Milwaukee Harbor Fishing in Early June: Conditions & Guide Recommendations

QuestionMarc, I will be visiting Milwuakee in early June.  How is the fishing in the harbor typically the week after Memorial Day?  Can you reco

Horrocks-Ibotson Fly Rod Value: Appraisal & Information

Question H-I fly rod Hi,    I have a Horrocks-Ibotson fly It is inscribe with the words Canada Creek and a quarter turn later the signatur

Vintage Bamboo Flyrod with Reversible Handle for Spin Fishing - History & Brands

QuestionMy father has an old bamboo flyrod (cant tell what maker) that appears to have a reversible handle for use as a spin rod as well...I know he bought

Historical Fishing Rod Data: Fenwick & Fiberglass Records

QuestionDoes Fenwick or is there someone that is chronicling historic data that can be used and verified, Hopefully like Orviss serial number look up where

Identifying & Valuing Antique 6-Sided Bamboo Fly Rods

Questiongood morning Rick. my name is Ryan and i have a ?. my uncle passed away in his belonging we found a old rod. didnt think much of it till one of my

Value of Antique Compac/Compac California Bamboo Spinning Rod?

QuestionI have a bamboo spinning rod that i found at a garage sale that i am wondering the value of. I believe the brand is a Compac or a Compac California

Valuable Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rods: Identification & Appraisal

Questioni recently acquired some old bamboo fishing rods and was hoping you could help me find out if they have any value. if not they will look great on m

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Spinnet Fiberglass Fly Rods

QuestionI have a Spinnet (two ns) rod that was my fathers. It is probably from the 1950s. I cannot find anything on the web. Only something about spinet wh

Horton Blue Grass No. 5 Value & Catalina Level Wind Identification

Question Horton Blue Grass I see you are quite the expert. I appreciate your help. I just found a Horton Blue Grass No. 5. My guess is that it is worth a p

Vintage Vista Cruiser No. 20 Best-o-Luck Reel: Value & Features

QuestionHi. Im just looking for information on one of my vintage reels. Im just starting a collection of old reels, and this is one of my first that I got

Bronson Spinit 400 Reel: History, Value & Collector Info

QuestionI recently bought a Bronson Spinit 400 reel at a garage sale, and know nothing of this reel or maker. It is in perfect working condition and wanted

Valuing Your Vintage Orvis Fly Rod: A 1944 Wesley D. Jordon Piece

QuestionI recently inherited a old bamboo fly rod and was curious what it might be worth.  The handle is inscribed and reads, built by Wesley D. Jordo

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Springrip Savage Seattle Bamboo Fishing Rod

Question 051 I heard that YOU are the expert on all things vintage!  found a very old fishing rod in my uncles garage rafters.  The only markings

Identifying and Understanding Your Vintage Pflueger Capital 1989 Fishing Reel

QuestionHi,  My grandfather gave me an old Pflueger fishing reel. Really all I know is it looks like a ocean surf fishing reel. There is a leather f

Identifying Vintage Harisho Veda Bamboo Fishing Rod - Japanese Origin

Questioncame across 5 piece bamboo pole has markings of a W then Harisho Veda Company Tokyo Japan other side marking of Type C-C still looks like new wonde

Orvis Battenkill Rod History & Serial Number Information

QuestionHi I have a 8ft 3/2 battenkill serial no 67927. I was jus wanting to know some history on the rod. Can you help? AnswerAdam, I have a data base of

Identifying Vintage Fishing Rods: Edwards & Mt. Carmel - Expert Guide

QuestionMy husband brought home a few fishing poles from a home remodel he is doing.  Ive spent all day doing research and I am still not sure about w

Abercrombie & Fitch Bamboo Hex Rod (X874) Value & Identification

QuestionHi, can you give me some details on a Abercrombie & Fitch Bamboo Hex fly Rod marked X874 on the butt cap Regards Martin AnswerMartin, Your rod i

Heddon Premier #313 Fishing Rod: History & Details

QuestionI just want to know a little bit more about this fishing rod that i just found in my attic on the rod you can read: Made exclusively for Sears

Identifying and Valuing Vintage South Bend Fishing Rod & Lew's Reel

QuestionHere we go, I have spent over an hour and half trying to find information on two items i have. The first is a south bend split bamboo casting (no