Light Spinning Rod

Light Spinning Rod

How much are my fishing poles worth?

So, what are my fishing poles worth?

I have a Shakespeare baitcasting reel (I don't know the model) with 14 lb. line in it, with a 5'6 light action pistol gripped spincasting Shakespeare rod. Rod is 10 years old, reel is about 3-4.

I have a Zebco 33 on a 6' medium-heavy action Shakespeare rod. Rod is a couple years old, 33 is about 3-4 months old.

A Shakespeare panfish combo that cost $16. Light action rod & reel. 1 year old.

A Shakespeare Firebird spinning combo. medium action 5'6 rod, with a reel filled with 8 lb. test. Almost new, just 1 1/2 months old.

I also have 2 reels without rods, a Zebco 202 from the 70's, and a Shakespeare Durango spincast reel that is 10 years old.

Anyone know how much these are worth?

Whatever you can get at a flee market....Not much, maybe 5.oo each, If...your lucky.

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