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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| hurd super caster | 2/7/2012 | Robert Vermillion |
| Q: the super caster i have is only 4 foot long it does not look like it has been broken or cut off all ... A: Richard, They came in a variety of lengths, however, I havent seen a catalog of lengths. The ... | ||
| hurd combo fishing rod reel | 2/5/2012 | Robert Vermillion |
| Q: we have this old rod and reel combo and wanted to know it value if any the reel is black and a ... A: Jim, these are selling for $125 to $225 range. They were made by the Hurd and Lock Company out of ... | ||
| Eagle Claw,Wet Noodle Rod Wright/McGill | 2/1/2012 | Mark Rimmer |
| Q: Rimmer, I have an 11.6 Star Fire,great shape,looks like the reel seat is for a spinning reel set up ... A: While I am by NO means an appraiser of rods and reels, I did a bit of investigating and found ... | ||
| heddon black beauty | 1/31/2012 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: what is the approx. value of a Heddon Black Beauty #17 8.5 ft. 3 piece fly rod with extra tip ... A: Jack, Forgive me but almost everyone who emails or asks on all experts, tells me their rod is in ... | ||
| Actionrod Extendo | 1/29/2012 | Marc Wisniewski |
| Q: I have my grandfather rod, model 5214 underneth the model number it has "Patent Pending". What can ... A: I'm really not the expert on old rods on this site. I'm going to defer you to Joe Douglas on this ... | ||
| fish predators | 1/26/2012 | Marc Wisniewski |
| Q: my question is how do predator fish in the ocean swallow the fish they catch when chasing them. Do ... A: I really don't know that a prey would swim right into something trying to eat it. Yes, you are ... | ||
| fish predators | 1/25/2012 | Marc Wisniewski |
| Q: my question is how do predator fish in the ocean swallow the fish they catch when chasing them. Do ... A: I'm not a biologist but every fish I have seen get swallowed gets swallowed head first. I've opened ... | ||
| old bamboo rod | 1/22/2012 | Robert Vermillion |
| Q: I GOT A 10 FT. SPLIT BAMBOO ROD WITH FIRST PART OF NAME MISSING.NAME PLATE IS OVAL .LAST PART OF ... A: Russell, My best guess is Allcocks out of Redditch England. I would recommend this website on ... | ||
| Orvis rod serial numbers | 1/22/2012 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: What happened to your list of Orvis serial numbers? I remember seeing a list you offered that ... A: Don, Looks like Orvis has paired down their site- but I took good notes. ... | ||
| Great Lakes Imperial 1 pc. Rod & Reel | 1/20/2012 | Robert Vermillion |
| Q: I have a 1 pc. Great Lakes Imperial Fishing rod & reel from Marysville, Michigan, USA. The reel is ... A: Ed Great Lakes Products introduced their whirl-a-way rod/reel combination in 1953. The is the early ... | ||
| Mohawk Bamboo Fly Rod | 1/20/2012 | Mark Rimmer |
| Q: I have a Mohawk Bamboo Fly rod given to me By My Uncle Joe when I was about 12 years old (approx ... A: Good evening Mr. Popp, Thanks for your question. Bamboo or split cane fly rods are pure art no ... | ||
| sale price | 1/19/2012 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: My brother and I received two South bend fly rods from our great Aunt and we just wanted to know a ... A: Lukas, Each South Bend rod was made in three actions; Wet Fly or Trout Action, Bass Action, and Dry ... | ||
| old fly rod | 1/18/2012 | Robert Vermillion |
| Q: I have an old Barney & Berry fly rod. No other markings anywhere that I can see. It's a 3 piece with ... A: Ed, Sorry for the delay, just got back in town (forgot to change my ask an expert status) There is ... | ||
| Hardy Kenya | 1/18/2012 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: I wonder if you can help me? I am looking to find an approximate value of my Hardy Rod (see ... A: Simon, Hard to say how much it is worth from a picture. Condition is only one element in the value ... | ||
| Vintage Lure | 1/16/2012 | Robert Vermillion |
| Q: I have acquired two vintage lures that I can't find information on. The first is in the original ... A: Erick Just back from work trip, I forgot to change my status in Ask an Expert I dont recognize ... | ||
| Shakespeare bamboo fly rod | 1/12/2012 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: I have a fly rod that I framed for my Dad about 10 years ago. It is in great condition. It is a ... A: Curtis, I know what you mean that you only see a couple of blemishes. Bamboo rarely has a few ... | ||
| Southbend 290 | 1/10/2012 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: Would like to know approx value. Has been in case with cloth for many years. All eyes are intact and ... A: Dave, They made the comficient grip first in 1939 and made rods until 1951. From the little I can ... | ||
| a sport king engraved reel | 1/10/2012 | Robert Vermillion |
| Q: My husband has a Sport King fishing reel given to him from his great grandfather and it is a Model ... A: Desarey, Sports King is the fishing tackle line sold by Montgomery Wards. These were made by other ... | ||
| Rod weights | 1/10/2012 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: I have an "Action Rod GBG-C Tubular #2086 Glass" Fly rod and I'm trying to find what weight it is? ... A: Bryan, GBG-C is the line weight. found this chart on line years ago and my experience confirms it. ... | ||
| south bend bamboo fly rod | 1/9/2012 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: mr.macgaughey i have a 359- 8 1/2 south bend bamboo fly rod in great condtion.And i would like to ... A: Harry, I sold a 359-9 7-2008 for $111, it was in working / fair condition. South Bend rod models ... | ||
| info on vintage reel | 1/9/2012 | Mark Rimmer |
| Q: yes sir ...the other day at flea market found this old ted williams 403 baitcasting reel ..for 5 ... A: Morning Mark! Good name you have there! Boy, after getting back into the Q&A it looks like I will ... | ||
| TELESCOPING FISHING POLE | 1/7/2012 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: HAND ME DOWN FROM GREAT UNCLE. CANNOT FIND ANY INFO. ON THIS POLE,MAYBE U CAN HELP. TESTER MODEL 50 ... A: Mike, Just an aside , all caps on the internet means shouting - I am pretty sure you aren't yelling ... | ||
| zero hour bomb company reel | 1/7/2012 | Robert Vermillion |
| Q: I would like to try to find out how much my reel is worth.It looks to be one of the 1940's model but ... A: Richard I see these selling for $10 to $40 depending on condition, exact model etc. More if the ... | ||
| South bend Reel | 1/7/2012 | Mark Rimmer |
| Q: Just wondering what fly fishing reel(s) was the South Bend company producing in 1952. A: While I have seen, owned and maintained a few vintage South Bend fly reels (all were well built ... | ||
| rod handles | 1/5/2012 | Marc Wisniewski |
| Q: have vintage steel rod handles that need replaced along w caps for end any ideas thx A: I am guessing that you need to replace the cork handles on old steel rods? It shouldn't be too bad. ... | ||
| lucky strike value l | 1/1/2012 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: Have Lucky Strike rod, in case, four 3 foot sections, Utilan? in elonhgated diamond logo with fish ... A: Chuck, You are correct, it is a fly rod. But I have seen the logo "Lucky Strike" on Shakespeare ... | ||
| lucky strike value l | 12/31/2011 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: Have Lucky Strike rod, in case, four 3 foot sections, Utilan? in elonhgated diamond logo with fish ... A: Chuck, I am guessing your rod is made of bamboo ( flat sides) not round like fiberglass. I am also ... | ||
| Fenwick rod | 12/31/2011 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: I have a Fenwick Fly Rod #605 2oz. 5wt and 6ft long. I am trying to find how much it might be ... A: Bruce, I am assuming it is a fly rod with the reel below handle not a casting rod (reel above ... | ||
| Heddon fly rod | 12/30/2011 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: I don't know much about any kind of fishing. I inherited a split bamboo Heddon. It is id'd as # ... A: Gary, GBG or C is the line weight. I got this chart from the internet but have confirmed it thru ... | ||
| Value of fishing pole | 12/29/2011 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: From what I have read you look to be the expert in this field. I was given a South Bend Bamboo ... A: Clint, Price Book: Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. ... | ||
| Wright McGill Bamboo rod | 12/28/2011 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: Brother has found a 3 piece 9ft bamboo flyrod in his garage with #12-1938 and pat#114JO. This is a ... A: James, All Wright-McGill bamboo rods were handmade from 1920 to 1946, right here in my home town of ... | ||
| "Seals" fly casting and combination rods | 12/28/2011 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: In cleaning out a closet we came across a bamboo rod set from the 50's given to my husband by a ... A: Joan, To be sure I'd need to see pictures but generally combination rods are not collectable enough ... | ||
| harnell fly rod | 12/28/2011 | Robert Vermillion |
| Q: I have a harnell pole #5304 with a gadabout gaddis label. I'd like to know when this rod was mfg;and ... A: Charles. Harnell made fiberglass rods made out of Huntington Beach CA in the 1950s and early 1960s. ... | ||
| antique bamboo fishing rod | 12/27/2011 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: I have a flat sided, three part Bamboo fly fishing rod. Reel is below the cork. has the prince of ... A: Tyler, What you have there is a Hardy rod. It was made in England or the UK in 1938. I can tell ... | ||
| vintage fishing rods | 12/27/2011 | Jack Gaither |
| Q: I recently was cleaning the garage went i found 2 tube in the rafters. one has a Cortland 502 2pcs ... A: David, I thought I had answered this question. I am sorry I am not expert in antique fishing tackle ... | ||
| steel rods | 12/25/2011 | Robert Vermillion |
| Q: I bought a steel rod at a garage sale. on the handle reads as follows: PIKE Mfg.by The American ... A: Willie AF & Hoe was formed in 1902 from a group of various companies then changed names to True ... | ||
| Vintage Payne Bamboo Flyrod | 12/23/2011 | Rich Mac McGaughey |
| Q: I have a 3 piece (with extra tip, total of 4 pieces) fly rod made of bamboo with the following ... A: Dennis, Payne rods are very valuable. I quote you from the Price Book: Antique & Collectible ... | ||
| wirlaway 75 rod & reel combo | 12/22/2011 | Robert Vermillion |
| Q: sir i would like to know more about this rod & reel combo . My father said that the last time he had ... A: Bobby these rod and reel combinations were introduced in 1953 by Great Lakes. To cast the early ... | ||
| Crappie fishing on Lake Seminole | 12/22/2011 | Jack Gaither |
| Q: We are having a small family reunion on New Year's weekend and have rented a house on the Fishpond ... A: Ron. Welcome to Lake Seminole. First I will have to make some assumptions. I will assume you will ... | ||
| fishing rods | 12/21/2011 | Marc Wisniewski |
| Q: i have 3 fishing rods i have looked for about 5 days online to find out if to keep or throw away ... A: The old W&M may be worth a few ($20-$30) bucks. I don't know about the others. I'm not the old-rod ... | ||
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Rich Mac McGaughey
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Expertise
I can answer questions on graphite fly rod building and bamboo rod restoration and making. I can guide people to restorers . I can guide people to rod building components on the internet as well as catalog. I can help them identify and value their bamboo fly rods with a picture .
If you are asking for the id of an old rod
please give a complete description
,
, send pictures especially labels or logos to me macsrods@yahoo.com and a complete including as much the following as you can:
Is it? fly or casting rod ? Reel seat is below or above the cork handle ?
Check metal for id and patents ? What is it made of; bamboo ( flat sided) fiberglass or graphite ( round)? Weight in oz? What is the diameter of the rod above the cork? Where was it purchased ? What type of metal nickel-silver, tin, or chrome platted brass? A complete description of any logos or labels. Length of rod per section and number of sections. Total rod length.
Please read the following if the rod has either of the following two labels Montague or H-I (Horrocks-Ibbotson).
They are looked down upon by the collecting community and often they are justified. They were mass produced , rather heavy and very slow. They are not going to resale for very much.
Two books are available at larger libraries to get history and or value:
Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook -Michael Sinclair
Commission Sales
Because of my knowledge I can help you sell and get a good price for your vintage bamboo fly rod. email email Mac
Experience
I have been restoring bamboo fly rods for 15 years and making graphite for 17 .
Publications
website = www.macsrods.com
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