ANTIQUE VON LENGERKE & ANTOINE Chicago Late 1800s VL&A Split Bamboo Fishing Rod

Estate sale find. Notice it has the macaroni guides as this feature, I was told, dates it to the late 1800s. Handle is wrapped with 3mm windings also.

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Thomas Rod Company - Vintage VL&A Vernon

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The Rod is a Model 5707-5’ which is a 5’0” Split Bamboo conventional boat style rod built for V L & A CHICAGO. GREAT PORTABLE ROD FOR TIGHTER FISHING

V L & A CHICAGO SPLIT BAMBOO Fishing Rod- PAT Feb 15, 1927 5’0” Pole NICE!

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