Identify & Value Antique Fishing Lures - Expert Assistance

QuestionHello, I have some antique fishing lures that I have been trying to figure out where some of them came from, and if they have  any value.. I w

Identifying Fly Rod Line Weight: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionRich, Ive had an old bamboo fly rod lying around the house for some years now. I cannot find any identifying marks for the maker or the suggested

Best Fishing Lures & Colors for Rainy Conditions - Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: Ok, I want to go fishing at a really large pond today and its pouring outside. I dont really care for the rain, I just want to know what

Zebco 33+ Setup for Bass Fishing: Viable for Larger Fish?

QuestionLets say I have nothing but a Zebco 33 underspin reel, a new, but light action IM7 5 (some backbone, but not real meaty) rod, and 8lb flouro that I

True Temper Steel Fishing Rod Handle Repair - Seeking Visual Aid

QuestionI have three steel True Temper rods: a six sided solid steel casting rod with True Temper on the rod and handle;a tapered tubular steel True Temper

Repairing a Broken Hardy Fly Rod: Is It Possible?

Question broken I just broke a Hardy fly rod. I dont know if its Bamboo or not and I dont know if it is worth or even able to be fixed. It pulled apart ri

Hurd Supercaster #54849: History & Value - Vintage Fishing Gear

Question Hurd Super Caster I have a Hurd supercaster #54849,it has its own leather carrying case which is in excellent condition,the rod and reel are also

Identifying a Fiberglass Fishing Rod: Penn #49 & 2899

QuestionHello. I have a two piece heavy  fiberglass rod  that I found at a yard sale and was wondering if you may know what it is. The mfg. label

Top-Rated Smallmouth Fishing Guides in Vermont & Canada

QuestionQUESTION: my girlfriend and i want to book another guided fishing trip to vt. or canada we would like the names of a couple guides.our problem is

Valuing Vintage Aria Bamboo Fishing Rod from Occupied Japan

QuestionI have in my posession a bamboo rod made my Aria from Occupied Japan.  It is in the original wooden box, with all labels, and wrapped in some

Heddon #35 Fishing Rod: Authenticity & History Analysis

QuestionI have a beautiful Heddon #35.  I have dated it as best I can using Sinclairs book/specs to 1930-1933. The only miss on that is the reel seat

Mohawk H93307 Collapsible Fishing Rod - Details & Value

QuestionThis is a 3pc collapsible rod made of stell tube .It is about 7ft. long with a old reel something like a fly rod. The lable reads mohawk fish rod H

Heddon #17 Bamboo Rod: Identification, Value & History

QuestionI have a Heddon Rod with #17 on it. The handle is lime green. The rod is natural finish and all the wrappings are black. How do you determine the t

Identifying Vintage 1950s Metal Fly Spinners - Fishing History

QuestionAround 1956-57, I used a small treble hook spinner called a Metal Fly in California.  It came in sliver and gold... or, brass. It looked like

Identifying Your Vintage Deerfield Montague Trout Rod - Details & History

Question  While checking the web for information , I came across your post from 2007 about Deerfield not making a model called Montague . I also have

Antique Bamboo Fishing Rods: Value & Identification

QuestionAll are very old.The saltwater pole is a Shakespeare 1160B 6 1/2(1929) I think- either bamboo or cane- good shape. The split bamboo fly rod is made

American Fork & Hoe Speedlock Fishing Rod - Identification & Value

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Joe, first thanks for any help you can give me. I have a square, steel, American Fork and Hoe fishing rod. The patent number is 153467

1962 Martin M81 Fly Reel Value & Collectibility

QuestionBoxed with instructions. Bought in 1962. Is there a value here for resale? Thank you... AnswerHello At this time Martin fly reels value is basica

Identifying & Valuing Martin Fishing Rods: Expert Advice

QuestionI have a rod by Martin Reel Co. 65-156. Where can I find out about this rod? Thanks Steve AnswerSteve; Go to Bassmaster and write to Karl White.

Savage Seattle Fly Rod: Information & History - Fly Fishing Forum

QuestionHave you ever heard of a Savage Seattle Spring Grip fly rod?  Can you give me any information on the company - when they were in business? &nb