Valuing Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rods: A Guide to Thomas & Monarch

Questionhave two in my possesion 1 f.e.THomas Special,Bangor Maine 34 3 section with 1 foot insert hex. next rod is 34 Monarch looks like 234 or 23A on 1.s

Beginner's Guide to Freshwater Fishing Rigs & Lures

QuestionGreeting, I want to thank you for your help and take time to answer my questions. I am new to fishing. I went to lake for fishing for few time bu

Identifying Debris in Fishing Line: A Guide for Spincasting Reels

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Marc I recently bought a Daiwa 120 goldcast spincasting reel. during a fishing trip as I was reeling in my rubber worm I noticed that

Trout Fishing in Stocked Ponds: Flies & Techniques for Small Fish

QuestionQUESTION: Hello! I have a small stocked trout pond near my place, and I have had mixed success catching fish from there. I am not quite sure what

Troubleshooting Float Fishing Depth Issues: Why Isn't Your Float Working?

Questionevery time i try to find my depth for float fishing i reel in slowly and my float only pops up when it gets about 4 ft away from me what am i doing

Vintage Genuine Tonkin Cane Fly Fishing Rod - Horrocks & Ibbotson

QuestionQUESTION:  Hi i was at a garage sale today and got a Genuine Tonkin cane fish Hi rod the fish hi rodhorrock ibbotson co is in yellow and the r

Troubleshooting Spinning Reel Line Tangling: A Simple Guide

QuestionI bought a Shakespeare Mantis spinning combo.  I was wondering what is the best way to get the line ready?  It keeps tangling.  Soak

Catfishing Secrets: Expert Baits for Big Catfish

QuestionDear, Mrs.Kelly Johnson I have doing catfishing for 10 years now and i hardly ever catch the really big ones out of the lake.but my question is do

Lake Seminole Flathead Catfishing Spots & Tips

QuestionSir, I found your email on a website talking about fishing Lake Seminole. My wife and I are planning on taking a trip to the lake soon. I did read

Fishing Deep for Walleye: Live Minnow Rigs & Sinker Weight

QuestionHow do I set my fishing line up to fish 30 to 40 ft. deep for walleye. What weight of sinker should I use to get the bait down and where do I place

Horrocks & Ibbotson Canada Creek Fly Rod: Identification & Value

QuestionQUESTION: i have a Horrocks and Ibbotson out of Utica New York, 3 piece, cork handle, reel below handle, Canada Creek model 7ft, silver joint with

Identify & Value Your Vintage Telescopic Fly Fishing Rod

Questionhi bob, what i have is a telescopic metal fly rod compact measures 41 extended just over 9.  cork handle light brown in color, 4 eyelet with r

Valuing Vintage Wright & McGill Deep Sea Fishing Rods

QuestionI have an old wrightmcgill rod that was made speacil for my grandfather. I have been offered $3500.00 for the rod with the shamanoo reel on it. the

DIY Fishing Rod Building: Save Money & Customize Your Gear

QuestionHi just turd 17 and i fish every day after school well its summer now so i work but i fish with G loomis and st. croix rods and was thinking about

Troubleshooting Bass Fishing Line Tangles: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI have recently started fishing for Bass, spinning, using a 12ft beach caster with a large (cant remember the weight) dexter wedge.  Sometimes

Master Baitcasting: Eliminate Backlashes & Maximize Cast Distance

QuestionWhat is the trick to casting with a batecasting reel? AnswerMike To start with adjust the magnetic anti-spool to the max. Tie on a lure or some l

Identifying the Age of Your Farlow Fly Rod: A Dating Guide

Question Rich, glad to meet you . Been fishing cane fly rods for 40 years, wouldnt change, I love them. Ive got quite a good collection, mainly Hardy and S

De Bell Fly Rod Value: Appraisal & Information

Question I have a old classic rod that has never been used , it was given to me when my uncle passed, he had it for a very long time. The name on the rod i

Zebco 33 Casting Issues: Tips for Longer Casts

QuestionI have a zebco 33 and can never seem to cast far enough using spinners. But unless I use additinal weights I seen to get a little farther. I zam fi

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Shakespeare Fishing Rods & Reels

QuestionI am an online auction broker. I have a client that says he has a 1924 Shakespeare Rod & Reel. I know nothing about this type of product. Any infor