Wright and McGill Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionHi, I inherited a fly rod that my great grandfather packed up and down the California and Oregon coasts - he was a Forest Ranger.  Im not inte

mosquito reel

Question old reel I have a 55 era Mosquito reel with the red box in good to perfect cond. Want to know how much it is worth so i can sell it to to someone

help identify reel

Question Old Spining Reel I acquired this reel a number of years ago and now would like some information about it. Who made it and when? Thanks for any hel

Kingfisher bluewater bamboo rods

QuestionJoe, I have two old, ? 40-60s, 6 one piece heavy duty bamboo bluewater rods.  The only markings are Kingfisher on the reel seats....they are i

winding check on fly rod

Question winding check Hi, Rich, I am a novice rod builder and have a question on winding check. I am using something as in the attached picture. To inst

Vintage Fenwick spinning rod

QuestionMy first 4 pc spinning rod, a Fenwick (possibly a FS 70-4??) 1960s vintage, recently surfaced.  I am thinking of restoring it for old times sa

Granger fly rods

QuestionI have 2 Granger fly rods. Rod one is a Victory. It is about 9ft 2in long. I have Both tips. There is some small spots in the varnish toward the ha

Rl Winston 6 bamboo fly rod

QuestionRL Winston Rod   QUESTION: Inherited from uncle in the 80s. Serial #909 Pat. #2537488. 2 1/2 ox. 6 bamboo rod. Two piece with both pieces are

Old Fishing rod in mint condition

QuestionI have a wooden rod in a green fabric case.  The case says True Temper in red, and has the original tag on it (albeit peeling) the label says

How to read the water

QuestionI love to catch catfish but I have days where i just go and feed them or not get a bite at all.  I want to learn how to read the water whether

old fly fishing rods

QuestionHi,  I have a few fly fishing rods that I found in the eaves of my attic.   I am just wondering where I could sell them once I have

Heddon 2-Piece #15

QuestionI have a 2-piece rod with (apparently original) bag and aluminum tube. The rod appears to be bamboo and has a cork grip in excellent condition. The

Valuation of Grandfathers reels

QuestionI have several old reels from my Grandfather or Great Grandfather and would like to know approximately what they might be worth.  one is a Pfl

Info on two rods

QuestionI am trying to value and possibly sell my dads fishing rods and reels.  Im hoping you can help me identify a couple of them. He has a Wright &

Old fly reels

Question mystery reel My father had two fly reels that I have questions about.  One is a Colgrove Tackle Co.  the 2nd is very old and unmarked th

Nippon BC-251

QuestionI was just given a Nippon BC-251 Fly rod in it original box. The rod and box are in mint condition. I am a fly fishermen and would like to use the

Is there a market for old fly fishing gear

QuestionI own a Actionglas Model 1586, 8-1/2 ft. fly rod; @ a Heddon T70, 8-1/2 ft fly rod with a Pflueger Medalist #1498 fly reel.  Both are in very

Rod Identification and Value

QuestionMr. Douglas, I have a bamboo rod that I am trying to determine the age and value.  It is a 3 pc. rod with an extra tip, 9.  Written on t

Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionI have a vintage bamboo fly rod and at the base above the cork handle it is marked No. FF, The sign of the little dog (under the picture of a littl

diamond edge bamboo fly rod

Questionwhat can you tell me about diamond edge bamboo fly rod...all i know and can find out is they were made in st. louis and they went out of business i