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#True temper rod 7ft full#
Note: Due to eBay now charging full fees on the shipping cost of an item. There is a part of the cork missing on the handle I show in the photo. And two different Patent Numbers, the one I can read is 1755159 the other is something like 80990. With handle attached it measures approximately 5 ft. Comes with the cloth True Temper storage case shown. VINTAGE OXFORD TRUE TEMPER STEEL FISHING ROD RED GLASS EYES AMERICAN FORK& HOE Description: You are bidding on one(1) Vintage Oxford true temper square steel fishing rod pole with a Fork& Hoe Co. I could have just made a new one or made that one perfec

I also left the dents and marks on the but of the rod. I didn't take the reels off in the pics, but trust me, it's polished under them and the co. I also left the copper winds around the eyes bare. Unlike the other one I have listed, it left this one looking discolored in places from the steel being tempered. It is clean, it's just brown colored from the tempered steel. Unfortunately, when I started cleaning this rod, it did take it all the way back to bare metal. Believe me, if I wanted these to look brand new, I have the bead and sand blasters to do it and it would have been so much easier and faster. I like the fact that they have been used and when you look at the 2 I have listed, you will see what I mean. I don't like to take all the character out of them. When I restore antiques, I don't restore them to look brand new. The time it takes to painstakenly restore these rods is amazing. more against the law to pay someone to work for less than minimum wage. If you buy these at what I have them listed for, you should be arrested. If you collect these but have never cleaned one of them up, you need too. I have a new respect for those who take the time to restore them. This was the first time I ever done fishing rods and reels. This one and the other one I have listed I bought them with the same reel on them. They were so dirty I couldn't tell what kind of reels were on them. They really are a rare breed to find in any condition. I had seen a couple of these steel rods but never had the chance to buy them. They were wrapped together with the old line you see on the pole. I was at an auction one night and this man came in carrying the 2 poles I have listed. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or want further clarification. Priority, express, or by standard shipping. I will accommodate shipping any way you wish. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as"gifts" US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight(shipping) company or when you pick the item up– do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what restrictions and additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges.
#True temper rod 7ft free#
Trouble free as possible, some items to some countries risky. Calculate for International shipping International Priority Post 2 lbs to your country. Calculate shipping and handling to U.S.A. The rod length is 58 inches and the handle is 10 inches in length. It is straight, no bends, some red paint missing on the eyes which are steel wrapped, note the out of round end plate protecting the cork handle, otherwise a very nice vintage rod that would be perfect for display.

There is only one little corner of the original sticker. more in excellent condition and could be put to use as a bait casting rod it was designed for or use as a spinning casting rod. VINTAGE A TRUE TEMPER PRODUCT GENEVA OHIO 8005 STEEL BAIT CASTING ROD This 1950’s round step-down steel 2-piece cork handled automatic reel release is.
