large mouth bass

QuestionWhy do bass care about feeding in certain fresh water temps. AnswerBass, like most fish tend to feed when their metabolism is high and to feed les

Wright and Mcgill

QuestionHi there, Ive been given a older spinning rod. It has Wright & McGill Granger 9FT on the side of it. The model number is No. MB95H there is also a

Rod ID ?????

QuestionQUESTION: Rich, This is not a request for an appraisal...I have acquired an, Orvis restored ,Abbey and Imbrie ca. 1915 or thats the story...As you

fishing knots

QuestionWhile fishing the other day, I kept loosing my hooks. I was doing a basic fisherman knot, wrap around 6 times and pull through, what was I doing wr

Zebco 33 reels

QuestionWhat year was the first Zebco 33 reel produced? And is there any way you could post a picture of the original version? AnswerHello I am not a zeb

Hardys Rod

QuestionI have inherited a Hardys rod from my grandfathers estate.  I have consulted a work college who has some knowledge about the Hardys fishing ge

Heddon 9 fishing pole

Question Heddon Bamboo fishing Hi, I need any help you can give me regarding type, age and approximate worth of this pole.  I am trying to find out

Granger rod ID

Question Granger Favorite Rod B I have a Wright & McGill Granger Favorite (3/2) 9. One flat has:Granger Favorite with the words running toward the tip. Th

reel specs

QuestionQUESTION: How do you determine the maximum # test line that can be spooled on a reel? Specifically, I am interested in buying a Medium Heavy rod an

Hardy Palakona Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionHi, Im interested in valuing a fly rod and getting your opinion about repairing one of the 2 tips.  Details: It is a 2 piece Hardys Palakona

Rod Value?

QuestionI am trying to establish a value of a rod I inherited from my Fathers estate. I have a Wright & McGill 3 pc 9 ft bamboo rod with extra tip. It look

Heddon, 9 Black Beauty

Question One of several picture I was wondering if you could give me any information about this fly fishing? pole.  I am trying to help my neighbors s

Older Bamboo rod

QuestionI have an old bamboo fly rod and am just inquiring as to possible value if any. It is a Lucky Ace  and the # below is A27.7351. It is a six si

old fiberglass rod

QuestionQUESTION: i have A rod my dad gave me he said its a Shakespeare but its a off set spinning rod where the line is inline with the eyes its had a 202

Granger Preimer

QuestionQUESTION:       I have a fly rod from my grandfather, Im guessing 1930s. It was refinished in the 80,s by T&T. It is

warped bamboo fly rod

QuestionIs it at all possible to straighten a warped bamboo fly rod? AnswerHi Brent, Yes.  Its actually possible to straighten pretty much any rod.

fishing rod....make?

QuestionI recently purchased an old boat rod...looks like a Harnell as far as colors go...but inside the oval is Sportsman P.G.CO. San Francisco.  I c

Cane Rod

QuestionCould you please give me any information on A.E.Rudge& Son of Reditch Makers of split cane rods.I have a 8ft split cane rod cork handle 2 piece wit

Hardy Bros. fishing rod

QuestionHi, I have a Hardy Bros.Ltd. two piece 8ft. fishing rod. The serial number is E8861. It has a screw type reel fitting. The butt section ferrel is

HI Admiral Deluxe Tubular Glass Rod

QuestionFound Great Grandfathers pole.  It is a registered spinning rod from Haorrocks and Ibbotson Co. from Utica NY It is The Admiral Deluxe Registe