I just picked this up off Ebay. It is a 4 pc. Betts 7'6" 6wt. The seller said it had never been used and it certainly looks like it has had little or no use. Brown blank with orange jaspe wraps, metal ferrules, down-locking reel seat. Small, stripping guide.
I have read everything I can find on this forum and others, as well as a simple Google search and can find very little information on Betts Tackle Co. All I have learned is that they were out of Detroit MI and were purchased by St. Croix, at some point. I think St. Croix continued to use the Betts name on their own rods for a while, which I suspect, is what I have, here. Especially since the verbiage on the rod states "Park Falls, WI" on the blank. Also on the blank is a sticker that says "Parent's Army and Navy Goods Store, Eagle Lake ME. According to the seller, this store closed in 1972.
I would like to know more about the Betts Tackle company; What years were they in business, when did they sell to St.Croix, and how long did St. Croix continue to use the Betts name?
I would also like to know about the Parent's Army and Navy store in Eagle Lake. What years were they in business?
Any information would be helpful.
Thanks,
steve