Shakespeare 1390 FAG 8ft Fishing Rod - Value & History

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Identifying and Valuing Vintage Round Bamboo Fly Rods

Question Round Bamboo I have a very old round bamboo fly rod. I just returned from the Midwest IWFF rendezvous, Montauk State Park and Mark Van Patten (the

Vintage T.T. Steele 6.5ft Spinning Rod - Excellent Condition

QuestionI have a hexagon shaped brown 6.5 ft. rod that has an old Pflueger bait casting reel attached. Prominently displayed on the side of the rod is T.T.

Identifying & Valuing Early 1900s Bamboo Fly Rods - Collector's Items?

QuestionHello ALLEXPERTS.COM I inherited 3 fly rods 25 years ago and would like to know if any are Collectors items?  All 3 belonged to my grandfather

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rods

QuestionHi Joe, I was hoping you could shed some light on this bamboo fishing pole I acquired at the swap meet. The pole is a two peice hexigonal bamboo, 7

Identifying & Valuing Rorbyggd Glasfiber Fishing Rods

QuestionHi  Hope you can help.  I have inherited a Rorbyggd Glasfiber Rod from my Grandfather who passed away.  He was Norweigian, which is

Best Knots & Crimps for 200lb Fluorocarbon Fishing Lines

Questionwhat is the best way to tie 200 lb fluorocarbon AnswerI used to have the same problem when tying marlin, tuna, and shark rigs.  My experience

Heddon Deluxe President Fishing Rod Value & Collectibility

QuestionHi, I recently obtained mint to near mint Heddon Deluxe President, with the markings #50 - 9 - 2 3/4F - GBG or C.  Rod appears to be bamboo an

James Heddon's Sons #125 Fly Rod: History & Value

QuestionI inherited a James Heddons Sons #125 8 1-3/4 F 3 piece Fly Rod with 2 tips in its cotton cloth pouch and steel tube.  It does not appear to h

Fishing in Wisconsin River: Catfish, Carp & Beyond - Tips & Tackle

QuestionI have been fishing for carp and catfish in central Wisconsin in the Wisconsin river for the last few weeks. I would like to know if what I am doin

Hardy Cane Rod Serial Number Lookup & Value Guide - 1954

QuestionWhat is the date of a hardy cane rod serial number E94955 and how much would it be worth?It has 2 sections with bag and is about 7ft AnswerSteve,

American Fork & Hoe Fly Rod Repair: Finding Replacement Eyes

QuestionThe rod is made of copper, its in excellent shape. It has a tip on it ,but the eyes are missing. Do you know where I can find the right eyes for it

Determining Lure Depth While Trolling: A Practical Guide

QuestionRegarding the depth of my lure, I have found a lot of information about how deep to troll, experimenting, speeds, weight, etc.  Every article

Identifying & Valuing Vintage South Bend Bamboo Fly Rods

QuestionHello, I have an old flatsided (six sides) south bend bamboo fly rod. Its 9ft. long with the reel seat below the cork handle. each section is 3 ft.

Value & Collectibility of Occupied Japan Fishing Tackle

QuestionI purchased a wooden box with a plastic slide cover that contains MAIKO OCCUPIED JAPAN flies, and other tackle. There is a fishing rod with a nice

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Spalding Fly Rods - Expert Analysis

QuestionJoe, I came across some questions you had for another person. I have 9 foot bamboo rod with four sections, one tip is shorter. It is in a faded gre

Gliebe Fiberglass Fishing Rod & Kingfisher CK-74 Reel - Era & Value

QuestionI just bought a gleibe fiberglass fishing rod and Kingfisher ck-74 reel at a flea market.  The rod has a beautiful carved wooden handle, about

Setting Drag on Braided Fishing Line: A Guide for Bass Fishing

QuestionHello. Do you set drag the same way with braided line as you would mono? I was considering buying heavy braided line since the diameter is as small

Spillway Fishing Tips: Catfish, White Bass & Crappie - Expert Advice

Questionhey mark this is tyler from waco,tx which is in central texas anyway,theres a spillway close by where i live and i was wondering if you can give me

Humminbird 598ci Map: Where to Find Maps & Resources

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