Vintage Fly Rod Appraisal: Fenwick HMG & Shakespeare Wonderod

QuestionCan you help me put a value on the following fly rods? Fenwick HMG GFF858  86  3.5 0Z. This rod belonged to my father-in-law, and would b

Edwards Fly Reel Value: How Much is Your Model #30 Worth?

QuestionI have an old Edwards MFG.co. model #30 fly reel in really great condition. Im thinking of selling it. But I dont know how much money to ask for it

Great Lakes Whirlaway Reel & Rod Combo: Information & Where to Find

QuestionThere was a Great Lakes Reel/Rod combo that the crank was pushed up into the reel casing after the cast.  Do you know the name of the Great La

Value of Vintage H & I Rod: Expert Appraisal & Information

QuestionI have an H & I Co. 5 casting rod in excellent condition.  It has the trout decal, #206, Power Glass.  Any idea of its value? Thank you,

Vintage Heddon 112 Reel & Telescoping Rod - Value & Use?

QuestionGreetings,  I have an older rod/reel. The reel is a Heddon 112 in nice shape, fully functional. It is attached to an metal (aluminum?)telesco

St. Croix Telescopic Fly Fishing Rod (WO-3-986) - Value & Age

QuestionI picked up an old rod & reel from a yard sale for $3.00. The name on is St. Croix , and reads Telescopic Fiberglass, and number WO-3-986, its hard

Troubleshooting Bass Fishing: Why Aren't Bass Biting in Alabama?

QuestionHi,     I fish in a small pond in Northern Alabama, Huntsville.  I caught a 3 lb. bass and my Uncle Ray caught a 5-6 lb.

South Bend Model 57C Value & Rebuilding - Expert Advice

QuestionHello, I have a south bend model 57C, its a 3pc rod. I know you ask for photos, My main question is if this rod it worth anything? I plan to re-bui

Guadalupe River Fishing: Best Baits, Lures & Tips for Beginners

QuestionHow do you get started.I am starting to fish in the Guadalupe river? Which lures work best and for what fish? New to this, any info will be helpful

Identifying Your Vintage All Star Steel Fishing Rod (1920s-1930s)

QuestionCan you tell me the age of this rod?  It is steel, black in color, three guides, cork handle and is labeled All Star, Richardsons, Chicago. &n

Vintage Six-Sided Fishing Rod - Fly & Spin Casting Compatible

QuestionI have an old six sided rod with a base that can support a fly reel or can be reversed for spin cast.  There is a blue rubber plug on the base

Best Line Weight for Granger Aristocrat 9ft Rod - Expert Advice

Question...what size line do you suppose would fit this rod?... AnswerHi John, The longer Granger rods tend to favor either a 6wt or 7wt line in modern l

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Wards Westerner Fishing Pole (1940s-50s)

QuestionI bought a fishing pole at a garage sale and the man that sold it to me said it was a tonkin cane pole circa 1940 or 50 It says wards westerner on

Why is My Fishing Line Tangling? Troubleshooting Casting Knots

QuestionQUESTION: how come i always seem to get a rats nest in my line after i make a cast? it seems like after i make a cast there is not enough tension o

Hardy Uniqua Fishing Reel: Age & Value Assessment

QuestionI recently purchased a Hardy fishing reel that states patent uniqua reel with an plaque on it stating made for the Winchester co new York NY  

Striped Bass Fishing on Cherokee Lake: Location & Lures

QuestionQUESTION: I was wondering where stripes would be this time of year on Cherokee lake along the banks. Coves, around tributaries? Anywhere on the ban

Tightening Tension on Your Johnson Century 100B Fishing Reel - Expert Guide

QuestionMarc, How do I tighten the tension on my Johnson  Century 100B reel?  At #6 it still wont reel in a large sunfish. Art AnswerHi Art,

Understanding Garcia Conolon Rod Grades: A Quality Guide

QuestionSubject   Garcia conolon rods Question   Conolon rods with their grading system on quality.No stars,2 star,3 star etc..has me

Best Time to Fish Brim in Georgia: Timing & Location Tips

QuestionI live in georgia, FYI, and I want to go Brim fishing not this weekend but the next but have hurd rumor (not a big fisher) that brim only bed for t

Optimal Line Capacity for Shimano 10000XTE Reels - Fishing Advice

QuestionQUESTION: I am pretty new to fishing and just purchase 2 shimano 10000xte reels, i am just wondering how much line i should put on a spool, i have