Identifying Vintage Fly Fishing Rod & Reel - Sears & Roebuck

QuestionI have a octagon metal fly pole with a sears and roebuck real,,pat no 2-175-756  can you tell me anything about it? Thank you AnswerLela met

Bass & Crappie Fishing Advice at Seminole State Park - March

QuestionWe had such a great time last year, (thanks to your advise) We are headed down again the second week of March. We will be fishing around Seminole s

Spring Bass Fishing in Lake Seminole: Baits, Tactics & Hot Spots

Question ill be on lake seminole in the cypress pond area from march 18th till the 25th me and my sons first visit to lake seminole and we are wondering ab

St. Croix Rod Model 820 - 6ft Fiberglass - Excellent Condition

QuestionQUESTION: Joe, i have a 6 fiberglass st.croiz rod in almost perfect condition. the decal is crisp and is complete. it says: genuine double power, f

Orvis Impregnated 99 Split Bamboo Fly Rod Appraisal - Serial # 32690

Question Orvis Impregnated 2-Pi I have a 2 piece Orvis Impregnated 99 split bamboo fly rod that I would like to get a value on. Serial #:  32690 Lengt

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Monza Spinning Reel (Part #31322)

Questioni have a older monza spinning reel part #31322  its made in japan its blue and black . i cant find any info on it.   i think sears r

Removing Fly Rod Ferrules Without Damage: A Guide

QuestionI have a new 6 2 tips bamboo fly rod blank. The ferrels are attached and i need to remove them so i can feather the edges.  please provide inf

Heddon 8' 3pc Rod: Choosing the Right Silk Line Weight (HDH vs. E)

QuestionI just bought a minty Heddon #14 Thorobred 8 3 piece 1 3/4 ferrule. I want to go silk and fish this rod. Does the HDH or E make this a DT5.5 silk o

Frank Muddy Waters Signed Fly Rod: Value & Authenticity

Question franks fly rod I picked this up at a second hand store in Lansing, MI. it says the usual, Heddon pal pro weight,#8383 7 1/2 fly, for weight 5 line

Fenwick 335 Fly Rod History & Value - Vintage Fly Fishing

QuestionJoe, I have a Fenwick 335 (9 5 wt) and I was going practice casting with it but it seems rather old. Let me say that I have NEVER fished with a fly

Troubleshooting Small Pond Fishing: Weather Impacts & Fish Behavior

QuestionQUESTION: Mr Jack, I am a 49 year old fisherman with plenty of fishing experience, but I am baffled by my small pond. It is 4.5 acres. It seems to

Battenkill Fishing Rod Value: Appraisal & Information

QuestionI was reading the question about the Battenkill. I have one that was purchased in the 80s (25yr edition) for around $1300.00 The numbers written on

Dead Lakes Fishing Report: Bass Activity & Conditions

QuestionI am fishing dead lakes in about 10 days and was wondering what the Bass are biting and what part of the the are they biting best? AnswerCharlton;

Identifying & Preserving a Vintage James Heddons Bamboo Fly Rod (No. 17)

QuestionIm trying to decide whether my Grandfathers bamboo fly rod is too valuable to risk by taking it fishing. Im assuming its one of the Black Beauty Se

Identify Vintage Southbend Bamboo Fly Rod - Model #290

QuestionHi Mac, I was googling about the net and found you! My mother gave my dad this rod many years ago. I imagine she bought in here in upstate NY, Joh

Crappie & Bass Fishing Tackle: Gear Advice for Beginners

QuestionJack, Im another new fishermen that has recently caught the crappie fishing bug... Ive been fishing a lake in TX from off the bank and have been ha

Restoring a Vintage Fly Rod: Value & Identification - South Bend Bamboo

QuestionQUESTION: hi Joe, i just picked up a 7.5, #291 four piece fly rod. it appears old, the eyelets are rusty, but over all it looks to be in good shape

Understanding Pond Ecosystem Changes: Fish Population Decline & Bird Activity

QuestionHi I live in Panama City Fl.  There is a small city owned drainage pond behind my house.  Since I moved in in July I have seen egrets and

Vintage Edward Von Hofe Bamboo Fishing Rod - 7ft, 6-Sided Handle

QuestionHave this old rod-bamboo 6 sided rattan handle-has 3 double glass eyes top and bottom-red plus straight tip red glass eye.  It is 7 feet long.

Zebco Slab Seeker Reel Setup & Line Winding Guide - For Beginners

Questionhi,i got a zebco slab seeker with a loaded reel attached.the reel says depth locater on it,alsoit has 2 pins on the sides which slide up and lock t