Lake Seminole Stripers & Hybrids: Fishing Spots & Recent Catches

QuestionDear Jack, We have been reading some of your articles on All Experts.com. We moved to the Bainbridge area last year and we have been pretty success

Value of Vintage Wright & McGill No. 1A Fiberglass Fishing Rod - Appraisal & Info

Question Wright & McGill No 1A I recently purchased a lot of old fishing stuff.  withing this lot there is a Wright and Mcgill No. 1a 8 ft 2 piece

Dawn Holbrook 8' Rod #105: History & Value

QuestionHello- I recently recieved a few rods from my great-grandfather. I am curious about 1 in particular. It is a Dawn Holbrook 8. It is numbered 105. A

LL Bean Fiberglass Rod Fighting Butt Replacement Options

QuestionI picked up a mint LL Bean fiberglass rod. All it is missing is the fighting butt. It has an aluminum butt with a fighting but ready short tube/hol

Fishing in Summer: Unexpected Success with Bread and Lures

Questionhi, I am on vacation and its the middle of summer, the worst time to fish. there are a bunch of private lakes behind where im staying, and a spring

Betts Fishing Rod Information & History - Expert Insights

QuestionHello Mr. Douglas. I have a Betts Fishing Tackle No. 44BRT, Betts MFG CO. DETROIT 19, MICHIGAN. Dont know how old it is. Are you familiar with this

Identifying Your Vintage Bear Bamboo Fishing Rod - Japan Made

QuestionI have a bamboo fishing rod that came is a box, it has 5 pieces. All pieces are about 3 foot long.  Three of the pieces have tips, one is butt

Fishing Rod and Reel Identification & Information

QuestionRobert, I have a rod that has the following information on it:  ACTION ROD  Orchard Industries Inc.  Detroit 12, Mich.  Pat No.

Vintage Fly Rod & Reel Identification and Value | Expert Appraisal

QuestionHi, We purchased via estate sales 2 fly rods and reels. 1.  Mohawk Fiber Glass H-I, with a Wolverine Fly Reel made by Kalamazoo Tackle Co.

Bass Fishing on Seminole Lake: Tips for Hot Weather

QuestionHi Jack, Ill be coming down to do some bass fishing on Seminole in the next week or so (its gonna be hot!!).  Do you have suggestions on wher

Edwards & Bristol Fly Rod History & Value - A Comprehensive Overview

QuestionCan you tell me what it is worth and when it was made. Just needing some history.thank you AnswerRichard, Heres some history about Edwards and Bri

Heddon #125 Expert Rod: Value & History (Late 1940s)

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Joe,I have a Heddon Rod #125-9-2 1/2F-HCH or D .I also have the tube and bag all in Great shape.Was thinking to sell it.Can you tell m

LL Bean Fiberglass Fly Rod Value & Line Weight (8.6ft)

QuestionQUESTION: I picked up a mint LL Bean 8.6 ft. fiberglass rod (just missing the fighting butt). I want to fish it but am curious about value, and lin

Conolon Live Fiber Fishing Rod: Fiberglass or Collectible?

Question conolon1.jpg I found a Conolon Live Fiber rod in a bargain bin, had new guides installed, and have been using it on a regular basis. I assumed tha

Identifying the Cisco Kid Lure #33: A Collector's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: What does a Cisco kid lure #33 look like.  I have an uncle (in his 80s) that just told me about his favorite lure of all time.  

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Winchester Fly Rod (1920s)

QuestionThis rod is painted black metal of some kind, 3 segments with welded eyelits total length is 76.Aluminum base?, then cork,then the reel seat with a

South Bend Rod No. 359 Value & Details - Fishing Gear Appraisal

QuestionI have a South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod No 359.It is a three pcs with an extra tip making four.It has a cotton case with a South Bend Bait Co. label and

Shakespeare Wonder Rod 1289 Value & Appraisal - Vintage Fishing Rods

QuestionIn the early 80s I received a fishing rod from a older gentleman in Florida. He owned a bait and tackle shop in the mid west. Is there value that I

Vintage Se Damasku Flyrod - 1940s SOL - Mint Condition

Question vintage flyurod Hello, I have a 1940s rod that has an extra tip and an extra tip that is darker in color. The name on it is Se Damasku. On the bot

Value of Vintage Wright & McGill Fiberglass Fishing Rods (1950s-70s)

QuestionI have a Wright Mcgill 6 1/2 trailmaster glass rod, new in aluminum carrying case. Model # 4TMS. It was my Dads and was purchased sometime in the 5