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To: Paul R.

I’m going with “Longfellow” as the name on the rod. I search for “longfellow fishing rod” leads to a listing on Ebay for a “Vintage Longfellow 2-Piece 66” Fiberglass Casting Rod”, not quite like your picture, but probably a newer model. I spent some time deciphering cursive writing in the archives...


80 posted on 04/18/2026 8:15:43 AM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: Dr. Franklin

Great job I agree, ebay has a few and one pic with a readable signature. Longfellow is right I believe. I did a llittle more looking and found that rodmakers make their own decal labels. So the numbers on your rod Paul should tell you about line specs. I know nothing but like to help people find things. PaulR is a good guy.


81 posted on 04/18/2026 8:22:18 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Dr. Franklin; MomwithHope

Are (were) you looking at this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255697513582

?

Moreover, I found:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173748102220

and in the 3rd image, look at those similar part numbers, including a “-151B”.

Goodness knows how I would come up with specs, but, I’m not “done” yet. For one thing, searching completed listings may turn up more info., so, I’ll give that a shot. The weather here has turned into a nasty cold rainy day anyway.

Thanks!!

cc: MomwithHope


83 posted on 04/18/2026 9:03:24 AM PDT by Paul R. (Old Viking saying: "Never be more than 3 steps away from your weapon ... or a Uriah Heep song!" ;-))
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To: Dr. Franklin; rodguy911
I’m going with “Longfellow” as the name on the rod. I search for “longfellow fishing rod” leads to a listing on Ebay for a “Vintage Longfellow 2-Piece 66” Fiberglass Casting Rod”, not quite like your picture, but probably a newer model. I spent some time deciphering cursive writing in the archives...

Emphasis mine, and THAT was one thing I was hoping for -- someone who could "read" the brand name.

Thanks MUCH!

cc: Rodguy911

84 posted on 04/18/2026 9:09:48 AM PDT by Paul R. (Old Viking saying: "Never be more than 3 steps away from your weapon ... or a Uriah Heep song!" ;-))
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To: Dr. Franklin

Mine may be older — it does not have “Longfellow” cast (or stamped) into the flat of the reel seat. Interesting.

(That sure would have helped!)


87 posted on 04/18/2026 9:26:27 AM PDT by Paul R. (Old Viking saying: "Never be more than 3 steps away from your weapon ... or a Uriah Heep song!" ;-))
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