Value of Kiraku Grampus Bamboo Fly Rod Model 251 - Expert Analysis

QuestionI would like to know what a Kiraku co.,inc. grampus expert bamboo fly rod is worth. the model no. is 251. AnswerJoseph, Your rod is Japanese.Origi

Heddon Pal Mark IV Fly Rod Value & Appraisal

QuestionWhat would a Heddon Pal FLy rod says Mark IV in excellent condition, possibly never used be worth? Thanks AnswerHi Chris, Unfortunately there are

How to Separate Stuck Fishing Rod Sections: A Guide

Questionjoe: hello again. i obtained an old fenwick voyageur sf74-4 rod and the lower 2 sections (butt section + 1st eye section) will not release (seized

Identifying and Valuing a Wright & McGill Aristocrat Fishing Rod

QuestionWe where given a 7 Wright & McGil Aristocrat Rod. No. AML-7 with a cork handle. My husband thinks it maybe bambo or graphite. It has never had a re

Identifying Vintage St. Croix & South Bend Fishing Reels - Expert Advice

Questionmy dad gave me 2 old rod and reels first is St. croix jewelled reel 60 stamped on bottom, nickle and brass.on a smooth-cast beets manufacturing co.

Best Fly Fishing Flies for Clear Ponds: A Beginner's Guide

Questionok so i am new to the sport of fly fishing and need to know what flies to use in a pond the water is pretty much clear and suggestions AnswerHi Ni

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Ed R. Keller Wooden Rod - Rahway, NJ

Questionrecently came into possesion of an old wood rod. it is very nicely made,shaft is round in shape,very flexable at tip,and although not bamboo i cant

Vintage F.E. Thomas Fly Rod - Abercrombie & Fitch - 60-70 Years Old

QuestionF.E. Thomas Fly Rod   QUESTION: Currently I have for auction on ebay a vintage F.E. Thomas Bamboo Fly Rod that was manufactured for the Abercr

Ross Gunnison G-1 Reel Value: Pre-1998 Estimate

QuestionI have a pre-1998 Ross Gunnison G-1 reel in very good shape, I thinks its a 3 or 4 weight.  Although not a vintage reel, I believe its desirea

Designing Effective Fish Cribs: A Guide for School Projects

QuestionThis is for our exhibition project for school. We are asking you these questions because we want to find a good habitat for fish. Our questions are

Fly Rod Repair: Troubleshooting Disassembly

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Joe,, I tried the hair dryer on the tip section on my old fly rod. Not much luck. Should I be patient and just keep working at it,

Bobbers in River Fishing: Do You Really Need Them?

QuestionQUESTION: Im going to sound naive here, but is it really necessary to use a bobber when youre fishing in the river? The reason I ask, is because th

Trout Breeding in Spring-Fed Ponds: Seeking Expert Advice

Questionwhat is the best way to encourage breeding. Gravel on the bottom. We have a spring fed pond and the trout are getting big. It would be nice if they

Identifying the Year of Your Montague Rapidan Fishing Rod

Questiongenune tonkin montague rapidan, came in a case made of leatherette fibr. The pole is 3 parts and has a exter top section  its 9 feet tall and

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Fly Fishing Rods: Wright-McGill Trimpact & Handmade Bamboo

QuestionI have just recently started fly fishing. My father sent me my grandfathers fly rods. One is a Wright-Mcgill Trimpact 9 ft. The other is also a Han

Value of Sakura Bamboo Fly Rod - Blue Sky No. 100 (3-Piece)

QuestionQUESTION: I have a 3 piece 8.5 foot Sakura bamboo fly rod(handle reverses to make it a casting rod and actually makes it 4 pieces) marked Blue Sky

Antique Fishing Pole Appraisal: Identifying Value & Features

QuestionI have a old fishing pole made of stan, steel its 5 ft. tall has 4 eyes on pole the handle looks like its made of ivory its  with red in the c

Determine the Value of Your Vintage Fishing Reels - Horrocks-Ibbotson & More

Question Ocean City I have 3 (bait casting) or what i call Trolling reels and i believe they are older and want to know if there is any value to them. &nbs

True Temper Fiberglass Rod & Reel: History, Value & Information

QuestionI recieved an old fiberglass rod & reel set from my uncle after he passed away, It says its a True Temper 63 Uni-spin multitip and its about 6.5 fe

Valuing a Vintage E.C. Powell Fly Rod (Early 1920s)

QuestionI have a very old E.C.powell fly rod that is in excellent condition and about ten years ago i took it to a fly rod dealer and he said it had never