Smallmouth

Questioni like river smallmouth fishin and i was wondering what color of plastic lizard to use and how to fish it. Answer smallmouth worm Caleb, in a way

painting

Questioni would like to repaint a fiberglass flyrod after removing guides what is the best way AnswerHi Casey, You can lightly sand the blank if needed.

Genuine Black River Tonkin Cane Rods

QuestionI have 2 Black River Genuine Tonkin Cane Rods, one is a casting rod and one is a fly rod.  Both are in very good condition, some wear on the c

Why do Bass hit a moving bait with mouth closed?

QuestionWhy do the Bass hit a bait with their mouth closed.  Should a fisherman change the color of the lure, or is the Bass just trying to kill the o

WINCHESTER POLE &SHAKESPEARE REEL

QuestionCAN YOU TELL ME HOW OLD THIS POLE AND REEL ARE. THE POLE AS WINCHESTER TRADE MARK MADE IN USA #6009. THE REEL # SERVIGE 13042 SHAKESPEARE. LOOKS LI

is this a vintage rod?

Questiona friend of mine just gave me a willie green rod #55-682-58 custom built in 66,could you give me any info on this builder.it came with a zebco 202

Value and information on a rod.

QuestionQUESTION: I have an old rod made by Harry Hobson of Lyons, Oregon. Is it valuable and was Harry Hobson a known person who made rods. Thank you,

poisonious spines

QuestionQUESTION: how bad is the poison in african barbels/catfish spines and how can it be treated? if you are stuck by the spines how long does it take t

how much it worth

Questionhello my name is tommy i have a jchiggins pisto grip rod and a shakespere maryoff the reel wuz made in 1964 the rod i dont no when it wuz made i am

Farlow bamboo

QuestionI have a Farlow Sharpe 6 ft / 2 piece The Midge Serial number stamped in the butt cap 83165. Also sock says Farlow Sharpe from Taylor + Johnson. C

pike leaders

QuestionWhere I fish it seems the pike are leader shy,so Ive heard of people using fluorocarbon leaders so the pike are not spooked,what pound test would y

bamboo pole

QuestionDear Joe i was wondering if you can help me I have recently come across a six sided one peice 9-0 salt water bamboo rod made by monatgue. could you

liverpool 7ft fly rod

Questionfly rod   QUESTION: Hi Joe I recently aquired this rod from a relative.  It is on beautiful condition and is of interest only for its wo

Vom Hofe Boat Rod

QuestionJoe,     I have a heavy duty Vom Hofe boat rod. It is 7 and generally in good condition.  However, the guide closest to t

48 inch bamboo fishing rod

QuestionI have a cute vintage  48 inch 1 piece bamboo fishing rod. Is it a childs rod? Above the reel written in paint in cursive it says Tonkin Cane

old split cane rod

QuestionHello i am wondering if you could tell how much the following rod is worth it as a marking on forshaws of ???? and below that says greenline 10-1/2

Heddon fishing rod value

QuestionMy husband found a Heddon, Black Beauty, # 17-9 2 1/2 F - H C Hor D rod in an attic of a home he was remodeling & the owner gave it to him.  I

cane fly rod

Questionwould like info and value on Elephant Brand cane fly rod. 9 says Elephant Brand on label, shws red elephant with trunk around tree, label says; ma

pike

QuestionThe two gravel pits where I fish,one is murky and the other is gin clear, the clear one Ive fished back in late spring and caught two pike,one on a

flyrod identification

QuestionI have a split bamboo flyrod in three sections - each section is three feet.  The reel seat is below the cork handle.  Above the cork han