Valuing Vintage Fishing Rods: Shakespeare Models (1957-1967)

QuestionI have a shakespeare 2 piece spinning rod in original tube and bag no. 1432-L (1957) and a 2 piece shakespeare Presidential fly rod  in oprigi

Identifying and Restoring Vintage Fishing Rods: Seeking Expert Advice

Question rod printing Hi Mac, Attached are a couple of pictures that might help.  The writing starts at the handle and proceeds toward the tip in the

Effective Bass Fishing Strategies for Cedar Lakes in New Jersey

QuestionMarc, My buddy and I are casual fishers. We get out just for the relaxation. We recently fished at a cedar lake in southern new jersey where the ba

Identifying a Vintage Bamboo-Style Fishing Rod (Fiberglass)

Questioni have a rod and reel that was given to me about 10 years back.the reel is a bronson fleetwing 2475 which i can find plenty of info on.the rod it i

Valuing & Selling Antique Bamboo Fishing Poles: Expert Advice

QuestionI have a two piece bamboo boat pole at the approximate age of 60 to 70 yrs old.  It has german nickel guide tip.  Could you approximate i

Identifying Your Vintage Orvis Fly Rod (1970s)

QuestionI have an old Orvis Rod and Reel, I believe it is from 1975 based on some of my own research but I cannot be sure. It is in a metal tube with a gre

Identifying & Valuing Vintage W.E. Co. Fishing Rod & South Bend Reel

QuestionI HAVE DISCOVERED AN OLD ROD/REEL COMBO THAT IS QUITE UNIQUE AND WAS HOPING YOU COULD SHARE MORE ABOUT IT.  WHAT I HAVE IS A METAL ROD IN WHIC

Repairing Broken Graphite Fishing Rods: Safety & Alternatives

QuestionIve read your instructions for repairing a Shimano graphite rod[11/03/2008].I recently broke my Loomis IMX lite 4wt above the ferrule and am consid

Finding Vintage Fishing Gear: Shakespeare Rods & President Reels - Expert Advice

QuestionMy uncle had a 6, 2 section fiberglass Sheakespeare casting rod model 1190.M. Is this rod still available and if so where can he purchase one? He a

Value of Vintage Shakespeare Fishing Rods (1950s-1960s)

QuestionI have a Shakespeare 2 piece spinning rod in original tube & bag no. 1432-L (1957) and a 2 piece Shakespeare Presidential fly ro in original tube &

Vintage 1920s Hand-Painted Burgundy Cane Fishing Rod - Antique Find

QuestionI have located a painted burgundy, cane fishing rod, approx 1920 era. I located it amongst many other antiques from my great grandfathers storage t

Antique Fishing Rod Appraisal: E.W. Edwards & Sons - Value & Description

QuestionQUESTION: We sent the following descriptions, but neglected to ask for an estimate of value. First Rod: E. W. Edwards & Sons 9, 3 sections with ex

Valuing Your Vintage Shakespeare Fly Rod: Model 1362

QuestionQUESTION: I have an old Shakespeare bamboo fly rod. Its shaft is six sided as a hexagon and it is nine feet long. The rod has three sections with n

Best Lures for River Fishing: Bass, Pike & Trout Near Dams

QuestionHi Mark, for fishing in a river for bass, northern pike trout etc. specifically near a dam, which lures would you suggest? Also what artificial lur

Identifying and Appraising a Vintage Cane Fishing Rod - Sheepshead Mark

QuestionI have a cane casting rod that belonged to my late husband, who drowned while fly fishing. Am finally able to go through his fishing tackle and I h

Heddon Expert #125 9ft Split Bamboo Rod - Value & Restoration

QuestionI was curious as to the value of this rod. It is a 9 Heddon Expert #125 3 piece (w/ extra tip) in original sleeve and tube. Ferrule=3f, line size=G

Identifying & Valuing Your St. Croix Fiberglass Fly Rod

Question St Croix Telescopic Fl I have an old St Croix Fiberglass Telescopic Fly Rod. I have tried to make out the writing on it. It looks like Park Fjillo

Heddon Expert Fly Rod Repair & Value - Common Issues & Solutions

Question#125-8 1/2-2F-HDH or E   3piece w/extra tip mid section is crooked....can this be straightened, also needs guides rewrapped on mid sectio

Identifying & Valuing Vintage 3-Piece Metal Fly Rod - Assistance Needed

QuestionI have this 3 pc. metal fly rod it has a wooden handle with circles around it on the front of handle on the metal cap it has V11V1 the rod is tubul

True Temper Steel Fishing Pole - History & Value

Questioni have a true temper steel fishing pole made by the american fork&hoe co. On the handel reads speed lock pat.no.2102237.On the rod is a pat.no.8093