Old Pole and reel ?????

Norski · 01-11-2003, 08:40 AM

Some time ago I was fishing with my Dad and Bro:, we were fishing in the Multhoma chanel when I was bumping off the bottom when Bingo FISH ON!!!! everyone in there boats started whooping land that fish, the fish quite it's pull, I said to my Dad the fish gave up, I reeled in and to my dismay here comes up a pole and reel. I have hade it on the wall for about 15 years now.

Can anyone out there tell me what I have??? it's 6 foot 5inch long made of glass, has brass guides (3) the handle has wraped cane on upper part of handle and the lower is wood. The reel seat is a slider to hold the reel inplace. The reel is a Langley level wind and is excllent shape and work's fine.
What do you all think??? put on the wall for keep sake or sell.

Tillamook Slugger · 01-11-2003, 09:03 AM

Without seeing it I'd have to guess the rod is something like a 1940's/50's era Shakespeare, perhaps if Montague ever made a glass rod maybe that's what it is?... What color is the rod? I would think the reel is probably a Whitecap model410 (if it has a star drag?) since most Langley reels were smaller, lightweight direct drive reels. An excellent condition Whitecap goes for $30-50. Langley sold their business to Zebco in 1962 so it's at least 40 years old. Collectors will not pay a premium for anything that has been out of the box in most cases, let alone at the bottom of Mult Channel. My opinion is leave it on the wall, it's a great conversation peice. Post a picture if you get a chance - that will help ID the rod.

Great White Sturgeon Hunter · 01-11-2003, 04:50 PM

I have a number of old glass rods. It could be a Strike King or any number of brands, If there is no sign of a label it's more then likely a home built rod. The value is questionable. Most rods that don't have a label are only worth between 100 and 200 hundred dollars.

boater · 01-12-2003, 09:05 AM

anyone know what this stuff is worth ?

montague monterery
montague monoglass
pflueger bond no.2955
pllueger capitol no.1988

i cant remember where i got this stuff from and have been wondering if its worth anything, the monterery is in mint condition, i have seen a few others like it but were locked up in glass cases, the bond i found out was made in 1935 and its about 98 percent new condition. thanks.