Valuing Vintage Sears Fly Reels: Identification & Worth

QuestionIm sorry, I just send an email with the wrong patten number.  The model is a Sears and Roebuck, Simpson Sears Ltd, with the patten numbers of

Hurd Super Caster Fishing Rod - Grip History & Value

QuestionCan you tell me when the Hurd super caster went from producing there rods with a smooth walnut grip handle to the knurled walnut grip handle? Was t

Supreme Tackle Bamboo Rod: Value & Collectibility - Expert Analysis

Question Supreme Tackle I have a bamboo rod that is very similar to a Montegue boat rod that I saw online. The label says Supreme Tackle Philadelphia, Pa.

Vintage Winchester Bamboo Fishing Rod - Potential E.W. Edwards Handmade

QuestionRod 1   QUESTION: Have what I believe is a Demming hand made rod, Pat. # May 4,1920. Rod found in an old barn in an alum Winchester tube. Rod

Identifying & Valuing Vintage A&I Rods: A Guide

QuestionI have recently Found a rod all I can see is Lake Side Bait Rod Abbey and Imbrie New york Fishing tackle thats made for fishing on a tag ...Genuine

Restoring a Horrocks-Ibbotson Utica H Fishing Rod: Expert Advice

QuestionHi Joe, I have a Horrocks Ibbotson Utica H boat rod I am considering to restore for a friend. As it stands now it is in excellent condition through

Valuing Antique Orvis Fishing Flies: A Guide

Question a few of the cards I have several cards of flies in 2 boxes and I am wondering on a value for them.Any help please! AnswerRion I have seen thes

Diamond Mfg. Co. 3/1 Split Cane Fishing Rod - Detailed Description

QuestionI have a 3/1 split cane rod.  It is marked Diamond Mfg Co. St. Louis Mo.  Diamond Brand  The Rod With A Rule- it has a 12 inch ruler

Ambercrombie & Fitch Banty 44 Flyrod: History & Value

QuestionJust looking for information on the above rod.  It seems to be in excellent condition.  I have the cloth case.  I am intersted in an

Harnell Graphite Fly Rod: History & Value - Expert Appraisal

QuestionI have a Harnell graphite fly-rod that I have been using for over 45 years. It is an 86, two-part rod with cork handle and what appears to be alumi

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Jay Harvey Fly Rods

QuestionI have a fly rod, looks to be bamboo 2 piece lower half with dark maroon tying at eyelets, hexagon design with black tied stiffners about every inc

Browning Silaflex Executive Travel Rod Set (1960s) - Value & History

QuestionI have acquired a never fished set of Browning Silaflex rods. The set contains a flyrod, casting rod, spinning rod. They are in nice socks and in a

Vintage South Bend Fly Rod (circa 1940) - Value & Details

QuestionSome idea of value of the fly rod: Fly rod, bamboo, reel seat at butt of rod, wt - ?, dia above handle - 3/8 - (6 sided bamboo),purchased - ? proba

Fenwick FS83C Fiberglass Rod Action: Variations & Differences

QuestionSpecifically focusing on FS83C fiberglass fenwick rods, I have found certain versions (rated 6-17# line) to have a much softer tip than others. &nb

Fifer Viking Cane Rod: Identification & Value - Vintage Fishing Rods

QuestionI have come across a Fifer Viking rod which has Genuine Tonkin Cane and the number 4-9.  Its a very stout casting rod with a chrome reel seat

Kennedy Bros. Rods: History, Identification & Value

QuestionI saw your answer regarding a 1950s vintage Kennedys Bros. rod.  I also hve one from my grandfather, a Kennedys 750.  I suspect it is of

Heddon Beaverkill Fly Rod Line Weight & History - Expert Answer

QuestionI just purchased a Heddon Beaverkill bamboo fly rod that is missing most of the original decal, and am trying to determine the line weight to use f

Heddon Premier 15: History & Value of Vintage Fishing Rod

QuestionI bought a house about 15 years ago and in the shop out back I found a Heddon Premier 15 5 L.  Its still got the case and cardboard tube that

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Blue Robin Fishing Rods

QuestionQUESTION: hello i inherited a boxed set of rods and flies from my grandad and am trying to gain more information about them and their value. there

Spring Creek Bass Fishing: Tips & Tactics for March

QuestionMr.Gaither i would like any info you can give me about bass fishing spring creek i will be up there on march 23 thorough 27 i heard the bass are be