Sewell N. Dunton Bamboo Fly Rod: Identification & Value

QuestionQUESTION: Rich - I was just given a vintage bamboo flyrod with an oval sticker that says Anglers Choice, Sewell N. Dunton & Son, Greenfield, Mass.

Fishing Farm Ponds for Bass: Tips & Insights

QuestionNo action at all! I have fished every weekend from mid April to June 10th, last year my daughter tossed in a red worm with a bobber and caught a 5l

How to Restring a Zebco Spincast Fishing Reel: A Step-by-Step Guide

QuestionWell, I had a dumb moment fishing today! I was reeling in my line and I accidently pulled it back into the housing unit. Well, this is a problem. I

Horrocks-Ibbotson Cascade Fly Rod - Vintage Details & Information

QuestionI found this in my great uncles estate recently.  Can you provide information to me?  Thank you. .This rod and pieces are in a long met

Optimal Spool Capacity for Spinning Reels: Maximize Casting Distance & Performance

QuestionI am using a Mitchell 300 and a Diawa 7300 spinning reels.  For optimun performance, especially in casting, how full should the spool be. &nbs

South Bend Custom Spin Cast Rod Value & Information

QuestionI have an old South Bend Custom Spin Cast 15066 Power Taper Rod that I am curious of the value.  On the handle it has SouthBend Master-Grip. &

Fishing Line & Gear Advice: Best Practices for Beginners

Questioni have heard that fish can see a liter and so I use clear liter, like piano wire. Is this a good idea or a normal wire liter will do. Is it also go

Optimal Fishing Drag Settings: A Guide for Line Testing

QuestionHi, I was wondering how many pounds I should set my drag to compared to the line # test? I am currently using 8, 10, and 14# tests. And is there ev

Salmon Fishing on the Lower Niagara River: Rod, Line & Gear Advice

QuestionHi, I fish on the lower Niagara River for smallmouth and the occasional steelhead. I want to start fishing for the Chinook and the Coho salmon ther

Great Lakes SR 91 Sportsman Fishing Reel: Value & History

QuestionMy son found a real in someones trash (he is a trash man) it is a Great Lakes Product and is an SR 91 Sportsman. Any idea when it was made and if i

Fishing Accident: Catfish Hook Injury - What Went Wrong?

QuestionI am 14 years old and a day or so ago my dad and I were fishing of a pier in Port Aransas, Texas and then I suddenly hooked into a catfish and I re

Fishing Regulations in Turkey: License Requirements & Ocean Fishing

QuestionHi im going to Terky in this week on my two week free time. I will stay in Side. My question is: my i fishing without any license in the see,,, Tel

Shakespeare Synergy Classic 2002 Spincast Reel: Stringing Instructions for Beginners

Questionhey Tom, i am using a Shakespeare synergy classic 2002 spincasting reel. I have a question about hot to string the string back into the spinner. t

Vintage Montague Fly Rod by Deerfield: History & Details

QuestionRich I need any info that you might have on a vintage fly rod that I purchased. It is a Montague by Deerfield.  The most I can find out was

Best Fishing Line for Spinning Reels: Heavy & Light - Trilene vs. Stren

QuestionWhat type of line to you suggest for a heavy/medium (8-12 lbs) spinning reel and a light (2-6 lbs) spinning reel?  They will both be used in a

Fishing Accident: Seeking Advice for a Toe Injury

Questioni got finned while i was fishing the other day. the fish was a bluegill it was laying on the ground and we were waiting for the bucket to be brough

Summer Bass Fishing: Tactics for Largemouth & Smallmouth in Northwest Washington

QuestionHello Jack, my name is Garret and I have a question on fishing. I live over in the Northwest-Washington State to be exact. The water here is about

Summer Bass Fishing Strategies: Largemouth & Smallmouth in Northwest Washington

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Mark, my name is Garret and I have a question on fishing. I live over in the Northwest-Washington State to be exact. The water here

Summer Bass Fishing: Tactics & Lures for Smallmouth & Largemouth

QuestionHello Jim, my name is Garret and I have a question on fishing. I live over in the Northwest-Washington State to be exact. The water here is about 6

Antique Bamboo Fly Rod Appraisal: Value & Pricing Guide

QuestionMy grandfather gave me a antique bamboo fly rod that was his fathers and its very old, but im not sure exactly how old it is. Its a three piece wit