Abbey & Imbrie 100th Anniversary Rod Value & Sale - Expert Advice

QuestionJoe-  I have a 4 piece Abbey & Imbrie bamboo rod w/ agate(?) eyes that is marked 100th Anniversary 1820-1920. I am moving and would like to

Abu Ambassadeur 5500C Line Capacity & Recommended Line Weights

QuestionI recently bought a 1977 Abu Ambassadeur 5500C reel.  Based on a previous answer I saw it sounds like you have a lot of experience with those.

Fitting a Garcia Mitchell Reel to a Lews Fuji Handle: A Guide

QuestionI am trying to fit a Garcia Mitchell 300 reel into a Lews Fuji Speed Fit trigger handle.  The part of the reel that attaches to the rod/handl

Hardy Fishing Rod Value & Appraisal Guide | Expert Insights

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Identifying Your Bamboo Fishing Rod: Kingfisher Boat Rod Style

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Are Old Fiberglass Fishing Rods Still Safe to Use?

QuestionI was given some old Penn reels on fiberglass rods. Deep sea fishing style.  The reels seem to work properly.  They appear to be in good

Vintage Kingfisher Surf/Boat Pole: Identification & Value

QuestionQUESTION: Came across an old KINGFISHER surf/boat pole. About 10 long wooden octagon 2 piece pole. it has one silver eye at the top, and about 2 lo

Identifying and Valuing Vintage MARNCO Conolon Spin Flite 70 Fishing Rod

QuestionThe rod I have is a Marnco Conolon live fiber spin flite 70. Most of the ads ive seen state Garcia Conolon. Would this be a rod made before 1960 wh

Heddon Rod of Rods #1000: History, Value & Details

QuestionHi Joe, I have recently acquired a Heddon De Luxe #1000 9-1/2 foot rod with an extra tip. The main shaft of the rod is marked Rod of Rods in scri

Actionglas Fly Fishing Rod - Orchard Industries Model 1686 HD - Information & History

QuestionHi I have one of my fathers old fly fishing rods. Its an 8 1/2 ft Actionglas rod made by Orchard industries Detroit Michigan Model 1686 HD?? D LINE

Identifying Antique Steel Rods: A Research Project

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Identifying & Valuing Vintage Sport King Fishing Rod & Simplopart Reel

QuestionI have a metal, reversable rod, cork handle, expamdable, 4 eyes and is markes SPORT KING MODEL 78.  I also have a spinning reel marke Symplopa

Shandon Hawman Prepares for ABA Weekender on Lake Seminole - October

Question Mokolo dam ABA Final S Hi Mr. Gaither, My name is Shandon Hawman, I am 40years old and have been fishing for bass since I was 5. I have recently

Hurst Lock & Mfg. Rod & Reel Combo: History, Production & WWII Rumors

QuestionI am interested in any history about Hurst lock & mfg reguarding the production of their rod/reel combo. How many were made,changes in design over

Heddon Pal #7250 Mark 1 Value & Reel Recommendations

QuestionI have a Heddon Pal #7250 Mark 1 -5 Ultra Light in almost perfect condition but i need to replace the tip.  what is this rod worth and what ty

Governor Tonkin Cane Fly Rod: History & Value

QuestionQUESTION: I HAVE THIS BAMBOO ROD IN NEAR PERFECT CONDITION. THE ROD IS 8&1/2 FT LONG. THE VARNISH IS STARTING TO WEAR. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ANYTHIN

Granger Favorite Bamboo Fly Rod: History & Value

QuestionCould you please help me. I have a Goodwin Granger Bamboo rod that belonged to my dad. It has never been used and its still in original case. It a

Tosaku AF101 Bamboo Fly Rod Value & Information

QuestionI purchased a Tosaku fly rod in a wooden box.  It has a paper with it and I think it is an AF101 Fly casting rod 9, 3 pcs, I extra tip, w/box,

Muddy Bass Fishing: Lure Recommendations & Pond Insights

QuestionIve been fishing since i was four and I am absolutely hooked.there is this pond about a mile away from my house.Up till about a week ago I was sure

Kalamazoo Atlas 1708D Fishing Reel: History & Value

QuestionI am 13 years old and I love to fish every second of spare time that I have.  I have started trying to collect some old reels to display in my