Split Cane Rod Restoration Advice: Hardy & J.J. Walker Fly Rods

QuestionHi Rich I came across these two rods and would appreciate knowing if it is worth restoring them. 1 Hardy brs E31880 ( three pce with spare tip spli

Heddon #17 9ft Fly Rod - Value & Details (1939-1951)

Question Heddon #17 Rod I have a Heddon #17 9ft Fly Fishing Rod.  Has Heddon signed on rod.  Has 4 sections.  Cork handle is a little rough

Abercrombie & Fitch 7 1/2 Smuggler Rod: Freshwater or Saltwater?

QuestionQUESTION: I READ YOUR COMENTS ON THE 71/2 SNUGGLER I HAVE ONE BUT I THINK ITS FOR SALT WATER FISHING THE HANDLE IS ABOUT 16 INCHES LONG WITH A TWO

Value & Details of Sport King Bamboo Fly Rod with 'M/27' Marking

QuestionJoe,     I have a 8 1/2 foot bamboo Sport King.  I know it was sold at Montgomery Wards.  Theres a m/27 hand printed

Fishing at Lake Seminole from Three Rivers Campground: Tips & Advice

QuestionQUESTION: I will be staying at three rivers camp ground the first week of March.  Any advise on fishing would be greatly appreciated.  I

Identifying Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rods: Sealey, Richard, & Swan Tokyo

Questionhi im trying to find any info on three rods i have they show info on the butt ,the first one is a sealey fishing rod 3 piece with a name of rod bui

Repairing Split Ferrules on Bamboo Rods: A Guide

QuestionI was given a Shakespeare bamboo rod, Im going to try restoring it. one of the male ferrules has split. If I find a good enough fit can I just repl

Value & Restoration of Vintage Three Jays Bamboo Trolling Rod

QuestionDear Sir, My friend gave me an old Three Jays #200, Genuine Tonkin Bamboo trolling/deep sea rod. It is not in the best of condition. Ideally I wou

Hardy Split Cane Rod Valuation & History - Serial # E32688

Questionhello,i have got an hardys rod which has the serial number E32688 it is a split cane rod and has writing on it which reads palakona rcb rod, it is

Lake Seminole Water Temperature: Midday Forecast

Questionwhat is the water temp at lake seminole at mid day?                 

Identifying Vintage Mermaid Fly Rod - Made in Japan

QuestionI have a bamboo fly rod in a light weight wood box with part of a decal still intact. The label reads MERMAID ?, Fishing tackle, made in Japan, Sak

Fenwick F60 Feralite Fly Rod Value & Appraisal

Question fenwick fly rod I have a 6 fenwick fly rod,ff60,  2.5/8feralite h82404 oz, excellent  condition.  It was purchased in the 60s?. &nb

South Bend 550 Level Wind Reel Assembly - Seeking Diagram & Guidance

QuestionBought a South Bend 550 level wind reel, likely from ?0s, needs a cleaning, came partly disassembled.  Can抰 figure out how to install one wire

Affordable Bamboo Fly Rods: Born to Fish Review & Budget Options

QuestionI have been looking for a bamboo rod that I can afford, meaning less than $500 bucks. I ran across a company in Wisconsin called Born to Fish that

Identifying & Valuing Vintage American Fork and Hoe Fly Rods

QuestionI have a hollow steel fly rod No L20-81/2. It has two tips and is green with black and gold windings. Can you tell me anything about it? Age, value

Where to Buy Vintage Fishing Lure Hardware - Reliable Sources

QuestionDo you know of a good source to purchase authentic vintage lure hardware? AnswerHi George, There are a few good sources for plug parts like Netcr

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod Valuation & Restoration History - 1955

Question Orvis Battenkill Fly R I have a 1955 orvis battenkill impregnated 7.5 Serial # 17042 with the original rod tube and sock. I have the two tips. the

Identifying Your Montague Bamboo Fly Rod: Model & Details

QuestionCan you help me find any information about the 3 section fly rod with extra tip.  I can only fine the montague Rod & Reel Company decal on it.

Orvis Rod Valuation: History & Value of a Vintage '99 Series Rod

QuestionOrvis_ecu.script.jpg   QUESTION: I asked for my dads fishing rod when he passed away. I dont fish...yet. I pulled it out the other day and wan

Vintage Abbey & Imbie Fly Rod Set - 1902 Patent - Appraisal

QuestionCan you give me a value  for a FLY Rod Set It is a ABBEY & Imbie Rod Set it has Abbey & Imbie, New York, Best Eight (? I think it is -Strip) 1