fishing boats

QuestionIm looking for a fishing boat that is good for inshore and off shore fishing. Is it possible for a 17 to a 20 boat to do both types of fishing? If

Milward Bamboo Six Sided Rod

QuestionI found this Milward Rod in my Garage. It have been ther for 45 - 50 years. It is in 3 pices + extra top. Total lenght is 10 feet. It is in Very Go

Older rods and reels

QuestionDear Joe, Thank you in advance for taking your time to help us out here. My sons Great grandfather was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing. In h

Evaluate fishing poles

QuestionI just inherited two fishing poles and know nothing about them. I would appreciate any information on just what they are and range of values. Also

H-I split bamboo surf casting rod

QuestionI recently inherited the above mentioned rod. It is two pieces, one is the handle section and the other is the rod section itself. It is in the ori

Garcia Conolon

QuestionHi I was wondering about an estimate for a Garcia Conolon Live Fiber Model #2451 6 1/2 Medium action. Its in beautiful brand new conditon but I don

largemouth bass

Question2 questions--how do you get the big female bass off the bed. I see 5 an6 pounders everywhere and they will either take the bait out of the hole and

largemouth bass fishing

QuestionI live in Jacksonville beach florida, two questions-- do you know what the best baits to use would be for the lakes surrounding this area--not the

fishing spots

Questionlooking for largemouth mouth bass. I like in Jacksonville beach, fl. Do you have any spots that you can suggest? Also, on plastic worms, what size

Heddon Bambo Flyrod

QuestionI have a bamboo 3 pc 9 flyrod from Heddon Sons, Michigan. Its used, some of the gold is flaked off on the eyelets but the rod is in very good shape

fishing line strength tester

QuestionEvery year I forget what pound test line I have on my various reels and I do not know if the line test is adequate for the fish I am going after. &

heddon premier #115-9-2 1/2-f-hch or d

QuestionQUESTION: Joe, is a book available for purchase to find out @ when the rod was built, where I can get replacement parts, and how much  do I re

Nippon Bamboo Fly/Spin Combo Set

QuestionHi Marc- I got your information when I searched for Nippon bamboo fly rod.  I like fishing with these, so when I found an old rod/it at a gar

boat question

Questioni own an 89 johnson 150vro, ive replased the fuel/water separator, ive replased the fuel pump. checked to see if fuel is getting to the carbs and i

spawning brim

Questionwhen is the best time to catch spawning  brim  and crappie i am mostly interested in the brim        t

SINK Kayak for Fishing

QuestionQUESTION: Im looking at the Pelican Pursuit 100 for fishing on a small lake that is about mile long and 1/8 to 1/4 wide.  Would this be a good

fishing in the rain?

QuestionHey, my name is Seth i live in Missouri and here lately we have had down pours almost 4 times a week kind of makes it hard for me to go fishing my

mostly brass fly reel

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Joe, I have a mostly brass fly reel and on the bottom of the base, I can barely make out the letters: Demro or Demao and possibly a le

Label

QuestionHello,    I have made a few fly rods now but Im still having a little trouble with a custom labels.  I have used a paint pen i

trolling motor insallation

QuestionI just installed a new Minn Kota Edge trolling motor (65 # thrust) and I cant get it ti stow properly.  When I lay it down it will stow, but i