Hello Frank,

Using my resources to look into your inquiry, I was able to find comparable sales that give your 1917 Devine Fishing Flyrod a current secondary market value of $100 - $150 USD at auction or in a private sale.

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Hello Frank, you would have got $200 - $300 for it in the early 1990’s I have sold over $3500 in lures, rods, reels and old wood tackle boxes the economy is down right now. I wish I could tell you it was worth more thanks, Alan

Sold for $50

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/9840189

Sold for $50

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/8201040

Sold for $145

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ralph-isaac-2-devine-style-1-bamboo-151083035

Sold for $180

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/wright-mcgill-granger-victory-bamboo-173000677

Also referenced this book; Fishing Tackle antique and collectibles by Karl White;

1917 Devine fishing fly rod in canvas case in very fine condition $150 - $200 USD.

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