Old rod refurbishing

QuestionI have a rod that I purchased around 1952 in Saco Me. The screw on cover for the alum. tube was lost on a trip to the Kennebec River. Can you find

aluminum fly rod tube cap

QuestionI have a Shakespeare Wonderrod fiberglass fly rod (1950s) that came in an aluminum tube that had male threads and the cap had female threads.  

Conolon 7102-9

QuestionCould you tell me what year this rod was made?  It has a metal screw top container.  It states on the label Conolon Falcon 7102-9  l

crappie rigs

Questioni have an eagle claw crappie rig and want to know where to put the weight and what size when using slip bobber AnswerAndy; When I am crappie fishi

old bambo rod

QuestionI was given an old South bend bamboo fly rod three piece with (two tip pieces) It says hdh or d. I think that is a 6 weight line. Can i use this th

Mayflower Bamboo fly rod

QuestionI have been tryng to find info and or part for my rod. 9 Ft, 3pcs with extra tip section. It has a crest of a sailing ship at sea and printed Mayfl

weather issues

QuestionIve been fishing the river alot lately, it seem the fish arent hitting unless its sun up or sundown, any ways what would be the best rubber worm in

value of old fly rods

QuestionHave a bill barnes # 960 combo split bamboo 4 pcs and a horrocks-ibbotson co Uticia ny roosevelt model 2 pc in vg cond. Im looking to sell. Thanks

custom size cashing rods by Heddon Co

QuestionMany years ago I was given this very short two section casting rod made by The Heddon Co.Made in the U.S. A. stamped on the reel receiver......The

fly rod?

Questionmy dad gave me a fly rod( i think). i would like to know if it is worth anything? its in a long round tube the lable says makers of fine fishing ta

Match pole to Zebco model 55

QuestionI recently purchased a Zebco model 55, like new, with box as a gift to replace my Fathers old one (which was beyond repair and has not been used in

In-Fisherman Article May 2011

QuestionQUESTION: Outstanding article written about musky fishing.  Question is using the Style 9 Shad Head Do-it molds how do you prevent lead from g

Racine area fishing

QuestionJust fisnished your In-Fisherman EDGES article.  Wondering if you ever fish any lakes in either Racine or Kenosha Countys.....Eagle Lake, Brow

Heddon rod bamboo 9

QuestionDear Mr. McGaughey, I have a bamboo rod Heddon 9, 3 pieces, 2 tips. The only writing on the rod is Heddon diagonal,near the cork handle, that is ci

heddon bamboo fly rod

QuestionQUESTION: I recently bought a model 125, Heddon Expert, 9, 2 1/2F, HCH or D rod. Printing is horizontal.  Its in very good condition.. All sec

correct line

QuestionIm confident you will know the answer. I have been told that i am cause damage to both my bait casters and actually had to have one replaced. The r

abercrombie fitch fly rods

QuestionRods in question are a 7 foot abercrombie & fitch with cork reel seat, and says Genuine Tonkin  green wraps outlined in black no ingraving on

Heddon 8457 repair

QuestionMy dad gave me his old fly rod & Id like to restore it.  The handle cork is entirely missing but other than that the rod is in great shape. &n

South Bend Bait Company 20-9

QuestionSouthBend 20-9   QUESTION: Wondering if you could help Identify this rod. - South Bend Bait Company - 20-9 hand painted in white in direction

what is this?

Question looks like a spot to m Hi my name is Tyler.my girl friend and I went fishing the other day in the bosque river in central Texas we fished shallow