Identifying a Vintage Foothills Fly Rod: Details & History

QuestionThanks for taking my question.  I have a six sided bamboo rod with a silver slide reel seat.  It is about 8 8 long and has a small gold

Repairing a Vintage Cabela's Gary Borger Fishing Rod & Reel - Is It Worth It?

Question i have a Cabellas, Gary Borger Model rod, 2 pce., / 5/6 wt. with Cabellas top reel at time (1995) +/- Top piece destroyed, broken twice, need new,

Value Estimate: Heddon Bamboo Rod - #6, 5' 1/2"

QuestionLooking for est. of value of bamboo rod, etc.  Heddon, #6, 5 1/2, 4 wt.(?),Alum. case, Cloth bag (olive),cork handle dirty and somewhat worn,

PENN Spinning Reel Handle Not Cranking? Troubleshooting Tips

QuestionI bought my daughter a small rod Penn spinning reel. We went fishing last week end and it worked just fine. We went fishing today and the handle ac

Identifying & Valuing a Bean Double L Bamboo Rod - Expert Assistance

QuestionQUESTION: My brother bought an old bamboo rod for me. 8 1/2 foot bamboo, 3/2. One tip is broken. Case is a Montague case, which probably does not b

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Fishing Rods - James W. Gibson

QuestionI have this rod I picked it up at a local Pawn Shop for 20 dollars, it has a square metal rod with metal eyes, possibly stainless steel, the handle

Replacing a Lost Fishing Rod Ferrule: Parts & Where to Buy

QuestionSomehow I have managed to lose the metal tube/connector that joins the two halves of my surfcasting rod. I guess it comes attached to the base sect

Fenwick Feralite Rod Value & Production Dates (H74426 SF 80480-4)

QuestionI have a Fenwick Feralite pack rod. H74426 SF 80480-4 8ft. 4 1/2oz. 1/8 to 3/8 lures  Fly line #6. Can you tell me about when it was made and

Best Lures and Setups for Pike & Walleye Fishing Near Thunder Bay

QuestionHello, On monday I am going 3 hours north of Thunder Bay to a remote lake for a fishing/family trip. The Lake has mainly pike and walleye. The pik

Fishing Lures & Setups for Pike & Walleye near Thunder Bay

QuestionHello, On monday I am going 3 hours north of Thunder Bay to a remote lake for a fishing/family trip. The Lake has mainly pike and walleye. The pik

Best Lures & Setups for Pike & Walleye Fishing Near Thunder Bay

QuestionHello, On monday I am going 3 hours north of Thunder Bay to a remote lake for a fishing/family trip. The Lake has mainly pike and walleye. The pik

Identifying and Restoring Vintage Union Hardware Fly Rods

Questioni am looking for info on Union Hardware fy rods. i recently received an old round hollow STEEL rod just under 9 long. i would like to restore and u

Fenwick Royale RYF 908 Graphite Rod Review & Value

QuestionIs this model a graphite rod?  Also, would you recommend it and at what price? AnswerHi Peter, Yes, it is a very nice graphite rod.  In

Identifying & Selling Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rods: Union, Gunnison & South Bend

Question i have 3 older bamboo rods (1) Cant identify the maker the label appears to have been pealed off but union is written on the piece near the handle

Fenwick Royale RYL 908 Fly Rod Review: Graphite & Recommendation

QuestionCan you tell me if the Fenwick Royale RYL 908 fly rod, 9 foot, two piece is a graphite rod and would you recommend it? AnswerHi Peter, I know ver

Identifying Value: Johnson Accu-Rod AR-140 & Century 100B Fishing Gear

QuestionHi Joe...You Were Referred To My By Marc..Trying To Get Any Information On This Set..The Reel Is A Century 100B...On The Rod It Says Johnson Accu-R

Value Estimate: Heedon #14 Thoroughbred Fly Rod - Expert Appraisal

QuestionHi Robert, I have a heddon #14 thoroughbred 8.5 2f in nearly mint cond. three piece, extra tip cloth sack and aluminum case threaded. what is it wo

Mitchell 300 DL Reel Value: 1974 Vintage - Condition & Details

Question mitchell 300 dl I have been trying to find out the value my Mitchell 300 DL reel dated June 17 1974. It is in mint condition and is in its wooden

Browning Silaflex Grafite Fly Rod (1970s) - Identification & Repair Info

QuestionJoe-I have two Browning Grafite Silaflex Fly rods-broke the tips on both of them - they were from the 1970s - any help on who makes these rods so t

Identifying and Valuing Your Miltex FLR-2 Fiberglass Fly Rod

QuestionI have a Fly fishing rod . It looks like fiberglass. It is 3 pcs. It has MILTEX FLR-2 on a sticker right above the cork handle. It is Made In Japan