Orvis Bamboo Battenkill 7.5ft Fly Rod Value & Identification

QuestionQUESTION: i need to find where to sell 1968 orvis bamboo battenkill 7 1/2 ft fly rod 2 tips 3 7/8 oz line hdg6 serial number 53384 condition mint r

Selling Fishing Rods: Best Strategies & Where to Find Buyers

QuestionOn the question you just answered. What is the best way to sell these rods. Also the Fenwick has no number starting with FF but it has written Feat

Glass Fishing Rod Ferrule Replacement & Repair - Expert Advice

QuestionAM LOOKING FOR FISHING ROD FERRULES FOR GLASS RODS AS THE RODS ARE TOO LONG NOW AND I HAVE TO MAKE THEM 2 PIECE OR THE AIRLINES WILL NOT ACCEPT THE

Tonkin Cane Fly Rod Review: Assessing Vintage Ike Walton Model

QuestionHi Rich,  30 years ago I started learning to fly fish with a Fenwick pole.  Before I made it far along I shipped out with the US Navy an

Identifying Catfish and Panfish in Lakes: A Comprehensive Guide

Questionhow do i know if there is catfish or panfish in a lake AnswerHi Kay; To begin with virtually every lake in the continental U.S. except those used

Understanding the Value of Vintage Fishing Rods

QuestionOne is a Berkshire fibre glass spinning rod, medium action, No.1425, 7, Made in USA by Horrocks Ibbotson Co. in Utica NY. It is a 2 pc. rod all cor

Value of Stevens Fly Rod: Appraisal & Information

QuestionI HAVE A STEVENS 120 8 1/2 FLY ROD. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ITS VALUE? COULD YOU HELP? THANKS JASON AnswerHi Jason, I wasnt able to find much about th

Heddon Bamboo Fly Rod Line & Reel Recommendations

QuestionQUESTION: I have 2 Heddon Bamboo fly rods in excellent condition from my grandfather.  I would like ot use the rods but have no idea what line

Identifying Your NFT Glass Rod Fishing Pole: History & Specs

QuestionI have a telescopic 17 ft 7 in fishing pole. It is marked, NFT Glass Rod, 170, 5.40/6 and Japanese writing on it. The handle is wrapped with line i

Depth-Marked Fishing Line: Finding and Using Colored Trolling Lines

QuestionI just started to ice fish for kokanee this year.  And the fish are depth sensitive.  A few of the older guys have marked fishing with a

Fluorocarbon Leader Guide: Length, Strength & Knot Selection for 20lb Mainline

Questioni have 20 lb bs line and want to know how long my flurocarbon leader needs to be and what strength for 20 lb mainline.also what knots to use tying

Choosing the Right Kayak for Lake Erie & East Coast Fishing

QuestionQUESTION: I am looking to get into kayak fishing and live on the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland, Oh.  My issue however is that my range of i

Bamboo Fly Rod Identification & Appraisal - Get Expert Help

Questioncan you help me identify or apraise my bamboo rod.  It is 11 ft/ 3 pcs, the metal is aluminum, 1 tip.  There is no name or other righting

Wright & McGill MPLC-8 Powerlight Rod Value & Information

Questionhey i was just wondering if you could tell me how old the wright and mcgill mplc-8 powerlight rod is and how much i might be worth AnswerHi Justin

Repairing a Damaged Bamboo Ferrule: A DIY Guide

QuestionI was taking apart my bamboo rod and wasnt paying attention. I pulled on the bamboo section instead of the female ferrule and the bamboo started to

Understanding Catfishing: A North Carolina Resident's Perspective

QuestionAlright, so I currently reside in Cary, North Carolina.  Thats in the middle of the state, up by the capitol, Raleigh.  There are two ver

How to Use a Ledger Stop to Control Line Movement

Questionwhen u use a line running through ledger how do u use a ledger stopper to keep the ledger from moving. thank you stephen AnswerHi Stephen, A led

Best Lures for Murky Water Fishing in Southern Arkansas

QuestionI am going fishing this weekend in Southern Arkansas. The part of the lake i am going to is a runoff fork of the lake. I have caught numerous catfi

Heddon Bamboo Flyrod Information & Value - Expert Appraisal

QuestionI have a heddon bamboo flydrod that I would like to get  the follow infomation. 1- the age of the rod 2- the wieght of the rod 3-the histor

Best Fishing Reels for Striped Bass: Shimano Curado, Calais & More

Questionwhat is a good reel for striped bass fishing AnswerShimano Curado, Calais, Baitcasting Spinninng I like Shimano Stradic or Symetre. Shimano starte