Identifying the Value of a Master Brand Surf Fishing Rod

QuestionMy husband purchased a Master brand surf fishing rod and reel at a local yard sale.  The rod is a surf pole and is numbered 6602.  It cam

Calculating Gear Ratio for Baitcasting Reels: A Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Have several bait casters with no gear ratio printed on them could I give you the type of reel and you give me the gear ratio for that ty

Abercrombie & Fitch Touradif Fly Rod Value & Details

QuestionI have one that was my fathers.  Excellent condition. Marked Touradie Abercrombie and Fitch. Value? Thank You, Pat AnswerHi Pat, My referenc

Identifying and Valuing Vintage Fishing Rods: Heddon & TrueTemper

QuestionQUESTION: I just obtained three old casting rods and wonder if you can give me some information on them.  One is a Heddon Pal bamboo shaft #31

Sheron Harris Lake Fishing Report & Information - Moncure, NC

QuestionDo you have any type of fishing report or information on sheron harris lake in moncure north carolina have tournament this weekend AnswerDuane; I

Troubleshooting Line Unraveling on Beachcaster Rods - Fishing Advice

QuestionHi, I saw one of your other answers and was wondering if you could help me. Im a very inexperienced angler, learning my fishing on the west coast o

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod: Information & Value

QuestionI have a fly rod and would like to know more about it. It is marked: Orvis Impregnated Battenkill 8 1/2 - 5 1/8 oz. G.A.F. (9) Any information

Shenandoah River Fishing: Safety Concerns & Fish Consumption

QuestionI heard that the fish in the Shenandoah river cannot be eaten due to heavy metals and mercury. Im wondering what you know about this and what other

Garcia Conolon Dry Fly Rod 2637B Line Weight & Specs

Questionhello i have a old blue garcia conolon dry fly rod 2637 B..it is 8 feet long..i was wondering if you would know the weight of this rod..or the weig

Selling a Fishing Rod & Reel Collection: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionQUESTION: My dad was a rod builder/fly tier/fly fisherman.  he died recently and we have a collection of rods and reels that we want to carefu

Value of Vintage Heddon Bamboo Fly Rod - Expert Appraisal

QuestionI have a Genuine Heddon split-bamboo rod. Label says handmade...., tapered..., tempered..... Number 14, Fer. 2 1/2, Lgt. 9,  Weight (without

Trolling Motor Battery Upgrade: Wiring & Deep Cycle Recommendations

QuestionI currently have the wrong battery for my trolling motor.  My trolling motor has 42lbs of thrust, my boat is 186.  It runs out in about t

Cisco Kid Rod: History & Value - Expert Insights

Questionhi i have a Cisco Kid Professional has a number 5000 on it. i received it in 1970. has never failed me to this day. the greatest rod. could you tel

Removing Bamboo Rod Ferrules: A Guide for DIY Repair

QuestionThe ferrules on my folsom bamboo rod are ticking and need to be reglued however they seem to be pinned any ideas how to get them off???  &nb

Seminole Lake Bass Fishing: Tips for Late Spring/Early Summer

QuestionJack, I am new to Tallahassee and my daughter and I want to fish at lake Seminole this weekend.  I have read some of your advise for early fis

Best Fishing Line for Bass Fishing: Strength & No Memory

QuestionI am a relativley seriour angler fishing on average 3-4 times a week. And i was just wanting your take on the best fishing line. I bass fish and ha

Identifying Vintage Fly Fishing Rod: Horrock-Ibbotson & More

Question rod label Hello, I acquired a two section fiberglass fly fishing rod, 8.5long, reel mount below the cork handle made by Horrock-Ibbotson, Ithiac,

Vintage Heddon Split Bamboo Fishing Rods - Lawrence Springsteen Collection

Question 2 rods have 2 never fished heddon split bamboo presentation rods-both 86-1 given to employee lawrence springsteen for 30 yrs service and 1 given t

Repairing a Cracked Feralite Fly Rod: Can It Be Fixed?

QuestionI inherited a 2 piece ABU feralite 878 zoom 8 1/2 foot fly rod. It is damaged through much use at the bottom of the top section, where the hollow t

Ranger #74 Left-Handed Fishing Reel & Heddon Bamboo Rod - Value & Information

QuestionRobert I picked up a lefty reel made by ranger #74 on a Heddon split octagon bamboo pole no # on rod just spiral heddon on fish any info thanks for