Actionrod Extendo Cane Pole Model 5224 - Age & Value Inquiry

QuestionHello,     I own a Actionrod extendo Model 5224 fiberglass cane pole. It extends to 23 feet from a tubular holder that when coll

Restoring a Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rod: Can Parts Be Replaced?

QuestionI have an old Chesapeake split cane bamboo boat rod.I would like to restore it. My question is , Can the entire rod(handle, reel seat and forgive m

Heddon #115 Premier 3/2 8.5' Fishing Rod - Value Estimate

QuestionMac, Looking for an estimate of market value on Heddon #115 Premier, 3/2 8.5 with 2f ferrules.  It is as new; appears to never have been fish

Find Replacement Parts for Your Great Lakes Model 75 Fishing Rod

QuestionI have a Great Lakes fishing rod. Not sure but I think it is a Model 75. I need the rod. The one that slip into the reel/bulb. Do you know where I

Best Fishing in Green Bay Area - Late August: Bass, Pike & Walleye

QuestionIm thinking about making a trip to the Green Bay area for a mixed bag at the end of august.  I enjoy fishing for bass, pike and walleye.  

Vintage Heddon Pal Fishing Rod - Mark IV, 6ft Fast Tip - Collector's Item

QuestionMy grandparents had a fishing resort on the Gasconade River near Hazel Green, Missouri.  You can see a single picture of it in the link to ano

Fred Divine Rod Appraisal: History, Value & Identification

Question Divine Hi, I have a Fred Divine rod 4 piece (two tips), nickel reel seat, serial #0962. SN is located where reel would sit, The words The Divine a

Valuing Vintage Zebco Reels: A Collector's Resource

QuestionRobert, I have an interest in old Zebco spincast reels. I have a large collection now and am always looking for more. I plan to pass my collection

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Wood/Bamboo Fishing Rods - Expert Advice

QuestionHello, I have some wood or bamboo fishing rods and do not know if they have any value. one rod is a dark color wood about 5 ft. long with one eye

Locating a Wright & McGill Sweetheart M2RC Rod: Advice & Resources

QuestionI am 53 and have a Sweetheart M2RC rod that I have had for 25 plus years. I ahve caught 100s of fish with it and am looking for another one. Do you

Thunderbird Tonkin Cane Fly Rod: Value & Identification

QuestionHi Rich, I have a 7 1/2 hexagon shape fly rod with the name Thunderbird Tonkin Cane(written in cursive red in color). Then it has a totem pole like

Selling Used Fishing Rods: Value & Price Guide

QuestionHello! Im 14 and my grandpa is going through some his fishing rods that he wants to sell. They all are in good condition, not perfect, but still go

Value & Identification: Vintage Montague Bamboo Fishing Rod

Questionhve a 6 sided (roundness) bamboo pole. round rubber stopper with monticue on bottom handle. 6ft in length 2 eyelets center of pole on opposite side

Identifying and Valuing Your Edwards Bristol Fishing Rod

QuestionGood afternoon Rich, my questions is this. I have had this pole for about 13 years it was in another house I owned in the bay area. Im just now goi

Wright & McGill Eagle Claw Fishing Rod: History & Value

QuestionHello. My grandfather recently passed at the age of 90 and we found a neat fishing rod while going through his hunting & fishing gear. I was wonder

Identifying Wright & McGill Trailmaster Rod Material: Bamboo vs. Fiberglass

QuestionQUESTION: I have a 6 9 trailmaster no M6TMU line size 7 how do I knoe if its bamboo or fiberglass it is completely round also has a picture of an e

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Horrocks-Ibbotson H-I Fishing Rods

QuestionIm curious about a rod I just found in a realtives collection.  Its an H-I which I realize means it has little value in terms of collectors et

Vintage Ted Williams Rod & Reel Value - Sears Roebuck 475 Series

QuestionI found a ted Williams rod and real when cleaning out my garage last week. It is in mint condition. Can you tell me what it is worth and where I ca

Identifying Your Vintage R.L. Winston Fly Rod: A Guide

QuestionI recently came into posession of my grandfathers old r.l. Winston fly rod. I am having trouble finding information on it. Its not bamboo but I hop

Troubleshooting Shakespeare Fishing Rod Line Installation

QuestionI brought 3 neW shakespeare reel poles and it came with line included. I cant figure out how to run the line through. Please help AnswerHi Gloria,