Removing Set from a Bamboo Fly Rod: A Refurbishing Guide

QuestionI am refurbishing an old 3 section, 9 ft., bamboo fly rod(circa mid-1930s). It was stored together in a horizontal manner. Each section has a mild

Winter Fishing in Milwaukee & Lake Michigan: Tips & Insights

QuestionHello Marc, few weeks ago I asked about brown trout, thank you very much for great advice on this species. Since that time I am a frequent guest bo

Value of Antique Hiawatha Glass Rod - Appraisal & Info

Question   I just wanted a value if possible on this rod that is in immacculate condition, still in original container.  The only numbers an

Shakespeare Fly Rod Model 1358 (1936-1940): Value & Condition

QuestionMy great uncle left me this bamboo fly rod MODEL 1358.  Looks like he never used it - cork handle is like new.  Has two tip sections. &nb

South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod #53: Information & Line Weight Guidance

QuestionFound a South Bend bamboo fly rod #53 in very good condition. With 2 tips rod sock and tube. Rod shows very little usage. 9 foot, total of 11 guide

Finding Replacement Ferrules for Montague Fishing Rods - Expert Advice

QuestionMac - Im restoring a Montague Rapidan, 9 3/2, and need new ferrules.  I see what Golden Witch offers and Janns Netcraft, but would like to use

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Fenwick Fishing Rods

QuestionQUESTION: Hi there- We have an older Fenwick 2pc rod that appears to be a custom model it has fenwick in hand script without the emblem we have co

Waltonian Fly Reel Appraisal & Value - Expert Advice

QuestionWe inherited a working reel in a Shakespeare, Kalamazoo box.  There is a receipt in the box for cleaning and repair, back in the 1960s.  

Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Milwaukee Harbor: What to Expect

QuestionMarc, Great Walleye - and even better that it was released. You mentioned a lot of work for just a few fish. What about Smallmouth Bass? Is there

Valuation of Vintage Eagle Flyrod - Tokyo, Japan

QuestionHave a Eagle flyrod made in Tokyo, Japan. 3 piece hexagon shape. with 3 tips: heavy, medium, and light in orginial wood box with 2 bobbers, flyline

Valuation of Vintage Sport King M190 Tonkin Cane Fishing Rod

Questionfound genuine tonkin cane approximately 6 ft length stiff, salt water rod with marking sport king m190 in script. very good condition. estimate of

Identifying a Vintage Martin Fly Rod and Reel Combo

QuestionMy brother gave me my fathers old fly rod and reel this Christmas. I was looking for some information on this combo. The rod has Green Pal 4728-F 8

Fenwick PLB83 Rod Repair: Assessing Damage & Repair Options

QuestionHi Joe, I have a Fenwick PLB83(83,14 1/2 oz.,two piece) spinning rod that has two splits on the tip section at the feral(Feralite). One split is a

Value of Tonkin/Montague Bamboo Casting Rod with Silver King Reel

Questioni am trying to find out the value ruffly of this pole that my friend has that is in very very good condition with silver king reel and rubber botto

Identifying & Valuing Vintage J.C. Higgins Telescopic Fly Rods (1930s-1950s)

QuestionRobert, I would like to know the age and value of an older fly rod I have. It is marked J.C. Higgins, sold only by sears & . roebuck It is black tu

Battenkill Ferrule Repair: Removing & Re-wrapping Tips - Expert Advice

Question Battenkill ferrule My 1949 is Battenkill needs a ferrule re-wrap on one tip and a repair where the edge of the ferrule dug into the cane over the

Actionglas Fly Rod Line Weight Recommendation - Expert Advice

QuestionI have a actionglas fly rod model 1586, Orchard Industries, Detroit Michigan - 8-6.  Could you tell me the wt of line recommended for this rod

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Hardy's Split Cane Fly Rod

Questionhi rich,i have a hardys fly rod split cane and whipped, in a canvas pouch.Im not sure of the length but it is a 3 piece with 10 eyes and brass ends

Identifying Orvis Reels Made in England: A Forum Guide

QuestionHow can I tell which Manufactuer made my Orvis reel stamped Made in England? I have several and I would like to know. AnswerMy advise would be to

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Hardy Fly Rods

Question hardy rod i have a 9 hardy bamboo fly rod given to me by my grandfather. there is no seriel number on the rod .there is 2 symbols on the real lock