South Bend Fly Rod #323-9 Value & Assessment - Is It Worth It?

QuestionI have located aolder South Bend Fly rod in a antique/pawn shop. It is a two piece rod approxiately 9 ft long. The markings  are South Bend Fl

Ike Walton Freshwater Fishing Rod Value & Identification

QuestionJoe: I was given a mint-condition Ike Walton freshwater fishing rod, its 7-foot and has a number on it  #1315. Its a beautiful rod. Can you te

Vintage Fishing Rod Valuation: Resources & Identification

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Browning Silaflex Rod 032906 Value & Selling Price

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Brown Trout Fishing in Milwaukee Harbor: Tips & Tactics

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Innovative Fishing Hook Design for Fish Welfare: A PLTW Project

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Value of Fly Rods and Spinning Rod: A Detailed Guide

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Strike King Tonga Bamboo Fly Rod - Value & History

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Hurd Reel Nut Replacement: Finding Parts for Your Super Caster

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Strike King Tonga Bamboo Fly Rod: Value, History & Identification

Question Overall pic Subject Strike King 3 piece bamboo fly rod with extra tip Question     I am trying to find the value and history

Orvis Shooting Star Bamboo Fly Rod Value & Appraisal

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South Bend Splitcane Rod Value & Identification - Expert Advice

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Antique Mid-Victorian Split Shot Container - Appraisal & Selling Advice

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Lake Seminole Fishing Report & Tips - Find the Best Spots

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Gliebe Muskie Fishing Rod Information & Identification

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Identifying & Caring for a Vintage Wright & McGill Fly Rod

QuestionHi there, my name is Caleb. I am 12 and just getting into fly fishing.  I just got a fly rod from my great grandfather.  It is a 2 piece

Valuing Vintage Fishing Rods: Hardy, Divine & Custom Rod Assessment

QuestionJ, I inherited three rods, a Hardy Palakona, a Divine, and a custom made rod signed Bowen. They appear to be 5 weights. Should I fish them? Are th

Heddon Premier #115 Fly Rod: Identification & Value

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Antique U-T-K Bamboo Flyrod - Age & Value Appraisal

Question UTK Bamboo Flyrod Logo found on the handle U-T-K inside a diamond shape. Three piece, 9 1/2 ft and includes an extra tip section. Its been in my p

Authenticity & Value of Lucky Strike Fly Rods: A Collector's Guide

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