Montgomery Ward Fly Reel #V 60-6449: Value & History

Questioni have a montgomery ward fly reel #v 60-6449 hawthorne made in usa in box with original paperwok plus steamline silk package and parts is it worth

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Pflueger & Brooklure Fishing Reels

Question Pflueger (top) & Brook I acquired these reels a few years back. One is stamped Pflueger trade Nobby mark No. 1963 made in USA and the other is

Vintage Hardy Split Cane Fly Rod with J.S. Sharpe Bag - Appraisal

QuestionHi we have a 2 piece split cane fly fishing rod. It has Hardy Brothers on the bottom of the rounded base. It has a cork handle and is intact,with a

Klamath River Fishing: Expert Tips for Salmon, Coho & Steelhead

Questionwe got skunked. saw fish. used what locals advised(pixies).we are expirienced Alaska fishermen. Used the entire tackle box. We are going back. What

Wright & McGill Bamboo Fly Rod: History & Specifications

QuestionHi, I inherited a fly rod that my great grandfather packed up and down the California and Oregon coasts - he was a Forest Ranger.  Im not inte

Valuing Vintage Mosquito Reels: 1955 Era & Condition Guide

Question old reel I have a 55 era Mosquito reel with the red box in good to perfect cond. Want to know how much it is worth so i can sell it to to someone

Identifying Vintage Fishing Reels: Help with a Spining Reel

Question Old Spining Reel I acquired this reel a number of years ago and now would like some information about it. Who made it and when? Thanks for any hel

Kingfisher Bluewater Bamboo Rods: Value, Restoration & Repair

QuestionJoe, I have two old, ? 40-60s, 6 one piece heavy duty bamboo bluewater rods.  The only markings are Kingfisher on the reel seats....they are i

Fly Rod Winding Check Installation & Trim Ring Placement - Expert Advice

Question winding check Hi, Rich, I am a novice rod builder and have a question on winding check. I am using something as in the attached picture. To inst

Vintage Granger Fly Rods - Victory & Favorite - Excellent Condition

QuestionI have 2 Granger fly rods. Rod one is a Victory. It is about 9ft 2in long. I have Both tips. There is some small spots in the varnish toward the ha

Vintage RL Winston 6' 2.5oz Bamboo Fly Rod - 1980s - Serial #909

QuestionRL Winston Rod   QUESTION: Inherited from uncle in the 80s. Serial #909 Pat. #2537488. 2 1/2 ox. 6 bamboo rod. Two piece with both pieces are

Vintage True Temper Heddon Trout Fishing Rod - Excellent Condition

QuestionI have a wooden rod in a green fabric case.  The case says True Temper in red, and has the original tag on it (albeit peeling) the label says

Mastering Catfish Fishing: How to Read the Water for Better Results

QuestionI love to catch catfish but I have days where i just go and feed them or not get a bite at all.  I want to learn how to read the water whether

Sell Your Old Fly Fishing Rods: Free Appraisal & Online Sale

QuestionHi,  I have a few fly fishing rods that I found in the eaves of my attic.   I am just wondering where I could sell them once I have

Heddon 2-Piece Bamboo Fishing Rod #15 - Value & Condition

QuestionI have a 2-piece rod with (apparently original) bag and aluminum tube. The rod appears to be bamboo and has a cork grip in excellent condition. The

Antique Fishing Reel Valuation: Pflueger & Shakespeare - Get an Estimate

QuestionI have several old reels from my Grandfather or Great Grandfather and would like to know approximately what they might be worth.  one is a Pfl

Fishing Rod & Reel Identification & Valuation - Wright & McGill Powerlight & Browning Silaflex

QuestionI am trying to value and possibly sell my dads fishing rods and reels.  Im hoping you can help me identify a couple of them. He has a Wright &

Identifying and Valuing Antique Fly Reels: Colgrove & Unmarked

Question mystery reel My father had two fly reels that I have questions about.  One is a Colgrove Tackle Co.  the 2nd is very old and unmarked th

Nippon BC-251 Fly Rod: Collector's Item or Fishing Tool?

QuestionI was just given a Nippon BC-251 Fly rod in it original box. The rod and box are in mint condition. I am a fly fishermen and would like to use the

Selling Vintage Fly Fishing Gear: Tips & Where to Sell

QuestionI own a Actionglas Model 1586, 8-1/2 ft. fly rod; @ a Heddon T70, 8-1/2 ft fly rod with a Pflueger Medalist #1498 fly reel.  Both are in very