# Any info on these old/vintage rods **URL:** \ **Category:** Fly Fishing gear & equipment\ **Created:** [July 8, 2009, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/any-info-on-these-old-vintage-rods/153103 "2009-07-08T16:12:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kickingback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a6a055/32.png) [@kickingback](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/kickingback)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2009, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/any-info-on-these-old-vintage-rods/153103/1 "2009-07-08T16:12:02Z")
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] ---
**Author:** ![Dryrod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/any-info-on-these-old-vintage-rods/153103/2 "2009-07-08T18:00:47Z")
_[#008000]Hey there kickingback - looks like you have some classic rods in your possession. Here is a link to the Fenwick glass rod: [[http://fiberglass-fly-rods.pbworks.com/.../#008000](http://fiberglass-fly-rods.pbworks.com/.../#008000)]_]([http://fiberglass-fly-rods.pbworks.com/Fenwick[/size][/#008000][/font][/i]](http://fiberglass-fly-rods.pbworks.com/Fenwick%5B/size%5D%5B/#008000%5D%5B/font%5D%5B/i%5D)) It would help to reduce your pictures to no larger than 45-mp wide and then do an in-line upload. In that manner all of your pictures would show up in your post. I can do that if you like. ---
**Author:** ![flygoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2009, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/any-info-on-these-old-vintage-rods/153103/3 "2009-07-08T19:17:47Z")
I was going to say the same thing. You might want to fish with them. I fish glass and love it! Other than these look like heavier line weights. ---
**Author:** ![Dryrod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Dryrod](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Dryrod)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2009, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/any-info-on-these-old-vintage-rods/153103/4 "2009-07-08T19:48:26Z")
_Your rod pics have been posted._ ---
**Author:** ![kickingback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a6a055/32.png) [@kickingback](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/kickingback)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2009, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/any-info-on-these-old-vintage-rods/153103/5 "2009-07-08T20:42:30Z")
Thanks Dryrod, I had to scale them down from 10mp and I’m not sure I’d have a clue on how to get to both be sized right and look good. You are more than welcome to fix the rest. Yeah, the Fenwick is nice, thanks for the link. Maybe I’ll throw on that extra reel I purchased. The only one that looks used regularly is the Acme Mermaid. My father in law has a few more left, I believe one is bamboo but I dont remember. Once I find my camera battery charger I’ll try and get some pics uploaded. Thanks again, you guys are great. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![EvanH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a698b9/32.png) [@EvanH](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/EvanH)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2023, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/any-info-on-these-old-vintage-rods/153103/6 "2023-06-04T22:17:28Z")
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**Author:** ![Cowboypirate](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.bigfishtackle.com/cowboypirate/32/53741_2.png) [@Cowboypirate](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Cowboypirate)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/any-info-on-these-old-vintage-rods/153103/7 "2023-06-05T22:13:18Z")
![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/bigfishtackle/original/3X/b/6/b6d817f3330d89650d732f1e4772e5d4947eab34.jpeg)]([20230527 191505 — Postimages](https://postimg.cc/jDFB3WhY)) [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/bigfishtackle/original/3X/6/5/655be6c35280c9305905ab37d5c571125c204fa9.jpeg)](https://postimg.cc/FkpBy1Kq) [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/bigfishtackle/original/3X/1/4/148500c64f2b920a9d472b233012ca61c095ae6f.jpeg)](https://postimg.cc/Z9v2GTfB) 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 [/quote]