Valuing Vintage Fly Rods: Bill Barnes & Roosevelt Models

QuestionHave a bill barnes # 960 combo split bamboo 4 pcs and a horrocks-ibbotson co Uticia ny roosevelt model 2 pc in vg cond. Im looking to sell. Thanks

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Heddon Casting Rod - Custom Size

QuestionMany years ago I was given this very short two section casting rod made by The Heddon Co.Made in the U.S. A. stamped on the reel receiver......The

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Battenkill Fly Rods - Is Yours Worth Something?

Questionmy dad gave me a fly rod( i think). i would like to know if it is worth anything? its in a long round tube the lable says makers of fine fishing ta

Best Rod & Reel Combo for Zebco Model 55: Expert Advice

QuestionI recently purchased a Zebco model 55, like new, with box as a gift to replace my Fathers old one (which was beyond repair and has not been used in

Musky Fishing Lure Tip: Preventing Lead Migration & Hook Angle

QuestionQUESTION: Outstanding article written about musky fishing.  Question is using the Style 9 Shad Head Do-it molds how do you prevent lead from g

Fishing in Racine & Kenosha Counties: Lake Reports & Insights

QuestionJust fisnished your In-Fisherman EDGES article.  Wondering if you ever fish any lakes in either Racine or Kenosha Countys.....Eagle Lake, Brow

Identifying Your Vintage Heddon Bamboo Rod: Model, Age & AFTMA

QuestionDear Mr. McGaughey, I have a bamboo rod Heddon 9, 3 pieces, 2 tips. The only writing on the rod is Heddon diagonal,near the cork handle, that is ci

Identifying the Age of Your Heddon Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionQUESTION: I recently bought a model 125, Heddon Expert, 9, 2 1/2F, HCH or D rod. Printing is horizontal.  Its in very good condition.. All sec

Braided Line & Reel Damage: Best Practices & Why

QuestionIm confident you will know the answer. I have been told that i am cause damage to both my bait casters and actually had to have one replaced. The r

Abercrombie & Fitch Fly Rods: Identification & Condition

QuestionRods in question are a 7 foot abercrombie & fitch with cork reel seat, and says Genuine Tonkin  green wraps outlined in black no ingraving on

Fly Rod Cork Repair: Is It Possible & Where to Find Replacement

QuestionMy dad gave me his old fly rod & Id like to restore it.  The handle cork is entirely missing but other than that the rod is in great shape. &n

South Bend Bait Company Fishing Rod Identification - Model 20-9

QuestionSouthBend 20-9   QUESTION: Wondering if you could help Identify this rod. - South Bend Bait Company - 20-9 hand painted in white in direction

Identifying a Hybrid Fish: Spotted Bass or White Bass Mix?

Question looks like a spot to m Hi my name is Tyler.my girl friend and I went fishing the other day in the bosque river in central Texas we fished shallow

Vintage Tonka Prince Bamboo Fishing Rod - Indian Head Detail

QuestionThe bamboo pole I have has an Indian face with a full head dress on,and a signature reading Tonka Prince in yellow paint .It is a beautiful reddish

Orvis 12.5ft Bamboo Salmon Rod #36628 - Collector's Item

Questionorvis 12 1/2 foot # 36628 bamboo salmon rod 3 pieces 24-15 & spare tip in green bag with orvis tube weight 13 3/4 in very good condition if I may s

Value of Shakespeare Southbend Bamboo Fly Rod - Model 57

Question Rod I have a Shakesphere 4piece 6 sided bamboo fly rod, on the container it say shakesphere wonder rod.On the rod it only has 57-8 1/2 feet. It lo

Valuing a Bill Barnes Bamboo Fly Rod: A Collector's Perspective

QuestionI have an old bamboo fly rod and the only Id. on is Bill Barns Fishing tackle.I would like to know is there any value to it. AnswerJoseph, FYI it

Sears Roebuck Antique Fishing Rod & Tackle Box - Value Estimate

QuestionIm curios as to the estimated value of my find. I believe the set is Sears and Roebock...possibly from the late 60s. There are two rods. One small

Fly Rod & Reel Valuation: Hardy Bros. & Milbro Truefly - Get an Estimate

QuestionI recently bought some fishing tackle from a farmer and in it was a fly rod and reel. dont do fly fishing myself so was looking to sell them but ju

Identifying Vintage Adirondack Bamboo Pole & Ocean City Reels

QuestionDEAR SIR: I HAVE A VINTAGE 10 FOOT ADIRONDACK BAMBOO POLE WITHOUT ANY SERIAL NUMBERS OR OTHER NOTABLE MARKINGS. I AM INTERESTED IN APPROX. DATE OF