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Fishing Rods => Fishing Rods => Topic started by: reelynew on August 17, 2023, 06:11:15 PM

Title: Vintage True Temper Rod
Post by: reelynew on August 17, 2023, 06:11:15 PM
Hey All,

Has anyone fished the older True Temper rods?  My neighbor moved and gifted me one in very nice condition.  It's 5 1/2 feet long, two piece and appears to be solid.  From what I could find it was made in the late 60s.  It doesn't look like it saw much use. 

Was curious if anyone remembers these.

Thanks,

Matt



Title: Re: Vintage True Temper Rod
Post by: jtwill98 on August 17, 2023, 07:39:32 PM
Not a lot of information but this may help you.

https://www.fishingtalks.com/true-temper-rod-55106.html
Title: Re: Vintage True Temper Rod
Post by: reelynew on August 18, 2023, 12:09:54 AM
Thanks for replying.  That article had another link with some good information, and I stand corrected.  They are "holloglass".

Was curious if anyone remembers using one in their past and what they thought of them.

Matt
Title: Re: Vintage True Temper Rod
Post by: Cuttyhunker on August 18, 2023, 05:27:40 PM
My father bought them in the 60's or 70's (5 1/2 & 6' boat rods) for his Striper charter boat, fished them hard for years, good mass market rods.
Title: Re: Vintage True Temper Rod
Post by: reelynew on August 18, 2023, 07:17:48 PM
Thank you for posting that reply Cuttyhunker.  I'm looking forward to putting it to good use.