Silaflex ASP70L-2 Fly Rod: History, Specs & Value

Question sila-flex ASP70L-2 Hey Rich, Could you tell me anything about this rod and what it might be worth?  It has a fish logo and says Sila-Flex an

Identifying Your Fly Rod: What You Need to Know

Questioni found a fly rod shpping  at a salvation army store  and i cant find out who made it above cork it says /chuck,s 660santa it was in a me

Restoring a 1936 Shakespeare Marvel Fishing Rod: Condition & Value

QuestionI have a 1936 Shakespeare Marvel 1357, 9 rod. I would like to sell it and would like to get it in the best possible shape before doing so. The rod

Value of Vintage Post-WWII Japanese Split Bamboo Fly Fishing Kit - Appraisal

Questionnot sure what year the set is ,never been used ,wooding box there is male and female kit sets reel is missing from mans kit they are fly fishing po

Value of Found Fishing Gear: Daiwa RS1300 & Browning Rod - Appraisal

Questioni went snorkle diving and found a rig on the bottom of the lake.  got a diawa rs1300 and a browning graphite rod.  both completely covere

Horrocks-Ibbotson Beaver Split Bamboo Fly Rod - Assessment

QuestionHi Marc,    With the passing of a family member I have come into possession of a Horrocks-Ibbotson Beaver split bamboo fly rod. Len

Star Lite Rod: Identifying & Understanding a Vintage Convertible Fishing Rod

Questioni just picked up a rod at a yard sale and it is a bamboo rod that changes from a fly rod to a spin rod.  it has three different tips and doesn

Catching Trout in Alpine Lakes: Expert Tips & Techniques

QuestionI am by no means an accomplished fisherman, however, once on a lake in Nevada, using worms and a bobber, I caught 12 fish in an  hour by luck!

Milwaukee Harbor Fishing Report: Where to Find Fish Now

QuestionHello Marc, When is the jig bite or the crank bait action gonna happen in the harbor? Thx AnswerHi Mike, The water temps dropped quite a bit

Florida Freshwater Fishing: Species Beyond Bass - Expert Recommendations

Questionlooking to expand my species fishing skill. I was thinking of going to Florida and maybe do some redfishing but I have a bass boat that wont handle

Crankbait Rigs for Efficient Depth Changes: Snap Swivel Use

QuestionThank You for taking my question. I seldom use crankbaits over the concern about getting hooked myself. This fall I may use some as they do cover l

Find Rare Fishing Gear: Berkley Power Poles & Garcia Ambassador 6500C-Syncro

QuestionHello Marc, i am wanting to purchase some Berkley Power Poles Med/Heavy action single piece 6-7    i know they are no longer made

Valuation & Advertising Advice for Antique Martin James Fishing Rod (Reg. No. 860222)

QuestionHi there. I have aquired a martin james antique fishing rod, I am not a fisher man but have done some reserch and I have a reg number from the rod

Repairing a Vintage Fenwick Spinning Rod: Finding Replacement Parts

QuestionQUESTION: I purchaced a PLS70 vintage Fenwick spinning rod. The bottom half of the rod is missing the rubber plug where you twist the 2 piece rod t

Vintage Triumph A1305T Bamboo Fly Rod - Historical Fishing Artifact

QuestionMy Grandfather gave ma a Bamboo Rod from the end of the great depression. He traded farm crops for it to fish some of the near by streams in Huntin

Preventing Hook Swallows in Bass Fishing: Techniques & Considerations

QuestionHow can I prevent bass swallowing the hook and damaging the fish? The rigs work great, but they damage the fish causing alot of the released fish t

Horock Ibbotsen Rod and Reel Combo Value & Information

QuestionHi, Mac,  I have reviewed most of the Horock Ibbotsen Q&As here but have not seen a reference to the combo that I have and would like to know

Identifying Your Vintage Sharpe Scottie Fly Rod: History & Line Weight

QuestionHi: I have a Sharpe Scottie fly rod that was gifted to me. Stamped on aluminum seat is J S Sharpe Ltd Aberdeen C62 44. The rod is all original &

Fishing Report: King Salmon & Trout Conditions - October 5-7

Questionwhat should be happening? AnswerHi David, The kings started in on labor day weekend so you will be four weeks into the run.  There will stil

Identifying & Valuing Antique Horton Fly Rod - Bristol, CT

Question   I found inside a garage wall 22yrs age and really just forgot about it till i found. Ive been told its a bamboo fly rod Handle stamped Bri