Ibbotson Beaverkill Fly Rod - Appraisal & Condition Advice

QuestionI have an Ibbotson cane fly rod, excellent condition, with the original canvas case and paper label. It is a beaverkill model, 8 1/2 foot rod. It h

Crankbaits and Gear Ratios: Flipping, Pitching, and High-Speed Retrieval

QuestionHow do you flip and pitch? and how do you fish a crank bait with a rod that has a gear ratio of 6.2.1 Answerhttp://walleyetour.flwoutdoors.com/art

Winter Shellcracker Fishing on the Chattahoochee River - Tips & Info

QuestionHi,hope you enjoyed your vacation.My question is.... over out of Dresser Landing,we have been catching shellcrackers down stream a little ways and

Spring Creek Fishing Report & Local Insights for Seminole in October

QuestionJack, I am fishing Seminole in October from the 14th through the 22nd. I plan to spend most of my time either up the Flint on Spring Creek. I see

Northwest Indiana Freshwater Fishing: Bass, Catfish & Lure Tips

Questionhey, i was wondering where bass, catfish, and bigger fish are and when. or when is the best time for which? any lure suggestions? Im in high school

Fishing Tips for Lake Seminole: Catfish, Bass & Panfish - September/October 2007

QuestionMr.Jack I have been going to Lake Seminole for the last five years;and I keep getting skunked. My wife keeps asking why we keep going and never cat

Eagle Claw Granger Graphite Rod (1986): Line & Reel Compatibility

QuestionI have an Eagle Claw Granger Graphite Rod (2 tips) that is 7long. I got it brand new around 1986. It has the wooden reel seat. I would like to know

Value of Vintage Tonkin Crane Fly Rod #3096 F - Expert Advice

Questioni have a five peice fly rod in excellent condition what do you think it worth Thanks jimbo AnswerI am not an expert on antique fishing gear but yo

Catching Big Bass in Small Ponds: A Wilmington, NC Angler's Guide

QuestionHi Marc My favorite fishin hole is a small pond in my neighborhood in Wilmington, NC. After months of walking around it, I took my girls out to fis

Horrocks-Ibbotson Chesapeake Rods: Age & Value - Expert Appraisal

QuestionI have two of the above rods, they both are inscribed with the word Chesapeake.  I found a website with Horrocks Ibbotson info but there was n

Best Hair Rig Knot: Line-to-Line Uni Knot Explained

Questionhi there just a quick question i just want to ask what you would advise about the best way to tie a hair rig onto your line. ive been doing a stand

Seminole State Park Bass Fishing: October Tips & Tactics

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Jack! We are taking our family to the state park cabins starting on 10-6-07.  ( We are coming from south Florida, Alabama, and So

Montague Redwing Fly Rod - Original Reel Seat & Case Information

QuestionI have in my possession a 9 bass action split bamboo fly rod manufactured by Montague Redwing (Genuine Tonkin).  The rod is in excellent condi

Crankbaits, Worms & Spinnerbaits: Best Rigging Methods for Bass Fishing

QuestionI have a freshwater/lake fishing question....what is the best way to rig crank baits, rubber worms, and spinner baits?  Should I use a leader

Best Bass Fishing Lures & Tactics for Nickajack Lake in Mid-October

Questionwhat would be your 3 top presentations for fishing for bass on nickajack in mid-october? thanks AnswerWell sorry it took so long and thanks for t

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Heddon Expert #125 Fly Rod (1948-1954)

Questioni received a heddon fly rod from my grandfather. it has #125-8-1 1/2 F - HEHorF   Heddon Expert   written on it. It has the the

Feather Inlay Tutorial: DIY Guide & Resources for Spain

Questioncomo se pone una pluma decorativa en el blank,soy de espa帽a y no hay informacion.donde puedo conseguir videos  gracias.    &nbs

Identifying Vintage Fishing Rods: A Guide to Antique Fishing Poles

Questionhi, i have a pole that is either copper plated or copper tubeing, it has no markings of any kind on it. just wondering if you could stear me in the

Identifying and Valuing Vintage J.S. Sharpe Aberdeen Fly Rod

QuestionHi Rich,, Was surfing the net and came across your name regarding cane rods. If it is not too much trouble, I have a cane rod that I am trying to

Fly Line Conversion Chart: Old Alpha to Modern Numbers

QuestionCan you provide a conversion chart for the old alpha line designations (HCH, HEH, etc.) as they compare to todays modern numbered lines? Thanks! A