Fenwick Iron Feather IF905-4 Flyrod Value & Market Price

QuestionHi, I have a Fenwick Iron Feather Flyrod that I purchased new some time ago and wonder if its worth anything in todays market with all the new rods

Hardy Palakona De Luxe Bamboo Rod: Identification & Value

QuestionI would like to know the date and any other info you might offer about my bamboo trout rod: Hardy Palakona De Luxe,8,4.5 ozs.,3 piece,number E.876

Winchester #6086 Fly Rod Value & History

QuestionI have a Winchester. #6086 fly rod in fair shape with brass shank .It is  9 long.IT is in 3 sections.IT has an extra tip section as well. Coul

Fenwick FF 705 Fly Rod Value & Information | Expert Advice

QuestionHi Marc: I hope you might help me. my mom passed away and i inherited a Fenwick M 171684 looks cork and fiberglass says 7 3 oz. has sock and plasti

Antique Horton Fly Rod Appraisal: Value & History

QuestionI have what looks to be an antique fly rod. it appears to be made of split bamboo.Markings on it include The Horton Manufacturing Co Bristol Conn

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Holland Splitcane Fishing Rods

QuestionDear Mr. Douglas, I have a spltcane rod/set which consists of 2 handles, 3 tip sections and 8 sections in between. So it is possible to make 3 diff

Identifying a Vintage Dawn Holbrook Fiberglass Fly Rod (1950s-60s)

QuestionHello,and thanks for your time .I recently was given an older(looks to be 50s-60s)fiberglass rod.It has no markings as far as ratings etc.only a Se

Valuing Vintage Kingfisher Fly Rod: History & Estimated Worth

Question Kingfisher My father found a 4 peice Kingfisher fly rod, it is in good condition and he was wanting to know what its worth. it has what looks to b

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod Value & History - 1969 Vintage

Questiondear mac, i have an orvis battenkill rod serial # 55932 7.5 feet, 2 piece extra tip . reel seat is below the cork and the rod is hexagonal in shape

Identifying a Walton Powell Fly Rod: DF 90 #1 Details

Question The Walton Powell Rod We are trying to find information on a fly rod we had purchased years ago and gave to my father in law.  He was thrille

Horrocks-Ibbotson Fly Rod Value & Information

QuestionI have this fly rod in perfect condition 3 piece, with 2 tips, in bag and tube. it has never been fished, the sticked has a trout with HI and veanl

Identifying Vintage Fishing Lures: Bronson Reel Co. & Jitterbug

QuestionAfter my mother passed away I was cleaning out the attic and found a box from the Bronson Reel Co.  It had a postage date of Aug 46 . I was cu

Fly Rod Building: Threading Techniques for Secure Guides

QuestionIt has been 15 years since I made a rod. All the websites I check on wrapping guides do not show laying a bed for the guides to sit on. I was taugh

South Bend 4 Rod #210 Value & History: A Collector's Guide

Question South Bend Rod No. 210 Hi! I have a South Bend 4 Rod No. 210, the (handle?!) looks like its cast aluminum?, couldnt be steel, its not that heavy,

Hardy Palakona LRH Fly Rod: Value & History

QuestionI would like information and value of a bamboo fly rod that I own. It is a Hardy Palakona LRH dry fly, 5oz 12dram, 8ft 9in with serial number H 124

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Heddon Bamboo Fly Rods

Questionjust wanting to know the value of a #2 heddon 3 pc bamboo fly rod AnswerHi Roy, I am not aware of a model #2 bamboo fly rod made by Heddon.  

Finding Replacement Parts for Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod - Mayflower

QuestionI have a bamboo 3pc w/2 tips, 9ft, Has a little decal of a sailing ship and the name Mayflower, like a crest decal about the size of a dime. Having

Vintage Reel Identification & Value - Herter's & J.C. Higgins

QuestionI have come across two nice reels. One says Herters on the side with Waseca, Minn.USA on it also. Its a black reel and has no side cranks...what it

Vintage Hexagonal Split Bamboo Fly Rod: History & Identification

Question Hexagonal Split Bamboo I would like to get as much information possible on this type of rod. I have one that belonged to my grandfather and if mem

Identifying a Vintage Fly Rod: MT Tom Rod Details

Question MT TOM ROD found a fly rod in the rafters when i bought my home. this is what i know about it...fly reel is below the cork the label is torn but i