ballpark value of old Sage rod….
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I’ll see it tomorrow but, I suspect it to be an old Sage LL 590. (5wt, 9′ 2 pc.)
What would you expect this rod in Graphite II to bring?
It’s a buyer’s market. Cane rods are expensive primarily because of the “collectability” – – – association with an individual builder, low numbers produced, no longer available, condition, etc. Conversely, virtually all graphite rods are “without heritage”, being built in a factory (however well designed, built and performing they might be). The analogy might be a “best gun” double shotgun vs. a Remington 1100. Both work equally well, perhaps the 1100 even better. But there is a couple of orders of magnitude difference in price.
Plus there is the warranty thing, and wide availability of fine-casting $100 rods on the market today.
Unless you really want it, or owner is really proud of it, $100. $150 tops. And then only with everything in pristine condition – – – primarily no sign of any dings or nicks on blank that might lead to a fracture.
Or unless that heritage is there, e.g., the rod was personally owned, built by, inscribed to [insert famous personality here].
But I have an old 490LL 4-piece that has many memories associated with it. You couldn’t touch it for $300. OK, it’s usually a buyer’s market.
Good luck
Buzz
Sage LL’s are probably the most sought after Sage’s on the used market (e-bay etc) today. They really do have a “Cult-like” status, not unlike the original Scott G-Series…
The 590LL is probably the *least* valuable in the LL lineup, however, since those particular collectors tend to focus on smaller sizes. A lot of people still love that rod, though; I’d guess it would go from $250-$400 in used condition.
HTH,
ZachI have a 590LL that I’ve been thinking about selling to try something with a little faster action. Good to know on the info.
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