Montague Ferrules

QuestionMac - Im restoring a Montague Rapidan, 9 3/2, and need new ferrules.  I see what Golden Witch offers and Janns Netcraft, but would like to use

Older Fenwick

QuestionQUESTION: Hi there- We have an older Fenwick 2pc rod that appears to be a custom model it has fenwick in hand script without the emblem we have co

Waltonian Fly Reel

QuestionWe inherited a working reel in a Shakespeare, Kalamazoo box.  There is a receipt in the box for cleaning and repair, back in the 1960s.  

Milwaukee Harbor - Smallmouth Bass

QuestionMarc, Great Walleye - and even better that it was released. You mentioned a lot of work for just a few fish. What about Smallmouth Bass? Is there

eagle flyrod

QuestionHave a Eagle flyrod made in Tokyo, Japan. 3 piece hexagon shape. with 3 tips: heavy, medium, and light in orginial wood box with 2 bobbers, flyline

valuation of gulf of tonkinsalt water rod

Questionfound genuine tonkin cane approximately 6 ft length stiff, salt water rod with marking sport king m190 in script. very good condition. estimate of

Fly rod and reel question

QuestionMy brother gave me my fathers old fly rod and reel this Christmas. I was looking for some information on this combo. The rod has Green Pal 4728-F 8

repair of a Fenwick PLB83

QuestionHi Joe, I have a Fenwick PLB83(83,14 1/2 oz.,two piece) spinning rod that has two splits on the tip section at the feral(Feralite). One split is a

tonkin/montague bamboo 2 piece casting pole

Questioni am trying to find out the value ruffly of this pole that my friend has that is in very very good condition with silver king reel and rubber botto

telescopic fly rod.

QuestionRobert, I would like to know the age and value of an older fly rod I have. It is marked J.C. Higgins, sold only by sears & . roebuck It is black tu

Rebuilding a Battenkill

Question Battenkill ferrule My 1949 is Battenkill needs a ferrule re-wrap on one tip and a repair where the edge of the ferrule dug into the cane over the

Actionglas rod

QuestionI have a actionglas fly rod model 1586, Orchard Industries, Detroit Michigan - 8-6.  Could you tell me the wt of line recommended for this rod

hardys fly rod

Questionhi rich,i have a hardys fly rod split cane and whipped, in a canvas pouch.Im not sure of the length but it is a 3 piece with 10 eyes and brass ends

Orvis Reels made in England

QuestionHow can I tell which Manufactuer made my Orvis reel stamped Made in England? I have several and I would like to know. AnswerMy advise would be to

rod history and approximate value

Question hardy rod i have a 9 hardy bamboo fly rod given to me by my grandfather. there is no seriel number on the rod .there is 2 symbols on the real lock

Thomas & Thomas Deerfield Special

QuestionMr. Sayler, Can you tell me anything about a Thomas & Thomas Deerfield Special XL (8 1/2, 2 1/8 oz) rod? Thanks, Bruce AnswerHello Bruce, I re

split in bamboo fly rod

QuestionQUESTION: How do you repair a split about six inches in the middle of a bamboo rod?  It is split all the way through the last section starting

Sakura Fly fishing kit

QuestionHello My father recently gave me a Sakura Fly fishing kit. The bamboo rod and tackle are in a balsa wood box and it had the original tackle & flys

cane rod and lures

QuestionI have a cane fly rod that says Genuine Tonkin Cane near the cork handle and just above that it says Governor. It was made in Utica New York by H-I

Old Metal fishing Rods

QuestionI have 3 old metal fishing rods I would to know the value of and any other info you may have: 1) True Temper made by American Fork & Hoe Co.