Best Bass Fishing Spots on Lake Seminole (Spring 2009)

QuestionI will be spending this coming weekend (5/23/09)on the Georgia side of Lake Seminole, in a house on Seminole Island.  I will put in at Sealy P

Hardy Fly Rod #H54416 Value: Expert Appraisal & Estimated Worth

Questionjoe...I have a hardy fly rod...#H54416.  Cherry condition...Plastic still on handle  in original sleeve in tube.. single tipped.  I

Hurrocks-Ibbotson Fly Rod Value & Details - Antique Fishing Rods

Question Hurrocks-Ibbotson What is the value of a bamboo Hurrocks-Ibbotson fly/casting rod. The reel mount is below the cork handle. There are no marks on

Garcia Conolon Rod Value & Estimate - Fishing Gear Appraisal

QuestionYes i have a garcia conolon rod i purchased today and i was wondering if you could please give me an estimate. This rod is a four star 2121-D 5 Ult

Identifying Fly Rod Line Weight: Actionrod 71986

QuestionI have an old fly rod, round, fiber glass,. Name Actionrod, model 71986, brown color, butt section 49, tip 55, over all 86.It is a 2 piece rod, i w

Vintage Japanese Fly Fishing Set - Unused Bamboo Rod & Accessories

QuestionWe have an unopened, unused fly fishing set with bamboo rod, extra flies, extra tip ,leaders, bobbers, sinkers all in original wooden case.  I

Estimating Brown Trout Weight from Length: Formulas & Tips

QuestionHello Jim; Is there an equation by which you can calculate a brown trouts weigth based on length. For instance, I caught a 23 brown, can I use that

Identifying a Vintage Steel Fishing Rod (Orchard Industries)

QuestionI came across a steel Rod while in Fla. It is a action rod made by Orchard Industries Detroit Mich. Pat.no. 1920966. It has a removelble handle fro

Beginner Angler's Guide: Catfish, Rays & Sheepshead Fishing in St. Pete

Question Smiling! My hubby bought me a new rod. I want to fish. Two weeks ago, off of the empty boat dock at my sisters house on the waterway across the re

Identifying Your Sears 8ft Fiberglass Fly Rod: Specs & Details

QuestionI have a sears fiberglass fly rod it is 8ft long. The rod is red with black and yellow threads.  8 inches from the winding check it starts a d

Wright & McGill Bamboo Fly Rod Review: A Lifelong Fisherman's Perspective

Question WM bamboo rod Mac,  I am Brian Henderson, 63 yrs old, self taught fly fisherman on a H-I fly rod at age 11.  I survived the first year s

Antique Fishing Rod Valuation & Selling Guide - Granger Victory & Vintage Rods

Question Rod Hi, I am hoping that you can steer me in the right direction on my granpas rods.  I have a Granger Victory and it has been in its case fo

Heckdon Pal Mono Cast 227-6 1/2 Rod - Replacement & History

QuestionHELLO, JOE...........WHEN I WAS 6 YRS. OLD--58 YEARS AGO, MY DAD GAVE ME THE ABOVE MENTIONED ROD.  LAST WEEK END, I BROKE THE HANDLE. ANY PLAC

Horrocks-IB Boston Fly Fishing Rod: History & Value

QuestionI have a bamboo rod w/two tips and a metal round case for it.  It is in exc. condition.  It says expert bass fly in hand written and a st

Cane Pole Fishing: A Beginner's Guide to Panfishing

QuestionI bought my son and I cane poles but I have never used one can someone tell me some basics or a mag. article I can read on how to get started? Ans

Identifying Your Edgar Sealey 'Rainbow' Fly Rod - Information & History

QuestionI have an Edgar Sealey Rainbow 10 bamboo fly rod.  The rod has a stamp indicating it was manufactured in England.  Other than that, I hav

Safe Fish Handling: Tips for Lake Trout, Steelhead & Rainbow Trout Release

QuestionWhat is the easiest and least harmful method to recover and release these varieties? I seem to have a hard time subduing these guys for easy hook r

Identifying & Valuing Vintage J.C. Higgins Jointed Lures

QuestionQUESTION: hi, i have been fishing since i was like, 3, i am now 16, and for several years i have had my dads old Jc Higgins Lure, it is a 2 piece j

Finding a Replacement Plug for a Vintage Fenwick Rod

QuestionI got out an vintage late 70s Fenwick SF-74 4 piece combo spin/fly pack rod and was surprised to see I was missing the little plug that goes in to

Vintage Bamboo Surf Rod Eyelets & Restoration Parts

QuestionI am trying to restore an antique (1930s) bamboo surf fishing pole. I am trying to find a source for guides of that era. The pole is at least eight