St. Croix Fishing Machine 1976: Seeking Historical Information

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Repairing a Missing Tip Section on a Phillipson Smuggler Fly Rod

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Identifying and Valuing Vintage Ike Walton Fly Rod - Expert Advice

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Value & Information on Antique H.J. Frost & Co. Reel

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Horrocks-Ibbotson Fly Rod: Collectible or Usable?

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Okutama Fishing Rod: History, Value & Collector's Insights

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Heddon Bamboo Baitcaster #9: Information & Value

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Best Carp Fishing Spots: Finding Shallow Water Carp

QuestionHi Jack. Im a fly angler and am looking for some shallow water carp to chase. Are there any particular flats on the lake with good visibility that

Identifying a Vintage Wright & McGill Fiberglass Fishing Rod (1952)

Questioni have a one piece fiberglass rod that my dad had before he passed it has been in the family since 1952 to me it looks a lot like a casting rod whe

A History of Fishing Line: From Horsehair to Modern Materials

QuestionHi Marc, This may be a bit off-track, but a historical question: what material did fishermen use before nylon was invented? Just curious, and no

Mepps Bass Killer Spinner Blade Identification & Fishing Tips

Question Spinner Blade   I would like you to identify a spinner blade for me.  What is the name of the blade and what lure was it on?  Thank

Best Knots for Braided Fishing Line: The Reliable Improved Clinch

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South Bend 9ft Bamboo Rod (Model 5256) - Excellent Condition - Seeking Replacement Plug

QuestionI have been unable to find out anything about this 9 rod. Even South Bends website returned 0 matches. The rod is in excellent condition with the o

Heddon Blue Waters Bamboo Fly Rod - History & Value

QuestionHi Rich, I have a 3-piece Heddon bamboo fly rod w/cork handle.  Just above cork one label says Blue Waters and along another side of the hex i

Vintage Jay Harvey Cleveland Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod - 1930s - Rare Collectible

Questionhi i hope you can help me.. my 81 year old friend gave me his vintage fly fishing rod it is bamboo & has 2 tips its 9 foot long &  the signatu

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Barney & Berry Mohigan Fly Rods

QuestionQUESTION: I am in possession of I believe my Great Grandfathers or Grandfathers fly rod. It appears to be bamboo with 2 long top ends a middle and

Identifying Vintage JC Higgins Fly Rod & Reel - Value & Details

QuestionHello,  I have a JC Higgins fly rod/reel combo.  The rod had two tips, one being thinner that the other.  The rod has a decal at the

Barney & Berry Fly Fishing Rod: History, Value & Identification

QuestionMaybe you can help me find more about this pole. I have just gotten a Barney & Berry 9ft. metal telescopic fly fishing pole. Its in good condition

Loading Line into Johnson Century Model 100 Reel - Instructions & Manuals

QuestionMy neighbor gave me this reel.  Im trying to figure out how to load the line into it.  Can you tell how to or know where I can get a owne

Appraisal: Phillipson Pacemaker - Value & Identification

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