This antique steel fishing rod marked Homaco of Bristol,Connecticut that extends out to 100" in length and probably dates to the 1920s. - Antique Mystique

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Pat 9-05, Bristol 4-piece steel fishing rod from Horton MFG Co, Conn. In original canvas case. Comes with 3 additional longer rods. Good structural

Antique Bristol Steel Fishing Rod Pat. 1905 - The Horton MFG. Co. in Bag Plus 3 Rods

Three pieces are 32 and the handle is 12. It has a patent label Mar 8 87 See pictures for condition.

Antique Steel Fly/Fishing Rod by Horton Mfg Bristol Conn. 4 Piece Pat. Mar 8 87

March 8 — Everett Horton Patents the Telescoping Fishing Rod (1887

Three pieces are 32 and the handle is 12. It has a patent label Mar 8 87 See pictures for condition.

Antique Steel Fly/Fishing Rod by Horton Mfg Bristol Conn. 4 Piece Pat. Mar 8 87

Unique red cork handle. steel rod has blemishes.

Vintage Bristol Fishing Pole Hexagon Steel Telescoping Spin Rod Red Cork Handle

Horton Mfg. Bristol Steel Fishing Rod

The Telescoping Fishing Rod – Today in History: March 8

Vintage Extendable Bristol Homaco Steel Spin Casting Fishing Rod

Three pieces are 32 and the handle is 12. It has a patent label Mar 8 87 See pictures for condition.

Antique Steel Fly/Fishing Rod by Horton Mfg Bristol Conn. 4 Piece Pat. Mar 8 87