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Help me ID an old Fly Rod

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If anyone has knowledge of old fly rods. This was a gift from my uncle. It says Bassett on the grip but I’ve been unable to find anything online take a look and let me know if you know where I could find out info on it.
 

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Do a search on Appleton and Basset. I think they started making rods in the late 1800s? Looks like it's either bamboo or cane.
 
Northwest Classic Tackle in Hayden Idaho may be able to help you.
 
Seems to be very knowledgable guys on the classic flyrod forum and I turned up a few posts of folks asking about Bassett rods. I would go there if you don't turn up any real experts here.
 
I can tell you this, it is a valuable rod. I cringe at how many bamboo rods I gave away, discarded and broke in my youth. Ugh. I was in a fly shop in Provo, Utah about 20 years ago and saw a rod and reel set up identical to two set ups I had as a kid. Asking price? $1,450.
 
Yeah I know it’s probably in the 1500$ knowing my uncle and the fact it was a wedding gift
 
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