Identifying & Valuing Your Vintage Vernley Fly Rod (Horrocks-Ibbotson)

QuestionI have a Vernley bamboo fly rod that is in excellent condition. It is approx. 7.5 feet long. I do not know anything about bamboo rods. It is at lea

Paul Hightower - Fly Rod Value & History

QuestionMy Dad Elmer Bohannan worked with a man named Paul Hightower at ( I think) the Phillips rod company back in the late 50s and early 60s. I remember

Assessing Fishing Rod Condition: Beyond Visual Inspection

QuestionHi Mac, Thank you for your knowledgeable and prompt response to our question regarding the Nat Uslan Challenger.  Somehow I was not able to le

Martin Novelty Co. Automatic Fly Reel - Value & History

Questionjust wondering about a old martin fly reel .. This one is marked on the underside... Martin Novelty Co. Ilion, N.Y. Which is the next town west of

Mohawk Rainbow H-I Fly Rod 1408: Fiberglass vs. Graphite & Value

QuestionI bought this rod back in about 1962. I am now getting into retirement and plan on fly fishing again. My web research indicates this is a fiberglas

JC Higgins 3017 Bamboo Rod: History, Use & Rigging

QuestionI recently acquired a JC Higgins 3017 rod. The rod has two guides opposite each other attached half way on the rods length, these are the only guid

Valuing Vintage Steel Rod Fishing Rods with Built-in Reel

Questionmy question what is it worth at least 1950 belong to my dad there is a serial number a88293   thanks John AnswerHi John, Ive seen a co

W&M 5'2" Five-Sided Nyla Glass Fishing Rod - History & Identification

QuestionHi Joe I have been collecting, refurbishing, and fishing with solid fiberglass rods for over 30 years including many fishable solid glass flyrods.

Harnell Fly Rod Identification & Value - A Collector's Guide

QuestionI recently bought a Harnall Fly Pole from a yard sale, it has a very smooth action, it is a two-part rod with cork handle and what appears to be al

Valuing Vintage Fly Rods: Ruel Stayner & Collector Value

QuestionI recently acquired a custom built 9 fiberglass fly rod built by Ruel Stayner.  I believe this rod was built sometime in the 1950s or 1960s. &

Identifying & Valuing Antique Fly Rods: A Guide

QuestionI went through my familys fishing rods the other day.  I came across a metal fly rod with a wooden handle.  There are no marks with the e

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Old Bets Fishing Rod Model 61 RT

Questioni have obtained what appears to be an old extremely well taken wooden fishing rod model 61 rt, manufactured in detroit mi. It has wodden lathe turn

Al Ellis Salmon Fly Rod SF2868: Information & Repair

QuestionI am very new to fly fishing and was given a fiberglass rod that says hand made by Al Ellis for the Paul H. Young co. model #SF2868 Salmon Fly Rod

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Heddon Glass Pal Fishing Rods

Question Rod and handle  Rod, handle and case   Hi Rich, I came across an older fishing rod today and have been trying to find some info on it a

Transducer Options for Eagle Silent 60 & 30 II Fish Finders

QuestionI am looking for a transducer for both an Eagle Silent 60 and and Eagle Silent 30 II.  Any ideas other than Ebay or the company as to where I

Sakura No. 100 Bluesky Fishing Rod: History & Value

QuestionI heve a Sakura bamboo fishing rod that was given to me . It came with the box and a couple of extra tips, how ever the handle section is missing.

Identifying Vintage Mohawk Fishing Rods: The Patriot America First

QuestionI have a rod 4, agate guides, part cork and metal handle.  The metal part Has a type of finger hook that slides (im not sure why). Markings; M

Identifying Vintage Bamboo Fly Rods: Horrocks-Ibbotson & Heddon

QuestionQUESTION: Mr. Rich    Going thru my fathers hunting and fishing closet I found three bamboo fly rods.  Two were Horrock and Ib

Identifying Vintage Ocean Fishing Rod - Potential Restoration?

QuestionYes sir I have a 6 sided fishing rod looks vintage it  could be used as a 2 pc or a three pc pole it has the name Ocean on it Ive tried to do

Appraise Your Vintage Divine Bamboo Fly Rod: Expert Advice

QuestionI have a 9 ft.Divine fly rod approximately 100 plus years old and would like to have it appraised.  Suggestions? Capt. Don Lancaster AnswerH