Although I'm not 100% sure and don't recognize the brand (there were many), I'm pretty sure it looks to be a Chines/Japanese trade rod, soldiers brought back loads of them after the war. Many of them could be used as a fly rod or the grip/reel seat section could be flipped around and mixed/matched with various pieces to be used as a spinning rod. They are "generally" of low quality, and on the heavy side but are absolutely useable if the finish is intact. If the finish isn't intact, water will penetrate the bamboo and dissolve the hide glue causing a catastrophic failure by delimitation of the six strips.
Many bamboo enthusiasts turn their noses up at them, however, I think they are an important part of bamboo rod culture and history. I build split bamboo rods, and even I have a few of them. If nothing else it is a great memory of a loved one.
There is a FB group called Bamboo Fly Rod Identification and Value that may be help to confirm, but be forewarned, you may encounter some less than appropriate comments from some of the "bamboo snobs". The Classic Fly Rod Forum is another resource worth looking into.
Many bamboo enthusiasts turn their noses up at them, however, I think they are an important part of bamboo rod culture and history. I build split bamboo rods, and even I have a few of them. If nothing else it is a great memory of a loved one.
There is a FB group called Bamboo Fly Rod Identification and Value that may be help to confirm, but be forewarned, you may encounter some less than appropriate comments from some of the "bamboo snobs". The Classic Fly Rod Forum is another resource worth looking into.
