CFO Reels

QuestionI HAVE FOUND 2 ORVIS CFO REELS, a II & a III & on the round silver plate on the outside of the spool there is an etching...CFO (R)(registered mark

great grandfathers rod

Questionmy grandfather recently gave me his dads old rod. it is made by true temper its a Montague 6210 510 casting rod.it seems to be some type of wood an

Heddon #17

QuestionI have two Heddon #17 9ft 2 1/2f HDH or D that are in very nice condition even tho the guides have all been rewound. They have Heddon diagonally on

Rod/Reel Restoration

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Joe, I have a handful of old Rods and reels that belonged to my father. Were from the Texas coast and my family goes back about 4 gen

vintage fishing rod

Question rod pic 1  rod pic 2   I found this rod in an old estate sale in the garage, in the rafters, no less.I will describe it as best as I ca

EW Edwards Fly Rod

QuestionHi Rich, I have what I believe to be a rare find in classic fly rods. I will very much appreciate your opinion as to the approximate value of this

wright & mcgill flyrod 1938 granger victory

Question ly rod   I have my grandfathers 9 foot 3 piece bamboo fly rod. Exellent condition original bag and tube and an extra end piece. Just curious

value of 3 rods

Questionthanks for your anticipated help. i have 3 rods, they are bamboo. they are double cross the date shows patent feb. 15th, 1927. 2 of them are bait c

old L. L. Bean casting rod

QuestionI have an old L.L. Bean casting rod 5 1/2 ft. solid fiberglass, gray in color no markings except for L.L.Bean written in cursive about 6 in front o

fishing liscense CA

QuestionI have looked all over the web and I still dont have an answer so I thought I would try all experts. I am in California and a close friend is comin

Question about Lures & Rods

Question Lures & Rod   We are moving and I have been contemplating selling some of my dads (and my own) fishing tackle.  I have several Heddo

horrocks ibbotson fly rod

QuestionI would really appreciate your appraisal of my rod. it is a canada creek model with a registered No. 24 or 240. im not sure of the number; the 24 i

GA7030

Question Goodwin Granger Rods   Hello Joe, I have an Goodwin Granger GA 7030 in mint condition with two tips (7 length 3 oz weight).  The rod is

no. 1090 wonderrod

QuestionHey Joe, I found an old 9 shakespeare wonderrod in the foreclosure my mother purchased. I was able to find that the no. 1090 is from 1959, and it

Tubes

QuestionGreat article in In-Fisherman as I have tried tubes under a slip bobber  in Racine Harbor in the Fall, but with no success. Between Racine, ke

Horrocks-Ibbotson Bamboo Bate Casting Rod

Question H-I bamboo Rod   I have the subject rod. It is in two 30 pieces. The decal is not in good condition, but looks like a bass, not a trout, and

Ideal reel for Spring Brook model A-1362B

QuestionA past answer. The Shakespeare rods can get a little confusing.  Heres what I have learned... 1.  The Spring Brook model 1362 does not

Custom Fly Rod

Question Fly rod  BM initials   I bought this custom fly rod for 25 dollars. I dont know who the maker is. I was wondering if you may know? The i

Found rod

QuestionCan you tell me anything about PW MCCLINTIC rods? Weve come across one and would like to pay a fair price to the owner who inherited it and has no

heddon pal

Questionhi,I have a heddon pal #7555 mark IV 7 and I was wondering what its worth.I am not wanting to sell it but was wondering its value. thanks  Ker