waxing bamboo rods after they are finished

QuestionI put the final coat of varnish on my bamboo rod and I heard about coating them with parafin wax and then buffing off.  Have you heard about t

Heddon Trailblazer Pack Rod

Question Heddon Rod Hi- I have a Heddon Model #7676 73 5 piece Trailblazer Pack Rod. The rod has never been fished and is in brand new condition. Its been

garcia conolon spinning rod #8210 light act.

Questioncould you give me a value on this 7 2pc. conolon 3star spinning rod in mint cond. rod is green in color mod.#8210,also how old is this rod thanks s

repair of broken tip section (3rd section)

QuestionI have a Horricks-Ibbotson Co.  Columbia (Utica, NY)split bamboo rod. I broke the rod tip as a boy while walking along a trout stream and not

Beautiful Milwards rod

QuestionHi Joe, I was wondering if you could shed some light on a rod for me (or point me in the right direction).  It is a 3 piece 99 cane rod with

fishing in April

QuestionMr. Gaither, I live in north east GA. and I am planning a trip to lake Seminole the weekend of April 10th to do some bass fishing.  This is on

Wright & McGill 4TMF

QuestionHowdy, I found a brand new WM Trailmaster fly rod in my garage.  I intend to sell it since it is far too old to use without risk of destructio

Orvis Flea Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionI own a gently used Orvis Flea bamboo fly rod built circa 1975 in Manchester, VT. This rod is in very good to excellent condition, having been prop

Quantum travel rod and reel

QuestionI cant find any information on a Quantum Ed Hillary travel rod and reel. The reel model says HS 1. The rod handle has HS 504 Sul. It recommends 2-4

How Would You Fish this Lake In Winter?

QuestionHow Would You Fish this Lake In At this Time of Year for Largemouth Bass? http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/lakes/wq/docs/lkblath1.gif AnswerHi

what it might be worth

QuestionI have a split bamboo rod. maide by KIRAKU & Co.INC.  branded GRAMPUS. this is a six in one rod. every one who looks at it asked if it was eve

Please help identify - bamboo rod

QuestionHeres what I know...would like help with identification, value, etc...:  bamboo, looks like Ted Sykes Preferred written in cursive writing, 83

identification of bamboo fly rod

QuestionNeed help in identifing bamboo fly rod - heres what I know:  83 bamboo rod, looks like Ted Sykes Preferred written in cursive, 3 tips, metal r

Bamboo fly rod identification

Question Fly rod Good evening, I recently purchased a nice bamboo fly rod, and wonder if you can help identify the maker. It has a label (partial) with a f

Heddon Black B Rod

QuestionWould like to know the value of a Heddon Black Beauty Rod.  This rod is #17 2 Fer 81/2 long H 1/2 oz.  Split Bamboo.  Could not find

sail cat

QuestionMy friend was south a few months ago and was stung by a sail cat. About one week later his hand started to swell. The Dr. said that it was most lik

Vintage of Vicki Casting Rod

Question Rod All In Box My late husband inherited this rod from his father. I think its a fly rod, and I dont think its been used much, if any.  I wou

ROD LINE WEIGHT

QuestionJOE--ON OLDER BAMBOO RODS (THOSE WITH NO MODEL #, NAMES, ETC.) HOW CAN I DETERMINE THE PROPER LINE WEIGHT TO USE WITH A PARTICULAR BAMBOO ROD?? DO

Southbend 4 pcs bamboo flyrod

Questiona friend has come up with a 4 pcs. bamboo fly rod and I need help. the bag it comes in is marked Southbend I could not find any other marks,were wo

Montague Split Switch Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionDear Joe, First of all thank you for your time.  I have a Montague Split Switch fly rod that is in excellent condition.  It looks to hav