Identifying & Valuing Vintage Jay Harvey Bamboo Fishing Rods

QuestionMr. Douglas, I have a bamboo rod that I am trying to determine the age and value.  It is a 3 pc. rod with an extra tip, 9.  Written on t

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Ed Maynard Bamboo Fly Rods

QuestionI have a vintage bamboo fly rod and at the base above the cork handle it is marked No. FF, The sign of the little dog (under the picture of a littl

Diamond Edge Bamboo Fly Rods: History, Value & Information

Questionwhat can you tell me about diamond edge bamboo fly rod...all i know and can find out is they were made in st. louis and they went out of business i

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Herter's Fishing Rods - Expert Analysis

QuestionReceived 2 rods from my fathers estate. Looking for any information about either or both. #1 Bamboo color single rod marked in white lettering Hert

Fishing Rod Valuation: Identifying Value of Used Rods

Questionsome fishing rods I came across while cleaning out a building.  They all seem to be in good condition, I got the model number off of some of t

Pflueger Trump No. 1943 Reel: Identifying Your Model & Age

Question Pflueger.jpg I have a Pflueger Trump No. 1943 Reel and I notice that it is a little different then most Pflueger Trump No. 1943 Reels.  It do

Winchester Armax 7326 Fly Rod: History, Age & Value

QuestionI have a Winchester Armax 7326 that my uncle gave me about 35 years ago and I was wondering if you could tell me when it was made and any other inf

Montague Fly Rod Appraisal: Age & Value (1950-1954)

Question Rods Hello, wold love to know age and value of this rod.  Label says Montague Rod and Reel Company. It is 8 to 8.5 ft long.  I would jud

Shakespeare Texas Bug 1350 Fly Rod: History & Value

QuestionJoe, I have a Shakespeare Texas Bug rod model # 1350 with two tips and is 9 long.  Do you know how much it is worth and some history. Thanks

Value of Vintage Sport King Fishing Reel & Rod - Identification & Appraisal

QuestionI have a rod and reel that I found in my cellar. The rod is metal and probably 4 ft long or so. The reel says Sport King model 66. The handle on th

Vintage Wright-McGill Fly Rod Value & Appraisal - 1938 Bamboo

QuestionQUESTION: Joe,I have an 86 or 8 7 3 piece split bamboo Wright Mcgill fly rod and  on the reel seat is dated 1938 and what appears to be pat. #

Sage 699GFL 99 Graphite Fly Rod Review & Value

QuestionMac, thanks for your most informative ans. on my question on wright mcgill fly rod--  Now I have one on Sage 3 piece graphite fly rod, info o

Antique Tonken Cane Pole with Shakespeare Reel - History & Value

QuestionHi Joe, I have a tonken cane pole marked lucky ace. The pole belonged to my great uncle.It has a Shakespeare 1904 reel attached to it. I have three

Identifying Your Mohawk Telescoping Fly Rod - Utica, NY

QuestionHey Joe,  I have a Mohawk Fish Rod.  It is a telescoping type.  It does not have a Model Name on it.  All it has is the name, M

St. Croix Magna Flex Fishing Rod Value & Market - Expert Appraisal

Question fishing pole I am in possession of a pole designed by ST. Croix. I would like to know its value and if there is a buyers market for an item such a

Valuing & Selling Used Fishing Rods: H-I Princess & Bill Barnes

QuestionI have two poles to ask about. 1.H-1 princess 2 piece 2 tips 1 short@1longer. 2.Bill Barnes 2 piece also 2 tips same size pole about 6 ft. any info

Vintage Fenwick CA577 Fishing Rod: Value, Age & Details

QuestionHello Ive been passed down a vintage Fenwick Model CA577 fishing rod with cork handle and trying to find  some info: value, what years its fro

Betts Fishing Rod Value & Identification - Serial Number 8111/8711

QuestionQUESTION: I have come across what appears to be a deep sea rod that has a manufacturer label imprinted on it... it says Betts fishing tackle betts

Identification & Value of Vintage Fishing Lures - South Bend Surf-Oreno

QuestionMystery Lure   QUESTION: I wondered if you could identify the lure in this photo? Thanks, Patrick ANSWER: Patrick your lure is a South Ben

Hand Painted Brim: Habitat and Locations in Northwest Florida

QuestionHello, I am trying to find out information about a type of brim known to the locals of NW Florida as Hand Painted Brim. Apparently this fish can o