Bamboo Pole Value: Identification & Estimated Worth

QuestionHello, I have an 11-12 ft bamboo pole that was passed down to me. It is a two piece with the initials GVD stamped om the metal part of the handle.

Identifying a Vintage Horrocks-Ibbotson Fishing Rod - West Point Cane?

QuestionSir, I have what I believe is a Horocks-Ibbotson rod.  Its one pierce and measures 8 foot.  Bamboo, 2 guides plus the tip.  total of

Orvis Impregnated Battenkill Spinning Rod & Reel - Mint Condition

QuestionA friend recently showed me a Orvis Impregnatted Battenkill Serial # 18802 with a spinning reel Orvis 101. It is in what I would call mint conditio

Antique Fishing Rod Values: Identifying and Appraising Vintage Rods

QuestionHi Joe, I have several fishing rods that belonged to my grandfather.  Some are fiberglass fly rods(conolon, wright and mcgill, actionglas)and

Identifying Your FS-8 Deluxe Fishing Rod: Information & Assistance

Questionhi joe i have a rod it is a four peice each is 4 feet..verry light wood..it says fs-8 deluex...can u tell me anything about it...thankyou AnswerHi

Antique Fishing Pole & Atlas Reel Value - Appraisal & Information

QuestionMr. Marc- my neighbor is willing to sell me an antique metal fishing pole and a reel. The reel is Atlas made in Kalamazoo Mi. Probably 1920s-1940s?

Lake Seminole Fishing Strategy: Late February Tactics & Hot Spots

QuestionJack,  if you were going to fish Seminole during the last few days in February and did not know the lake very well.  Where would you star

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Bamboo Fly Rods

Questioni have an old bamboo rod that i am trying to find the value of. the cloth bag it is in says actionrod and says its a model 551. the rod looks to be

Identifying Vintage Bourbon & Bond Baitcasting Rods - Pre-WWII?

QuestionI HAVE A BOURBOND BAIT ROD MFG.BY THE BOURNE&BOND MFG.CO LOUISVILLE KY. THE ROD IS 40 INCHES LONG WITH 3 ROUND RINGS WELDED TO MAKE THE FRONT EYE .

Lake Okeechobee Fishing: Spring Trip Timing & Virginia Boat Regulations

QuestionQUESTION: My questions are a bit further south than your most recent experience, but youre the closest expert I can find. Im interested in a trip t

Value of Lee Wulff Midge Fly Rod (#929)

QuestionI have the following rod  Lee Wulff Midge  #929  1 1/8oz. Armour cane   made by Farlows in Aberdeen Scotland for Norm Thom

Identifying & Valuing Antique Manhattan's Best Value Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionI have an antique bamboo fly rod with a wooden handle. It has a sticker just above the handle that I believe reads Manhattans Best Value on it. It

Wisconsin Ice Fishing Tips for Beginners: Lures, Locations & Species

QuestionIm new to cold weather fishing here in Wisconsin and would like some advice on some good lures to use and when and where are some of the best place

Identifying Vintage Shakespeare & Double Built Bamboo Fishing Rods

QuestionI recently found in the garage 2 bamboo rods.  One is a Shakespeare model 1120 which is followed by a B or an 8 followed by a 6.  I is 8f

Abbey & Imbrie Fly Rod Value & History - Expert Advice

QuestionI have an old Abbey & Imbrie hexagon split bamboo fly fishing pole it is 9 feet long with 2 tips the bag and tube say it is a riverside model and w

History of G.E. Whaling & Sons Split Bamboo Fishing Rods

QuestionMy great grandfather g.e. whaling was the manufacturer of split bamboo rods known as whaling-goodin cleveland ohio. His company g.e. whaling and so

Repairing a Broken Bamboo Fly Rod: Tips & Information

QuestionI have my Dads Folsom 3 section rod marked #1515 9 1/2.  The tip is broken off.  looks like about 4, nearly back to the second guide. &nb

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Heddon Bamboo Fishing Rods

QuestionI would like to find information on a Heddon Split bamboo casting rod I have. It is marked Heddon written in spiral on the shaft and the number #25

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Eagle Claw M-64 Trail Master Fishing Rods

Questioni have an vintage eagle claw m 64 trail master and can bnot find ant info on it si i was wondering if you would be able to give me some info on how

Value of Martin Automatic Fishing Reel #3 (Serial #4626)

QuestionQUESTION: I have the #3 reel, serial #4626 along with the original box and instruction manual - the price shown in the manual is $4.75.  Just