Antique Fishing Rod Valuation: Identification & Estimated Value

QuestionI recently found a fishing rod by union hardware company Torrington. Conn. USA. its old, and says PAT.APPLD.FOR. and i also found a bamboo rod with

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Metal Fishing Rods and Reels

QuestionHave some old fishing equip. Where can I research them at? Like an oxford metal pole! AnswerMathew, You are probably not going to find much on met

Identifying Vintage 3-Piece Bamboo Fishing Rod - Potential Aluminum Handle

Question Fishing Rod Hello Again, we came across another fishing rod that we cannot identify. This one is three pieces, One handle with two tips. Seems lik

Selling Vintage Fishing Rods: Appraisal & Best Marketplaces

QuestionHello-Over the past 30 yrs Ive accumulated several vintage rods all in good to very good condition. They are-Orient Md in Japan,3pc Bamboo spinning

UTK Fishing Rod: History, Value & Reel Compatibility

Questioni have a seven peice u t k rod in cane there are two tips one fly and one spinning the handle turns around to suit either fly reel or spinning reel

Value of Horrocks-Ibbotson Bamboo Boat Rod (5.5 ft)

QuestionI came across a two piece bamboo rod. It is a Chesapeake Boat Rod 5 1/2 ft. It is in its original cloth sleeve and has a number 02705 and made by H

Wright McGill Comet Fiberglass Rod: Production Years & Value

QuestionI recently purchased a Wright McGill 7ft (Comet)spinning fiberglass rod. I cant find it in any of my books. Do you know what years it was produced

Rare Bi-Flex Graphite Fly Rods by Sussex - Custom Made in Japan (1975)

QuestionI have three Bi-Flex Graphite Fly Rods custom made in Japan They are all in their individual aluminum tubes and brown cloth sheaths that say: Pro S

Identifying and Valuing Vintage True Temper Raider Fishing Rods

QuestionI have a metal True temper raider rod w/ A bronson Lashless reel on it. the #s on the rod are pat. no1755169 it has 4 eyelets and is square. the re

Custom Lure Modifications - The Abyss by Lure - Jackson Lures

QuestionMarc-  I love throwing your lures, and was wondering if you could make a couple of variations. One, make a single hook version like the Eagle

Best Fishing Rod & Reel Combos for Coastal & River Fishing

QuestionHello Im going fishing again and will need to purchase new equipment. I will be fishing off of a head & or charter boat, places are Virgina Beach,

Fiberglass vs. Fluorocarbon Fishing Line: Preventing Twisting & Sensitivity

QuestionI fish a clear water lake in Arkansas and target Walleye. I understand that fiber carbon is more sensitive when it comes to the light biting walley

Orvis Impregnated Bamboo Rod Value & Information - Model 21938

Questionhey i have an orvis impregnated bamboo rod serial 21938 two piece 8.5 ft  with an extra tip and original bag and aluminum tube.  how much

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Fiberglass Fishing Rods - Eagle Claw & Wright & McGill

QuestionFound these and they look old 1)Eagle claw lake & stream 1 no.WW 601-7 1/2 ft (229 cm) spin/fly  by Wright&Mc Gill co. 2) Eagle Claw Trailmas

Evaluating Vintage South Bend Bamboo Fly Rods: Quality & Value

Questionhow good are old south bend bamboo fly rods. AnswerTodd, The can be great and mediocre. Value is medium. They are usually decent fishing tools if

LL Bean Bamboo Fly Rod: A Classic for Montana Adventures

QuestionJoe: Been away from fly fishing for a quite while but will be heading out to Montana in June 2010 with some very good anglers. Trying to work out t

Empire Tackle Chief Fly Rod: History & Information

QuestionI have an Empire Tackle Chief fly rod. It also says Genuine Tonkin. I was wondering if you could give me any information on this rod as I cannot fi

Hardy Split Cane Rod Identification - Patent & Serial Numbers

Questionhi,i emailled you about hardy split cane rod,the numbers i gave you was the numbers of the rod,not the sleeve,sorry for confussion,they are on the

Montague Clear Lake Fly Rod Value & Information

QuestionI have a Montague 1CF Clear Lake Fly 8 1/2 ft. Med. 3 joints with red taping, I also have the cloth case. What might it be worth. Thanks Robert A

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Fishing Rods: Harnell & Pike's Peak

QuestionI have a Harnell 505  20lb boat road in great condition. I also have a four piece bamboo fly rod but I cant read the manufacturers name. The