African Barbels & Catfish Spines: Poison, Treatment & Healing

QuestionQUESTION: how bad is the poison in african barbels/catfish spines and how can it be treated? if you are stuck by the spines how long does it take t

JC Higgins Fishing Rod & Shakespeare Reel Value - Appraisal & Information

Questionhello my name is tommy i have a jchiggins pisto grip rod and a shakespere maryoff the reel wuz made in 1964 the rod i dont no when it wuz made i am

Pike Fishing Leaders: Fluorocarbon vs. Wire - Optimal Pound Test

QuestionWhere I fish it seems the pike are leader shy,so Ive heard of people using fluorocarbon leaders so the pike are not spooked,what pound test would y

Vintage Montague Bamboo Rod: Understanding Eye Configuration & Value

QuestionDear Joe i was wondering if you can help me I have recently come across a six sided one peice 9-0 salt water bamboo rod made by monatgue. could you

Vom Hofe Boat Rod Assessment: Condition & Repair - Expert Review

QuestionJoe,     I have a heavy duty Vom Hofe boat rod. It is 7 and generally in good condition.  However, the guide closest to t

Identifying Vintage 48-Inch Bamboo Fishing Rod: Tonkin Cane & Macy's Cyclone

QuestionI have a cute vintage  48 inch 1 piece bamboo fishing rod. Is it a childs rod? Above the reel written in paint in cursive it says Tonkin Cane

Value of Vintage Forshaws of Liverpool Split Cane Fishing Rod

QuestionHello i am wondering if you could tell how much the following rod is worth it as a marking on forshaws of ???? and below that says greenline 10-1/2

Heddon Black Beauty Fishing Rod Value & Age Estimate

QuestionMy husband found a Heddon, Black Beauty, # 17-9 2 1/2 F - H C Hor D rod in an attic of a home he was remodeling & the owner gave it to him.  I

Elephant Brand Cane Fly Rod: Information & Value

Questionwould like info and value on Elephant Brand cane fly rod. 9 says Elephant Brand on label, shws red elephant with trunk around tree, label says; ma

Pike Fishing in October & November: Where Are They?

QuestionThe two gravel pits where I fish,one is murky and the other is gin clear, the clear one Ive fished back in late spring and caught two pike,one on a

Identifying Vintage Fly Rod: Tonkin Cane & Sport King - Age & Value

QuestionI have a split bamboo flyrod in three sections - each section is three feet.  The reel seat is below the cork handle.  Above the cork han

J.C. Higgins 3112 Spinning Reel Value & Collectibility

Question Close up model num on I have a never used with box that says sears, roebuck and co, and simpsons-sears limited. The reel is a J.C. Higgins level

Understanding Great Lakes Brown Trout: Tactics & Insights

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Marc! I have been a fan of your articles for quite some time. I fish alot and been reading all I could at a young age--just the other

Heddon Expert #125 Rod Details & Value - Understanding Specs

QuestionI have a Heddon Expert #125, 8.5, 2.5, F, HCH or D that I have 2 questions on:  1) What does the 2.5, the F, and the HCH or D mean?  &nbs

Abbey & Imbrie Grand Fly Rod Value: A Collector's Guide

Questionwhat would be the fair market value for a Abbey & imbrie model Grand fly pole in fair condition. Thanks, Cody   AnswerCody, Abbey & Imbrie

Browning Fly Rod Tip Replacement - Contact Information

QuestionQUESTION: I have a Browning Flyfishing rod but lost the tip.  The rod is a 9 ft. Browning Diana Grade Graphite, Model 1229908, 9 ft, # 8 line.

Fly Line Weight Recommendation for South Bend 33RM 9ft Fly Rod

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Am interested in what wt fly line to use with my South Bend Fly Rod 33RM 9foot fly rod.  The 33RM is on the label of the rod cas

Pond Moss & Fish Health: Troubleshooting Low Fish Activity

Questionyes my uncle in Ohio has a man made pond and the grass moss on top the water.. is that good for the fish??? he did have a lot of different kinds of

Identifying & Valuing Your Vintage Fenwick Feralite Fishing Rod (12ft)

QuestionHi I have a fenwick 12 28oz 3-6oz lures 15-30lb line, also on the rod is the fenwick emblem of course  and the numbers-K111426 PS120  US

Montague Leaping Brook: History, Value & Identification

QuestionI just acquired a Montague leaping brook. Appears to be in perfect refurbished condition. I say refurbished because all varnish is perfect... one t