Restoring a Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod: Worth the Investment?

QuestionI have a 9ft Bill Stanleys Favorite left to me by my Dad.As far as I can find out it was made in the mid to late 30s. It is in pretty bad shape (i.

Identifying a Granger Bamboo Fly Rod Without a Model Name - Expert Advice

Question handle   I seem to have an unusual Granger bamboo rod that does not have a model name.  Every posted response on any web site I have fou

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Heddon Vicount Deluxe Fly Rod #8155

QuestionHello, a friend gave me this rod, it is gold blank fiberglass rod with black wraps. Above the handle it says in script Heddon Vicount Deluxe #8155

Pastor & Company Fishing Rods: History, Value & Information

QuestionI read your response to a guy that asked about a rod built by Pastor and Co of North Hollywood, CA. I have a 3 pc spinning rod looks never used in

Heddon Pequea Tribe Hawk Fishing Rod: Rarity & Value

QuestionI purchased this casting rod on Ebay in great shape.It is split bamboo,two piece,with 4 line guides of different colored agate.How rare is this and

Vintage Wright McGill Split Bamboo Fly Rod - Value & Appraisal

QuestionI have a 1930s wright mcgill split bamboo fly rod from my father which he purchased from montgomery wards in medford, Or when he was 10 or 12 years

Value of Fenwick Fly Fishing Rod - Appraisal Information

QuestionI have a Fenwick Fly Fishing pole..L280250 FF858    8 1/2 foot    4 1/8 oz. AFTMA Fly Line No.8 2 piece  in a f

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Heddon Fiberglass Fishing Rods

QuestionI have a 5 1/2 fiberglass Heddon fishing rod that has an all wood handle and grip except where you put the reel on. It also has a rubber piece at t

Heddon Split Bamboo Fly Rod Value: #125 Expert - Appraisal & Details

QuestionI have a Heddon split bamboo rod in perfect condition, never been used. We think it is about 90 years old. Original cloth case and metal tube.The n

Whirlaway Fishing Reel Bail Mechanism Issue - Troubleshooting

QuestionMy Whirlaway fishing real is not working properly. When I turn it back to lift the bail it works.  However, now when I turn it to wind it in t

HEDDON Mark 3 Ultra Lite Fishing Rod - Production Date & Value

QuestionHEDDON PAL #7450-5 MARK 3 ULTRA LITE - ORIGINAL.  ALL GUIDES ARE THERE, ORG. CORK BUT AGED BLACK BUTT PAD PRESENT. GOOD SHAPE.  THANKS A

Fenwick Fishing Rod Valuation & Information - Lunker Stick & Flippin Stick

QuestionHow can I find the value of the following 2 rods Fenwick Fishing Rods 1. Lunker Stick Color Brown 1 Piece You can remove the pistol/handle grip M

Vintage Fenwick Fishing Rod Value: Lunker Styk 1265 Appraisal

QuestionHi I have a vintage fenwick fishing rod and Idont know what its worth my friend wants to buy it and I have seen these on ebay for as much as 700.00

Daiwa Penn 1350 Fly Reel: Information & History

QuestionCan you tell me anything about the Daiwa Penn 1350 Fly Reel? Ive found loads of info online about the 1350X spinning reel, but NOTHING about the 13

Best Lures for Smallmouth Bass in Ohio Rivers: Crankbaits & More

Questioni fish for smallmouth bass in my favorite river i do ok but id like to do better the water is always claerishbrown what is the best lures to use in

How to Replace Line on a Martin Automatic Fly Reel - Easy Guide

QuestionHave a Martin automatic Mohawk reel with string on it need to Change it dont have a clue where to start it reels up automatic and scared to do it c

Orvis CFO Reels: Understanding II & III Markings - Manufacturing & Model Information

QuestionI HAVE FOUND 2 ORVIS CFO REELS, a II & a III & on the round silver plate on the outside of the spool there is an etching...CFO (R)(registered mark

Heddon #17 Fly Rod: Black Beauty Model & Value Inquiry

QuestionI have two Heddon #17 9ft 2 1/2f HDH or D that are in very nice condition even tho the guides have all been rewound. They have Heddon diagonally on

Expert Rod & Reel Restoration Guide: Revive Vintage Fishing Gear

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Joe, I have a handful of old Rods and reels that belonged to my father. Were from the Texas coast and my family goes back about 4 gen

Vintage Fishing Rod Identification - "The New Yorker"

Question rod pic 1  rod pic 2   I found this rod in an old estate sale in the garage, in the rafters, no less.I will describe it as best as I ca