm sure there's somebody out there who collects them. 

Can anybody provide more info on these rods and or their value.  Which I'm sure isn't much but if I find any willing buyers I might consider selling them.  Thanks.

[inline Acme_Mermaid_close.jpg]

[inline Acme_Mermaid_full.jpg]


[inline Great_Lakes_close.jpg]

[inline Great_Lakes_full.jpg]

[inline Fenwick4.jpg]

[inline Fenwick3.jpg]

[inline Fenwick2.jpg]

[inline fenwick1.jpg]

The Fenwick 315 4 flyrod has sold recently on eBay for $250. But generally 50-100$ for similar

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Hi, 

My father in law gave me 3 of his dad's old rods.  They are at least 30 years old, probably closer to 40, 50 or more. 

The first few pics show a rod that reads: 
Acme 
Mermaid 
Made in Tokyo 

It looks to have been repaired before as you can see the   
resin repair kit in the box. 

The next few pics show a rod that reads: 
TF 8 1/2 
Great Lakes 
Tubular Hollow Glass 
Deluxe Fishing Rod 

The third is apparently a Fenwick fly rod. 
On the side of the tube it reads: 
Fenwick Products Inc. 
On the top it reads: 
Model: 315  4 
Length: 7 

On the rod it self, in addition to the above text it looks like it says it's a 3 1/3 oz. rod. 

I'm guessing they are all fiberglass. 

I don't have any plans to use these rods and my father in law said he doesn't care if I sell them, keep them, or throw them away.  I don't really want to throw them away as I'm sure there's somebody out there who collects them. 

Can anybody provide more info on these rods and or their value.  Which I'm sure isn't much but if I find any willing buyers I might consider selling them.  Thanks.

[inline Acme_Mermaid_close.jpg]

[inline Acme_Mermaid_full.jpg]


[inline Great_Lakes_close.jpg]

[inline Great_Lakes_full.jpg]

[inline Fenwick4.jpg]

[inline Fenwick3.jpg]

[inline Fenwick2.jpg]

[inline fenwick1.jpg]

The Fenwick 315 4 flyrod has sold recently on eBay for $250. But generally 50-100$ for similar

The Acme Mermaid sold on eBay for about $60 with the orginal case. There is one listed for $250 but it has not sold

Sorry, I can't find a reference quick for the Great Lakes tf8 rod. They all are intresting enough that proper research is important. In excellent condition they have potential value.

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I inherited a harnell 644 spun glass fishing rod and have been searching for any information at all on it, if anyone knows anything about this pole or similar ones please lead me in the right direction!

Thanks in advance

I have not located that exact rod yet but vintage Harnell rods can fech good money. Some of the trolling rods recently sold for over $300 on ebay 50-150 is not uncommon depending on condition. Its worth the time doing some Google research