Herter Fly Rod

Name/Title

Herter Fly Rod

Entry/Object ID

31.23.12

Description

Herter Fly Fishing Rod. Material: cork, metal, plastic, rubber. Size: a) 42 1/2" L. b) Extension 42 1/2" L. Description: (a) cork handle with black rubber cap; chrome ring grips at top and bottom; dark red rod taper extends from handle capped with a chrome ferrule; identified by donor as a Herter, Inc. product. (b) dark rod taper extension with seven chrome-plated line guides. (c) gray cotton encasement bag with ties.

Context

Donor commented that he and his father assembled the rod from a Herter, Inc. rod kit.

Made/Created

Date made

1955

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Rod, Fly Fishing

Create Date

May 30, 2023

Update Date

September 25, 2026