Identifying and Valuing Vintage Fenwick Fishing Rods

QuestionMarc, I have recently started collecting older Fenwick spinning and casting rods. Do you know a webb site that I can use to check the age of rods,

Vintage Metal Jigs: Identification & Valuation - 1950s-1960s

QuestionI recently ran across 15 vintage metal jigs in an estate. Any information or valuation would be appreciated. The longest is the Yo-Yo at 7&1/2 inch

Lake Seminole Bass Fishing Tips & Best Spots (April 2014)

QuestionHi, I will be Bass fishing April 19 2014 on lake Seminole going out from Seminole Lodge. I dont know anything about fishing lake Seminole and could

Finding a Replacement Ferrule for a Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionIt has been awhile and I just came across a link with a answer to finding a ferrel to a old mayflower bamboo fly rod. I would like to try and retry

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Kingfisher Fly Rods

Question 1  2   Thank you mr Vermillion for taking time to help everyone with questions. This was my great grandfathers fly rod which i have had

Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod: Value & History

Questionsomewhere in my attic is  bamboo fly rod in a thin wooden box,, my cousin sent my dad ,, my cuzz was in Korean  war and think he got it w

Heddon 220R Spinning Reel: History & Value

Question pic1  pic   I got his from my grandfather 15+ years ago and still use it today. would like a little history on it if possible, when was

Shakespeare 1950s Spring Book Bamboo Rod: History, Value & Condition

QuestionI have inherited a 9 foot, 3 piece, 4 wt split bamboo rod manufactured by the Shakespeare Co probably in the 1950s.  The rod is in mint, new c

Lake Seminole Bass Fishing Tips & Strategies for Success

QuestionMr. Gaither, My family and I have been vacationing on Lake Seminole for as long as I can remember. My great uncle has a cabin over in Riverside Ac

Valuing a Vintage Martin #1 Automatic Fly Reel (Made in Ilion, NY)

QuestionI just purchased an old Martin Automatic fishing reel. This one was made in Ilion N.Y. and is a model No.1 s/n 30354. Cannot find anything on the N

Value Estimate: 4 Vintage Fly Fishing Rods & Reels

Question1st. Heddon Hand-Split Bamboo Rod #17 8 1/2 ft. - Black Beauty. 2nd. NYGLAX - Union Mfg. Co. 8 1/2 ft. Rod. 3rd. Martin Automatic Reel #48 Flywate.

Hawco Fly Rod & Edwards Reel: Value & History

QuestionI have metal telescoping fly rod that was given to me from a neighbor. Under the reel it says hawco guaranteed . The reel is a   Edwards

Identifying Vintage Fishing Lures: A Collector's Guide

Question old lure   As a novice collector for a Trophy Room I just finished, I was looking for any info possible on this old lure Ive come across. Man

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rods: Expert Advice

Question Pole Name  Pole Handle   Hi I recently acquired a bamboo pole with a beautiful handle that I am interested in re-selling.  I can n

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Walker International Crappie Rods

Question Crappie Rod   I have a rod that used to be my grandfathers that I know absolutely nothing about. It is a 10, three section, soft touch series

Wright & McGill Fly Fishing Rod Value & Identification

Question Rod Stamp  rod stamp   We have a fly fishing rod that we are wondering about the value.  My husband has not been able to fish much

Repairing a Cracked Fishing Rod: Advice & Options

QuestionHello Jack. I have a 12 foot, 2 piece fishing rod. the lower piece tip where you insert the other piece has a quarter inch crack. How do you fix th

Kingfisher Fishing Rods: History, Manufacturer & Value

QuestionI recently purchased a fishing pole (spin caster type) with the name Kingfisher embossed where the reel will fit.  the rod itself is one piece

Choosing the Right Line Weight for Your Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionMark, I love the feel of old bamboo fly rods. It makes me feel history.  I have a couple and would like to buy another one. My question is: &n

Identifying Vintage Fishing Reels: Pflueger, Mohawk, Bronson & J.C. Higgins

QuestionI found 4 old looking reels and would appreciate any help you can give me.  The most ornate is Pflueger Summit 1993L.  Second has no more