Winter Largemouth Bass Fishing Strategies: Tips & Tactics

QuestionHow Would You Fish this Lake In At this Time of Year for Largemouth Bass? http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/lakes/wq/docs/lkblath1.gif AnswerHi

Identifying Your Antique Bamboo Fly Rod: Brand & Value

Question Fly rod Good evening, I recently purchased a nice bamboo fly rod, and wonder if you can help identify the maker. It has a label (partial) with a f

Heddon Black Beauty Rod Value & Appraisal - 1997 Guide

QuestionWould like to know the value of a Heddon Black Beauty Rod.  This rod is #17 2 Fer 81/2 long H 1/2 oz.  Split Bamboo.  Could not find

Sail Cat Sting: Possible Infection or Foreign Body?

QuestionMy friend was south a few months ago and was stung by a sail cat. About one week later his hand started to swell. The Dr. said that it was most lik

Vintage Vicki Fly Rod - Identification & Value Estimate

Question Rod All In Box My late husband inherited this rod from his father. I think its a fly rod, and I dont think its been used much, if any.  I wou

Determining Line Weight for Older Bamboo Fishing Rods

QuestionJOE--ON OLDER BAMBOO RODS (THOSE WITH NO MODEL #, NAMES, ETC.) HOW CAN I DETERMINE THE PROPER LINE WEIGHT TO USE WITH A PARTICULAR BAMBOO ROD?? DO

Identifying a Southbend 4-Piece Bamboo Fly Rod - Details & Features

Questiona friend has come up with a 4 pcs. bamboo fly rod and I need help. the bag it comes in is marked Southbend I could not find any other marks,were wo

Montague Split Switch Fly Rod: Age & Value Estimate

QuestionDear Joe, First of all thank you for your time.  I have a Montague Split Switch fly rod that is in excellent condition.  It looks to hav

Value of Vintage Garcia Five Star Fly Rod (1970)

QuestionI bought this brand new back in 1970. Was wondering if it is worth anything? I have been looking on e-bay have not seen nay thing. Can you help me

Atlantic Coast Charter Fishing (Delaware & Maryland) - January/February

QuestionDo you know if there is Charter Fishing off the Atlantic Coast (Delaware, Maryland) in the last weeks of January to the beginning of February? Tha

Value & History of Hardy Bamboo Rod with King George V Engraving

QuestionHi Joe, I was curious if you could tell me some more on this bamboo rod?The thing about this rod is that it has engraved in the gold handle is H.M

UCO Steelhead Spin Fly Reel: History & Value - Antique Fishing Reels

QuestionI found a UCO Steelhead Spin / Fly reel and a 13 3pc Horrock rod when I purchased my fly shop in northern Michigan. Pere Marquette River Lodge. I r

Minnesota Fishing Tackle Company #644 Fly Box - Value & History

QuestionDo you have any information on this wooden box of fishing flies?  It is made by the Minnesota Fishing Tackle Company. The box has the #644 and

Finding Replacement Rod Handles & Seats: A Troubleshooting Guide

QuestionI have a harnell casting rod and it has alum.base about 5/16 di.and 1 and 1/2 in long.were can I find a handle and seat for it AnswerHi Carl, I t

Armax Bamboo Fly Rod - 1921 Model Identification & Value

Questionjust submitted question.... forgot to say the pole is stamped 1921 armax bamboo fly rod AnswerJamie, Regarding -Armax #7547 bamboo fly rod  &

Hardy Rod Valuation & Selling Guide (UK)

QuestionHi there, I have a Hardys rod I want to sell (serial number A31948). Could you give me a rough idea of price, and where I should go to sell it (I l

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Hardy Split Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionI was recently gifted a Hardy split bamboo flyrod which I  was purchased in England 20 to 25 years ago. Length of butt section is 39, middle s

Hardy Complete Angler Traveller Set Value & Appraisal - 2004 Model

QuestionHi Joe:Just a quick question regarding the price of my 2004 hardy complete angler traveller set which has just been passed down to me. The question

Identifying Your Vintage Chubb Fly Rod - Western Special V

Question Rod photo Hi Joe, I have a 9, three section fly rod, with one tip. The original sleeve has three slots. The rod is named the Western Special  

Louisiana Bass & Crappie Fishing: Lure Colors & Hot Spots

QuestionMarc, I have recently moved to louisiana and want to pick up bass and crappie fishing. are there any tips on lure color, for both bass and crappie