Identifying a Vintage Custom Fly Rod: True Temper 805

QuestionI am looking to find some information on a fly rod I recieved from my Grandfather. It is a Custom Built 800 True Temper 805 it is 8.5ft long.I coul

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Tudor Prince Fly Fishing Rods

Questionhi rich hope you can help i have a old fly fishing rod called the Tudor prince which has precision rod company reditch on it have you any idea of a

Value of Vintage Granger Bamboo Fly Rod - Appraisal & Factors

QuestionI was recently given a bamboo fly rod from, I am guessing, about the turn of the century. It has a stamp on a metal band on the handle that says Gr

Vintage Hardy Fly Rod & Reel Appraisal - Model 1429309 & Marquis #8/9

Questionhi i have a hardy rod it is model number 1,429,309 it also has the house of hardy sticker on it and #7,260cm and G/x  which appear to be hand

Eagle Claw Eagle Royale FE300 Fly Rod & Golden Falcon Reel Information

QuestionHello Model FE300 8??by Wright and McGill fly rod with a Golden Falcon EFT560 reel. I received this as a gift recently and I was wanting to know ab

Understanding Your Vintage TW Fly Rod (TW93-2)

QuestionDear Sir, sorry for my English.  Recently acquired a rod Ted Williams as the only reference that says TW93-2 Can you guide me on this rod? Wha

Pezon et Michel Fly Rod Appraisal: Value & Condition

Question Pole I have acquired 6 1/2 foot Pezon et Michel rod in what appears to be in great condition with bag and tube.  Weight 3 1/4 Line size 5. &n

Identifying & Valuing Antique Bamboo Fly Rods

Question Bamboo Flyrod I have a flyrod without a makers name. It it 99 inches in total length, it can be separated into 3 pieces and comes in a center piec

Saltwater Fly Fishing Tippet Length: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionQUESTION: i am just going to start salt water fly fishing  i will be using a 9 foot 10 weight rod and 10 weight floating line how long should

Valuing and Insuring Vintage Fly Rods: Eagle Claw Black Eagle & Empire Tackle

QuestionI just inherited 2 fly rods. The first is an Eagle Claw Black Eagle TM II No. BE300-8ft with reel line size 7 and an ETCO Empire Tackle Co. Inc. wi

L.L. Bean Quest Fly Rod: Fiberglass Weight & Authenticity - Expert Advice

QuestionNot a Powell but hoping you can help me out here. Just purchased an 8 wt. L.L. Bean Quest flyrod off of ebay. It is unused, beautiful and I cant wa

Vintage Shakespeare Split Bamboo Rod - 8'6" 3-Piece with Tip

QuestionKnowing that there is relatively little collectors value in Shakespear bamboo rodsI dont expect much. This rod is an 86 shakespeare split bamboo ro

Value of Vintage Fiberglass Fly Rod & Aluminum Reel (1940s)

QuestionI would like to know if a 1940s hand strung fiberglass rod and self-winding aluminum reel has any monetary value? Thank you for your help. Answer

Powell Western Sierra IM-6 IM6 Rod - Manufacturing Date & Action

QuestionRich I have a Powell Western Sierra IM-6 5-6WT.. Number 2473-9  .. Do you know when this rod was manufactured and where ?  What did they

Identifying a Vintage FLASH Fly Rod: A Detailed Analysis

QuestionI was recently given an old cane fly rod with the advice that it was a Horrocks-Ibbotson, however, I have my doubts. The rod is 3 piece 9 feet, is

Powell Western Sierra IM6 5/6 Weight Rod Lengths & Specs

QuestionWhat length(s) did the Powell Western Sierra IM6 5/6 weight rod come in? AnswerHello Steven, The Western Sierra is a model of rod in the Light To

Haddon Black Beauty Rod: Value, Age & Bamboo Identification

QuestionI have a Haddon pal black beauty #75 8 1/2 L D-HDH its in pretty good condition I was wondering about what year its from and how much its worth and

Identifying and Repairing Your Goodwin Bamboo Fishing Rod

Question Reel Seat   Hello Rick.  I have a bamboo rod with is identified only as The Goodwin Rod on the reel seat.  It is a four piece rod w

Heddon 8 1/2' Gart Bros. Deluxe Fly Rod - History, Value & Condition

QuestionHello I recently acquired a Heddon 8 1/2 Gart Bros. Deluxe fly rod with bag and tube. It has all 4 sections and besides a couple of very small chip

Kueka Special Fly Rod: History, Identification & Value

QuestionDo you have any information on Kueka Special fly rods?  I realize the spelling for Keuka Lake - but on the rod it is Kueka Special AnswerHi S