Identifying & Valuing Vintage Eagle Claw Granger Fly Rods (1960s)

QuestionI have an older fiberglass fly rod with the following information written adjacent to the cork handle.  Eagle Claw  Wright and McGill Gra

Heddon 8389 Rod Repair & Parts - Expert Advice

QuestionMr.Douglas, I have a beautiful glass 8389 that is missing the butt cap insert and the lower reel retainer ring. How can I repair/replace/find parts

Rare Adamant Rod Guides: A Look Back at a Classic Fishing Component

QuestionI have a couple dozen remaining rod guides made be ADAMANT. I can find no info about them in todays markets. My first contact with the name was in

Antique Hurd Super Caster Rod & Reel Value - Appraisal & Info

Question Hurd super caster A friend of mine asked me to research the value of his antique rod with built in reel, in preparation for selling it.  Reel

Trout Fishing in Korea: A Guide to Kangwon Province

QuestionHi Jim-I may actually be able to help you out a bit about fishing in Korea. Though Ive fished little myself in S Korea, I do know a little about so

Best Lures for Cloudy Days: Pike Fishing Advice from an Expert

QuestionHello Mr. Wisniewski, I was wondering what type of luer is best to use on a cloudy day for pike fishing? AnswerHi Attilla, There are so many vari

Identifying and Appraising Vintage Stainless Steel Fishing Rods

QuestionI have an old spin casting pole that is made out of stainless steel about four feet long with only a the tip eyelet on it, cork handle. Been trying

Identifying Your Vintage Wright & McGill Fiberglass Fly Rod

QuestionI have a W&M fiberglass rod On the rod are the words Toughy, TYS 6 !/2 and Wright & McGill, any information such as age, etc? AnswerHello sorry f

Fishing Advice for Lake Seminole's Spring Creek Area - Expert Tips

QuestionJim, I am fishing the State Championship at Lake Seminole during the first week of October. I am particularly interested in the Spring Creek area.

Value of Kiraku 6-in-1 Fly Fishing Rod - Is It Worth $25?

QuestionI have a Kiraku fly rod, it is six in one. 8ft. fly rod 3 pes., 6 1/3ft. fly rod, 8ft. still fishing rod, 6 1/3ft. light trolling rod, 5 1/3ft. con

Wright & McGill Trailmaster 7.5ft #4TM Fishing Rod - eBay Price Guide

QuestionHello Robert - In question is a Wright & McGill Trailmaster fishing rod that is labeled 7 1/2 long with No. 4TM on the rod. It looks to have alumin

Where to Find Water Dogs (Mudpuppies) for Fishing - Atlanta, GA

Questionhey i have been looking for a live bait called a water dog also called a mud puppy they look like some kind of lizard or something, do you know whe

Identifying & Understanding Vintage Bamboo Surf Rods

Question 2008 09 18 Rich, I was given two 10 bamboo, what I believe are surf rods. The handles are wrapped cord and there are wrapped cord designs between

Heddon 8389 Fly Rod: Repair or Sell As-Is? Expert Advice

QuestionMr. Douglas, I have come across a Heddon 8389 in beautiful condition, except the butt cap and lower reel retaining ring are missing. Since I do not

Identifying a Custom Grays Alnwick Bamboo Fishing Rod - History & Maker

Questionhi,i own a custom grays alnick made bamboo rod.7ft 4wt 2/2.names the aln special.would you know anything about the maker or date .the local hardy r

AquaCraft Lures: Professional Quality & Fishing Performance - Expert Review

QuestionI have been fishing for many years and even won a few tourments. I have used many lures by many different companys. Theses lures(AquaCraft) however

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Heddon Fishing Rods

Question fish pole i have a heddons spinning rod  4 ft. 2 2 piece bamboo with a spinning reel seat.  it has 2 small yellow glass eyes and a wire

Hiawatha Copper Telescoping Fishing Rod Value & History

Questionmy grandpa gave me an old Hiawatha telescoping fishing pole. Its made out of copper and opens to 8 feet and has a cork handle. All 3 eyelets are st

Milward's Flyrover 34484 #7 Fly Rod: Value & Information

QuestionWe were given a Milwards Flyrover 34484 95 SFR #7 fly rod. Our uncle came to visit from Holland and he gave us the rod for our hospitality. It is i

Identifying Vintage Hi Fishing Plugs - Information Request

QuestionQUESTION: Robert, Thanks for your help in advance. Ive got a number of Hi Fishing Plugs. Theyre labeled Hi fishing plug with the part # at the top