Best Hooks for Northern Pike & Muskie Fishing: Size & Brand Recommendations

QuestionI would like to replace the treble hooks w/ a single hook. What would you recommend.  I,m fishing for Canadian Northern Pike and Muskee. Brand

James Heddon Premier Bamboo Fishing Rod - Value & Restoration

Question fishing rod  fishing rod   Rich - how goes it?  Im looking for info/value on the following: Heddon Premier #115 - 9 - 3F - GBG or

True Temper Fly Rod Value: Appraisal & Information

QuestionI have my grandfathers True Temper tubular steel fly rod. Its made by American Fork and Hoe, Model No-20, 8 1/2.  I have the divided canvas ca

South Bend 59-9 Rod Value & Age: Decoding Model Numbers

Question Bag  Logo   What is the approximate value and age of this rod, I emailed you some pics at , and will attach a couple here. Thank you in

Hurd Supercaster Worm Gear Replacement & Repair

QuestionBob Am asking experts in your field this question. I have a Hurd Supercaster that was handed down to me and would like to hand it down to grandson.

Identifying Unknown Fly Rods and Reels: Seeking Expert Assistance

Question Unknown Fly Rod  Unknown Fly Rod #2   I recently picked up four fly rods and two reels at a garage sale and was looking for some informa

Good-All Fishing Reel Repair: Assistance & Resources

QuestionMY DAD HAS A GOOD ALL EL REEL AND HE CANNOT PUT IT BACK TOGETHER PLEASE ADVISE AnswerHello Ron, Good-All made reels in the 1940s and early 1950s.

Identifying a Vintage Harnell Saltwater Fishing Rod & Penn Reel

Question Harnell Rod  handle   Hello, Ive just found a Harnell Saltwater rod/reel hidden in a crawl space for the last 30-40 years.  It is 7

Identifying Vintage Pecos Bill 45 Fishing Rods: Information & Resources

QuestionHi Mr Gaither. Ive been trying to find some information on an old fishing pole I came across and I havent had Any luck. Near the handle on the rod

Jackson Bamboo Fly Rod Care & Information - A Collector's Question

QuestionHAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF JACKSON BAMBOO FLAT SIDED FLY RODS?  I HAVE ONE WITH TWO TIPS, ORIGINAL CLOTH BAG AND ALLUMINUM TUBE CASE. IT WAS A GIF

Vintage 1969 Abercrombie & Fitch 8' Fly Rod - Featherweight, Excellent Condition

Question Fly rod  Label   Hello Sir, I have an 8 Abercrombie and Fitch fly rod. It is a two piece with green banding. I have attached pictures.

Identifying the Weight of Your J.C. Higgins Fly Rod

QuestionI need to know the weight of a flyrod i have bought  its a jc higgens 3034  with no other markings on the rod    tks. Ans

Identifying Materials Used in Vintage Murphy Trollers Clutch/Brake Pads

QuestionHello, I am wondering if anybody out there would know what type of material was used on the friction pad that is used as the clutch/brake system on

Identifying a Vintage Everest Brand Fishing Rod - History & Value

QuestionWe recently bought a 112 year old house and found a lovely oblong box with hinges and decorative fasteners, containing a fishing rod - in the basem

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Fly Rods: A Guide

Question The Genesse  Complete set   Rich, I hope you can help me.  I found this in the rafters of my home in the basement.  I do not f

True Temper Fly Rod Model 1005 - Year of Manufacture & Details

Question fly rod  fly rod   This rod and reel were left to me by my grandfather and wanted to know what year it was made... Information on pole c

Identifying & Valuing a J.C. Higgins Bamboo Fishing Rod

QuestionQUESTION: I found a five and a half foot bam boo two pice jc higgins pole its a green sticker.I cant find any numbers on it to refrance Im hopeing

Heddon Blue Water 8ft Bamboo Rod Line Weight Guide - Fishing Forum

QuestionHow can I determine the proper line weight for this rod?The markings are gone,it was refinished and they either forgot to mark them down or just di

Heddon Premier Fly Rod Value & Identification (1948-1954)

Questionwonder what it worth brand new looking #115 81/2-21/2-f h c h or d model does not look like ever used.thanks AnswerJudith, Assuming your rod has

Identifying Vintage American Fork & Hoe Fishing Rod - Value & History

QuestionI inherited several rods and reels. One I have never seen anything like it before. It is 4 foot 8 inches. Two piece with the rod being pushed into