Value of Heddon Expert Fishing Rod - Expert Appraisal

QuestionI have a Heddon Expert #125-91/2-23/4F-GBG or C. It does have two of the guides missing. I have all the sections and cloth storage bag. I was wonde

Identifying Your Bamboo Fishing Rod: Hexagonal vs. Round & Material

QuestionThe rod I have is made of a 6 sided material. All 3 sections. It has the fish and 5 olympic rings as well as 7 eyelets. Is this considered round ba

Valuation & Information: Roosevelt-Horrocks-Ibbotson & Richardson Fly Rods

QuestionI have a 4 pc flyrod bamboo, marks on it say Roosevelt-Horrocks-Ibbotson co utica ny. it has cloth  bag and cardboard cylinder. brown in color

Heddon #14 Fly Rod: History, Value & Details

QuestionI inherited a Heddon #14 8.5 ft, 2F Thorobred three piece rod with two tips. Has the red velvet sleeve and the metal case. Looks like it is signed

Heddon Model #115 Fly Rod: Understanding Markings & Specifications

QuestionHi Joe, I just got a Heddon Model #115 premier fly rod and I am wondering about its marking.  It has the Marking #115 - 9 -3F - G B Gor C. &n

Repairing a Cracked Bamboo Fishing Rod: DIY Guide

Question Dammage  Dammage1   Hello, I recently bought a Horrock & Ibotson Gulf Special salt water one piece Split bamboo rod. It was badly cracke

Hardy Nova Scotian Rod Value & St. John Reel Info - Appraisal & Repair

QuestionI found this site through Google.  Im looking to sell a Hardy rod.  Its marked as The Hardy Nova Scotian, #819. Its 9, 8/9 wt. The serial

Heddon Blue Water Fishing Rod: History, Value & Usage

QuestionI found this beautiful rod recently and would like to know more about it if possible. It seems to be in perfect condition, if so, can it still be u

Vintage Garcia Conolon 2218 Fishing Rod: Rarity & Value

QuestionI was out visiting some garage sales and came across an old Garcia Conolon 2218 Fishing Rod.  It is in excellent condition and still in its or

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod Review: History, Specs & Condition

QuestionMy father recently gave me an old Orvis Battenkill fly rod that he purchased at a garage sale.  The rod tube indicates: Battenkill, Serial # 2

Optimal Sinker Placement for Bobber Fishing in Freshwater

QuestionGENERALY IN FREASH WATER HOW FAR OFF THE HOOK DO YOU PUT YOUR SINKERS USING BOBBERS? AnswerHi Chuckie, The further you can keep the sinkers from

Vintage Horrocks-Ibbotson Bamboo Fly Rod - Hudson - Utica, NY

Question Fly Fishing rod  Fly Fishing Rod   I have a bamboo fly rod from my grandfather,who used it most likely in the 20s and 30s. The label say

Heddon #125 Bamboo Fishing Rod Value & Appraisal

QuestionMy husband has a heddon 125 9th bamboo rod that use to be his great grandfather and we would like to know what the value of it is today.the rod is

A. H. Fowler Bamboo Fly Rod Appraisal & Value

QuestionHi Joe, I have an 8 6 A. H. Fowler bamboo flyrod that was handed down from my grandfather.Ive had it for probably 30 years.It has line guides that

Orvis Style 99 Fly Rod Appraisal: Value & Identification

QuestionI have a orvis style 99 8 2 pc. weight 4 1/4 oz., very good condition. Has a cloth bag & tube, also written on the pole is orvis impregnated 99. A

A.H. Fowler Bamboo Fly Rod Details & History

QuestionHi Joe, Its Pete again on some follow up info.It is six-sided and the line guides are rings that flop back and forth (all there)The ferrules are si

Identifying & Valuing Vintage 8ft Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionI have a hand made rod with no name or weight markings on the rod. The rod is light brown in color and 8 in length.  The rod has 3 sections; t

Identifying Vintage Fishing Rods: Tonkin Cane & Blue Devil - Expert Analysis

QuestionHi Joe Fund a couple of old rods in my fathers basement. # 1)  H-I Genuine Tonkin Cane  Fish Rod  Then Black River hand engraved o

Ike Walton Fishing Rod Value & Identification - Expert Appraisal

Question Label  Rod   Hello Mr. McGaughey I have an Ike Walton fishing rod that I am trying to determine an approximate value on. Logo states - I

Identifying a Vintage Montague Bamboo Fly Rod for Women (1915)

QuestionMy dad recently restored a 6 foot two piece bamboo rod that he thinks was made Montague in 1915 for women. The cork is smaller in diameter and it s