AboutJack Gaither Expertise I have been bass, crappie, brim and catfishing for over 60 years. Most of my recent experience has been on the Apalachicola R. in Fl. panhandle, Dead Lakes and Lake Seminole. I can answer many questions on places to go and some ideas on tactics especially for largemouth bass in these waters. I can`t tell you what fish will bite but can give some lures and methods that have worked well for me over the last 33 years in this area. I am also well versed on boating safety and small boat handling.
Experience I am not a guide nor a writer or publisher of any magazine on fishing. All of my ideas would come from my experiences and those of fishing partners in local bass clubs in Panama City, Florida.
Organizations Basmasters. Past member (25 years) and instructor in boating and navigation classes in the United States Power Squadrons.
Publications ST. Andrew Bay Power Squadron local publication "Stuffing Box"
Education/Credentials United States Power Squadrons courses in Piloting and small boat handling, celestial navigation, trouble shooting on outboard engines and other non eletronic equipment in boats.
Question I have a two piece bamboo boat pole at the approximate age of 60 to 70 yrs old. It has german nickel guide tip. Could you approximate its worth to me and if I were to sell it who would be an legitmate dealer to deal with. thank you Dominick
Answer Dominick, I should probably not answer this question as it is not in my area of knowledge. However, I do not like to use that excuse so I will do what I can with your question.
There is one place that I know of that you may find the answer to your question. Before you try it please look carefully to see if the pole has any identification on it, a name, a number, patent or whatever. The length of the pole would help. When you have found out everything you can about it and if possible where it has been and where it came from to you then go to a recent Bassmaster magazine and look for the "What is it Worth" page. You can then write to the editor of that page and see if he can help you. He is an expert on antique fishing gear. If this does not work try a search on the web for Antique Fishing Tackle and see what you can find there.
Thanks for calling on me to answer your question. I am sorry I could not give you a definite answer maybe this will be of some help.
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Jack L. Gaither (JackfromSeminole)
Lake Seminole, Georgia.
