I have a closet full of great old bamboo rods, most higher grade Heddons. Have several Presidents, a model 60, and even a model 65 (which might be the only example of that model in existence). Became attracted to them in the 70's and found quite a few. Travelled to Dowagiac, Michigan and befriended Bernard Hill, the retired rod foreman at the Heddon factory. He gave me several tools he used building rods, etc. This was in a time hardly anyone paid attention to cane rods. Today I hardly ever get them out, preferring my old Sage graphite that I don't have to worry about. Time is fast approaching I need to let someone else cherish them....
