Identifying and Valuing Goodwin Granger Fly Rods - A Collector's Guide

Question granger I had a nice surprise today while going through some of my old gear that Ive collected over the years. I came across this Granger fly rod

Valuing Vintage Pflueger Supreme Baitcaster Reels

QuestionHi Marc Wisniewski, Hope you can help me out, I have and old fishing reel my grandpa had when he was young. Its and Pflueser Supreme with the Bass

Identifying Vintage Martin Fishing Reel Boxes - Seeking Information

Question martin box I have not been able to find any info about this box. attached is a pic , hope this helps. AnswerHi Michael, Sorry, I dont know much

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Sunlight Bamboo Fly Rods

Questioni have a japan made bamboo split (3 piece) fly rod or pole marked sunlight what can you tell me about it worth and age thanks  jeff AnswerHi

St. Simons Island Beach Fishing: Tips & Techniques for Success

QuestionDear Jim, I am traveling down to St. Simons (island in southern Georgia) right around MLK Jr. day.  People always tell me how they go out and

Identifying a Vintage Fenwick Fly Rod: History & Rarity

QuestionI have a very old Fenwick Fly Rod. It doesnt have a brand name and much info on it, but its a 7 foot 5 weight that weighs 3 oz. so the code is FF70

Vintage Fly Reels & Tackle: Pflueger & Martin - Appraisal & Info

QuestionI discovered some antiques, two fenwick fly rods which i got assistance with, but i have 4 old reels and an old split shot container. First, I have

Vintage 1940-1950 Herter's Bamboo Fly Rod - Value & Appraisal

QuestionHi.  I have a nine foot bamboo fly rod from 1940-1950.  Not sure of the exact date. Never used.  It has two different tips, one for

Identifying a Lawrence Sunbeam Fly Reel - Model 150-R

QuestionRobert I have recently inherited a Lawrence sunbeam single action fly reel Model No. 150-R. I cannot locate any information on the reel or the Manu

Identifying Vintage Fishing Rods & Reels: Mohawk, H.J. Frost, & Minuteman

QuestionHi Rich - thanks for looking at this. I have two bamboo poles, one with a reel and lead line.  The reel has a name of Mohawk / 250 yds / Made

Crappie Fishing in Florida: Tips for Lake Talquin & Beyond

Questioni live in havana fl. and i am 71yrs old and still cant frigure out how to catch crappie. can you help-? how to locake, bait to use. i fish lake tal

Horrocks-Ibbotson The Ranger Fly Rod: History & Value

QuestionWhat can you tell me about a Horrocks Ibbotson Co. 9 ft. bamboo fly rod labeled The Ranger.  Its a 3 piece, cork handle with all eyes intact,

Vintage Wright & McGill Fly Rod Value: Granger Special & Aristocrat

Question aristocratemail My friend has fly rods from his uncles and father.  They are bamboo and made by Wright & McGill.  One is a granger speci

Spring Creek Crappie Fishing in Lake Seminole - April Insights

QuestionDear Mr. Gaither, My wife and I will be spending the month of April 2009 on Lake Seminole at Cypress Pond to do a little crappie, blue gill and she

Antique Split Cane Fly Rod Valuation | Expert Appraisal

QuestionI have several old split cane fishing rods and want to enquire about there value.  They are as follows: Martin James Greaves (Redditch England

Zebco Model 55: Information & Value - A Collector's Inquiry

QuestionI have about a thousand questions for you but I will keep it to just a few for now. I have a Zebco model 55 with the box and instruction manual. I

Sponsorship Opportunities for Bassmaster Elite Anglers

QuestionHi, I came across this site in an effort to find any useful information for a very dear friend of mine who is blessed enough to be able to call him

Baitcasting Reels for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionI got a eagle claw baitcaster combo with a vb3000 baitcaster reel for christmas. I have never used this type of reel, and I dont understand how it

Edward Vom Hofe Fly Rod Appraisal: Identification, Value & Specifications

QuestionI have a Edward vom hofe fly rod. The rod is a three peace rod with an extra tip section,four sections in all.The rod is 8 11 long has six sides a

Lake Seminole Waterfront Property Recommendations | Real Estate Advice

QuestionI read the response you sent to Phillip in 5/08 regarding real estate. Please help me out, too. My husband duck hunts on the water between Sealy La