JS Sharpe/ Hardy bamboo fly rods value

[Tips Up]

Recently acquired 1 JS Sharpe and 2 Hardy bamboo rods and looking to assess value and probably sell 2 of 3.

#1 JS Sharpe
“The Avon” Impregnated bamboo casting rod. Looks to measure 10’2”. 45 50 stamped dating it may 1964
Used but excellent condition.

#2 Hardy
The “Palakona” #6
Stamped J659 - this does not match chart so I have been unable to far.
7 1/2ft 228cm
Plastic on handle. Excellent/new condition

#3 Hardy
“The koh-i-noor” Palakona #7
H47051C on reel band dating it 1961

Anyone have any info or advise on where to have evaluated?

 

[Sharphooks]

Your best place for “comp” research would probably be eBay. I have the JS Sharpe 14 foot spey rod and I’ve seen them listed for $ 300 - 400 but that doesn’t necessarily mean people are standing in line to pay that price.

You could also join the website “Speypages”….they have a classified section and a cane rod following, and you could list your rods there,,,,,though unfortunately, in my experience JS Sharpe rods are not really considered high-end collectible rods…they were produced at commodity levels back in the day so that’s probably why……This is just a wild-arsed guess but I’m thinking if you could get $ 300 -400 for the rods you want to cut loose, you should probably feel happy

Another option: https://www.spinozarods.com/collections/j-s-sharpe-bamboo-fly-rods

And final option: go out and use them! It’s a blast to catch fish on a cane rod. I used to actively fish my 14 foot JS Sharpes on the THompson River back in the 80’s and on some of my local rivers. IT made for some incredible memories!

 

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Thanks Sharphooks. Your info seems in line with what I found on web so far. I believe some models and vintages have high value and the rest fairly common as you noted. Looks like in your photos you are paired up with a Hardy reel? There was one of these in the collection with as well that my son will be fishing with. We will probably keep one of the cane rods but I don't see ever using the casting rod and my sons collection of gear is getting a big as mine so we need to move some stuff we won't be using.

 

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I was too quick in my original post. 1 rod is JS Sharpe the other 2 are Hardy. I have updated info above.
I believe the Hardys may have some value.

Any info appreciated.

 

[SpringFever552]

@Hardy Guy

 

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Still looking for info and values for these rods. All will be for sale.
Recommendations on where to get appraisal and where to sell?
Any info appreciated