tonkin cane rod

Questioni have an old vintage fly rod in the case. it says tonking cane on it and the name (one in script) on the rod looks like rinier. do you know anythi

Fly Fishing

Questioniight ive been trout fishin my whole life and have always used a spinning rod n reel combo n rooster tails, but i just recently bought a fly rod. h

2 edward vom hofe rods

Questionhello joe, i have recently inherited a pair of matching edward vom hofe fishing rods. both are missing their butts. they are both made of greenhea

Bass lure

QuestionHi im going fishing in Park Falls,Wisconsin and i was wondering what lure i should use to catch bass or a walleye? THANKS, AARON AnswerAaron; WOW

R. L. WINSTON BAMBOO RODS

Question     DEAR MR. MCGAUGHEY I HAVE BEEN LOOKING TO TALK TO SOMEONE LIKE YOU. I NEED AN EXPERT TO HELP ME RESTORE AND OR SELL SOME P

MATCH brand reels

QuestionI recently purchased an old spincast reel from a antique mall with a brand I have never heard of. It has a light green top with a black bottom with

Jig tying

QuestionI have been an avid fly tyer for years and I recently came across your article in In-Fisherman on Brown trout-Goby connection and you mentioned abo

How to catch big bass in small lake?

QuestionQUESTION: Our subdivision in Lawrenceville, Georgia share a glorified 40+ acre retention pond with seven other subdivision.  My nephew love to

Tonkin H-1

QuestionI have come across a genuine tonkin cane(in green) H-1(in red) Governor(hand written towards handle) rod in mint condition.  Four piece, red g

S.J.Small fly rod

QuestionRich- I have an S.J.Small Standard bamboo fly rod. It is 8 FT. in length, has 3 sections and has an extra tip section. I believe it is a 5WT but am

milward rod

QuestionHello I have a 9ft 6in bamboo rod made by milward, the emblem on the rod appears to be an arm covered in armour holding a sword, the rod has brass

Muskie rod

QuestionI have a St croix muskie rod, i like the rod but wish the butt handle would be thicker cork and possibly 2inches longer, can this be done?I have a

Zebco Zero hour reels

QuestionIs there a value difference between the reels that have a tan ,red, or black spinnerhead? AnswerRandy I believe your talking about the Zero Hour

James Heddon and sons fly rod

QuestionA friend came to me with a vintage pole and was hoping you could help value it for me. It is a James Heddon and sons bamboo(?) 8 1/2 fly rod (Black

Shorefishing Apalachicola

QuestionAny recommendations on places to fish from shore along the Apalachicola or its tributaries between the state line and Saint George Island. Im not l

Lake Seminole in early October

QuestionIve never been on Lake Seminole, but will be up there in late August. Ill be fishing a tournament up there in early October. What can you tell me a

info requested on Heddon bamboo fly rod

QuestionI have a Heddon Premier #115 9 foot 3 section rod with a spare tip. It was bought in late 40s or early 50s, I think from a Sears, Roebuck store. It

Spinning Reels

QuestionMy son has a new fishing reel.  A spinning Reel.  This may sound stupid, But we do not know how to set it so it will reel in.  The l

Heddon fishing rods

QuestionI have two fishing rods, one is a Heddon Mark Special purpose # 6575 58 medium heavy action 3/8 to 1 oz lure, 8# to 20# line and the other is a He

bobbers

Questioni am looking for a very large round slip bobber 3 to 3 1/2 in. I seen one but i cant seem to find it. Thanks AnswerHi Sonny, I feel your frustrat