Phillipson fly rod/Wright McGill fly rod

QuestionHi I just came into two rods, one is a Phillipson made from a Epointe rod blank. On the rod it says (Phillipson Epointe Deluxe custom built for Edw

edward quadrate #425

QuestionI have a 7ft. edward and sons quadrate#425 four sided bamboo signed and numbered fishing rod in excellent condition in the original sock and metal

Sport King Fly Rod made od Tonkin Cane

QuestionI have my Grandfathers Sport King Fly rod. The rod is in 3 pieces and 9 ft. long. Tonkin Cane is written on the rod. It is in its original material

old fishing lures, reels, rods

QuestionI have some old fishing tackle that belonged to one of my Dads uncles, and some that belonged to my husband and am wondering if they are worth anyt

Penn Sargus baitcaster

QuestionQUESTION: acquired 2 penn sargus baitcast reels, almost brand new. beautiful reels, smoothest baitcaster ive ever held. checked out the penn site,

Heddon #14 thread

QuestionI have a Heddon #14 and the handle and several wraps have deteriorated.  It is time to refinish the rod.  What silk threads today would b

ID of 1920s Bamboo Rod

QuestionI recently purchased an old vintage split bamboo 9 ft fly rod that is 3 sections. It has a cylinder shaped canvas rod holder that has indents on th

Sport King Model 10b

QuestionI have in my possession from my uncle who recently passed away an open face rod and reel all metal. It has Sport king model 10 B on it.I was curiou

Sewell R Dunton Model 700

QuestionHello, A friend found one of these cleaning out an attic and gave it to me. The rod is complete(both tips) with fighting butt and has been fished,t

Orvis Impregnated 99 Fly Rod, sn 26961

QuestionI have the above 2 pc, 8 1/2 ft rod, GBG/8 line weight.  I purchased this rod in 1958.  It was reconditioned by Orvis in 1986 and used sp

rods

Questionhello i have a question, most cheaper bait casting rods you buy say medium action or medium heavy action. The more expensive one say fast action or

Identifying and value of an old Great lakes bamboo rod

Question old rod Hello I have an old bamboo laker rod Im hoping you can help me with. Its Made by a company called Great lakes model number P5089 made in C

bamboo fishing rods.

Question bamboo rod hey i have a bamboo fishing rod by southbend and was wondering how much this may be worth, in addition to that i have a really nice loo

Gargoyle spinnerbait

QuestionQUESTION: I recently read an article you wrote on the Do-It homepage about this spinnerbait you created and would like to try to duplicate it. I co

Info on antique fishing rod

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Joe, I have recently inherited an antique fishing rod from my great uncle. It is square and was made in 1938.  It has a us pate

fishing rod & reel

QuestionI have a 1905 shakespear fishing rod & reel model # pa duce.I think it is made of steal. the handle is cork. i would like any information you have,

a couple of old rods I have

Questionthe first rod is 6 has 3 guides octagon shaped two piece metal connector with orange and black wrap wooden butt with red rubber piece on the end th

Shakespeare bamboo wonder rod

QuestionQUESTION: I acquired 4 bamboo flyrods when my grandfather passed away. All are Shakespeare and have a tube as well as the sleeve and one has a wood

Rebuilding an old South Bend bamboo rod

QuestionI acquired the rod at a yard sale.  It is missing the tip eye and presently measures just under 9.5 ft without it.  The reel seat, which

vintage steel rod

Questionrod handle   QUESTION: Hello Mr. Vermillion.....Did Zebco have a steel fishing rod?  I have a steel rod with a plastic handle which looks