Steel pole

Question fishing pole  fishing pole   I have a steel pole made by the American fork and hoe company in Geneva, Ohio. It has no numbers on it anyw

FS65 Powell spinning rod

QuestionI have a 66 Powell spinning rod (fiberglass I assume) I have had this rod since around 1980 with the Walton Powell name on it.  It has never b

square steel fish rod

Questionhave  found a  square steel rod  just want to see how  old it is AnswerPaul, Steel rods were the low cost alternative to bam

wormy bass

QuestionHello. I am from Belleville, Ontario and a huge fan of fishing. When I was younger my dad and I used to fish up at Elliot lake. We would catch lake

Casting wheel problem & pond fishing advise

Question reel /caster   I have a casting reel that I am unsure IF I can and HOW I can repair. Line broke while I was reeling it in, and it got pulled

value of a Kingfisher bamboo fly rod

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Rich, I would like to know the value of my fly rod.         #3907 Jackson bamboo rod, 9 ft.,

Orchard Industries rod and reels

QuestionI have two handles, and two chromed rods. Both handles are Bakelite, one is blue with white trim, the other is green with white trim. Both handles

info on older WondOrod

QuestionI have a Green with gold wraps WondOrod Oval double banner label. Also it says no. 1430 FFG. I have the cloth case along with the metal carrying ca

Vintage Hardy bamboo fly rod

QuestionHi Mac I have a 3 piece, 9 0  long rod of bamboo construction with a spare tip section. The reel seat, at the butt end, is inscribed with the

Fishing crappie in Lake Seminole

QuestionMr. Gaither: I have read several of your postings on fishing Lake Seminole crappie and they have been a great help in general. I will be visiting t

Fly rod handle

QuestionHowdy Rich, I have agreed to try to install a spey-style lower grip on an existing 9 foot 5 weight rod to help a friend with bad arthritis in her h

1950-60s Southbend fly rod and reel

QuestionI have an older fly rod marked Southbend Deluxe 3135 8 1/2 ft. Question is what line wt. was this rod designed for? Also is it a glass rod? Also ha

Ted Williams Rod and Reel

QuestionMy father-in-law has come into possession of a Ted Williams Casting Rod, circa 1950-1960 along with a Ted Williams Closed Reel, #235.  He has

Wright mcgill fly rod

Question 3 Piece rod   I have a wright & mcgill water seal that is 8ft long three pieces. It had 12 1938 on the real seat as well as pat no. 2,114,107

Old bamboo fly rods

QuestionI have four beautiful bamboo fly rods that came from a wealthy plantation owner outside Thomasville Ga where I live.They are split bamboo and are i

Montague 2510 by true temper

Question Model number  Rod   I have a Montague 2510 by true temper and cannot find any information on it. It is in excellent condition except 1 c

bamboo rod restoration

QuestionIm located in Kansas City, MO.  Do you know of a good bamboo rod restorer in my area? AnswerCliff, No I dont know of a restorer in your area.

older surf fishing rod

QuestionI purchased a surf rod at a yard sale.the fiberglas extention is 7 ft. the atatching butt is about 20inches and wood.markings are worn but appear t

price&info

QuestionQUESTION: i have inheirted my dads 3 piece w/extra tip fly fishing rod.  it is an air flex standard split bamboo rod in a cloth bag in a cardb

Gephari rod/flueger bait casting reel #1895

QuestionThis old Gephardi rod has a wooden handle, and is made of steel with 5 eyes. The reel is level wind Flueger bait casting reel # 1895. What can you