Beginner Boater's Guide: Fishing Spots & Maneuvering Tips

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Great Lakes 75 Fishing Rod: Age & Value - Expert Appraisal

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Wright McGill Granger Fly Rod Information & History

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Understanding Corkscrews for Fishing Hooks: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI havnt been fishing for that long, and i am always hearing stuff about corkskrews that you put on your hook. I dont really understand how they wor

Vintage Riner Tonkin Cane Fly Rod: Identification & Value

Questioni have an old vintage fly rod in the case. it says tonking cane on it and the name (one in script) on the rod looks like rinier. do you know anythi

Fly Fishing Line Winding: A Beginner's Guide

Questioniight ive been trout fishin my whole life and have always used a spinning rod n reel combo n rooster tails, but i just recently bought a fly rod. h

Identifying and Valuing Edward Vom Hoefe Fishing Rods

Questionhello joe, i have recently inherited a pair of matching edward vom hofe fishing rods. both are missing their butts. they are both made of greenhea

Best Bass & Walleye Lures for Park Falls, Wisconsin

QuestionHi im going fishing in Park Falls,Wisconsin and i was wondering what lure i should use to catch bass or a walleye? THANKS, AARON AnswerAaron; WOW

Expert Appraisal & Sale of Vintage R.L. Winston Pentagon Rods | Golf Collectibles

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Identifying Vintage MATCH 670 Fishing Reel - Japan Made

QuestionI recently purchased an old spincast reel from a antique mall with a brand I have never heard of. It has a light green top with a black bottom with

DIY Jig Tying: Patterns & Resources for Fly Fishers

QuestionI have been an avid fly tyer for years and I recently came across your article in In-Fisherman on Brown trout-Goby connection and you mentioned abo

Catching Big Bass in Small Lakes: Expert Tips & Techniques

QuestionQUESTION: Our subdivision in Lawrenceville, Georgia share a glorified 40+ acre retention pond with seven other subdivision.  My nephew love to

Tonkin H-1 Governor Rod: History & Value - Expert Appraisal

QuestionI have come across a genuine tonkin cane(in green) H-1(in red) Governor(hand written towards handle) rod in mint condition.  Four piece, red g

S.J. Small Fly Rod Value & Identification - Expert Appraisal

QuestionRich- I have an S.J.Small Standard bamboo fly rod. It is 8 FT. in length, has 3 sections and has an extra tip section. I believe it is a 5WT but am

Milward Bamboo Rod Appraisal: History, Value & Identification

QuestionHello I have a 9ft 6in bamboo rod made by milward, the emblem on the rod appears to be an arm covered in armour holding a sword, the rod has brass

Customizing Your Muskie Rod: Cork Handle Modification

QuestionI have a St croix muskie rod, i like the rod but wish the butt handle would be thicker cork and possibly 2inches longer, can this be done?I have a

Zebco Zero Hour Bomber Reels: Spinnerhead Color & Model Info

QuestionIs there a value difference between the reels that have a tan ,red, or black spinnerhead? AnswerRandy I believe your talking about the Zero Hour

Valuing Vintage James Heddon & Sons Fly Rods (Black Beauty)

QuestionA friend came to me with a vintage pole and was hoping you could help value it for me. It is a James Heddon and sons bamboo(?) 8 1/2 fly rod (Black

Best Shore Fishing Spots on the Apalachicola River - Florida

QuestionAny recommendations on places to fish from shore along the Apalachicola or its tributaries between the state line and Saint George Island. Im not l

Fishing Lake Seminole in October: Baits, Tactics & Hot Spots

QuestionIve never been on Lake Seminole, but will be up there in late August. Ill be fishing a tournament up there in early October. What can you tell me a