Valuation of Antique Hardy Gold Medal Palakona Bamboo Fly Rod

Question ROD004 Good-day,I have a split Bamboo fly rod made by HARDY BROS, ALNWICK The model is the GOLD MEDAL PALAKONA HEAD trade mark.It is 120ins long/i

Spinnerbaits for Bass Fishing: Effectiveness & Alternatives

QuestionHi, I am a beginning fisherman. I wanted to know is a spinner bait the most effective lure to use to catch bass. AnswerHi Tommy, welcome to the gr

Best Largemouth Bass Lakes with Lily Pads in Kentucky & Virginia

QuestionQUESTION: Hi: I take my father bass fishing for a week once a year.  We would like to find a great largemouth lake with lily pads to visit. &

Alabama Bass Fishing: Targeting Bass During Shad Runs - Expert Tips

QuestionDear Jack , i been fishing off and on my hole life as a  boy and a man ,  me and my family bought our first bass boat over the summer. an

DIY Rod Handle Repair: Replacing Cork Inserts

QuestionWhile unloading from a recent fishing trip i leaned one of my rods against the boat. Our new puppy chewed much of the cork from the handle. It ther

Heddon #400 Baitcasting Rod: Information & Value

QuestionI HAVE A HEDDON # 400 FLY ROD. IT APPEARS TO BE ABOUT 5 FT. IN LENGTH. CAN YOU TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ROD. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Answ

Identifying & Assessing a Vintage Windsor Fly Rod - Montague?

QuestionIs a Windsor with quotation marks an H&I or a Montague or other? Its 3 piece with extra tip.It has green wrapping. It belonged to my Grandpa. Is it

Heddon Black Beauty Split Bamboo Fly Rod - Value & Details

QuestionQUESTION: I have a heddon black Beauty #17-8-1 1/2F H with the letter E and a name starting with h looks like heart or something. 4pc pieces mint c

Valuing Vintage Hardy Bros. Bamboo Fishing Rods (1920s)

QuestionHello Robert I was wondering what the approx value would be on a Hardy Bros. bamboo rod. Its serial number puts it at 1920, hex shape two piece, bo

Identifying Your Vintage Montague Glass Fishing Rod - The New Yorker Model

QuestionHey Rich, I have a Montague glass rod its a 2piece that comes apart just above where the reel would be, its yellow in color and only has 3 eyes its

Valuable Fishing Rod? Expert Appraisal Needed - Edgar Sealey Fly Rod

Questiontoday i bought a rod for my husband who just recently decided to try fishing to relax we got it at a car boot sale and while walking round met anot

Value of Vintage Tonkin Cane Horrocks Ibboston Fishing Rod

QuestionHi Joe, My husband has recently aquired a cane pole that reads genuine Tonkin Cane Horrocks Ibboston Co. With the word Peconic in cursive.  It

Best Bait for Alligator Gar: Live Shad & Effective Techniques

Questionwhat kind of fish bait do you use for bait for the gar? AnswerLooks like you came to the right place Santiago!  I fish for catan all the time

Fishing Problem: Lots of Bites, No Fish? Troubleshooting Your Bait Loss

Questionfor the last 5 fishing trips i ben on, i have not had any luck.i get good bites all the time but end up with no bait and no fish,they keep stealing

Valuing Vintage Winston Bamboo Fly Rods: A Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Can you tell me the approximate value of a Winston Bamboo Fly Rod made in San Francisco. 8 Two piece, one tip. 4/5 weight. #7423 Good con

Identifying & Valuing Indian Bamboo Fly Rods: A Guide

QuestionI inherited a fly rod with an indian head above the handle. It appears to be split bamboo. What can you tell me about this rod. AnswerBob, It is p

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Actionrod Fishing Poles (Detroit, MI)

QuestionI have an older fishing pole marked Actionrod in a cloth bag, marked Detroit Michigan, and both are in a long metal tube with a screw on cap on bot

Heddon Fly Rod 8389 Butt Cap Replacement - Find Parts & Resources

Question Heddon 8389 Rich, I just acquired a glass Heddon Fly rod, model 8389, that is in wonderful condition. The butt cap is missing, however. Do you hav

Antique Fishing Rod Value Guide: D.B. Homel 2003 Edition

QuestionJoe, I saw this answer to Keith The Heddon #400 at 5-1/2 feet is a bait casting rod rather than a fly rod.  These rods are listed in my refere

Troubleshooting Reel Line Issues & Spreader Bar Use for Lake Erie Fishing

QuestionI have an ugly stick.  When I reel my line in it wraps some time to low causing it to tangle at the bottom under where the line goes. And one