Valuable Vintage Fishing Lures, Reels & Rods - Appraisal Inquiry

QuestionI have some old fishing tackle that belonged to one of my Dads uncles, and some that belonged to my husband and am wondering if they are worth anyt

Penn Sargus Baitcaster: Freshwater vs. Saltwater Use & Rod Compatibility

QuestionQUESTION: acquired 2 penn sargus baitcast reels, almost brand new. beautiful reels, smoothest baitcaster ive ever held. checked out the penn site,

Best Silk Thread Match for Heddon #14 Rod Refinishing - Chinese Red

QuestionI have a Heddon #14 and the handle and several wraps have deteriorated.  It is time to refinish the rod.  What silk threads today would b

Identifying & Valuing a Vintage 1921 Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionI recently purchased an old vintage split bamboo 9 ft fly rod that is 3 sections. It has a cylinder shaped canvas rod holder that has indents on th

Identifying Your Vintage Sport King Model 10B Fishing Reel - Manufacturing Date

QuestionI have in my possession from my uncle who recently passed away an open face rod and reel all metal. It has Sport king model 10 B on it.I was curiou

Sewell R. Dunton Model 700 Fishing Rod - Assessment & Repair

QuestionHello, A friend found one of these cleaning out an attic and gave it to me. The rod is complete(both tips) with fighting butt and has been fished,t

Vintage Orvis Impregnated 99 Fly Rod (1958) - Value & Condition

QuestionI have the above 2 pc, 8 1/2 ft rod, GBG/8 line weight.  I purchased this rod in 1958.  It was reconditioned by Orvis in 1986 and used sp

Understanding Fishing Rod Action: Medium, Fast & Slow - A Complete Guide

Questionhello i have a question, most cheaper bait casting rods you buy say medium action or medium heavy action. The more expensive one say fast action or

Value & Identification: Vintage Great Lakes Bamboo Fishing Rod (Model P5089)

Question old rod Hello I have an old bamboo laker rod Im hoping you can help me with. Its Made by a company called Great lakes model number P5089 made in C

Valuing Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rods: Identification & Appraisal

Question bamboo rod hey i have a bamboo fishing rod by southbend and was wondering how much this may be worth, in addition to that i have a really nice loo

Gargoyle Spinnerbait: Construction & Wire Bending Guide

QuestionQUESTION: I recently read an article you wrote on the Do-It homepage about this spinnerbait you created and would like to try to duplicate it. I co

Antique Fishing Rod Identification & Value - Patent #2104494

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Joe, I have recently inherited an antique fishing rod from my great uncle. It is square and was made in 1938.  It has a us pate

1905 Shakespeare Fishing Rod & Reel - Value & History

QuestionI have a 1905 shakespear fishing rod & reel model # pa duce.I think it is made of steal. the handle is cork. i would like any information you have,

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Fishing Rods: Montague & Casey

Questionthe first rod is 6 has 3 guides octagon shaped two piece metal connector with orange and black wrap wooden butt with red rubber piece on the end th

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Shakespeare Bamboo Fly Rods

QuestionQUESTION: I acquired 4 bamboo flyrods when my grandfather passed away. All are Shakespeare and have a tube as well as the sleeve and one has a wood

Restoring a Vintage South Bend Bamboo Fishing Rod - Repair Guide

QuestionI acquired the rod at a yard sale.  It is missing the tip eye and presently measures just under 9.5 ft without it.  The reel seat, which

Identifying Vintage Steel Fishing Rods: A Zebco Inquiry

Questionrod handle   QUESTION: Hello Mr. Vermillion.....Did Zebco have a steel fishing rod?  I have a steel rod with a plastic handle which looks

Value of Garcia Mitchell Reel & True Temper Rod - Appraisal & Selling Tips

QuestionHi Robert! I have a Garcia Mitchell 302 salt water reel in great shape with on a few minor flaws.  It has heavy red fishing line on it and wo

Daiwa BW2 Baitcaster Review: Specs, Features & Performance

QuestionTim, what can you tell me about the Daiwa BW2 baitcaster reel? highspeed, 5.2:1. 2 graphite bearings. dont know how long ive had this, or where it

Horton Fly Rod Valuation: Identifying Value & Authenticity

QuestionRich, I have a Horton MFg 5 pc ( counting Handle) steel fly rod Patent date stamped on handle Aug 20 1907 would like to know value can provide pic