restoration

QuestionI have a Heddon split bamboo rod (circa, 1940s), that is missing some guides.  Is there a reliable source where I can have it restored? Ans

one piece bamboo fishing rod

QuestionDear No name given,SORRY...THIS IS  EVELYN SMITH  I CANT SEE WHAT IM TYPING UNLESS I TYPE IN CAPS PLEASE BEAR WITH ME.. ANSWERS IN MESSAG

South Bend Bamboo fly rod 323

QuestionI have a South Bend Bamboo fly rod with bag,metal tue and extra tip. It is #323 and is 8ft.All sections are the same exact size.The decal has an im

Please help me identify fly rod

QuestionRich,    My name is Edd Fairman and I am actually an expert for About.com in Magic and Illusion. Anyway, my Grandfather has been cl

Heddons Dowagic Rod

QuestionCan you enlighten me on my 31 1/2 (childs or?), Heddons Dowagic old rod...appears to be split bambo; heavily schelaced, one ferrul and a tippet, co

Water Dogs

QuestionHello, I live in Colorado and I am new to ice fishing. Last year I went to try my luck at Elevenmile Res. near Fairplay. I didnt catch a darn thin

Fenwick Classic Fly Rods

QuestionMe and my flyfishing friends are trying to find out more information about classic fenwick glass fly fishing rods. they are awesome rods, and i am

Heddon #115 Fly Rod - estimated value

QuestionJoe, I have a tube with a Heddon Premier Fly Rod #115-9-2.5-HCHorD written on the bamboo. The rod is in near mint condition.  There are 4 piec

Goodwin Granger Co. Fly Rod - ID & Value

Question granger I had a nice surprise today while going through some of my old gear that Ive collected over the years. I came across this Granger fly rod

Fishing Reel Old

QuestionHi Marc Wisniewski, Hope you can help me out, I have and old fishing reel my grandpa had when he was young. Its and Pflueser Supreme with the Bass

vintage martin reel box

Question martin box I have not been able to find any info about this box. attached is a pic , hope this helps. AnswerHi Michael, Sorry, I dont know much

bamboo pole sunlight

Questioni have a japan made bamboo split (3 piece) fly rod or pole marked sunlight what can you tell me about it worth and age thanks  jeff AnswerHi

On shore fishing

QuestionDear Jim, I am traveling down to St. Simons (island in southern Georgia) right around MLK Jr. day.  People always tell me how they go out and

May be the first ever Fenwick Fly Rod??

QuestionI have a very old Fenwick Fly Rod. It doesnt have a brand name and much info on it, but its a 7 foot 5 weight that weighs 3 oz. so the code is FF70

Antique/Old Fly Reels and Boxes

QuestionI discovered some antiques, two fenwick fly rods which i got assistance with, but i have 4 old reels and an old split shot container. First, I have

Bamboo fly rod value

QuestionHi.  I have a nine foot bamboo fly rod from 1940-1950.  Not sure of the exact date. Never used.  It has two different tips, one for

Lawrence sunbeam

QuestionRobert I have recently inherited a Lawrence sunbeam single action fly reel Model No. 150-R. I cannot locate any information on the reel or the Manu

Fishing rod and reels

QuestionHi Rich - thanks for looking at this. I have two bamboo poles, one with a reel and lead line.  The reel has a name of Mohawk / 250 yds / Made

catching crapppie&catfish

Questioni live in havana fl. and i am 71yrs old and still cant frigure out how to catch crappie. can you help-? how to locake, bait to use. i fish lake tal

Antique Bamboo 9 ft flyrod history

QuestionWhat can you tell me about a Horrocks Ibbotson Co. 9 ft. bamboo fly rod labeled The Ranger.  Its a 3 piece, cork handle with all eyes intact,