Identifying the Weight of an Edgar Sealey Rainbow Fly Rod - Expert Advice

QuestionI have an e.s.fly rod with two top sections but no indication of they are rated at.e.g.7/8 weight.Any ideas?thanks a.b. AnswerHi Alan, I am not t

Fall Bass Spawning in Kentucky: Causes & Explanations

QuestionWe have a small pond here in KY. Yesterday, we caught a large mouth bass that was full of eggs. We were under the impression that bass only spawned

Betts Fiberglass Fishing Rod 8122: Information & History

Question Label on pole. Hey Joe I just picked up a Betts solid fiberglass, 66, cork handle, roller eye fishing pole (very heavy in weight Id say about 6to7

Identifying and Valuing Your Heddon & Shakespeare Fishing Gear

Questioni have a heddon pal black beauty #75 bass 9 #b-gbg rod and a Shakespeare silent auto reel #1837 model gb could you tell me any thing about it. it i

Identifying a Vintage Kenora Great Lakes Fishing Rod

QuestionHi,  I was hoping you could give me some info. on a Great Lakes fishing rod, one piece. It has on it: Kenora, a Canadian Product,B145R,Great L

Kingfisher Fly Rod Restoration & Value - Montague Bamboo Rod

QuestionMy father in law inherited a kingfisher 4 piece fly rod from his father in law. My father in law passed this year and now I have it. I would like t

Vintage Angler Split Bamboo Fly Rod - Appraisal & Value

QuestionI have a vintage bamboo rod in a wood box. On the inside cover of the box it says Angler Fly and Casting Finest Quality split bamboo rod $19.95 sug

Heddon Pal Mark III Musky Special 6273-5: Production Date & Material Identification

QuestionHi Joe! I recently acquired an heirloom Musky rod: A Brand-New / Unused Heddon Pal Mark III Musky Special 6273-5. It is in its original tube and ha

Value of Vintage Orvis Graphite Fly Rod (1970s-1980s)

QuestionHi Joe, I just acquired at a Orvis Rod at yard sale. Trying to get a value on a vintage Orvis Graphite Fly Rod. Maybe 1970s-1980 ? You had a previo

Value & History of Vintage True Temper Steel Rods (1900s)

QuestionWe have a set of the rods that say pat applied for on them and they came in a leather case any idea the value?Or the year they were made? AnswerJa

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Armor-Glass Fishing Rod - Possible John Wayne Connection

QuestionI have this old fishing pole that I received from my step-father who said it was custom made by the same man who made them for John Wayne. Beneath

Beginner's Guide: Catch & Release with Treble Hooks

QuestionI am just starting fishing, and I am basically on my own as far as people telling me what I need to know as almost none of my family know how to fi

Antique Chubb Fly Rod (circa 1870) - Valuation & Information

QuestionI have come to own a Antique CHUBB Fly Rod,It may be the Aburn Model that appears to be from around 1870 It has a cane wrapped handle,is 9 ft. long

Phillipson SFS476 Fly Rod Value: Condition-Based Price Guide

QuestionI have a SFS476 Phillipson spin/fly comb. 4pc, 76 w/rod bag. Swamp Fox.  What is the value? Thanks. AnswerHi George, Sounds like a nice rod.

Vintage Horrocks-Ibbotson Oriskany Bamboo Fly Rod - Value & Details

QuestionI recently became the owner of this beautiful bamboo fly rod with a Pflueger SAL-TROUT reel. It is in a material case that goes in metal tube type

Identifying and Repairing Vintage Sears Reels (Shakespeare)

QuestionI have 2 reels marked Sears 525,Ted Williams,Mod#779 311931 and would like to know who made them and where I can get parts such as handle nuts and

Identifying Vintage Fly Rod & Reel - Post WWII?

QuestionQUESTION: My guess is from some of your answers that this is a post WWII rod and reel as it was my fathers.  It has a wooden handle and is sho

Value of Vintage Sears Roebuck Fishing Rod - Hurricane Model

Questionwhat can you tell me about a sears roebuck 500 fiberglass hand wrapped fishing pole...#779414223.it has the jewel eye on the side. it is yellow and

Identifying Your Ted Peck Fiberglass Fly Rod & Line Weight

QuestionHi Joe, I just wanted to know if you could tell me the manufacturer of a rod I have, All I can read on it is : TPF -35 (or 85?) 8.5ft Pro Series a

Chas Farlow Perth Reel: History, Value & Information

Questioni would like any information you could tell me iabout a perth type reel by chas farlow 4in across and 2in wide looks like a salmon type reel Answe