Bass Feeding Habits: How Water Temperature Affects Large Mouth Bass Activity

QuestionWhy do bass care about feeding in certain fresh water temps. AnswerBass, like most fish tend to feed when their metabolism is high and to feed les

Wright & McGill Granger MB95H Fishing Rod Specs & Information

QuestionHi there, Ive been given a older spinning rod. It has Wright & McGill Granger 9FT on the side of it. The model number is No. MB95H there is also a

Identifying a Vintage Riverside Fly Fishing Rod (circa 1915)

QuestionQUESTION: Rich, This is not a request for an appraisal...I have acquired an, Orvis restored ,Abbey and Imbrie ca. 1915 or thats the story...As you

Troubleshooting Lost Hooks: Choosing the Right Fishing Knot

QuestionWhile fishing the other day, I kept loosing my hooks. I was doing a basic fisherman knot, wrap around 6 times and pull through, what was I doing wr

Zebco 33 Reel History: Production Year & Collector Resources

QuestionWhat year was the first Zebco 33 reel produced? And is there any way you could post a picture of the original version? AnswerHello I am not a zeb

Heddon 8009 Fiberglass Fishing Rod: Identification & Value

Question Heddon Bamboo fishing Hi, I need any help you can give me regarding type, age and approximate worth of this pole.  I am trying to find out

Identifying Your Wright & McGill Granger Favorite Fishing Rod

Question Granger Favorite Rod B I have a Wright & McGill Granger Favorite (3/2) 9. One flat has:Granger Favorite with the words running toward the tip. Th

Reel Line Capacity: Choosing the Right Reel for Your Rod & Line Weight

QuestionQUESTION: How do you determine the maximum # test line that can be spooled on a reel? Specifically, I am interested in buying a Medium Heavy rod an

Valuing & Repairing a Hardy Palakona Bamboo Fly Rod - Expert Advice

QuestionHi, Im interested in valuing a fly rod and getting your opinion about repairing one of the 2 tips.  Details: It is a 2 piece Hardys Palakona

Antique Wright & McGill Granger Aristocrat Rod Value - Identification & Appraisal

QuestionI am trying to establish a value of a rod I inherited from my Fathers estate. I have a Wright & McGill 3 pc 9 ft bamboo rod with extra tip. It look

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Heddon 9 Black Beauty Fly Fishing Rods

Question One of several picture I was wondering if you could give me any information about this fly fishing? pole.  I am trying to help my neighbors s

Value of Vintage Lucky Ace Bamboo Fly Rod (A27.7351)

QuestionI have an old bamboo fly rod and am just inquiring as to possible value if any. It is a Lucky Ace  and the # below is A27.7351. It is a six si

Identifying Your Vintage Shakespeare Fiberglass Fishing Rod

QuestionQUESTION: i have A rod my dad gave me he said its a Shakespeare but its a off set spinning rod where the line is inline with the eyes its had a 202

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Granger Premier Fly Rods (1930s)

QuestionQUESTION:       I have a fly rod from my grandfather, Im guessing 1930s. It was refinished in the 80,s by T&T. It is

Straightening Warped Bamboo Fly Rods: A Guide

QuestionIs it at all possible to straighten a warped bamboo fly rod? AnswerHi Brent, Yes.  Its actually possible to straighten pretty much any rod.

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Sportsman Fiberglass Fishing Rods

QuestionI recently purchased an old boat rod...looks like a Harnell as far as colors go...but inside the oval is Sportsman P.G.CO. San Francisco.  I c

A.E. Rudge & Son Split Cane Rods: History & Resources

QuestionCould you please give me any information on A.E.Rudge& Son of Reditch Makers of split cane rods.I have a 8ft split cane rod cork handle 2 piece wit

Identifying & Repairing Vintage Hardy Bros. Fishing Rod (Serial E8861)

QuestionHi, I have a Hardy Bros.Ltd. two piece 8ft. fishing rod. The serial number is E8861. It has a screw type reel fitting. The butt section ferrel is

Haorrocks Ibbotson Admiral Deluxe Spinning Rod - Vintage Fishing Rod

QuestionFound Great Grandfathers pole.  It is a registered spinning rod from Haorrocks and Ibbotson Co. from Utica NY It is The Admiral Deluxe Registe

Heddon Thorobred Bamboo Fly Rod Value & Appraisal

QuestionAny idea what a Heddon Thorobred #14-8 1 3/4 F HD Howe bamboo fly rod is in Very Good to Excellent condition is worth? The rod itself seems to be