Valuing Vintage Ebisu Fly Fishing Flies Box - Expert Appraisal

Question Box of flies Dad bought a cottage in 1971, the neighbor showed me how to fly fish. During the summer he gave me this wood box of EBISU flies.There

Restoring a Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rod: A Family Heirloom

QuestionQUESTION: hello. i have received my great grandfathers fishing pole for my 18th birth day. he went down on the York Town when he was in the navy an

Best Lures for Largemouth Bass in Central Florida Lakes

QuestionI live in central florida and i would like to know what lures to use in the community small lake for largemouth bass AnswerBrandon; There are prob

Fenwick Feralite Rod History & Specifications - Serial Number F36524

QuestionWhen was it manufactured Is Feralite fibreglass Are all ferrules S/S or is tip ferrule a different material When did production of this model end T

Restoring a Vintage Heddon Black Beauty Fly Rod: Value & Repair Costs

QuestionJoe. I became the owner of  a 8 1/2ft model #17 Black Beauty .. vintage 1960s. Unfortunatley the bamboo is coming apart and was not taken care

H&I Bamboo Fly Rod Decal Reproduction - DIY Guide

QuestionHello, Im refinishing my old H&I bamboo fly rod my Dad got for me in 1944. The original decal is long gone. Is there any reproduction decals availa

Lake & River Water Temperature Dynamics: Northern vs. Southern Ends

QuestionWhat end of a lake or river heats up the fastest in the early spring? The north or the south? AnswerZach; The South end and the North end of a lak

Value of Fenwick & Scientific Anglers Fly Rods - Appraisal & Information

QuestionI have a Fenwick  Aftma Flyline #5 3oz 7ft flyrod #FF705 serial# K176076 and a Scientific Anglers serial# A233 7ft7 flyrod both in tube cases

Identifying a Vintage Ted Williams Ice Fishing Combo (Sears & Roebuck)

QuestionWhile going though my father-in-laws garage, we came across a Sears & Roebuck Company EM, Ice fishing Combo. It seems to be fairly old and we would

Orvis Fly-and-Spin Rod Value: Identification & Estimate

QuestionI have a yellow in color, I think fiberglass, orvis rod with original tube.  On tube it says Eddie Bauer Special and Orvis HCF(7), its 4 piece

Identifying a Vintage Sila-Flex AF85 3 Fishing Rod - Expert Advice

Questionthis rod was given to me by my father 20 years ago with no information about the rod. It has two tips and is still in very good condition and I wou

Restoring a Vintage Granger Victory Bamboo Fly Rod: A Guide

QuestionRich, I just came into possession of a Granger Victory bamboo rod that is in need of restoration (finish cracked with some loose threads).I have re

Vintage Fly Rod Information: Fiberglass & Bamboo Resources

QuestionI collect mostly fiberglass flyrods some bamboo. I can only find a few books with good information about these types of rods. The main book is Fibe

Ryobi Telescopic Fishing Rod - Identification & Value

Question 2111 Hello I just bought a Ryobi Telescopic fishing rod and cannot find any info or value for this rod it says 5.4x7 on the handle with some inch

Narmco Conolon Rod Information: Air-Flite 412 Details & History

QuestionI JUST GOT A ACQUIRED A 65 2 PCS ROD THE LABEL SAYS CONOLON, LIVE FIBER, AIR-FLITE 412, SAYS BUILT BY NARMCO INC. COSTA MESA CA. IT HAS A CORK HAND

Lake Seminole Bass Fishing: Tournament Bait & Hot Spots (2010)

QuestionMr. Gaither thankyou for doing an amazing job answering everyones questions. I live in upstate S.C. I am coming to fish a tournament on 5/1/2010. C

Identifying Horrocks-Ibbotson Co.: Family History Research

Questioni am sorry to bother u but i am looking into some family history and recently found a white circular plastic id tag with my grandmothers picture an

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Kingfisher Pole & Reel - 1903

QuestionI was wanting some info. about my pole that marked kingfisher.It looks like its made of cherry with solid brass eyes a fully bamboo wrapped handle.

Shakespeare 1362-9 Bamboo Fly Rod: Line & Leader Weight Guide

QuestionMarc, I have a Shakespeare 1362-9 3 piece bamboo fly rod that was my Grandfathers.  I would like to use it for Steelhead here in the NW. Im no

Restoring Vintage Bamboo Fly Rods: Grip & Reel Seat Replacement

QuestionI was lucky enough to find 5 bamboo fly rods for a very reasonable price.  They were inexpensive to begin with (Im sure).  Id like to reb