Great Lakes #1 Spincast Reel Value & Manufacturing Year - Expert Appraisal

QuestionHello Robert. I have acquired a Great Lakes #1 Spincast Reel. It comes with its Original Box, Pamplet And Casting Plug. They are all in Excellent P

Identifying Your Vintage Samurai Bamboo Fly Rod: History & Value

QuestionI recently purchased in mint condition a bamboo fly/spinning rod with the tag name samurai. Any idea manufacturer and cost. AnswerHi Pat, Sounds

Eagle Hexagonal Split Cane Rod Value & Information

Question emblem on rod Hi there, I have an Eagle, hexagonal six piece split cane rod. I am interested to know if it has any value. It has 3 main sections

Fenwick Rod Valuation & Information - Seeking Expert Advice

QuestionSomeone is trying to sell me some fenwick rods and I have no Idea what they are worth. I have pics if that will help. They look to be yellow. I wil

Value of Garcia Conolon Forked Fly Rod for Collectors

QuestionHello, I am inquiring about my mint condition 7 foot Garcia Conolon live fiber forked reel rod. Does this have any interest to collectors? I cant u

True Temper 200T Traveller Fishing Rod Value & Appraisal

QuestionWas wondering if you could tell me the value of a True Temper fishing rod.  It has 5 pieces and what looks to be the original carrying case.

Vintage Bristol Telescopic Fishing Rod - Rare Collectible

Questionhello my question is quite simple. i have a fishing rod that was or is my dads. it is a bristol telascopic green 6 sided with copper and brass eyes

Great Lakes Products 5' Glass Casting Rod Value & Collector Potential

QuestionRod   QUESTION: Hi, I have a Great Lakes Products 5 glass casting rod with cork handle in very nice condition. The steel reel seat is stamped

J.S. Sharpe 'The Scottie' Bamboo Fly Rod Valuation & Information

QuestionI am looking for the value of a 9-0, 2 piece(equal length)with no spare tip bamboo fly rod made by J S Sharpe of Aberdeen, Scotland. Markings are:

Identifying Your Vintage Defiance Steel Fly Rod (1920s-1930s)

QuestionI have a metal fly rod which is approximately 8 5.25 and has the following markings on it; Defiance Steel / HORROCKS IBBOTSON CO. / ____T____ IN US

Fenwick Feralite Fly Rod Setup & Line Recommendations - Expert Advice

QuestionHi, I picked up this rod at a yard sale. its never been used however, I am anxious to get it set up. It has the following info printed near the bas

Gliebe 297 & Vintage Fishing Rod Valuation - Expert Appraisal

QuestionJoe, Saw your remarks on the Gliebe 620. I have a Gliebe 297, very nice shape. 8 foot. Was wondering if you would be so kind as to take a stab at

Fly Reel Identification & Value: Shakespeare & Miracle Reels

Questioni have two fly reels and rods 1 is a shakespeare1826 no.1826 mod. ec the other is amiracle silent automatic made by kalamazootackle comp. i also ha

Sea Bright Frostco Bamboo Rod Value & Information

QuestionI have a Sea Bright Frostco bamboo/cane pole thats 9ft hex shapped and 2 piece in good condition. Can you tell me anything about this pole and what

South Bend Bamboo Casting Rod #15 - History & Value

QuestionI was recently given a 2 piece bamboo casting rod made by South Bend with the number 15-9 on the blank just above the cork. I doubt if this rod has

Vintage J C Higgins 7ft Bamboo Fishing Rod with Ocean City Reel - Pristine Condition

QuestionYou sound as though youd know, so... Darling hubby died & left his vast collection of fishing gear, including a 7-foot J C Higgins bamboo pole. It

Heddon Black Beauty Split Bamboo Fly Rod - Assessment & Details

QuestionMac, I need help deciding if I should fish with this rod or keep it as a collector. I picked this rod up a few years ago and have no idea where o

Wright & McGill Granger Favorite Bamboo Fly Rod - 8'6" - Vintage Collector's Item

QuestionMac, Heres another rod that I need help deciding whether to fish   or store as a collector. Wright & McGill Granger Favorite 86. Rod has 3 sec

Pflueger Akron Reel Screw Size Inquiry & Replacement

Questionthe screws in the side plates that hold the plates to the cross posts.Are they #3 - 48? I have some 4-40 but they will not start right. Thanks, Ste

Identifying Vintage Fly Reels: Union Hardware Co. No. 7115

QuestionI found this old fly reel while metal detecting and would like some info. about it. This info. is on the reel. Union Hardware Co. Torrington, Conn.