Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
95.02.021 AB
Accession#:
95.02
Credit Line:
Donated by the Sheldon B. Simmions Trust.
Object Name:
Rod, Fishing
Title:
Split Bamboo Fly Rod
Date:
1940
Description:
A — Split bamboo hexagon shaped rod 6 feet 8.25 inches long with 25.5 inches wood "butt" end which attaches with 5 inches connector. Metal connector has adjustable flanges for attachment of reel. Handle has 4.25 inches and 4.75 inches of grooving on either end and 1.0 inches red rubber cap on "butt". Rod has two metal eyes secured by red and yellow wrapping. There is a 2 inches metal tip on rod with metal eye. 2.875 inches metal cap fits on end of rod which fits into connector. 0.625 inches circular logo decal in red, green, and yellow pasted on rod.
Inscription: "?? EE / 1586 1/2 A".
Notes:
All fishing gear found in Shell Simmon's attic.
People:
Simmons, Sheldon B.
Search Terms:
Aviation
Recreation
Fishing
Subsistence