Fishing Reel Bearings: What They Do & What to Look For

Questionwhat do the bearings on the fishing reel do. do you want a high or low number of bearings. Please can you help me out. thank you AnswerI apologize

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Wright & McGill Granger Aristocrat Fly Rods

QuestionRich, I saw your answer to another gentleman who found a fly rod inherited from his father I also came into possession of the same type of rod it i

Identifying Vintage Fly Rods: Bean's Belgrade Special & Jack Frost

QuestionHello, I was wondering if you had information or value on two bamboo rods I recently acquired. The first, A 9 1/2 3 section cork handle rod marked

Winter Fishing at Dead Lakes: Bass & Bluegill Prospects

Question  I was wondering what the fishing is like in the dead lakes during the winter.  I have a fishing canoe.  I am interested in Bass an

Identifying Your Sunshine Skyway Triggerfish: A Guide

QuestionYou said you had Florida experience and that was the only thing I saw that related to my question. I know it isnt about south east Florida but I ca

Fish Identification Help: Identifying a Pufferfish?

QuestionCould you identify this fish? http://picasaweb.google.com/skywaypiers/NorthPierPictures/photo#5144982485948047... I have been trying to identify i

Downrigger Board Solutions for Mirrocraft Dual Impact Boats

QuestionNot sure if you can help me on this but Im pretty sure youll know someone who can. I am getting into downrigger fishing on Lake Michigan.  I

Seminole Lake Fishing: Tips & Tactics for January 30th Tournament

QuestionI am going to be fishing a tournament on seminole on january 30.  I was wondering if you could offer some advice on areas and techniques that

Value of Vintage Tonkin Cane Fly Rod - Appraisal & Information

QuestionA bamboo rod in six pieces measuring 8.5 feet Seems to be in good condition The decal says Genuine Tonkin Cane (in light green letters) Beneath FIS

North Miami Surf Fishing in Late January/Early February: What to Expect

QuestionI AM GOING TO THE NORTH MIAMI AREA IN LATE JAN TO EARLY FEB.COMING FROM NJ.THE STRIPERS WERE VERY GOOD THIS YEAR.ANYWAY BRINGING MY GEAR DOWN THIS

Best 4-inch Fat Worms for Bass Fishing | Wacky Rigging

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Bill Wacky style fishing has caught my attention do you know if anybody makes a 4 fat worm I want to use it with a # 4 Gamakatsu wide

Heddon #17 & Hardy Palakona Deluxe Fly Rods: Condition & Details

QuestionHi Rich, my wife inherited both these rods, the Heddon needs a new wooden thread for its reel clamp but is otherwise complete and in good conditio

Most Versatile Fishing Gear for Utah Survival?

QuestionIf you lived in Utah with the type of fishing the state offers AND you are considering fishing with survival in mind, able to presently acquire wha

Heddon Mark III Power Plus Fly Rod: Value & Information

QuestionI was wondering if you could tell me anything about a Heddon Mark III Power plus Action 83 two piece fly rod. I was trying to find some information

Lake Evans, Quebec Outfitters: Connect with Local Guides

QuestionI saw a link from a reader, joe Valinsky, asking about the outfitters for Lake Evans.  I may have some info and would like him to contact me.

Fishing Rod Appraisal: Value Estimate for Your Inherited Rod Collection

QuestionDear sir, In a inherretance of my father are several rods in good condition. We know it is a specialist world of those kind of rods. Could you give

Identifying & Valuing Antique Split Cane Fishing Rods & Reels

QuestionWas given two reels and a split cane, two tipped, pole. I am trying to determine value on all items and to identify makers as there are markings on

Identifying & Valuing Vintage H-I Fly Rods: A Detailed Guide

QuestionIm looking to find out how old my H-I fly rod is and its value.  I read your post on H-I history and the  different decals, but mine didn

Bass Fishing in Lake Seminole in February: Tips & Tactics

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Jack, 3 of my friends and I are coming down to Seminole on the 20th of Feb. 2008. This is our first time bassin out of state and any t

Why Pro Bass Fishermen Use Heavy Line: A Deep Dive

Questionwhy do these pro fishermen use 12 to 18 pound fishing line? these tournaments are all about hook and horse in. why not use 6 to 8 pound test line a