Great Lakes 60-R Fly Fishing Reel - History & Details

Questioni found a great lakes 60-R levelwind fishing reel in my dads stuff. it looks like fly line on it.its approx 2 1/4 diameter x 2 3/8 wide and has red

Fishing Lake Seminole, Georgia: Insider Insights from a Local Expert

QuestionMr. Gaither, After 30 or so years of being away from this area, I have recently returned and desire to learn more about fishing Lake Seminole. &nb

Mysterious Freshwater Fish Sighting in New York - Identification Needed

QuestionQUESTION: Recently I was fishing in a small lake (about 150yds x 40yds) in New York, the lake is fed by a swamp, feeds a brook, and has a bit of a

Vintage Fly Rod Collection: Mint Orvis & N.K. Waring - Excellent Condition

QuestionHi Rich, I loved fly fishing with/my husband in our early marriage but am happy to share a surprise of unexpected fly rods: (1). A never been used

Panfish and Bass Fishing in Northern Wisconsin: Tips & Techniques

QuestionHi Marc - My Dads been fishing the same lake in Northern Wisconsin for the better part of 40 years and never catches them the way he used to. What

Identifying Vintage Jarvis Walker 'Burme Deluxe' Rod & Reel

Questionhey mark just a quick question my grandfather give me a old jarvis walker rod and reel with the name the burme deluxe on it i cant find any info on

Choosing the Right Deep Cycle Marine Battery for Trolling Motors: CCA vs. Reserve Capacity

QuestionMark, With all the fishing experience youve had, Im certain you have much greater knowledge of this subject than I have.  So... Ive heard th

Identifying & Valuing Vintage True Temper Speedlock Steel Rods (1920s-1950s)

QuestionI have come across a True Temper (The American Fork & Hoe Co.)Steel rod with a Patent Number of #2102237 with the word Speedlock above the Pat.numb

Identifying Your Abercrombie & Fitch Yellowstone Fishing Rod & Reel

Question Rod handle  Inscriptions   Hi, I just came across what I believe is a Abercrombie and Fitch Yellowstone rod. The rod has a cork Handle,

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod - Identification, Value & History

QuestionQuestion Orvis Battenkill ,  Ser.  #33826 I have an Orvis Battenkill Impregnated Fly Rod. It is 71/2 2 piece with and extra tip(3 piec

Orvis Battenkill Deluxe Bamboo Fly Rod - History & Value

QuestionHello Rich, I have an Orvis Battenkill deluxe 6 1/2 foot impregnated fly rod,2 pc. 11. that was given to my Dad by his uncle many years ago. Our u

Identifying & Valuing Your H-I President Flyrod

QuestionI have a 3 piece H-I bamboo flyrod with the name president printed on it. It is 86 long. What weight of line was this rod designed for and what is

Pier Fishing for Bluefish in VA/NC: Bait & Techniques

QuestionWhat kind of bait do you use to catch blue fish off a pier in the VA/Chesapeake Bay area? The fishing reports here say people are catching them but

Abbey & Imbrie Riverside Fly Rod Value & Information

QuestionI have a four piece abbey and imbrie Riverside fly rod in the original rod case and bag. In pretty good condition, one eye is missing.  Was wo

Identifying a Vintage Horrocks-Ibbotson Salmon Rod - 1920s

QuestionI have been trying to find information on a Horrocks Ibbotson rod that was used by my father infishing for Landlock Salmon on Canada in the 1920s.

Horrocks-Ibbotson H-I Fly Rod Value & Identification Guide

Question H-I Fish Rod  Decal   I have a two piece Horrocks- Ibbotson fly rod. It is a six sided rod, it is 7, the reel holder is red/burgundy pla

Great Lakes Products Whirl-a-way Fishing Reel - History & Details

QuestionDear Robert, i have bought a strange fishing reel. Made by great lakes products. You may have done your research previously from an earlier inquiry

Shakespeare 1358X Bamboo Fly Rod Value & Condition

QuestionThis rod is in fair to good used condition. What would the value be on this rod? AnswerRon, Price Book: Antique & Collectible  Fishing Rods:

Vintage Eagle Claw Sweetheart Fly Rod - Value & History

QuestionI have an Eagle Claw Sweetheart fly rod in original metal tube with the sticker in tact on the end of the tube. On the sticker it has Eagle Claw Sw

Mint Condition Fenwick FF85 Fly Rod - Rare A4468 Low Serial Number

QuestionHello Robert, I have found one of the nicest Fenwicks that I have ever come across.  I want to sell the rod but I want to make sure that I get