Best Time & Spots for Seminole Crappie Fishing Near Bainbridge, FL

Questionthinking of coming down from ohio to crappie fish this spring. when is the best month to come? i know you are a lot warmmer than we are. i will pro

How to Fish at Specific Depths with Spinning Tackle

QuestionHi Marc, If the Fishfinder says the fish are at 25 feet, how can I get my lure or bait to this depth? I use spinning tackle and the available line

Do Fish Really Digest Hooks? Understanding Hook Safety

QuestionOccasionally when my husband is fishing, the fish will swallow the hook making it impossible to retrieve. He uses treble hooks.  He keeps some

Horrocks-Ibbotson Fishing Rod Value & Information - Sporting Goods Inc.

QuestionHello Marc, I have read what you had to say about the brand Horrocks-Ibbotson.  I have one that is in excellent condition never used I believe

Graphite & Glass Ferrules for Pack Rods: Availability & Best Practices

QuestionHi, I have aquired quite a few graphite rods and am thinking of cutting a couple down to use as pack rods.  Ive found several metal ferrules a

Robotrol Rod Holder Value & History (Patent #s 2317455 & 2393090)

QuestionMarc, Do you know anything about Robotrol Rod Holders. My dad has one and he would like to know if it has any antique value. It was made by Robotr

Best Line for Baitcasting Rods: Choosing the Right Strength & Type

Questionwhat type of line is best for a medium-heavy bait casting rod. im planning on using 17lb/test. I heard that fluoro is a good choice. And is an 80

Vintage Fenwick Fishing Rods: Quality & Usability - Expert Advice

QuestionI have inherited several finwick rods custom made for my father. They are fly, spin casting and bait casting rods. I think they date form the late

Fly Fishing Gear Assembly: A Beginner's Guide & Troubleshooting

QuestionI stumbled upon the AllExperts site trying to find out how to put fly fishing gear together.  I bought a kit for my youngest son (a Marine, on

Bamboo Fishing Rod Appraisal: Value & Age Estimation

QuestionQUESTION: dear who ever reads this my landlord and i hit it off pretty good we both like fishing hunting and groundhogs dead he doesnt have a compu

Graphite Ferrules for Bamboo Rods: Availability and Alternatives

QuestionI am beginning to make hand split bamboo rods. (right, another one)I noticed that Beaverhead Rods uses graphite ferrules as a way to seamlessly tra

Identifying & Valuing May Flower Split Bamboo Fly Rods

QuestionIve inherited a May Flower split bamboo fly rod out of Japan.  It has 6 pieces (two are interchangable tips).  I cant find any info on th

Valuing Vintage Fly Rod & Reel: Grampus & Kiraku - Expert Appraisal

QuestionMy father passed away and we ultimately inherited a fly rod and reel from our grandfather.  Can you help us value these pieces? ROD Mfgr: &nb

Estimating the Value of Vintage Fishing Rods & Reels

QuestionI came across 2 eagle claw seattlespecial  86 mini ferrules and another eagleclaw granger trolling rod with a penn peer no. 309 and a garcia m

Freezing Trout: Safety & Best Practices

QuestionIs it safe to freeze trout with internal organs? AnswerRobert; While it will probably be better than having the trout lie unfrozen for a time unti

Introducing Barbel and Bass to Farm Dams: A Responsible Approach

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Jack I live on a farm in South Africa. The farm is located next to a river with reasonable amounts of barbel and large/small mouth b

DIY Fishing Bait Molding: Best Materials & Techniques

QuestionHI I AM NEW TO THIS BUT WANT TO MAKE MY OWN BAITS.TRYING TO FIND BEST SUBSTANCE TO USE FOR MAKING MY OWN MOLDS.MY BAITS ARE GOING TO BE MADE OF SOF

Antique Bamboo Fishing Rods: A Collector's Guide (Under $300)

QuestionI have a friend who would like to start collecting antique bamboo rods.  Although he is a licensed sea captain, he isnt limiting himself to sa

Best Bass Lures for Night Fishing: Dark Colors & Live Bait

Questionin general, during bass feeding time at night what lure would you recommend (smallmouth or Largemouth) also whats better- skitterpop or a hulapopp

Ball Bearings: Understanding the Difference & Function

QuestionWhat is the difference between a high and low ball bearing. I have no clue what a ball bearing is so can you explain what they do. Please it would