Febwick part needed

QuestionI got out an vintage late 70s Fenwick SF-74 4 piece combo spin/fly pack rod and was surprised to see I was missing the little plug that goes in to

Antique Bamboo Surf Fishing Pole Eyelets

QuestionI am trying to restore an antique (1930s) bamboo surf fishing pole. I am trying to find a source for guides of that era. The pole is at least eight

2 fly rods

QuestionCan you help me put a value on the following fly rods? Fenwick HMG GFF858  86  3.5 0Z. This rod belonged to my father-in-law, and would b

how much money to ask for an old reel

QuestionI have an old Edwards MFG.co. model #30 fly reel in really great condition. Im thinking of selling it. But I dont know how much money to ask for it

Great Lakes Whirlaway

QuestionThere was a Great Lakes Reel/Rod combo that the crank was pushed up into the reel casing after the cast.  Do you know the name of the Great La

H & I Rod

QuestionI have an H & I Co. 5 casting rod in excellent condition.  It has the trout decal, #206, Power Glass.  Any idea of its value? Thank you,

Older rod/reel

QuestionGreetings,  I have an older rod/reel. The reel is a Heddon 112 in nice shape, fully functional. It is attached to an metal (aluminum?)telesco

St. Croix Fly Fishing Pole

QuestionI picked up an old rod & reel from a yard sale for $3.00. The name on is St. Croix , and reads Telescopic Fiberglass, and number WO-3-986, its hard

Bass wont bite!! HELP!!

QuestionHi,     I fish in a small pond in Northern Alabama, Huntsville.  I caught a 3 lb. bass and my Uncle Ray caught a 5-6 lb.

South Bend Model 57C

QuestionHello, I have a south bend model 57C, its a 3pc rod. I know you ask for photos, My main question is if this rod it worth anything? I plan to re-bui

artificial bait

QuestionHow do you get started.I am starting to fish in the Guadalupe river? Which lures work best and for what fish? New to this, any info will be helpful

All Star Telescopic Fishing Rod

QuestionCan you tell me the age of this rod?  It is steel, black in color, three guides, cork handle and is labeled All Star, Richardsons, Chicago. &n

Six sided rod

QuestionI have an old six sided rod with a base that can support a fly reel or can be reversed for spin cast.  There is a blue rubber plug on the base

Granger Aristocrat 9 ft

Question...what size line do you suppose would fit this rod?... AnswerHi John, The longer Granger rods tend to favor either a 6wt or 7wt line in modern l

vintage fishing pole

QuestionI bought a fishing pole at a garage sale and the man that sold it to me said it was a tonkin cane pole circa 1940 or 50 It says wards westerner on

fishing question

QuestionQUESTION: how come i always seem to get a rats nest in my line after i make a cast? it seems like after i make a cast there is not enough tension o

Hardy uniqua fishing reel

QuestionI recently purchased a Hardy fishing reel that states patent uniqua reel with an plaque on it stating made for the Winchester co new York NY  

Striped Bass

QuestionQUESTION: I was wondering where stripes would be this time of year on Cherokee lake along the banks. Coves, around tributaries? Anywhere on the ban

Johnson Century reel

QuestionMarc, How do I tighten the tension on my Johnson  Century 100B reel?  At #6 it still wont reel in a large sunfish. Art AnswerHi Art,

Garcia Conolon Rods

QuestionSubject   Garcia conolon rods Question   Conolon rods with their grading system on quality.No stars,2 star,3 star etc..has me