Lightning and Antique Metal Fishing Rods: A Safety Inquiry

QuestionHi, Im a writer who would like to know if the old antique metal rods ever attracted lightening, striking the person holding it. Thank you for you

Appraise & Sell Antique Bamboo Poles: Identification & Value

QuestionI have some bamboo poles thaT has been in my family for a very long time, how can I find out how much they are worth and sell them because they are

Valuing Antique Gold Fish Hooks: History & Worth

QuestionSir;     Years ago I was given 4 solid gold fish hooks.  They were dredged from a river in Columbia, South America by a m

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Montgomery Ward Steel Fishing Rods

Questioni have a montgomery ward steel fishing pole model # 159 i cant find anything online can you help the pole is 48 long,steel, and has a trigger like

Orvis Superfine Fly Rod Value & Appraisal - Expert Insights

Question Orvis Superfine Dear Rich, I have a 6ft Orvise Impregnated Superfine fly rod serial # 39935.  The handle and windings are all in excellent co

Identifying a Vintage Bristol 38 Fishing Rod - Seeking Information

QuestionI have a 41&1/2 inch long Bristol square steel fishing rod. Only one eye at the tip...BRISTOL in the reel seat - 5 inches up from the B is , in ver

Fishing Assistance & Apology - Expert Advice Available

QuestionSorry, I did not read the side info attached with your area of expertise.    Jerry AnswerHi Jerry, Hey thats no problem! Im here to

Valuing a Vintage Hardy Bros Bamboo Fishing Rod - Identification & Appraisal

QuestionI inherited a bamboo 2 piece rod from my grandfather some 40 years ago. Hardy Bros Ltd, Pat No. 14137, B2696. What year of manufacturing would it b

Identifying and Valuing Vintage R.L. Leslie Cane Pole - Expert Assistance

QuestionI have a 8 two section  No. 5 line pole with an extra tip  serial # 1487 made by R.L. Leslie Fine Cane Poles all three pieces have matchi

Value of Fiberglass Action Rod (Orcard Industries, Patent #1920966)

QuestionI have a square fiberglass rod that is about 5 1/2 feet long with four eyelets .  The rod is call an action-rod by Orcard Industries Inc. Detr

Ulsan Custom Fishing Rod - 7ft Heavy-Duty Casting Rod with Penn Reel

Question Ulsan Fishing Rod I recently purchased at auction a Ulsan Custom Built Rod, Model No. 1967 BR-14.  The rod is a heavy duty casting rod and me

Identifying Your Vintage Metal Telescopic Fly Rod - Horton/Bristol?

QuestionI have a metal hexagon fly rod that goes from 38 inches to 9 foot 2. What can you tell me about it. There is no name on it. The reel also has no na

Texas Catfishing: Tips for Catching Trophy Catfish

QuestionI am entering a competition in Texas, where I will go fishing in a lake. I heard that at the contest, they will put more than 1,000 catfish in the

Wright McGill Fly Rod 7.5ft Trailmaster: Fiberglass or Bamboo? Value & Details

Questionthis is a 4pc. fly rod with tube & cloth bag. never been used. pat.1938 no.4tmf line dt 6.f. it has an eagle emblem with letter  a under it. i

Fishing Lures: A Beginner's Guide to Selection, Casting & Use

QuestionI RECENTLY STARTED FISHING AGAIN AND I HAVNT ENJOYED IT MORE NOW THAN WHEN I WAS GROWING UP. I HAVE LOTS OF FOND MEMORIES OF MY DAD TAKING ME FISHI

Identifying & Repairing Vintage Orvis Fiberglass Fishing Rods

QuestionHi, I am looking to replace my husbands old Eddie Bauer Orvis 4 piece Fullflex fiberglass combination rod he purchased in the late 1970s.  It

ABU Garcia Spinning Reel Spool Repair: Tips & Resources

QuestionI have a ABU Garcia spinning reel witha broken spool, the front part broke off from the graphite spool, it broke clean, I was wondering what kind o

Finding Reel Handles: A Guide for Shakespeare Reels & Campground Fishing

QuestionHi Jack .i bought some reels at a Liqnation store.And silly me not know what i was looking for ,these reels had no handles on them .Brand new shake

Montague Stone Harbor Ocean Rod Identification & Value

QuestionI have a Montague Ocean Rod, the label reads Montague on top of the decal,the bottom the label or decal I can make out the word Stone, but the rest

Heddon Pal 751L Fishing Rod Value & History - Expert Advice

Questioni have a heddon 751L casting rod and leatherette case,could you tell me when it was made and approimate worth. the rod has all original eyes ,very