Identifying & Valuing Vintage Fly Rods: Armor Glass by Pastor Series

QuestionObtained fly rod at estate sale - details below: Decal: Armor Glass by Pastor Series: #RSP-712 86 length, fiberglass with cork handle Mint conditi

Valuing Antique Hardy Bros. Fly Fishing Rods: Alnwick & Palakona Models

QuestionI inherited two Hardy Bros. Fishing Rods. One is a three piece, 15,  Alnwick Rod,  Serial A1 39698 with a beautiful solid brass reel. The

Vintage Rod & Reel Appraisal & Information - Expert Advice

QuestionHave bought a 2piece 6ft 3in cane rod Bartleets Specialist name on brass connectors also a 5inch reel Lewtham Products !The Leeds Reel Very very q

Heddon Mark IV #6923 Fishing Rod: Value & Identification

QuestionFound this rod AT A Flea market would like to know if it has any value? Heddon Mark 5 #6923 6 Controlled Flex (Medium) Action 3/8 TO 5/8 Lure 6#15

Vintage Actionrod Model 5612 Fiberglass Rod & Wolverine Reel Combo - Description

QuestionMy wife recently bought a vintage rod and reel combo.  It is a 3 section Actionrod Extendo model 5612.  The sections measure 53, 43, and

Best Rods for Shore Fishing Lake Michigan & Wisconsin Lakes

QuestionI wonder if you could recommend a specific rod to me for shore fishing Lake Michigan and local Wisconsin lakes..You talk about an xf action 7 1/2 f

Value of Shakespeare 1340 Fishing Rod: Appraisal & Information

Questioni have just come come across a shakespeare rod model 1340, it is in very good condition and was wondering how much it would be worth if u can help

Betts Tonkin Cane Rod #246 - Assessment & Refinishing Advice

QuestionMy grandfather had and used this rod and now I have it.  It needs some work and I would like some information regarding the rod before anythin

Identifying & Assessing Your Vintage Fly Rod: A Detailed Guide

QuestionHello I bought a fly rod that has C A Rice Littleton Colo. The name is five inches above the handle.It is a three piece set.The first two sections

Identifying & Valuing Vintage JC Higgins Reel & Speedlock Rod

QuestionI HAVE A JC HIGGINS SPIN CAST REEL (275.31190) PAT. PENDING MADE IN CANADA (POSSIBILY PRE WWII) I ALSO HAVE A SPEEDLOCK ROD 5 STEEL SQUARE SPRING W

Identifying Your ESA Fishing Rod: ESA Inc. STRIKER 1701-BS

QuestionIm glad to make you e-quatents, I was wondering if you have ever heard of ESA? I inherited an ESA, STRIKER 1701-bs 7 fiberglass rod. I cant seem t

Spinning vs. Casting Rods for Surf Fishing: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI am very interested in Surf Fishing, however I do not know the difference between a spinning rod or a casting rod. What would be the best set up f

Edwards Bristol Fly Rod: Identification & Value Guide

Questioni have a fly rod signed Edwards Bristol F 37-81/2 Bristol Built can you tell me about this rod it is in good condition and complete with two tips b

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Montague Flash Bamboo Fly Rods

Questionyears ago i found an old military canvas case for a spare m8 barrel. inside was a cloth case. when i untied it there were four sections of a motagu

Fishing Rod Assessment: Identifying Value & Condition

Questioni have 3 fishing rods i have looked for about 5 days online to find out if to keep or throw away they were in the attic the first is a wright and m

Wirlaway 75 Rod & Reel Combo: History, Value & Fishing Insights

Questionsir i would like to know more about this rod & reel combo . My father said that the last time he had seen one was back around 1951.a friend had fou

Identifying Vintage Payne Bamboo Fly Rod - Expert Analysis

Question Flyrod002.jpg   Dear Rich, I have a 3 piece (with extra tip, total of 4 pieces) fly rod made of bamboo with the following markings: On the r

Identifying Antique Hardy Bros. Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod - Serial E48963

Question fishing rod   Hi. I have a flat sided, three part Bamboo fly fishing rod. Reel is below the cork. has the prince of wales seal by appointment

Harnell Fly Rod History & Line Weight Guide - Charles' Answer

QuestionI have a harnell pole #5304 with a gadabout gaddis label. Id like to know when this rod was mfg;and what size line to use with rod.thank you! Answ

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Wright-McGill Bamboo Fly Rods

QuestionBrother has found a 3 piece 9ft bamboo flyrod in his garage with #12-1938 and pat#114JO.  This is a wright Mcgill rod Co. Denver Colorado USA