Best Fishing Rods & Reels for Trout Fishing (Beginner Guide)

QuestionI need help choosing a rod for an 18 year old who mainly trout fishes. I was considering an Ugly Stick but what size and duty should I go with? And

Best Baits for Crappie Fishing in Upstate SC - Lake Feeding Tips

QuestionI Have a Lake House in Northern Greenville County, Upstate S. C.  A Portion extends over the water which is 8-10 ft deep. I have been feeding

Identifying Vintage Fishing Rods: South Bend & Pflueger Analysis

QuestionMr. McGaughey my father just gave me 2 poles from my grandpa and I was curious to your insight. 1st I have a South Bend, South Bender No.411. Its a

Fishing Lake Seminole in December: Tactics & Tips

QuestionIve enjoyed reading your comments, thanks for all of the advice. Lake Seminole happens to be where I caught my very first largemouth about 25 years

Value of Vintage Fenwick PS100 Surf Rod - Appraisal & Price Guide

QuestionI was recently left a surf rod by my grandfather, it appears to be in perfect condition, Im thinking of selling it and was looking for a value but

American Fork & Hoe All Metal Fishing Rod - Value & History

Questionim trying to date and get a ballpark value on an all metal rod. excellent cond. says OXFORD on rod. has patent # engraved 80990. thanks AnswerHi L

Fishing in Murky Ponds: Strategies for Success

QuestionThere seem to be a wide variety of articles on this topic throughout the Internet, and I have found some of them helpful. But for the most part, I

Choosing the Right Fishing Boat: Inshore vs. Offshore (17-20ft)

QuestionIm looking for a fishing boat that is good for inshore and off shore fishing. Is it possible for a 17 to a 20 boat to do both types of fishing? If

Vintage Milward Bamboo Fishing Rod - Made in England - 10ft

QuestionI found this Milward Rod in my Garage. It have been ther for 45 - 50 years. It is in 3 pices + extra top. Total lenght is 10 feet. It is in Very Go

Valuing Vintage Fishing Rods & Reels: Wright & McGill & Bronson

QuestionDear Joe, Thank you in advance for taking your time to help us out here. My sons Great grandfather was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing. In h

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Fishing Rods: Wards Hawthorne & South Bend

QuestionI just inherited two fishing poles and know nothing about them. I would appreciate any information on just what they are and range of values. Also

Valuation & Refinishing of Vintage H-I Bamboo Surf Rod

QuestionI recently inherited the above mentioned rod. It is two pieces, one is the handle section and the other is the rod section itself. It is in the ori

Fishing Tips: Catching Largemouth Bass on the Bed & Hook Size Guide

Question2 questions--how do you get the big female bass off the bed. I see 5 an6 pounders everywhere and they will either take the bait out of the hole and

Best Largemouth Bass Baits & Hook Sizes for Jacksonville Beach, FL

QuestionI live in Jacksonville beach florida, two questions-- do you know what the best baits to use would be for the lakes surrounding this area--not the

Best Largemouth Bass Fishing Spots & Plastic Worm Rigs in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Questionlooking for largemouth mouth bass. I like in Jacksonville beach, fl. Do you have any spots that you can suggest? Also, on plastic worms, what size

Vintage Heddon Bamboo Flyrod - 9ft, 3pc - Excellent Condition

QuestionI have a bamboo 3 pc 9 flyrod from Heddon Sons, Michigan. Its used, some of the gold is flaked off on the eyelets but the rod is in very good shape

Fishing Line Strength Tester: Accurate Testing Methods & Devices

QuestionEvery year I forget what pound test line I have on my various reels and I do not know if the line test is adequate for the fish I am going after. &

Heddon Rod History & Repair Guide: Find Parts & Build Date

QuestionQUESTION: Joe, is a book available for purchase to find out @ when the rod was built, where I can get replacement parts, and how much  do I re

Nippon Bamboo Fly & Casting Rod Combo - 8' Fly / 5.4' Cast

QuestionHi Marc- I got your information when I searched for Nippon bamboo fly rod.  I like fishing with these, so when I found an old rod/it at a gar

Troubleshooting 1989 Johnson 150 VRO Engine Fuel Issues

Questioni own an 89 johnson 150vro, ive replased the fuel/water separator, ive replased the fuel pump. checked to see if fuel is getting to the carbs and i