Conolon trolling rod

mikeysm · August 29, 2018, 07:32:05 PM

I am building a vintage conolon trolling rod 20-30 pound blank. I'm looking for a set of guides for my project. I have everthing but the guides. I am looking for ideas on Which guides to use.

Mike

seacane · August 30, 2018, 01:16:34 AM

I have four Allan roller guides plus a tip that I can give you. They are in rough cosmetic shape but probably could be cleaned up and I believe would be more than serviceable. If you would like to have them please PM your address and I will mail them to you.
Regards

mikeysm · August 30, 2018, 07:22:54 PM

No thanks I just want to know what type of guides they used fot that time period. I can find them if I know what to look for.

Mike

thorhammer · August 30, 2018, 07:32:32 PM

I have a vintage Conolon, factory wrapped with Perfection ring guides, chrome over SS. PAC Bay makes these too.

John

Swami805 · August 30, 2018, 07:56:47 PM

Conolon made rods for a long time. If you want period correct knowing the approximate age would be helpful. Also roller or ring?

seacane · August 30, 2018, 09:20:27 PM

There is one on ebay titled "Rare Vintage Garcia Conolon Big Game Saltwater Rod-75" " and it claims to be all original.

1badf350 · August 30, 2018, 09:22:55 PM

They used aftco rollers

Swami805 · August 30, 2018, 10:18:32 PM

Conolon was one of the 1st to make fiberglass rods so they can be very old, I believe they started a few years after WW2. They were later bought by Garcia. Could be old enough to still use agate guides or something. Might be able to roughly date it from a decal if there is one.

54bullseye · August 30, 2018, 10:24:04 PM

I have Garcia Conolon rods with both Mildrum and Allan guides both are original. John Taylor

mikeysm · August 31, 2018, 12:00:33 AM

This blank was made just before they closed down 1982.

Mike