Antique bamboo/wooden fly rod. "The Divine rod"

[mowin]

I had this given to me 10+ yrs go and really know nothing about it.  

It's 8' and as the pics show the eyes are not stationary, but fold flat.  The only markings on the rod are on the handle. There may have been writing on the rod itself, but if there was, it's long gone. Not in great condition as some of the wrapping is loose or missing. 

I'm sure it's just a mantle piece, but if any of you fly fishing guys know anything about the company or rod please share. 

 

Edited January 27, 2023 by mowin

[The_Real_TCIII]

Wow that looks OLD! Cool piece! And thats the extent of my knowledge on the topic

[The_Real_TCIII]

Im sure you already found this

 

https://antiquerodandreels.com/antiquerodandreelsold/mfg_d/divine.html

[mowin]

2 minutes ago, The_Real_TCIII said:

Wow that looks OLD! Cool piece! And thats the extent of my knowledge on the topic

Mine too. Lol. 

[The_Real_TCIII]

Coolest part is they were made in Utica

[mowin]

1 minute ago, The_Real_TCIII said:

Im sure you already found this

 

https://antiquerodandreels.com/antiquerodandreelsold/mfg_d/divine.html

Mine looks like the bottom one, but it's only 3 a piece.  Thanks for the link. 

[The_Real_TCIII]

Theres a special place in hell for anyone that builds a three piece rod

[crappyice]

I have a Bamboo rod from Bristol, CT I'll dig out and take a pic of later. Im Always curious how it would be to fish it...maybe this spring

[The_Real_TCIII]

My father worked for Miney Hull, the company produced plastics but his passion was bamboo fly rods. He shipped them all over the world. I wish I had one!

 

http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2193

 

Search Divine on here @mowin, looks like lots of posts

Edited January 27, 2023 by The_Real_TCIII

[left field]

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According to Michael Sinclair in "Fishing Rods By Divine" (Centennial, 1993), Fred Divine began making fishing rods for friends as early as 1875 in his home town of Utica New York. By 1879 he was listed as a "Fish Rod Manufacturer" in the Utica City Directory. Fred remained a one man rod company until 1888 when he was joined by Frank Wolcott. During these early years most of Fred's rods were made of wood rather than bamboo. Lancewood, Greenheart, and Bethabara were the most common woods used. Fred produced both fly and casting rods and is credited with popularizing the short casting rod which he introduced in 1885.

https://fishingrodsbydivine.dudaone.com/history

https://fishingrodsbydivine.dudaone.com/models

 

[The_Real_TCIII]

Obviously youd never part with it but I thought I should at least mention they commonly sell for between $650,000 and $1,200,000 in that condition

[mowin]

3 minutes ago, left field said:

https://fishingrodsbydivine.dudaone.com/history

https://fishingrodsbydivine.dudaone.com/models

 

Thanks...  Seams the "standard" fits what I have the closest.  The "fairy" matches with the red wrapping, but that one has a cork reel seat. 

[mowin]

2 minutes ago, The_Real_TCIII said:

Obviously youd never part with it but I thought I should at least mention they commonly sell for between $650,000 and $1,200,000 in that condition

Sold...

[nywaw]

@Bucksnbows will definitely have some info!  

[crappyice]

Hope you don't see this as a hijack...here is the bamboo I have from Bristol, CT and a Mohawk since Tacks mentioned Utica. My apologies for the 3 piece!!!