Boat Rentals for Gator Hunting on Lake Seminole (September)

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Identifying & Valuing Vintage West Point Pole Bamboo Fishing Rods

Question West Point Pole I have a bamboo rod manufactured by B and M Company, West Point, Mississippi, No. S 143, named West Point Pole. Do you know the a

Fishing in Coves and Bays: Where to Find Fish

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JC Higgins Fly Rod Model 2940: History & Specifications

QuestionHello: I found my Dads old fly rod.  I am really not interested in the value, just trying to find out some information about the rod itself,

Value of Vintage Shakespeare Fly Rod (1952)

QuestionI have a 1952 Shakespear #A1369A split bamboo fly rod, 8 1/2, 3piece w/2tips, with original cases#  It was bought by my dad in 1952, just befo

Milwaukee Harbor Fishing: Tips for Trolling & Casting

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Identifying & Valuing Vintage Fishing Rods and Reels

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Identifying Line Weight for Vintage Battenkill Fly Rod

QuestionI purchased a Battenkill fly rod for my son either in the late 60s or early 70s. It is a Battenkill 8 4/38 oz #8, has two tips. I am told that ther

Franklin Kado Bamboo Fly Rod Value & Details - Expert Appraisal

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Converting a Shimano Twinpower 2000s Reel from Left to Right Hand - Is It Possible?

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Value of Vintage Nippon Fishing Tackle Bamboo Fly Rod Combo - Appraisal

QuestionRich this rod was given to my dad years ago. He never used it and still is in the original box. He has passed away years ago and I really dont have

Bass Fishing Tracking & Best Baits: How to Catch Big Fish

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Best Fish Trackers for Bass Fishing: Depth Finders & Fish Finders

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Horrocks-Ibbotson Fishing Rod Value & Identification - Expert Advice

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Vintage R.L. Winston & EC Powell Bamboo Fly Rod Valuation

Questionhello, I have a few rods a friend of mine was throwing away, one of them is a 6 r.l. winston bamboo rod. On the rod itself besides the name it says

Warped Fly Rod Tip: Identification & Potential Repair

QuestionMac, Ive recently come across a Hardy 8 2/1 5wt Phantom, Palakona  model, no serial number but with the initials c/z. Theres still plastic on

Identifying a Vintage Lake Trout Fishing Rod - Michigan

Question Old rod We moved from IN to MI. I find in my garage a unique fishing rod. Im told it is an old lake trout rod for L. Michigan. About 61 overall le

South Bend 323-2 Fly Rod Value & Rarity - Expert Appraisal

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Heddon Rod Line Weight Guide: Decoding Vintage Markings

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Antique Ibbotson Fly Fishing Rods - Utica, NY - Appraisal & Information

QuestionHi Rich,  I recently came accross 2 complete bamboo (segmented)fly fishing poles that my grandfather gave to my father.  After checking