In younger years I was given an Eagle Claw Wright & McGill fishing rod. I recently ran across it in my basement and am wondering what I exactly have, Was it a good rod? Bass Rod? The markings say: Favorite 6 1/2, Worm Rod, BFlex.

It was never used and It's time for it to see water. What present day reel would be well matched for it?

Thank you.

I don't think I would use it...to me that's a classic and would be a wall hanger.

Seeing the line guides would help but it looks like a "Fly Rod" perhaps (?)

Nice!

Looks like a spinning rod.

I've got a Fenwick rod I built in the early 70's I'm gonna bring back into service. I also have an old Eagle Claw rod in an aluminum carrying case from the 1950's. I'd use it but it's too light action.

^^ this

I collect and fish with vintage rod and reels. I have several of those rods, and fish with them all. Now go to Fleabay, and find a Wright and McGill to go with it, and have fun.

put a mitchell 300 on it and it will be period correct.

https://www.ebay.com/b/Vintage-Mitchell-300-Reel/36178/bn_7023397699

Saw the pic of that Mitchell 300 and could smell that green grease under the hood.

Pay attention to your eyes if you use it. The epoxy and thread windings will get brittle over time and start to crack. Mark me among the would not use it crowd. It appears to be in great shape, and would look great on a wall display.