Carp Fishing in Gravel Pits: Best Baits & Rigs

QuestionQUESTION: Where I fish for pike and bass in a old gravel pit,Ive noticed a bunch of big carp,I always see them every time I go out,also Ive seen th

Best Lures & Timing for Northern Pike Fishing in Murky Water

QuestionQUESTION: I fish a old gravel pit thats got a good population of pike in it,also the water is murky to muddy at times and at other times about 4 to

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Richardson Fly Rods

QuestionRich, I was given an old Richardson flyrod it is a telescopic metal rod extends to 99-3/4 from end to end, I guess it would be considered an 8 rod?

Understanding Line Weight and Lure Weight in Fishing: A Beginner's Guide

Questionhi Joe..I am a beginner of fishing. Very confused about the lure weight and line weight on the rods..what is the conversion between them? eg. PE NO

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Fly Fishing Gear: Martin Reel & Bamboo Rod

Question I have a old martin fly reel #60 and a bamboo fly rod with four differnt tips the sticker on the rod gold.. something... and a lion face on it..

Princess H-1 Fly Rod: History, Value & Details

QuestionI have a Princess H-1 antique fly rod from Utica, N.y.  It came in a cloth sleeve with a label from Horrocks.  It says on the sleeve Prin

Bass Fishing in Lily Pads: Expert Tips for Tournament Success

Questionhey jack ,i watch a lot of fishing shows on t.v., that show how to fish for bass in most cases but i;ve never seen them fish in lilly pads , i;m in

Fly Rod Identification & Appraisal - Neo Cane, Glen Beg

QuestionHey Robert I just stumbled on this site.I was looking to date a rod I have & maybe give aprox value. Its a Fly rod Neo Cane, Glen Beg, Hardy Bros,

Identifying Bamboo vs. Fiberglass Fly Fishing Rods: A Guide

QuestionI have a rod that I cant tell whether it is a bamboo rod or not. how can I tell what material the rod is made of? AnswerRobert, You can send me a

Valuation of Vintage F. E. Thomas Fly Rod - Bangor, ME

QuestionI am an old fisherman that also collects old reels (belong to ORCA) and rods. Several years ago I came across a rod marked F E Thomas, Bangor Me. 1

RL Winston Bamboo Flyrod Appraisal & Sale - Value & Condition

QuestionRich, I have come into possession of an RL Winston bamboo flyrod.  It is 96, two piece, bakelite spacer, 5 5/8 oz., full wells grip, flap-rin

Troubleshooting Zebco Push Button Reels: Disassembly & Greasing

QuestionHi Joe, How do take the new push botton reels apart. the old ones were easy. I need to grease them.  MY SON HAS A ZEBCO 404   Thank

Identifying Your Vintage Mitchell Spinning Reel (Model 300)

QuestionHi Robert I am attempting to accurately date a Mitchell spinning reel I have. The serial number is B03005 it is what became the 300 model. My reel

Shakespeare Intrinsic Bamboo Fly Rod 1311-B-9: History & Details

Questionwe have shakespare bamboo fly rod 1811-B-9...what can you tell me about it? AnswerHi Rhonda, I am going to guess that your rod is a model 1311-B-

Identifying & Matching a Vintage Goodwin Granger Bamboo Fly Rod (1937)

QuestionI inherited a Goodwin Granger bamboo fly rod.  The sections are 33inches long (4 sections-2 tips)for a total of 99 inches.  Is the rod co

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Brookleerg Fishing Rods

QuestionI have this old rod that has the name Brookleerg which is in a picture with a man holding a rod with a net in a streem ,the rod  has six sides

Beaverkill Fly Rod Identification & Value - Expert Appraisal

QuestionHi Joe, I purchased a Beaverkill Fly Rod at a garage sale last weekend.  Wonder if you might be able to tell me the age and value of the fly r

Lake Seminole Bass Fishing in November: Tips & Hot Spots

QuestionMr. Gaither, I ran across an answer you gave a fellow in 2006, about fishing lake Seminole in February.  It was very informative.  A gro

Valuing & Selling an Ed M. Hunter Fly Rod - Expert Advice

QuestionI found this fly rod by Ed M.Hunter it is 81/2 fool long and is like new how much could I seal for and do you no of some one that would be interest

Identifying and Maintaining Your Horrocks-Ibbotson H-I Rod

Question H-I rod I bought a very stout Rod at a yard sale and was hoping you could tell me more about it. Its 7.5 feet long two piece fiberglass pole, with