Identifying & Valuing Vintage Fishing Reels: Pflueger Akron & More

QuestionHi I picked up a box of fishing reels about 2 years ago and have 4 of the reels in a table as a decoration piece and was wondering if you could tel

Identifying Vintage Split Bamboo Fly Rods with Compass Handles

QuestionQUESTION: I have 2 small split bamboo rods with compasses embedded in handles, no manufacturer. They seem to be fresh water rods. Can you tell me a

Identifying & Valuing a Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod - Brooklure Spinner

QuestionMy father has passed and Im picking out a fly rod for our son.  It says Spinner above the handle in white ink.  Also a yellow square with

Carp Fishing in Weedy Lakes: A Beginner's Guide - Dr. Neil Stern

QuestionDr. Neil Stern, After a friend loaned me the video carp angling 101 put out by the american carp society Ive seen to caught carp fever and really

Bamboo Rod Value: Expert Appraisal of Ward's, Phil Larson & Granger Victory

QuestionI have three bamboo rods which I am considering placing on Craigslist for sale and have been told by friends they are fairly valuable.  Need a

Vintage Hardy Cane Fly Rod: Identification & Collector's Value

Questionmade by hardy bros, england. pat.#20875/22.also another # on handle is e 10018( could this be serial#. provide details and collectors value. my dad

Where to Buy Rubber Line for Bank Lines & Throwlines - Troubleshooting

QuestionQUESTION: where can i purchase a spool of rubber line for making a bank line or throwline trotline? have tried kmart, walmart, fishing stores, onli

Heddon Thoroughbred Rod Value & History - Identification Guide

QuestionI have a 9 Heddon Thorobred.  On the rod it says #14-9-2 1/2f-HCH or D.  I bought it used about 54 years ago.  Wondering what it is

Why Do Split Shot Weights Slip? Troubleshooting Fishing Weight Issues

QuestionI am new to fishing and have trouble with my split shot weights sliding up and down my line. I crimp them well and still they slip. Can you suggest

Identifying Vintage Arnold Palmer Golf Reels - Expert Advice

QuestionHI I HAVE AN ARNOLD PALMER REEL (LEVELWIND) RED WITH WHITE HANDLES NO MARKINGS EXCEPT ARNOLD PALMER IN BLACK AND GOLD STICKER.IT WAS ON A CHILDS PO

Replace Cork Handle on True Temper Steel Casting Rod - Supply Sources

QuestionThis is an American Fork and Hoe Co., True Temper rod that has a 4x1/2 steel shank that needs a cork handle replaced over it. Do you know where I m

Troubleshooting Pond Fishing: Why Aren't the Fish Biting?

Question one of the big ones Chris I do alot of pond fishing it is my favorite out of bodies of water i have produced some big fish from ten pound range up

Shakespeare Agility AGL 835 Handle Screw Replacement & Repair

QuestionI purchased a Shakespeare, Agility Spinning Reel, Model # AGL 835. The screw that holds the handle on was lost. I have had no luck trying to get it

Phillipson Chiefton TC80 Fiberglass Fly Rod: History & Details

QuestionI have been trying to get some info on the history of this rod..my internet skills are minimal...can you help me...it is yellow blank...8ft. and #6

South Bend 323-9 Fly Rod Value & Insurance - Appraisal

QuestionI have a 323-9 SouthBend Fly Rod and am wondering what it may be worth.  I am not a fisherman but do value the rod as it was my dads.  I

Value of Heddon Golden Mark 50 Pro Fishing Rod - Fiberglass & Cork

QuestionI have a Heddon Golden Mark 50 Pro Weight #7643-6 Lite.  I believe it is a spinning rod and it is fiberglass.  It has a cork handle. It w

Identifying Your Orvis Split Cane Fishing Rod: A Detailed Guide

QuestionI have a 2 piece split cane rod which bears the words 揙rvis - Impregnated?(just like that in quotes) and the words 揚at. Pend?on the butt section to

Vintage Brass Fishing Bait Box - 9x4x1.5 inch Insect Container - Wu29202 FFK

Questionrecently, while cleaning out my uncles attic I came across a brass bait box for fishing. IT looks like it would crickets, beatles, meal worms or so

Catfish Fishing: Line, Bait & Hook Size - Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: hi, i had some questions i wanted to ask you about catfish fishing. what size line should i use when catfish fishing, what in your opinio

Shakespeare Marvel Fly Rod (1947) - History & Value

Question4 Sections   QUESTION: Actually two rods- 1.  First is probably easiest.  I have a Shakespeare Marvel fly rod Model 1357 that appear