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Expert: Marc Wisniewski - 10/26/2009


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Marc,  I have an old and slightly damaged casting rod with the American fork %26 hoe co, Geneva Ohio stamped in the well below the reel retainer.  I have not found a serial no. and was wondering where they usually put it?
I received it, from my wifes uncle who recently died, along with several other rods, reels, and guns and I would like to be able to determine the mfg. date. also is it worth trying to fix it up?

Thanks for your time.

LK

Answer
Hi Les,

American Fork and Hoe was bought out by True Temper in the 1930's some time.  It's a great piece of history but probably worth $50-$100.

I am not the expert on these rods.  I would pose this question to Joe Douglas.  He will be able to help you find the serial number and give you a better idea of what it's worth.

It wouldn't hurt if you could send him a couple pictures.

Good luck,

Marc

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Expertise

I can answer questions relating to all types of freshwater fishing, tackle, and tactics. I also can answer questions regarding rod building, lure making, and lure modification. I am not an expert at the value of old rods, reels, or lures.

Experience

My expertise is in Bass, Pike, Musky and the Great Lakes species. I have a lot of experience in Wisconsin and Lake Michigan in particular. With regard to Rod building, I have built custom rods since 1978. I have been building and designing lures for 35 years. I currently sell several of my lures both locally and nation wide. I have done work for several lure companies such as Mepps, Storm, Cisco Kid, and Suick. I am not an expert at the value of old rods, reels, or lures.

Organizations
Wisconsin DNR Lake Michigan Forum (elected position). Friends of Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee, WI

Publications
Two monthly columns in Midwest Outdoors Magazine, Writer of the weekly Lake Michigan Fishing Report in the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel, The In-Fisherman Magazine(since 1986), Musky Hunter Magazine, The Badger Sportsman, Woods and Waters Magazine, The Mepps Fishing Guide, Do-It Molds website, and I have been a guest on WGN Radio (Chicago) on their Saturday Outdoor program.

Education/Credentials
I have an engineering background.

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