Identifying & Valuing Your JC Higgins Bamboo Rod

QuestionHi, what would the age and value be of this bamboo rod I have? Its has a label on it that says JC Higgins 30/69. It looks to be perhaps a bait cast

Value of Vintage Horrocks-Ibbotson Baitcasting Rod - Expert Appraisal

QuestionMy uncle passed away and left be this two piece baitcasting rod. The fibre glass rod fits ito the handle. the length is appx 7. The next to last ey

In-Fisherman Featured Hair Jigs: Information & Potential Availability

QuestionQUESTION: Marc, I saw your hair jigs in Marchs In-Fisherman. They look great. I want to try them for browns and smallmouth. How and Where can I buy

Rod Building: Finishing the Butt Section & Reel Seat Installation

QuestionI am starting my first rod. I have a Tennessee handle I am going to install. How do I finish the butt section of the rod? I thought the cork handle

Horrocks-Ibbotson Geneva Cane Pole Valuation - Expert Opinion

QuestionI have a very very clean HI tonkin cane pole GENEVA model the wrapping is a burgundy color,all tight.cork handle is pristine, no stains or little p

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Impregnated Tonkin Cane Fishing Rod

QuestionI have a vintage fishing rod in four sections (2 tips I believe). Each section approx 35 long.  The line holders are wrapped in green with bla

Will AM/FM Radio Vibrations Scare Fish? - Bass Tracker Boat Discussion

QuestionI have a 16 Bass Tracker and thinking of putting in a am-fm cd player. Will the vibrations from the bass scare fish? I mostly crappie fish AnswerT

Trout Fishing: Best Line Weight & Bait for Stream Fishing

Questionwhat fishing line,  max. wt. to use in normal to average stream line fishing,also what is the best bait to use for trout?  thanks alot...

Reel Bearings: More is Better? Quality Matters for Smooth Spinning

QuestionIS IT BETTER FOR A REEL TO HAVE MORE OR LESS BEARINGS. SPECIFICALLY SPINNING REELS AnswerHi Dan- More bearings are going to be better as opposed

Deerpoint Lake Fishing Boat Rentals: Availability & Alternatives

QuestionAre there any fishing boat rentals available on Deer Point Lake,Fl? My two friends and I would like to bass fish next week but have no boat. Answe

Best Times & Lures for Topwater Fishing: Expert Advice

Questionwhens the best time to use top water lures? AnswerAlex I live in the land of Salmon, Steelhead and Sturgeon, and they dont hit too much on top wa

DIY Fishing Rod Handle Replacement: A Step-by-Step Guide

QuestionI have an old Fenwick 6 MH rod that the reel seat has broken on. I also have another identical rod that broke in half and I was wanting to swap the

Bass Fishing Feeding Times & Strategies in Lake Erie (Ontario)

QuestionHey Bill, I was just emailing to ask you about the feeding time for bass. what times do they feed? and usually at what depth? and what is the best

Bedding Bass Habits: Spawning Times & Preferred Habitat

QuestionHey Bill, I just wanted to ask you about bedding bass. My qeustions where what part of the year do they do this ? and where do they usaully bed in

Spinnerbait Assembly Guide: Weights, Blades & Beads

QuestionIm wanting to get started building spinnerbaits (and using them for the first time as well). I have seen charts as to how to assemble lures by lure

Best Lures for Freshwater Bass Fishing: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI love to fish, I just dont know what lures to use when it comes to freshwater bass fishing. Can you give me some names of some basic lures out the

Reel Housing Chip Repair - Advice & Solutions

Questionhey marc, hey i was outside doing some dryland casting. when i maid a cast my reel fell right out of my rod holding.when i picked it up off the ce

Identifying and Assessing a Wards' Premier Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionI was given a Wards Premier bamboo fly rod. I cant find any other markings on it anywhere. Its a four piece rod. It has two tips with it. I believe

Identifying and Caring for a Small Fish - Feeding Advice

QuestionI cought a brim and kept him because he was little, but I dont know what to feed him!! crackers, fishfood, worms, crickets I dont know. please help

Eagle Claw Trailmaster Flyrod - History, Value & Details

QuestionI have an Eagle Claw rod . with the signatures of Wright & Mc Gill , Trailmaster 7 1/2 ft  Another mark etched into the copper section stae De