Vintage Sakura Fishing Set (Mid-1950s) - Value & History

QuestionMY FATHER WAS IN JAPAN 1953 AND PICKED UP A SAKURA FISHING SET #1068-21, P.O. 01-H-6-4212, ART CRAFT CO. IT IS IN A WOODEN CASE WITH SMALL LURES A

Heddon Trail Blazer 7650 Rod: Specs, Value & History

QuestionI have a Heddon Trail Blazer 7650 6 Medium Light.  Can you give me any information about it.  Is it fiberglass or bamboo?  Is comple

Oxford Steel Rod Value & History: Identifying Antique Fishing Rods

Question80990 is the pat number on my rod its an old oxford steel pole and i just wonder what its worth and were it came from thanks AnswerToby I have see

True Temper Fishing Rod & Reel Model 63TF - Information & Repair

QuestionCan you tell me anything about a True Temper rod with a built in reel? It has a number on it says 63TF with hologlas 6 Stainless Steel Guides. The

Silaflex Magnum PT Spinning Rods: Production Dates & History

QuestionHi Joe - - I have 2 Silaflex spinning rods, Magnum PT-60, one piece, tip to end of butt is 7.  Silaflex emblem is stamped in the metal reel se

Identifying and Valuing a Vintage South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionIm interested in finding out the age/value of a South Bend rod I just acquired. It is a bamboo South Bend rod with six sided flat edges, 8 1/2 ft.

Identifying and Selling a Jimmy Green Glass Fly Rod

QuestionMy recently deceased husband left behind his much coveted Jimmy Green Glass rod. I find no identification markings on it or am not looking in the r

Identifying Your Vintage H-I Mohawk Fiberglass Fishing Rod

QuestionI have a rod that I believe to be fiberglass. It measures out to 63 over length and is one piece. The sticker on it has a Indian Chief. Behind the

South Bend Fly Rod Value & Identification - Expert Analysis

Questionrod label   QUESTION: I have a South Bend bamboo fly rod that I would like to find out the value of. The tag says Rod No. 55, Length 8 1/2 ft.

Wright-McGill Sweetheart Fishing Rod: History & Information

Questionmy dad has a fishing rod n just loves it he got the rod many many years ago i would love to try and find couple more of these rods and know a littl

Orvis Battenkill Deluxe Fly Rod Review: A Classic for Small Streams

QuestionHello, As a young boy in the late 60s I was introduced to fly fishing and was tying my own flies at the age of 13 in 1967. I ordered materials from

Identifying and Restoring a Vintage Fishing Float - Betts #229

QuestionMy son was given a green solid glass rod, 2 piece, 63.  It has a solid cork handle with silver clip rings.  a silver ferrule that appears

Antique Fishing Pole Valuation & Identification - J.C. Higgins

QuestionI have an antique pole of which Im hoping you can tell me the value and year. It is in very good condition. The marking on the rod reads J C Higgin

Finding Replacement Hook Hangers for Hedden Flap Tail Lures

QuestionI have a Hedden Flap Tail that has the front hook hanger missing. Would you know where I could purchase one? All the two piece ones I can find are

Repairing a Missing End Cap for a True Temper Fishing Reel 922C

QuestionI recently bought my dad a true temper fishing reel 922c at a rummage sale. It is in very good working condition but it is missing the cap on the e

Heddon Pal Superlative 1170 Flyrod - Identification & Reel Seat Info

QuestionI have a Heddon Pal Superlative 1170 7L. Its a 2 piece and appears to be fiberglass. Has a red plastic butt screwed into end of handle section. Ree

Identifying Vintage Fishing Reel: Help Needed!

QuestionI found an old reel of my fathers and would like to know more about it. all has one it is Cascade on right side above handle and Jeweled below the

Identifying Your Vintage Wright & McGill Granger Fishing Rod - Model Details & Value

QuestionMy father gave me a vintage Wright McGill rod recently. The writing on the rod reads toward the tip and says; Wright and McGill Granger ?- 6 1/2

Identifying Vintage Fly Rods with Tubular Guides: Expert Advice

QuestionI found a 1 piece rod made of ash or hickory, something other than bamboo and it has these tubular guides. I was wondering how old this rod would b

Vintage Montague Fly Rod (1920s-1930s) - Appraisal & Condition

QuestionIs this rod worth $60? ve been told this rig is from the 1920s to the 1930s. Nine foot Montague, three piece, two guides temporarily taped on -