Vintage Surf Rod Appraisal & Restoration Advice

QuestionI purchased a surf rod at a yard sale.the fiberglas extention is 7 ft. the atatching butt is about 20inches and wood.markings are worn but appear t

Airflex Standard Split Bamboo Fly Rod S-5641-2 - Identification & Value

QuestionQUESTION: i have inheirted my dads 3 piece w/extra tip fly fishing rod.  it is an air flex standard split bamboo rod in a cloth bag in a cardb

Gephart Rod & Flueger Reel #1895: History, Value & Identification

QuestionThis old Gephardi rod has a wooden handle, and is made of steel with 5 eyes. The reel is level wind Flueger bait casting reel # 1895. What can you

Granger Aristocrat Bamboo Fly Rod - Condition & Value Inquiry

QuestionI recently ran across a Granger Aristocrat bamboo fly rod that is is good condition.  I will have to get a picture later but found this site.

Identifying Vintage Fishing Rods: Seeking UK Expertise

Question sections  handle   Some 25 years ago, my father was given an old fishing rod by an elderly friend, Ralph - a local farmer had been a kee

Identifying and Assessing Vintage Fly Fishing Gear: Shakespeare Kazoo Rod & Reel

QuestionI have an old fly rod and reel, but not a whole lot of info to go with it.  The rod only has 57C-9 as an identifyer and the reo shank is 6 sid

Value of Fewnwick & Sage Fishing Rods: Appraisal & Resale Estimates

QuestionI recently inherited a Fewnwick spinning rod model LG 60S ML 6 and Sage fly rod model Graphite ll 590 DS.  I have a friend who would like to p

Vintage Abbey & Ambrie Fly Rod Identification & Valuation

Question rod handle  decal   Hello Rich, I have a vintage Abbey&Ambrie fly rod was hoping I could get some information on.  Im looking to f

Best Fishing Lures for Winter: Crappie, Bass, Trout & Walleye

QuestionHello, I am wanting to buy lures for my husband for Christmas. Which ones do you recommend for the winter. He fishes in lakes, rivers, and reservo

Orchard Industries Action Rod Information - Fiberglass, Wood Handle

QuestionDear Sir.    I have a action rod,orchard industries inc.Detroit 12,Mich.Pat.no 1920966.that is all that is written on pole,however,I

Best Finish for Bamboo Rod Silk Wraps: Avoiding Flex Coat

QuestionCan I use a finish like Flex CoatwrnI rather than varnish on silk thread for bamboo rod? AnswerDoug, Almost no one does use Flex Coat 3 part epoxy

H-I Fly Rod Model 1227: History, Value & Quality

QuestionQUESTION: My question is somewhat simple, but i have had no luck finding the answer. I have a H-I Fly rod and Ive been trying to to find some backg

Lee Wulff Fish Hawk Fly Rod: History & Details

QuestionI am looking for any info on a bamboo fly rod the writing on the rod looks like this: Lee Wulff Fish Hawk #1144 9` 6oz Armour Game Made by Farlows

Steel Rod Repair & Eye Replacement - Seeking Expert Assistance

QuestionQUESTION: I saw on an earlier post that you have some knowledge of steel rods.  I have one from Grandpa that I used for many years as a kid, i

Identifying a Vintage Heddon Musky Special #900 Fishing Rod

QuestionI found a rod that Id like to know more about rich, its a heddon musky special #900 and its 5ft 2 piece. I found it in the closet of a antique home

Abbey & Imbrie Rod: Identification & Value - Antique Fishing Rod

Question abbey & imbrie rod  abbey & imbrie rod   This 2 piece rod was in the attic of the house when my parents moved in  back in 1

Vintage Heddon Lucky 13 Rods: Information & Refurbishment

Question serial # 3671  Brand Name   I would like to know more about model numbers 3671 and 3772. AnswerHi Josh...cool rods you have come acros

Identifying Fly Line for Vintage True Temper Custom Built Rod & L&S Reel

QuestionI have a True Temper Custom Built Eight Hundred Model 805, 8 1/2, 2-piece, fiberglass fly rod that belonged to my grandfather.  I am trying to

Martin Reel Model Numbers & Vintage Automatic Dating - ORCA

QuestionIs there a reference somewhere that will give me information about the Martin reel model numbers.   Specifically i am looking to date som

Identifying Vintage Fishing Rods: Fuji FPS-20 & Browning Silaflex

QuestionHi Robert,  I picked up a couple of rods at a yard sale because they looked old and custom made.  The 1st has a reel seat with Fuji FPS-2