Antique Fly Rod Value: Eagle Claw Trailmaster Appraisal

QuestionI was given a older fly rod and cant seem to find a place on-line to get approximate value. I dont have a picture to send so I know that makes it m

Walker Bampton Split Cane Fly Rod - Inquiry about Serial Number 26925

Question fishing rod   Hi, have recently acquired  a  two piece  split cane  fly  rod by the above in excellent  conditi

EF Payne Fly Rod Restoration: Cost & Value Estimate

Question fly rod   I have a 9ft. EF Payne fly rod with a spare tip.The spare tip has the end eyelet missing, but the bamboo is not broke. The spare ti

Authenticating a Vintage South Bend Fly Rod: Identification & Value

QuestionI have a relative offering to sell to me a fly rod that he claims belonged to my father who passed away in 1965. The rod is in a canvas bag. The la

Find a Replacement Reel Seat for Your Fishing Rod - Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: I have a Bass Pro  BHV 56 Model H113-786 boron rod that is from about 1984 or 1985. The rod is in great condition and it is hard to

Replacement Tip for Heddon Pal Wormer #6277 Casting Rod

QuestionI have a Heddon Pal Wormer casting rod #6277 5-1/2 that needs a new tip.  It is unusual in that the guide ring is not supported by an outer ri

Bamboo Fly Rod Wrap Spacing: Restoration & Historical Accuracy

Questioni have a hand me down bamboo flyrod an old fella i helped land a couple of fish on a beach in Florida gave me an old bamboo flyrod nothing left but

Troubleshooting Braid Knot Breaks: Tips for Stronger Connections

QuestionI experience a lot of breaks at the knot. I use power pro and a palamore knot. I retie for every trip, what could be the problem. AnswerHi Steve,

Nippon Fishing Tackle Company Balsa Rod Set - Value & Details

QuestionI have a balsa fishing rod box that has a two split bamboo six sided fishing rods in it. One appears to have multiple tips and is fly/fresh water s

J.C. Higgins Baitcasting Reel: Identification & Parts Compatibility

QuestionI have this reel, in taking it a part I notice that the part numbers look like Penn reel part numbers not to mention the fact that it looks like a

Antique Wittek MFG CO. Bamboo Fishing Rod - Value & Information

Question long shot of rod   Hi Robert,    I have been researching a antique fishing rod i recently acquired and have had no luck find

Blue Robin Fishing Rod: History & Value - Occupied Japan Era

QuestionWe have a 7 piece blue robin split cane fishing rod. Can you tell me anything about it please AnswerCelia I believe your rod is an Occupied Japan

Value of Montague Split Bamboo Fishing Rod (8.5ft)

QuestionI have a Montague split bamboo rod,trying to find the value of it. Its in a round tube, the rod is wrapped in cloth, its 8.5 feet, it says 1flf fla

Value of Vintage Wright & McGill Fishing Pole (1950s)

QuestionI have a Wright & mc gill fishing pole that has a toughy wright & mc gill square pole, believe it has a 5 on the pole, made in denver,colorado. &nb

Hurd Supercaster Fly Rod Value & Condition Guide

QuestionValue of Hurd Super Caster with case. of all the pictures ive seen on the internet. This one would be considered mint condition AnswerRay, I am a

Fishing Report: Milwaukee & Racine Harbor - Best Spots This Weekend?

Questionread your recent blog which i waited a very long time for so dont keep me waiting so long next time =) where were you when you hooked that big fish

Valuation of Vintage Horrocks-Ibbotson Fly Fishing Rod (1950s)

Questioni mister Wisniewski, i have a old fly fishing rod in the 50 s maybe 1952-53 horrocks ibbotsons 3 pieces you can see on the label: genuine tonkin ca

Great Lakes Pear-Shaped Rod & Reel Combo: Restoration & Parts

QuestionI read your answer to the question concerning the Great Lakes pear shaped rod and reel combo. I also have one. It belonged to my grandfather and I

Who Was Ike Walton? The Legendary Bass Fishing Writer

QuestionI purchased an Ocean City reel recently. It has a Ike Walton label on it. Who was Ike Walton? I have been trying to locate information on who he wa

Valuation of Vintage Heddon Mark Special Fishing Rod - Is It Worth Anything?

QuestionI have come across a rod with the inscription Heddon Mark special purpose #6277 51/2 medium-heavy action 3/8 to 1oz lure 8# to 20#  line Most