Lake Seminole Fishing in November: Baits & Tactics

QuestionHi Jack, I will be fishing Lake Seminole in mid November and was looking for any help on what to throw (want to make sure I bring enough of them,

Identifying & Valuing Antique Fishing Rods: A Comprehensive Guide

Questionrich my rod is flat sided AnswerJoe, Price Book: Antique & Collectible  Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide by Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd

Angle Fish Bamboo Fly Rod: Identification & Refinishing Value

QuestionCan you tell me what you know about these, and what the value of 1 would be if completely refinished? I just got 1 off of ebay and it looks really

Nostalgic Fishing Reels: A Look Back at Vintage Zebco Designs

QuestionSometime in the mid sixties I was camping & cat fishing with grandparents of family friends in Kansas.  The grandmother, Sylvia, would take a

Telescoping Steel Fly Rod - 8ft, 4-Weight Flex - Unique Fishing Gear

Question fly rod picture  rod picture   I have a telescoping steel fly rod it is tubular round.  when it is in stored position it is a littl

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Winchester Bamboo Fly Rods (1920s)

QuestionI just inherited my grandfathers bamboo flyrod. Its a three-piece 9 Winchester with extra tip and canvas and wood case. I have looked, but I dont k

Identifying a Vintage Metal Fishing Rod: A Collector's Mystery

QuestionI recently found what i believe to be a very old fishing rod at a yard sale. So far, i have not been able to find any information about it or anyth

Bass Fishing Tactics & Conditions at Philpott Lake

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, how are you doing? I have asked you questions in the past and your answers were really helpful so I am back for some more help. I

Identifying a Vintage Fenwick Spinning Rod: Model Number Assistance

QuestionI had a Fenwick fiberglass 5 3 spinning rod around The early 1980s I dont know what happened to it bit it was.my favorite Rod for river fishing f

Hardy Bamboo Rod Value & Identification - Serial # C17088

Question Hardy rod  rod case and rod   My friend has a Hardy bamboo rod and was curious as to the value. The serial # is c17088. The reel seat i

Vintage Ted Williams Reel Repair: Finding Schematics & Parts

QuestionI have a vintage ted Williams level drag reel that a won on e-bay. I have to do some work on it, to get it going the way I want it, but I have a pr

Identifying Your Vintage Sharpes Scottie Featherweight Fishing Rod: Dating by Serial Number

QuestionI inherited what I am sure is a 2 piece 86 #7 rod. It has the Impregnated Scottie and Featherweight markings on it.  It is still in the origin

Garcia Conlon 2121 Ultralight Rod Comparison & History

QuestionWhat is the difference between a Garcia conlon 2121ultalight 5 star rod and the same rod that is a 2121T with no star rating. I have recently acqui

South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod #47: Value, Identification & History

Question#47 south bend bamboo in bag and good shape AnswerChasity, I am assuming the following. The #47 is on the rod. The reel seat is above not below

Orvis Bamboo Fly Rod Identification & Valuation

QuestionIt was my dads fly rod. 7 1/2 ft. Long, 3 1/2 oZ. #6 line.  Madison  H.D.G (6) is on the base rod.. never used has case and slip. Answer

Mark I NO.3 "Click" Baitcasting Reel Review & Details

Question box  reel   Mark I recently come across these baitcasting reels I was wondering if you could tell me anything about them. The box says &

Heddon 850 Split Bamboo Fly Rod: Identification & Information

QuestionI have a Heddon  #850  5 1/2 M  split bamboo rod  Jim Heddons favorite . The original tag on the rod bag  has  850 &

Vintage Hardy Saltwater Rod Restoration: Cost & Value

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Rich, I am looking for advice on restoring a vintage Hardy saltwater rod. I have no idea what it costs to pay a professional to resto

Best Gar Fishing Lakes & Ponds in the Catskills, NY

QuestionHEY MARC,      HAVE A QUESTION I HOPE YOU CAN ANSWER FOR ME. I WANT TO KNOW OF ANY GOOD LAKES & PONDS IN THE CATSKILLS OF

Identifying the Spine of a Fly Rod Blank: A Comprehensive Guide

Questioncould you please instructed me the easiest way to find the spine of a 2pc fly rod blank. thank you AnswerAl I assume you mean graphite rod , there