Identifying & Valuing Vintage VIM Metal Fishing Rods

QuestionI recently came across a fishing rod that appears to be made of metal? The only markings on it are made in the U.S.A. and VIM with an arrow on each

Value of Vintage Action Rod Model 29 - Appraisal & Fishing Potential

QuestionHello I have a all metal action rod model 29  it looks To have never been used both parts still in sleeve with protected Tube and description

Cane Pole Valuation & Information - Expert Insights

Question pole  middle   Have an old cane pole, may be hand made is about 15 ft long including pics from one end all pieces to the other end. any

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Montegue Fishing Rods

QuestionI recently came across a Montegue Fishing Rod model #8781, National fiberglass products, made in the USA.  It has something that looks similar

Heddon Fiberglass Fly Rod (Mark 50 Pro) - Value & Info

QuestionHey there, I just bought an old Heddon fiberglass fly rod and wondered if you could tell me a little bit anout it like how old it is and its approx

Fred D. Devine Bamboo Rod Value & Appraisal - Divine Special

QuestionI have a Fred D Devine co. bamboo rod it is 9 ft and 6inches in lenght, 4 3/4 oz Seriel number H8107 Style Divine Special.  This rod is in min

True Temper Raider Steel Fishing Rod & Richardson Rod & Reel Company Inquiry

QuestionHello Mr. McGaughey. how are you? My ?s are: 1. What can you tell me about the True Temper-Raider steel fishing rod. Which is a product of Geneva,

Vintage Wright-McGill Bamboo Fly Rod - 10.5ft Granger Aristocrat (1938)

Questionhave a wright-mcgill bamboo fly rod. april 12 1938 #2114-107 granger aristocrat. has name from factory john robertson under selac. pole is 10-1/2 f

Heddon Fishing Pole #14 (Thorobred) - Identification & Value

QuestionDear Sir, My father left us with several fishing rods, reels, and many lures.  Including One  Heddon Fishing Pole #14, in tube with with

Valuing a Vintage H-I Beaverkill Fly Rod Blank (1939-1949)

Question h-i blank   Hello Rich, A H-I Beaverkill fly rod has been has been handed down to me and I have recently been trying to obtain a value for i

Identifying & Valuing Your Fenwick FS79C Fishing Rod - Catfish & Crappie

Questioni need help identifying this rod please help????  heres all the info ---79   5 oz     1/4-5/8 oz lures  6-1

Milward Bartleet Bamboo Fly Rod: Details & Specifications

Question rod logo  rod   I have an old Milward Bartleet bamboo fly rod and I cant seem to find anything about such a rod so heres some element a

Used USLAN Rods for Sale - Details & Condition

Question picture 009,jpg  picture 005.jpg   Tried to download pics at library didnt work but I think I figured it out included is an 18 inch leve

Vintage Ted Williams Fly Rod & Reel - Model 535 & Triple Crest - Excellent Condition

QuestionQUESTION: I was wanting some information on a Ted Williams fly rod and reel. The fly rod is model # 535.30476 - 90 medium action and uses WF9F line

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Shakespeare Fishing Rods

QuestionJoe: I have come across a 3 piece bamboo rod (with additional tip);logo is Shakespeare in black script sitting in a gold irregular rectangle which,

Vintage Sears & Roebuck Fishing Rod: Age & Value Guide

QuestionQUESTION: i have a sears & roebuck and simpson sears ltd. 61/2 foot fishing pole.reg.#309 30870 61/2 how old is the pole and what is it worth. ANS

Valuing Your Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod: A Detailed Analysis

QuestionI have a bamboo fly rod with flat sides. It is a 3-piece, 7-loop rod with a pfluger no.200 spool attached. The only marking are Ted Sykes Preferied

Heddon 103 Short Special Rod Value & History - 1930s-1940s

QuestionI came across a bundle of old wooden shaft rods and a Heddon 103 2 piece was in it.  I am having it restored and was wondering about the value

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Heddon Fishing Rods

QuestionHello Joe, I have two Heddon rods both of which are 2pc.  The first one is a dark brown/maroonish color. Each half measures 39 1/2 including

Salmon Tube Fishing & Center-Balanced Jig Head Recommendations

QuestionHi Marc, I read your article on tubes in the In Fisherman magazine. Do you think this technique could be used for salmon that have started up the r