Identifying and Valuing Antique Fishing Rods: Abbey & The Gliebe Co.

QuestionQUESTION: I have two antique rods.  One is an Abbey and Imerie bamboo rod, I think the label may say 1912.  It is 110 in three pieces, an

Hardy Palakona The De Luxe Rod Valuation & Information

QuestionHi Rich, I have had a rod in my possession that I am hoping to have valued.  It is a Hardy Bros Palakona - The De Luxe Rod serial number E494

Identifying Your Vintage Hunter Bamboo Fly Rod: A Detailed Look

Question I have owned this old fly rod for many years and have always wondered about its origin.It is a 9ft. 3/2 piece rod. that is identical in length at

Charging Trolling Motor Batteries: Caps On or Off?

QuestionWhen charging deep cycle batteries, should the caps stay on the battery or should they be removed? AnswerHi Troy, No, if they are batteries that

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Horton Bristol Rod - Expert Assistance

QuestionDear Mr Rich Mac McGaughey. My name is Tomas Beyer and I磎 liveing in Sweden. I have inherited an Bristol Rod, and I need som help of your EXPER

Shakespeare Fly Rod #1304 9' Paragon (1936) & Heddon Pal #8405 Value Inquiry

QuestionI have a Shakespeare Fly Rod  #1304 9 Paragon  1936  I was given the rod along with Heddon Pal # 8405 Mark3 8 Fas Tip Action. I am m

Orvis Battenkill #36208 Fly Rod Value & Identification

QuestionIm wondering if any value to an orvis battenkill # 36208 ?  Working on a picture for you. Thanks, jim AnswerJim, I am going to need a photo

Identify Your Vintage Fishing Rod: Puget Special Cane/Bamboo

QuestionQUESTION: Hi. 66 cane / bamboo with turned oak handle - partial decal and Puget Special hand written - see pics. Can you help id the maker? Thanks.

Identifying a Vintage Ice Fishing Jigger: Seeking Expert Identification

Question Ice Fishing Jigger Good Afternoon Robert, I acquired this heavy wire fishing device about 6 months ago and I believe it is an Ice Fishing Jigger.

Cleaning Corrosion from Fly Rod Guides: A Guide

QuestionJoe, I have a Heddon Pal #8467 Mark V 8-1/2 Glass Fly Rod.  The Line guides appear to have been wrapped with a fine metal (maybe stainless) th

Buy Bamboo & Fly Rod Ferrules - Quality & Variety

QuestionQUESTION: Hi I appreciate you availability, i am a retired person, got into fly fishing or any kind of fishing only 8 years ago, am now even atte

Vintage Fishing Rod & Reel Valuation: Garcia & Heddon - Expert Appraisal

QuestionI have two vintage rods I would appreciate some info on value.  Early 1960s.   1) Garcia Conolon Companion #2604 6 1/2 Mid-Light Action t

Value of Hardy The Pope Fly Fishing Rod (10ft, 7wt)

QuestionHi I have a bamboo fly fishing rod made by Hardys England It is a 7 weight 10 feet THE POPE number H63150. The rod is in excelent condition perfect

Heddon Fly Rod Value & History: Identifying Your Vintage Bamboo Rod

QuestionI have a a #17 -9-2 1/2F bamboo fly road in great condition with teh original cloth sleeve and metal raod carrier. Any idea of when it was made, cr

Garcia Fly Rod #2537-A: History, Value & Reel Recommendations

Question   Tell me something about this rod, Its in great shape and I would like to put a good reel on it and try it out.     

Montague Sunbeam Rod Repair & Replacement - Information & Options

QuestionI have a Montague Sunbeam with a broken tip.  I am wondering if you can give me an address for Montague Repair?  If not then possibly som

Montague Comanche 2274 Rod Repair: Authorized Service & Options

QuestionI have a Montague Spinning Rod Comanche 2274 It has a broken tip that Id like to get repaired.  Can you tell me where I can send it for repair

Garcia Conolon #2060 Fly Rod - Vintage Value & Appraisal

QuestionHi Joe.  I have a Garcia Conolon Fly Rod #2060 with the original plaid cloth rod sack and aluminum case.  The rod is 6 1/2 foot, 6-7 weig

Vintage Von Hofe Bamboo Fly Rod - 7' 7 1/2" - Excellent Condition

QuestionI have a 771/2 split bamboo rod with rattan butt and fore grip windings. It might have been a two piece but it is currently frozen together. It is

Troubleshooting Loose Reel Handle: A Comprehensive Guide

Questionhey man how are you?i have a question about my ny reels handle its an akumo but i c this in alot of others as well.the handle has a little space be