South Bend Bamboo Fishing Pole Value: 9ft #346 - Expert Appraisal

QuestionFrom what I have read you look to be the expert in this field. I was given a South Bend Bamboo Fishing pole. It is a number 346, 9 foot pole. It l

Valuing Vintage Fly Fishing Rods: Shakespeare Howard Wonderod - Expert Insights

QuestionA1280B 7 2 Shakespeare Bambo Fly Fishing Howard Wonderod in very good condition, would like to know approximate value? not sure how old it is was g

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Lucky Strike Fishing Rods

QuestionQUESTION: Have Lucky Strike rod, in case, four 3 foot sections, Utilan? in elonhgated diamond logo with fish symbol below. Can you tell me what you

Replacing Vintage Steel Rod Handles & Grips: A Guide

Questionhave vintage steel rod handles that need replaced along w caps for end  any ideas  thx AnswerHi Roy, I am guessing that you need to rep

Vintage South Bend Fly Fishing Reels - 1952 Models & History

QuestionJust wondering what fly fishing reel(s) was the  South Bend company producing in 1952. AnswerHello Tom, While I have seen, owned and maintai

Valuing Vintage Fishing Reels: A Guide & Resource

QuestionI would like to try to find out how much my reel is worth.It looks to be one of the 1940s model but i dont know where or how to find out that info.

Identify Vintage Telescoping Fishing Pole - Model 50

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Identifying Vintage Fishing Reels: Ted Williams 403 & Heddon Rod - Value & History

Questionyes sir ...the other day at flea market found this old ted williams 403 baitcasting reel ..for 5 bucks...and then saw this old heddon rod there als

Identifying Fly Rod Weights: Action Rod & General Testing

QuestionI have an Action Rod GBG-C Tubular #2086 Glass Fly rod and Im trying to find what weight it is? Its 8 6 long and fiberglass. The rod weighs 6 ounce

Sport King Model 10B Fishing Reel: History, Value & Information

Question The image   My husband has a Sport King fishing reel given to him from his great grandfather and it is a Model 10B. engraved with a fish. We

Southbend 290 Fishing Rod: Value & Condition Assessment

Question Cork comfort grip   Would like to know approx value. Has been in case with cloth for many years. All eyes are intact and there is no unwindin

Brown Bear Lake Fishing Tips: Smallmouth, Pike & Lake Trout - Ontario

QuestionSammy my buddies and I are going on a trip to brown bear lake fishing for smallies, pike, wallie and lake trout,ect.The date we leave is June 8th 2

Vintage Shakespeare Bamboo Fly Rod - 9ft, 3-Piece with Extra Tip

Question Fly rod   Hello Rich, I have a fly rod that I framed for my Dad about 10 years ago. It is in great condition. It is a Shakespeare bamboo 3 pi

Kingfisher Tournament Bag Drain Spout Cover - AllTackle

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Valuing and Selling Your Vintage Hardy Rod & Reel - Expert Advice

Question Rod   Hello Rich, I wonder if you can help me? I am looking to find an approximate value of my Hardy Rod (see attached) It was my Fathers an

Identifying Vintage South Bend Fly Rods (1930s-1940s)

QuestionMy brother and I received two South bend fly rods from our great Aunt and we just wanted to know a valve for the rods. They are bamboo and I believ

Mohawk Bamboo Fly Rod - History, Value & Identification

QuestionI have a Mohawk Bamboo Fly rod given to me By My Uncle Joe when I was about 12 years old (approx 1951 or 1952.  It was his one of his rods at

Great Lakes Imperial Fishing Rod & Reel - History & Value

QuestionI have a 1 pc. Great Lakes Imperial Fishing rod & reel from Marysville, Michigan, USA. The reel is black with chrome in the middle.  It has a

Orvis Rod Serial Number Lookup & History

QuestionWhat happened to your list  of Orvis serial numbers? I remember seeing a list you offered that covered Orvis rod numbers from the beginning of

Identifying Your Vintage Allcocks Fishing Rod - UK636471

QuestionI GOT A 10 FT. SPLIT BAMBOO ROD WITH FIRST PART OF NAME MISSING.NAME PLATE IS OVAL .LAST PART OF NAME IS [COCKS] BELOW THAT IS THE WORD [POPULAR].T