Humminbird SmartCast RF35 vs. RF25: Choosing the Right Wireless Fish Finder

QuestionI want to buy a wireless fishfinder for my husband and I for Christmas this year.  I am stuck between the Humminbird Smartcast wrist style RF3

Identifying Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rod: Help Needed!

QuestionHi, I picked up an old Bamboo Fishing rod at the local thrift store. I tried to find the manufacturer of it, based on the decal. Its half gone and

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Shakespeare Fly Rods (1960s-70s)

QuestionHi there, Im a fly fishing fool from oregon. I was given a shakesspeare fly rod in its original tube and bag. On tube it says wonderod no. 1370. 8

Reel Compatibility & Usage of Heddon Muskey Special Rod

QuestionI have a Heddon Pal #6273-5 Muskey Special rod. I am unable to attach a Penn 500 reel to the pole %26 from the small guides, I know it needs to be

South Bend 59-9 Fishing Rod - Valuation & Potential Buyers

QuestionHi Joe.  I also have The South Bend 59-9 model in Good-Very Good condition, with original bag and tube.  Who would I be able to contact t

Horrocks-Ibbotson 'Turn-n-Spin' Fly Rod: Value & Information

Questioni have a horrocks fly rod and also want info on its value.  it has a name in script turn-n-spin.  do you have info on this rod? AnswerTo

Fishing in Syria: What to Expect & Methods

QuestionHi Jim! I am going for a trip to the middle east and I have almost 7 days in Syria, so I wonder if you can give me any information about what is po

Identifying & Valuing Vintage St. Croix Fishing Rods (circa 1964)

Questionmy brother came across an old st croix pole. it is a st croix pole from around 1964. it is short and the reel is square. the release looks more lik

Identifying American Fork & Hoe Co. Fishing Rods: Manufacturing Dates & Value

QuestionMarc,  I have an old and slightly damaged casting rod with the American fork %26 hoe co, Geneva Ohio stamped in the well below the reel retain

Identifying Your Golden Gate Fishing Rod: Help & Information

Question Label I have a Golden gate rod, but I cant find any info on the web.  Are you familiar with this? Thank you in advance, Michael AnswerHi

Repairing a Bent Fenwick FS68 Fishing Rod: Advice & Solutions

Questionhello. i just obtained a beautiful vintage fenwick fs68 fishing rod and the upper section (top 1/3) is bent. i would like to get this upper section

Identifying Your Vintage Wolverine Fly Fishing Reel (1930s)

QuestionI have a old fly reel and cant seem to find anything on it on the back it reads wolverine no 1695 Kalamazoo tackle co. model d   and on t

South Bend Model 20 Fishing Rod: History & Manufacturing Date

QuestionJoe, I picked up a 9 three section (plus extra tip) bamboo rod that has the South Bend logo etc stamped on the metal reel seat and has 20 - 9 writt

Abercrombie & Fitch Fishing Rod Value: Monogram R & Deluxe - Get an Estimate

QuestionI have two Abercrombie and Fitch off shore fishing poles in great shape and am trying to find out their worth. Would you be able to give me some id

Value of Vintage Hardy Fly Rod - Identification & Appraisal

QuestionI have a hardy fly rod that was given to me by my father.It looks as though it was never used and I would like to know the value of it.Its packed i

Wall Fishing Rod Hangers: Simple DIY Solutions & Where to Buy

Questionare you aware of fishing rod hangers for walls? Answer Coat Hanger Tange, I am not aware but I would be surprised if you can not find them at Orvi

Horrocks-Ibbotson Fly Rod Value: Appraisal & Information

Question old his horrocks-ibbo I was wondering how much this fishing set may be worth i inherited it from my grandfather. It was never used and i believe i

Best Wireless Fishfinders: Hawkeye vs. Hummingbird - User Inquiry

QuestionHi Marc,  spoke with a couple weeks back on the Hummingbird fishfinders the wrist style and the rod mount.  Still wanted to purchase one

Palakona Split Bamboo Fly Rod Valuation - Expert Appraisal

QuestionDear Sir,  I wondered if you could help me to value my fly rod.  It is a 2 piece split bamboo 8.5 foot fly rod in mint condition.  A

Re: Jim Deran Fly Rod Reconditioning & Sales Inquiry - Contact Information

QuestionOn Oct 14 I responded to e-mail received from Mac. On Oct 15 I emailed Mac photos of the Jim Deran Special fly rod by USLAN Inc. On Oct 21 I emaile