I\'m selling one of my favorite fiberglass rods from the 1960\'s. Over the past year of so, I\'ve collected a number of the coveted 7 1/2\' 5wt Heddons, and they really are a joy to cast. Basically I decided I did not need 4 of them, and am trimming down the collection. I have owned a number of these Mark IVFlyRod#8453 7 1/2\' 2pc D-HDH-HDG (5-6wt) fiberglass flyrods over the years and this model was the lightest of the top of the Heddon Mark IV line.Therodis all original, the signature spring loaded aluminum reel seat shows normal use and boat rash and is in very good condition. The walnut and faux ivory inlay and cork grip are also in excellent condition. All guides, hook keeper,and ferrules are intact and in good condition, as are the windings from tip to bottom ofrod. This is clearly a late 1950\'s / early 1960\'s vintagerodthat has been fished lightly and enjoyed. There is an orginal Heddon brown with yellow piping cloth rod sock and the original Heddon aluminum tube and cap are period correct. Therodtube shows some wear, likely from use and shipping, but is fully intact and not physically damaged.
Here is some nice detailed information on the Heddonflyrodsfrom the 1960\'s, some of which was borrowed from a similar Mark IV 8wt listed at $125 in late 2013.
The Heddon Pal Mark Series fiberglass rods were introduced in 1962 and the Mark IV\'s were sold new in sporting goods stores during the 1960\'s and \'70s, and are over fifty(50) years old this year and are still in great demand by collectors all over the world. They were offered in Mark I, Mark II, Mark III and the Mark IV models. All of these rods were made in Casting, Spinning andFlyRodconfigurations. The Mark IV\'s were considered the \"Top of the Line\" and were easily recognized by the distinctive American Walnut & Simulated Ivory Insets in their handles. They were instant hits with anglers everywhere.
This Mark IVFlyRod#8453 7 1/2\' ~ appears to be \"occasionally fished\" and is in \"excellent\" condition. The scripted writing on therodreads \"Heddon Pal\" \"#8453 Mark IV 7 1\'2\' Fas Tip Action for weight D-HDH-HDG lines.\" The finish on the brown/orange fiberglass blank is still glossy and unmarred and the cork handle is unsoiled like new condition. All of the line guides and thread wrappings are intact, tight and straight and the reel seat and clamping hardware are in normal working condition.
Please Note: Included with this purchase isa period correct Heddon Factory Shipping Tube. It is in very good condition with minor scratches on the tube.
Thisrodhas a great quality signature about it and it will make an \"nice\" gift for Christmas as a rod that is ready to fish, or an addition to any vintage fishing tackle collection.
Please ask questions before offerding!!!!!!!!
I only ship USPS Priority Mail in the US, and international to approved countries, upon payment by Paypal. No returns.

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