Value of Vintage South Bend 9ft Bamboo Fly Rod & Oreno Reel #1196

QuestionIts marked no 47 and still in tube. What is it worth? It is bamboo. Reel is no 1196 oreno. AnswerHi Keith, Value depends entirely on actual condi

Rod Valuation & Damage Assessment: JL Higgins & Vintage Bamboo Rod

Question1st i recently received two rods, i would like to know their worth. the first is a J.L.Higgins 9ft. telescopic rod the number 3026 is stamped into

Heddon 103 Rod Repair & Reel Compatibility - Expert Advice

QuestionI found several bamboo rods at an estate sale The 103 was delaminatimg so I did repair on that The cork is deteriorated and wonder if you can advis

Value & Market for Vintage Bronson 63 Reel & Rod

QuestionWould you happen to know the value of a PROFESSIONAL BRONSON 63 REEL WITH ORIGINAL TRUE TEMPER 65 PROFESSIONAL UNI-SPIN ROD? And who is in the mark

Wright Mcgill Trailmaster 6.5ft Rod - Model 4TMS Information

QuestionQUESTION: Came across at a garage sale got it real cheap.  Has an Aluminum tube and the No is one of three tries JTMS / 4TMS / or UTMS ??? &

Muskie Rod Saltwater Applications & Custom Builds

QuestionHi Marc, I got a lead on your hangout here from the folks Jackson Lures. I was wondering what salt water application you would envision for the 69

Identifying a Vintage Jay Edwards Bamboo Fishing Rod - Seeking Information

QuestionJoe    I have recently came across a Jay Edwards rod I believe its bamboo its in great shape its a 3wt  two pice about 7 feet

Identifying Vintage South Bend Fishing Reels - Shakespeare Connection?

QuestionI have several South Bend  closed face under the rod reels, models Spin 11 & Spin 22.  They look like Shakespeare models 1730, 1732, & 17

Vintage Frost's Kelso Bamboo Casting Rod - 4 Piece, Lake George Fishing History

QuestionI have a four (4) piece hexagonal bamboo casting rod (two tips, one agate.) It is in a felt covered holder that nestles the guides and once had a c

Bamboo Fishing Rod Restoration Assessment: Heddon #14 9ft

QuestionI received a Heddon #14 9ft rod. All pieces are of equal length. The cork has blackened, but is solid. There is one ferrule missing and a guide. Th

Identifying & Assessing a Vintage Granger Aristocrat Fly Rod

QuestionHi Joe; A friend of mine recently gave me a split bamboo fly rod. It is in the original case and sock and is marked as a Granger Aristocrat just ab

Value & Information on Rare Russell Peak Spinning Rod

QuestionI have a RARE Russell Peak 3 piece spinning rod in mint shape and was wondering what it is worth,and if you may be interested in buying it.Or anyon

Identifying Japanese Ceremony Fishing Poles: Tenkara or Traditional?

Question fishing pole  butt   Could you possibly identify this bamboo pole set? It seems to be a two pole set. I was told that it is for Japanees

Southbend Bamboo Rod Model 27 - Vintage Fishing Rod Appraisal

QuestionQUESTION: I have a 3 pc. Southbend double-built hexagonal split bamboo rod. It has an extra tip. 81/2 length. In good condition (6-7 on 10 scale).

Antique Shakespeare Rod & Reel Value: 1950s Fishing Gear Appraisal

QuestionI have an old rod & reel i would like to know what there worth.they are both in good to excellent condition.the reel is a Shakespear 1922 Deluxe Su

Orvis 1953 Manchester Fly Rod Value & Details - Serial #14969

Question Orvis Impregnated  2 Pc Fly Rod   I have a bamboo fly rod that I need to sell for someone and was hoping you could give me an idea on th

Vintage Pflueger Summit Reel - 1939 Model Identification & Value

Question Pflueger Summit  Pflueger Summit   Hi Bob, I have an older style Pflueger Summit in near mint condition. It was sold as a 1993L. It came

Identifying Vintage Fly Fishing Rods: Scientific Angler & Shakespeare

QuestionI have recently received two fly fishing combos from a neighbor who passed last month. His wife knows nothing about the rigs so she asked me. Now I

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Heddon Fishing Rods - Model 13

QuestionI have a Heddon pole, i think it is bamboo. the numbers on it are: #13-8-O-F-yd D or E yd. Can you tell what they mean and the approximate value of

Lake Michigan Shore Fishing: Best Spots & Tips for Beginners

QuestionI have recently read your article in Midwest Outdoors (October 2012 issue) about Lake Michigan shore fishing. I found it to be very informative. I