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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Actionrod Extendo | 1/29/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| rod handles | 1/5/2012 |
| 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. ... | |
| fishing rods | 12/21/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| xf med hvy rod? | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I wonder if you could recommend a specific rod to me for shore fishing Lake Michigan and local ... A: If you were going after one rod I would say a 7 footer with a fast action that will handle 3/8 to 1 ... | |
| old fly fishing rod $$$$ ? | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: i mister Wisniewski, i have a old fly fishing rod in the 50 s maybe 1952-53 horrocks ibbotsons 3 ... A: I am not sure what the 'reaver" is. That wasn't a model that I see listed. Anyway, it doesn't ... | |
| november browns | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: read your recent blog which i waited a very long time for so don't keep me waiting so long next time ... A: I was in Milwaukee's harbor. Its hard to say where to go. Kenosha would also be a good choice if ... | |
| value of pole | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a Wright & mc gill fishing pole that has a toughy wright & mc gill square pole, believe it ... A: Its a square fiberglass 5' from the 1950's. Its probably pre- Eagle Claw. In really good shape it ... | |
| VALUE | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I found a vintage Montague Trail Hollosteel Bait Casting Rod 5-1/2 ft - No. S-3515 Style A Grip ... A: The steel rods aren't usually worth much, but that manufacture is well known. It may be worth $50 ... | |
| Braid | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I experience a lot of breaks at the knot. I use power pro and a palamore knot. I retie for every ... A: Very surprised to hear this. The palomar and the UNI knots are the two good ones for braid. Make ... | |
| Replacement reel seat | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bass Pro BHV 56 Model H113-786 boron rod that is from about 1984 or 1985. The rod is in ... A: Ya Roger, this isn't good. Thats probably a unique part for that reel seat and now it's 25 years ... | |
| Replacement reel seat | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bass Pro BHV 56 Model H113-786 boron rod that is from about 1984 or 1985. The rod is in ... A: Yes a photo would help just to see what the damage is. Replacing a seat is a pain. It can be done ... | |
| Johnson Century Model 100 | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: My neighbor gave me this reel. I'm trying to figure out how to load the line into it. Can you tell ... A: I don't know who would have an owners manual. That would be tough to find. Watching e-Bay ... | |
| Identify a spinner blade!!! | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: I would like you to identify a spinner blade for me. What is the name of the blade and what lure ... A: That brought back good memories. That was on a spinnerbait put out by Mepps called the Mepps Bass ... | |
| Fishing lines | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: This may be a bit off-track, but a historicalwhat material did fishermen use before nylon was ... A: Monofilament has been around for all of my life time. Before that, my father used braided Dacron. ... | |
| Plaster molds | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I recently read an article on Esox Hunter that was written by you about making a 2 piece plaster ... A: Its hard to say where to put a vent hole since it depends on the shape of the bait. Look at the ... | |
| Reel seat repair | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I have two Team Daiwa casting rods in medium heavy action. These are 7 foot rods. They are great ... A: Yes, there is a way. I have had to do it a few times with factory rods. You have to drill 2-3 small ... | |
| Fenwick rod value Sn. G 8264 | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: Condition - shows use, spin cast setup , just have SN as rest of marking is scratched off. wondering ... A: I am guessing that is an old Fenglass. Those usually go for $30 to $100 on e-Bay depending on the ... | |
| fishing pole reconstruction | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I fish Canada and have several poles, bait casters as well as spin casters. Due to the difficulty of ... A: Unfortunately no there is no good way to make them two piece. The long shot is the old metal ... | |
| reel id | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: have an older reel that has only made in usa on the foot.it is a spincast style single handle on the ... A: It sounds like a Zebco but I'd have to see a picture to be sure. The only thing that puzzles me is ... | |
| harbor oct 5-7? | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: what should be happening? A: The kings started in on labor day weekend so you will be four weeks into the run. There will still ... | |
| repair on vintage fenwick spinning rod | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I purchaced a PLS70 vintage Fenwick spinning rod. The bottom half of the rod is missing the rubber ... A: I have never tried that but I don't see why it wouldn't work, That plug adds a little support to ... | |
| repair on vintage fenwick spinning rod | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I purchaced a PLS70 vintage Fenwick spinning rod. The bottom half of the rod is missing the rubber ... A: No one really sells that item in the rod building supply houses. I have had that come up a few ... | |
| Wanted Berkley Power Poles - where can i buy | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: i am wanting to purchase some Berkley Power Poles Med/Heavy action single piece 6-7' i know they ... A: Its going to be tough. E-bay is the obvious first choice. The only other suggestion I have is to ... | |
| milwaukee harbor | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: When is the jig bite or the crank bait action gonna happen in the harbor? Thx A: The water temps dropped quite a bit this week but are still in the low 60's and no trout and salmon ... | |
| "Ike" Lure & "Flex Ike" | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: On eBay I see a lure simply labeled "IKE." In all ways it appears the same as the lures labeled ... A: I am not an expert on old lures but I founs this right away on the internet: Newel Daniels designed ... | |
| Split Bamboo Fly Rod | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: With the passing of a family member I have come into possession of a Horrocks-Ibbotson Beaver split ... A: Yes it has an extra tip. Most H-I rods that you see will be from around 1935 to 1950 or so. A rod ... | |
| found fishing equipment | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: i went snorkle diving and found a rig on the bottom of the lake. got a diawa rs1300 and a browning ... A: Neither of these items would be worth more than $20 if it were new. There is a new RS1300 on ebay ... | |
| Changing a shimano twinpower 2000s from left to right hand reel | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: gday. my reel isnt an easy left to right hand conversion. any tips on changing it? A: Unless there are provisions to change the reel from left to right, there really is no way to change ... | |
| Milwaukee Bay | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: Hey Marc, I hear you are "The Man" in regards to fishing the harbor in DT Milwaukee. I recently ... A: The water temps are good right now with all the west winds we have had ushering in the heat. ... | |
| Shakespear fly rod | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1952 Shakespear #A1369A split bamboo fly rod, 8 1/2', 3piece w/2tips, with original cases# ... A: The Shakespeare's don't have the same collector appeal as say, the Heddons. But that said, if it is ... | |
| Cove and Bay Fishing | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: Do freshwater fish stay close to bays and coves or are there better fish in the middle of the lake? A: It depends what the bays have to offer to the lake. If it is the only place with weeds it may ... | |
| Bass Fishing | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: how are you doing? I have just got access to fish in a private pond that is about two acres. I have ... A: The average size Bass in the pond may just be smaller. I have no doubt that there are some big ones ... | |
| Fishing in Milwaukee harbor | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Marc, I will be visiting Milwuakee in early June. How is the fishing in the harbor typically the ... A: It is very hard to predict the fishing here. We are about two to three weeks behind so that will be ... | |
| fishing rod heddon pal | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: i have a heddon 751L casting rod and leatherette case,could you tell me when it was made and ... A: That one could be worth a few bucks. Good Heddon stuff is attractive to collectors. That said, I ... | |
| LURES HOW TO? | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I RECENTLY STARTED FISHING AGAIN AND I HAVN'T ENJOYED IT MORE NOW THAN WHEN I WAS GROWING UP. I HAVE ... A: Welcome back to fishing. I think one of the best books out there for beginners is from The ... | |
| catfishing | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I am entering a competition in Texas, where I will go fishing in a lake. I heard that at the ... A: Big baits catch bigger fish and the best holes or worst snags will be holding the big ones. I'd say ... | |
| gold fish hooks | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: Sir; Years ago I was given 4 solid gold fish hooks. They were dredged from a river in ... A: I don't even know where to direct you on this one. I know that I am not the guy. These sound like ... | |
| price range on a fly rod & reel | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought some fishing tackle from a farmer and in it was a fly rod and reel. don't do fly ... A: I am not having much luck finding any information on the rod. I am guessing that it may be a ... | |
| correct line | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm confident you will know the answer. I have been told that i am cause damage to both my bait ... A: The only reason that I know of putting mono on is that otherwise the braid will slip around the ... | |
| Racine area fishing | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: Just fisnished your In-Fisherman EDGES article. Wondering if you ever fish any lakes in either ... A: No, I have not fished down that way in a long time. I fished Eagle wayyyy back in the 70's and ... | |
| In-Fisherman Article May 2011 | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: Outstanding article written about musky fishing. Question is using the Style 9 Shad Head Do-it ... A: You will have to mill out a new spot in the mold for the 60 degree to come out of the nose. You ... | |
| fly rod | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I recently came across an old fly rod I believe.is from the 50's or 60's. It's tanish brown in ... A: I am not going to be much help on this one. I can't find anything with that name. That said, I am ... | |
| weather issues | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I've been fishing the river alot lately, it seem the fish arent hitting unless its sun up or ... A: Are you bass fishing and where in the US. Largemouth or Smallmouth? Typically, if it's a tough ... | |
| square fishing pole | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: have a truetempered bager fishing rod and reel the reel has fishing seen etch in and rod is square ... A: It is probably from the 30's or sometime before WWII. There isn't a big collector market for them. ... | |
| fishing rod and lures from early 1900s | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a collection of 31 poppers and plugs, 34 spoons for walleye & bass, etc. 2 wooden rods in ... A: Nice collection. Its hard to say exactly what the entire collection would be. The wood lures would ... | |
| fishing rod h i | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a h i from Utica, N.Y. model#78 surf casting rod still in bag with label. Appears to be ... A: The old production bamboo rods from Horrocks-Ibbotson were made in mass quantities so the values are ... | |
| Vintage pole | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I have aguirred a fishing pole in alum tube and cloth case. Only markings I can find are; South ... A: South Bend bought out Cross around 1925 to 1930 and used both names on the rod for a time after the ... | |
| rod and reel | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: My uncle gave me a Mitchrell 300 made in France with a South Bend Golden Zone of Power rod. He ... A: Yes, it is a Mitchell 300. If you look at the writing they used a loose cursive style that made it ... | |
| Fishing Rods | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a group of rods at yard sale. I would like to get some information on them and ... A: The Conolon 4 Stars still fetch some good money. Probably in the $50-$75 range if they are in good ... | |
| Berkley Fishing Rod | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I just picked up two really nice Berkley Power Poles, model p-30. These look liek they have never ... A: That was Berkley's version of the Ugly Stick. One of those virtually indestructible rods. They ... | |
| hi marc | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: marc i just found a sears levelwind reel that looks like an antique the serial number is 311.41272. ... A: Unfortunately there were many reels produced for Sears over the years under private label agreements ... | |
| Rod Repair | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a lite jet 7120 abu garcia rod, I need a top joint for said rod, can you help or advise me. ... A: Argh!, thats going to be a tough one. Outside of finding the exact rod on E-bay or something like ... | |
| FERALITE ROD VALUE | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a fenwick feralite rod PLB83 8'3" 14 1/2 oz. 3/4-2oz lures 8-20 lb line. The rod is in good ... A: It is a spinning rod probably from the 1970's. A good fiberglass rod probably worth $40-$70 ... | |
| J C HIGGINS RODS | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I have 4 JCHIGGINS rods with stag in the handles with higgins signature in the stag. I have been ... A: The JC Higgins was a Sears private label item from probably some time between 1940's to about 1960. ... | |
| A&I Rod | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have recently Found a rod all I can see is Lake Side Bait Rod Abbey and Imbrie New york Fishing ... A: Thats an old one. I don't feel like I shoud weigh in on this one because this one could be worth ... | |
| Gargoyle spinnerbait | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I recently read an article you wrote on the Do-It homepage about this spinnerbait you created and ... A: You are welcome, no problem. Spinnerbaits are still a great way to cover a lot of water quickly. ... | |
| fishing rod | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Yes i have a old montague hollosteel bait casting rod was my grampa's and appers to be new or like ... A: The Montague name is very popular amongst fly fishermen. They produced a lot of bamboo fly rods. ... | |
| Bronson Uni-Spin | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Recently I came across a Uni-Spin, Bronson 63 Professional. The printing on the rod is very hard to ... A: I'm not sure if True Temper bought out Bronson or what happened exactly. But it was sold as the ... | |
| Cold winter fishing for the first time | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: Im new to cold weather fishing here in Wisconsin and would like some advice on some good lures to ... A: The winter fishing has been slow this year. Also, the harbor access has been day to day with a lot ... | |
| Old fishing pole? | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Marc- my neighbor is willing to sell me an antique metal fishing pole and a reel. The reel is ... A: There may be a few steel rods out there that may be worth $50-$100. But most of them will go in the ... | |
| Vintage Lures | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: After my mother passed away I was cleaning out the attic and found a box from the Bronson Reel Co. ... A: The Jitterbug was made by the Fred Arbogast Company. If it is wood and is good condition it may be ... | |
| fenwick FF 705 | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I hope you might help me. my mom passed away and i inherited a Fenwick M 171684 looks cork and ... A: The FF705 is a fiberglass fly rod 7'-0" long designed to be used with a 5 weight fly line. Short ... | |
| two piece hook hanger | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a Hedden Flap Tail that has the front hook hanger missing. Would you know where I could ... A: Most of those were very unique hook hangers and are not available from lure making supply houses ... | |
| Hand Painted Brim | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find out information about a type of brim known to the locals of NW Florida as "Hand ... A: I only know of them and have never seen one in person. But I think you may be in luck. One of the ... | |
| klamath river fishing | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: we got skunked. saw fish. used what locals advised(pixies).we are expirienced Alaska fishermen. Used ... A: Their tactics are a little different than ours here in the Midwest. That is a huge river that is ... | |
| muskie fishinn in fall on ky river | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: what is the best way to fish for muskie at dams in ky river im fishing off the wall A: I sure don't know much about that particular location. I'd need to know a little more about the ... | |
| fishing tactics | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: okay, there is this fairly small pond in my friend's backyard. now that it is fall, im not catching ... A: Bass get tough now. Slow and deep. Look for the deepest spots you can find and fish jig and pig, ... | |
| Help! | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering what kind of baits & lures are good for bass in clear water? How should I use them? ... A: Its hard to get specific when I don't know where you are fishing. I'd need a book to answer all ... | |
| Identifying a glass steelhead rod | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9' fiber glass fishing rod with the following code: 2C23MC. No other identification on ... A: I don't feel qualified to answer this because you could have something special here. Jim Green was ... | |
| fishing wool | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: what kind of wool is use for fishing A: I am guessing that you are talking about fly tying materials. I think that most of the wool used ... | |
| fly rod tip | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: i have a cabela fy rod and recently broke the tip putting in the case. are the tips covered by ... A: Unless it was broke fighting a fish, it probably isn't under warranty. As far as getting a new tip, ... | |
| value of a fishing pole | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: what can you tell me about a sears roebuck 500 fiberglass hand wrapped fishing pole...#779414223.it ... A: It's a neat item probably from the late 50's or 60's. Unfortunately, it is probably worth $20-$40. ... | |
| a beginning angler | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I am just starting fishing, and I am basically on my own as far as people telling me what I need to ... A: Of course. Nearly every lure on the market has one, two, or three trebles depending on the length ... | |
| reels | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: you hear allot about baitcaster on the bass tour but is there any baitcaster you would recommend for ... A: A smaller 100 (or 1000) size baitcaster would probably work for your pond fishing. Baitcasters have ... | |
| Bass Spawning in Fall | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: We have a small pond here in KY. Yesterday, we caught a large mouth bass that was full of eggs. We ... A: It is one of two possibilities. One, it is eggs that they didn't lay from last spring and she ... | |
| edgar sealey rainbow fly rod | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I have an e.s.fly rod with two top sections but no indication of they are rated at.e.g.7/8 ... A: I am not the collector on this site. Direct this to Joe Douglas in this category. He will know ... | |
| old fiberglass rods | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I was given some old Penn reels on fiberglass rods. Deep sea fishing style. The reels seem to work ... A: If the fiberglass doesn't show any damage, they should be fine to use. Fiberglass is very durable, ... | |
| need tackle info for st lawrence | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: on monday i am fishing the st lawrence river for a few days for the first time, i would like to know ... A: I don't know the St. Lawrence specifically, but I do know those species on the great lakes. For ... | |
| fly rods and reels | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: We purchased via estate sales 2 fly rods and reels. 1. Mohawk Fiber Glass H-I, with a Wolverine ... A: I would be out of line answering this one. The real expert on this is Joe Douglas on this site. I ... | |
| Bass Fishing | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My question is fairly simple but I can not seem to get same reaction when comes to fishing this. I ... A: Fish live in all kinds of very murky water and much of them all the time. They learn to adapt and ... | |
| Spring | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I am on vacation and it's the middle of summer, the worst time to fish. there are a bunch of private ... A: In ponds like that where the bass are very wary, sometimes live bait is the only thing that will ... | |
| Line Drag | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Do you set drag the same way with braided line as you would mono? I was considering buying heavy ... A: No matter how strong that braid is, you still have to set the drag like you would with mono. When ... | |
| vintage fishing rod | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have an old fishing rod (5ft stainless steel bait casting) that is marked Action-Rod Orchard ... A: I don't know anything about this rod, but the handle sounds interesting. I would run this question ... | |
| Trolling for Trout | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Regarding the depth of my lure, I have found a lot of information about how deep to troll, ... A: The hard core trollers do a lot of research with lures to determine how deep they are going. For ... | |
| catfish and carp | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have been fishing for carp and catfish in central Wisconsin in the Wisconsin river for the last ... A: Night crawlers can catch a little of everything. Try some cut bait for the catfish. A chunk of ... | |
| Harbor Salmon Fishing | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: Marc, I am interested in finding out more about the "summer time" salmon fishing in he Milwaukee ... A: Your 18 footer will be safe and even allow you to venture off-shore if need be. A boat like that is ... | |
| milwaukee area salmon | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I recently read a ques from 6/30/10 regarding milwaukee harbor salmon. I am coming from TN at the ... A: Catching Trout or Salmon out of a Kayak is definitely a possibility later this month. But as I ... | |
| bait for minnow traps | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: My question is what kinds of baits can be used to catch fresh water minnows? Please help if you ... A: I have heard of all kinds of things used in traps. I have always used oatmeal or bread tied up in ... | |
| Herters Fishing Rod | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a model RB6HO Herters 8' 6" rod. Written on the rod is " Made For Margaret Fesmire By A John ... A: First of all let me say that I am not the expert on old rods. After I ramble a bit, pose this ... | |
| milwaukee harbor and related lakes around milwaukee | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Marc, i am from north west tenn. and will be in the milwaukee area the end of july and the first ... A: The harbor fishery can be outstanding or completely dead in mid-summer. The whole trout and salmon ... | |
| Pond | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: how are you doing? I went fishing in this new pond that is about 2 acres. It is not a very deep pond ... A: That thick algae is very difficult to fish in. There is no secret lure that goes through it without ... | |
| reel assesment | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: i have just purchased a old horrocks ibbotson -defiance 1900- made in utica New York. i was told ... A: I have no prior knowledge of this reel. It sounds like you have a great find there. I was able to ... | |
| frog fishing tackle | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I use fluorocarbon leaders for most of my fishing,which is primarily bass,(cranks, tubes, spinners ... A: I would definitely use, and always do, use a fluorocarbon leader with braid. I guess you wouldn't ... | |
| fiber glass fishing rod | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Howald wonderod by shakespeare model no. 1390 fag 8ft 6in 3 piece pole made in usa kalamazoo mich. i ... A: It is a great old rod. Joe Douglas on this site would have a better idea of it's value. I see ... | |
| Harnell Rod Pike's Peak bamboo rod | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a Harnell 505 20lb boat road in great condition. I also have a four piece bamboo fly rod ... A: I think the Pikes Peak is an old Denverod. The are worth a little money. Maybe $100-$150. The ... | |
| Murphy Troller | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I was given a fishing rod and reel combo for my 10th birthday (50 years ago)for trolling on lake ... A: I know what you are talking about. That is a great item. Unfortunately not worth a lot of money. ... | |
| ROD & REEL ?? | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I will be fishing off of a head & or charter boat, places are Virgina Beach, VA, Lewie Del, Moore ... A: The most versatile equipment is generally a spinning rod so that is what I would have normally ... | |
| Lure - The Abyss | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Marc- I love throwing your lures, and was wondering if you could make a couple of variations. One, ... A: Yes, I do custom stuff often. Just go through jacksonlures.com. Ed will do the transaction and ... | |
| Fly Rod | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8foot 6inch 3 pc. rod marked on the cork end as follows: HERTERS ... A: I'm guessing that it is a bamboo. I'm not really the rod collecting expert on this site. Joe ... | |
| Fishig reel | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Fishing reel along with a couple of tackle boxes full of old wooden lures and now wamt to ... A: This is a tough one for me. I know some true Hardy's are worth some money. But Hardy made reels ... | |
| Skipping Lures with a Baitcaster | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have been using my baitcasters now for a couple of years and am pretty comfortable with them. I ... A: Yes, it takes some "touch" and you may cause a few "professional over-runs" before you get the feel. ... | |
| jim dandy bamboo fly rod | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Shakespeare Jim Dandy fly rod in three peices it is bamboo and it is in excellent condition ... A: Unfortunately many of these bamboo rods were mass produced and not worth a lot today. I may be ... | |
| Skipping Lures with a Baitcaster | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have been using my baitcasters now for a couple of years and am pretty comfortable with them. I ... A: Its hard to describe, but it is an underhand sidecast motion. It's like skipping a stone but with a ... | |
| fishing bobber | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I am going crazy here, and i need your help for my sanity. years ago when i lived back home in ... A: No, you aren't crazy, but I also don't think you are going to find them anymore. I haven't seen ... | |
| fishing | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Is it true that you can use corn as bait to catch fish? Thanks A: Yes, some fish will eat corn. In fact, for carp it is one of the better baits. Where chumming is ... | |
| Fishing gear | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: My mother and I are trying to sell all of my father's old reels, lures, rods, and even catalogues. I ... A: It sounds like you may have some things that my be desirable to a collector. I would want a true ... | |
| pregnant fish | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: What is the etiquette for keeping pregnant fish. Should I always throw them back? (river) A: I can only offer my personal opinion on this. A spawning fish full of eggs is your future to that ... | |
| fish cribs | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: This is for our exhibition project for school. We are asking you these questions because we want to ... A: That is a great project. Fish cribs are artificial habitat and cover placed in a lake to give fish ... | |
| Ross Gunnison Reel | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a pre-1998 Ross Gunnison G-1 reel in very good shape, I thinks it's a 3 or 4 weight. ... A: Yes, I know that the pre-98's are a sought after reel by RR fanatics. I am not an expert on them so ... | |
| fly fishing in ponds | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: ok so i am new to the sport of fly fishing and need to know what flies to use in a pond the water is ... A: It depends a lot on what fish you are trying to catch. It also depends a lot on what is going on in ... | |
| Heddon Pal MARK IV fly rod | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: What would a Heddon Pal FLy rod says Mark IV in excellent condition, possibly never used be worth? ... A: Unfortunately there are a lot of those out on the market and not sought after by collectors. Is ... | |
| smelt | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: In your experience, what artificial bait best imitates the action of smelt? A: I'm not a scuba diver so my best thing to observe fish is my Aqua view. I am always surprised how ... | |
| Nightcrawler secrets rods | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I read your comment about having built Nightcrawler Secrets rods in this answer: ... A: Yes, Northwoods tackle is now long since past. The totem pole and building are still there along ... | |
| NFT Bamboo Fly / Spin combo Rod | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: My Friend, purchased an long cylindrical container at a yard sale, and found a NFT Bamboo Fly / Spin ... A: Nippon Fishing Tackle rods were very common post WWII through the 50's. They were mass produced and ... | |
| flyrod | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a southbend fly rod that i need to know what the identification markings mean, the marking ... A: The 8 1/2 is the length in feet. The Letter markings are the old silk line designations for the ... | |
| graphite fly rod?? | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: My son-in-law has a fly rod that was a gift to him from his previous ex. He has no idea what he has ... A: It's hard to tell from a picture but from what I see, it is probably a graphite. It looks like a ... | |
| Restringing a spinning rod | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have tried to re-string my fishing pole on my own, but when I give my pole slack it just starts to ... A: It could be a couple things. Yes, you may have put too much line on. You should only fill them to ... | |
| Baits for blue and channel cats | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I primarily fish for blue and channel cats, In your opinion what would be the best baits for ... A: Channels seem to like the dead baits/cut baits. But the flatheads like the live stuff. I'm not up ... | |
| Fishing rod | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you where knowledgeable in what sort of Telescopic fishing rods are ... A: It will probably be OK for stream trout or panfish. I have both telescopic and multi-piece rods and ... | |
| Baits for blue and channel cats | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I primarily fish for blue and channel cats, In your opinion what would be the best baits for ... A: I can't comment on Blues, but I can Channels. I don't like crawlers. They seem to attract small ... | |
| value of a fly rod | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Sir;I found a 1962 Wright & Mcgill fly rod in good condition. It has the date and patent # on it. I ... A: I'm sorry, but Joe Douglas will probably have a better guess at this than I would. I know that they ... | |
| Salmon fishing | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I need some advice on how to salmon fish. All I need to know is what kind of tackle to use, and of ... A: For Lake Michigan Piers, I'd start out with some basic spoons like 2/5th ounce Cleos, 1/2 to 3/4th ... | |
| Salmon fishing | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I want to know is do I need a bigger rod than a medium action to go salmon fishing, or is medium ... A: Medium refers to the strength of the rod. A medium may be OK for fish up to about 15 pounds and ... | |
| fishing the hillsborough river late winter early spring | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: i know there is a big difference from the late winter and early fall. but my question mostly goes ... A: As much as I don't like live bait, this part of the season just lends itself to live shiners down ... | |
| Ice fishing Brown Trout | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I was in Milwaukee this past week for the first time. In the past I saw a show on ice fishing Brown ... A: The entire harbor freezes over most years but the majority is not fishable no matter how safe it ... | |
| Shakespeare 1362-9' bamboo rod | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Marc, I have a Shakespeare 1362-9' 3 piece bamboo fly rod that was my Grandfathers. I would like to ... A: First of all, Joe Douglas on this site knows a lot more than I do about old Bamboo rods. I would ... | |
| split bamboo fly rod | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a brand new, never used Horrock & Ibbotson 4 piece bamboo fly rod with the Utica fish decal ... A: Joe Douglas is the expert on this site regarding old rods and collecting. I do know that the H-I ... | |
| vintage fishing lure hardware | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: Do you know of a good source to purchase authentic vintage lure hardware? A: There are a few good sources for plug parts like Netcraft, Stamina, Moores, and luremaking.com. ... | |
| AMERICAN FORK AND HOE | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a hollow steel fly rod No L20-81/2. It has two tips and is green with black and gold ... A: The American Fork and Hoe, I believe, became True Temper. I am guessing 1920-1930's but I am not ... | |
| reel assembly | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: Bought a South Bend 550 level wind reel, likely from ‘50s, needs a cleaning, came partly ... A: There are a lot of diagrams on the Internet, but I couldn't find one for that reel. You could get ... | |
| H-I Fly Reel No.1882 | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: Where can I get a spare spool for reel? Can you tell me about the reel? How old? Is it ... A: Yes, those have been long discontinued. I'm guessing it's from the 1950,s. Maybe a little older. ... | |
| Brooklure No. 35 Reel | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I was given a reel with the words (i think) say Brooklure in script and then NO. 35 below. Was ... A: I'm not really the collectables expert here. I know that the reel is probably from the late forties ... | |
| fishing the Wisconsin River | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Last summer, some friends and I discovered the beauty of the Wisconsin River, between Lone Rock and ... A: I don't know any of the specifics of this stretch of the Wisconsin. I'd check into Fishing Hotspots ... | |
| Steelhead fishing with bamboo | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a bamboo fly rod that is a 5/6 weight rod. Would it be irresponsible of ... A: I generally would recommend a 9 weight for Steelhead, and not less than an 8. I don't know if it ... | |
| fishing equipment | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an hook holder my father had, if still alive, he would be around 100 years old. It says, ... A: You stumped me. I checked the books I have and came up empty. That said, I am not really the ... | |
| Heddon Fly Rod | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My father just passed and left me a 'Heddon Tubular Glass #T70-8' this is what is written on the ... A: I am not the expert on collectable tackle. The guy who is would be Joe Douglas on this site. He ... | |
| Milwaukee Harbor - Smallmouth Bass | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: Marc, Great Walleye - and even better that it was released. You mentioned "a lot of work for just a ... A: Yes, there is definitely a very fishable Bass population. It doesn't get good till about Memorial ... | |
| More about Milwaukee winter fishing | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: few weeks ago I asked about brown trout, thank you very much for great advice on this species. Since ... A: I've had a couple requests to write about the winter fishery so I will do a blog on it this weekend. ... | |
| bass rods and reels | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Could you recommend the best bass fishing rod and reel for largemouth bass? With your permission, ... A: I'm not sure where you are going with the article. Is it which is the best brand? What is the best ... | |
| Crown Imperial fly rod | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I've inherited a crown imperial fly rod, custom built by Harrocks-Ibbotson. Registration # E-1009. ... A: It is probably a post war era rod. H-I mass produced a lot of Token Cane rods and there are a lot ... | |
| Michigan Brown Trout | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you have any Brown Trout fishing tips, what lures to use, how deep should I look ... A: I'm not sure where you are writing from, but in Wisconsin the limit is five fish per day. If you ... | |
| Fishing in Milwaukee Harbor | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: Marc, I am interested in doing some bass fishing -- or anykind of fishing that doesn't require me to ... A: Oh my, where do I begin? First, yes there is a very fishable bass population in the Milwaukee ... | |
| Betts Mfg Co | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an old fly rod I recently purchased. It has a decal witha red and green background. On one ... A: I am not the old-rods expert on this site. Run this past Joe Douglas and you will get a wealth of ... | |
| Portable (wireless) Fishfinder | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: spoke with a couple weeks back on the Hummingbird fishfinders the wrist style and the rod mount. ... A: I had heard of that one in a trade mag but I have never seen one in person. None of the tackle ... | |
| rods | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: What can you tell me about a Wright& McGill "sweetheart" 7ft MA2L a friend asked me if I knew ... A: Sorry I don't know much either. Joe Douglas on this site is the rd expert. If you can post this to ... | |
| The American fork & hoe co. rods | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Marc, I have an old and slightly damaged casting rod with the American fork %26 hoe co, Geneva Ohio ... A: American Fork and Hoe was bought out by True Temper in the 1930's some time. It's a great piece of ... | |
| Wireless fish finders | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I want to buy a wireless fishfinder for my husband and I for Christmas this year. I am stuck ... A: When I saw this coming out on the market years ago I had to have one. I do a lot of pier fishing on ... | |
| What baits to use for canal fishing in Bethlehem PA | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: me and my friends are always going fishing in the canal. We catch a descent amount of fish but ... A: I can't help you with the specifics of your canal since I have never fished there. I can tell you ... | |
| Super- Lex Modele Depose Made In France | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a follower of your expert comments and indepth explanations about fishing. Wondering if you ... A: I knew nothing about the reel till I started to investigate it for this question. I did find a ... | |
| fishing | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: what fish can you catch in aboutsbury dorset uk as i want to go see fishing this weekend A: Unfortunately, I live in Wisconsin, US and don't know anything about that piece of water you are ... | |
| very old split lead shot container | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a very old mid victorian split lead shot container with sprung lids. the container has two ... A: I am sorry but the collecting end of the tackle is not my expertise. I was able to find a few in ... | |
| Orvis Bamboo Flyrod Value | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I was left by my uncle an Orvis Shooting Star Bamboo Rod 9'2" 6-7/8 oz Serial #30330 manufactured ... A: I am not the expert on collector rods, but I have found a little information for you. I found a few ... | |
| Strike King 3 piece bamboo fly rod with extra tip | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find the value and history on this fly rod. It is a tonga bamboo strike king 3 piece ... A: I am not the rod collecting expert here on this site, but I can usually dig up something about some ... | |
| Fishing Hooks | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I am in the PLTW Engineering Program at the Career and Technology Center in Williamston SC. We ... A: I have three small kids so yes, deep hooking fish is a problem. Circle hooks have solved some of ... | |
| BROWN TROUT HARBORS | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: Is now a good time to catch brown trout in Milwaukee Harbor? What techniques to use? Areas to fish? ... A: It has been a roller coaster of weather here in Milwaukee this week. I don't know what I will be ... | |
| fishing reel | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: i have a shakespeare 1972GL reel. itwas made in 1940. miny condition in original box with metal ... A: It is a very nice reel in mint condition. Unfortunately they aren't very collectable because of the ... | |
| Bronson 66 | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I got a Bronson 66 Professional with a True Temper Uni-spin rod made in the USA. The rod and reel ... A: I don't think they are worth terribly much. I found the uni-spin on e-bay for about $45. But I am ... | |
| fishing knife | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Not sure if you can help or maybe direct to a web site....but here goes. I have a metal folding ... A: I don't know anything about Iver Johnson Knives. They are known more for their guns so someone in ... | |
| value of a rod | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a Fenwick Feralite FS88C 8 1/2' 2 piece rod in the original triangle plastic tube and ... A: Nice rod and it sounds like it hasn't been used. Unfortunately, those rods aren't really valuable ... | |
| kodiak fly rod | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a kodiak fly rod, made in U.S.A. 3-433-8' line weight 8 could you tell me anything about this ... A: I'm not really the collector rod expert on this site. You may want to pose this to Joe Douglas. ... | |
| Brown Trout in the Great Lakes in depth. | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have been a fan of your articles for quite some time. I fish alot and been reading all I could at ... A: The original "AJ" 4.5" model. Shallow model. Color #183. ... | |
| Fly rods | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Martin Tuffy fly rod. It is 9' and 7wt. It is an old fiberglass rod with cork handle. I was ... A: The Martin products aren't worth a lot of money. I believe that you can still buy the Tuffy reels ... | |
| Sebago special fly rods | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Mark I read a question asked to you about a gentlemen owning a Sebago special flyrod. My grandfather ... A: Yes, I remember the question and I had never heard of that rod and couldn't find anything on it. ... | |
| Fly reels | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I have access to two Bogdan reels. S# and models # AF200M S#62-13 200 S#72-31 ... A: The Bogdan handmade reels are expensive items and I am not the expert on the collectable end of this ... | |
| fly rod | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: A friend just gave me a bamboo fly rod that belonged to his grandfather. Here's the description on ... A: Heddon produce a lot of bamboo fly rods in the 30's and 40's. They are nice rods but because of the ... | |
| neighborhood fishing | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved to a neighborhood in central North Carolina with a small pond. I've seen people fly ... A: Well, you could go the easy route and ask the people that you see fishing what that are catching. ... | |
| Brown Trout in the Great Lakes in depth. | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been a fan of your articles for quite some time. I fish alot and been reading all I could at ... A: Yes those are the spawners. They cruise around in groups. It's a false spawn but they are going ... | |
| Brown Trout in the Great Lakes in depth. | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been a fan of your articles for quite some time. I fish alot and been reading all I could at ... A: Its always good to hear that someone is using the information. Spawning Browns....... sigh. These ... | |
| how much it worth | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: hello my name is tommy i have a jchiggins pisto grip rod and a shakespere maryoff the reel wuz made ... A: The JC Higgins was sold by Sears. It was probably from the similar era in the late 50's or early ... | |
| Shimano spinning reels | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: .Do you know if Shimano or any spinning reel maker offered or offers a reel with instant ... A: Shimano is the only one offering a mid-priced reel ($60) with the trigger pick-up. They offer ... | |
| rated lure weight on rods | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: just wanted to know what is the maximum weight a rod can throw over its rated weight; like I have a ... A: You can get away with a little heavier lure like you mention. Go easier on the cast so you don't ... | |
| Cane Poles | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: My dad is old school and wants to buy 16' to 18' cane poles. He is on his last 3 and they are hard ... A: I don't know if I'm going to be much help. Gone are the days when you'd see them standing outside ... | |
| Fenwick Royale RYF 908 9' 2 piece | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Is this model a graphite rod? Also, would you recommend it and at what price? A: Yes, it is a very nice graphite rod. In new condition, they sell for $75-$90 on eBay so I'd say ... | |
| Johnson Executive Travel-Pac | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Hey Marc...Wondering If You Had Any Information On This Set....Year...What Its Worth ..Etc Thanks ... A: I haven't been able to find any values on this particular set as shown. I would say that the set ... | |
| Fishing 3 hours north of thunder bay | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: On monday I am going 3 hours north of Thunder Bay to a remote lake for a fishing/family trip. The ... A: I'm probably too late, but I'll respond anyway. For the Pike it's hard to beat spoons and ... | |
| Action-Rod Orchard Indusries Ic., Detroit 12, Mi | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have this rod I picked it up at a local Pawn Shop for 20 dollars, it has a square metal rod with ... A: In general, those rods are fairly common and seem to go for $30 to $50 on eBay. I have also seen ... | |
| River Fishing | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: for fishing in a river for bass, northern pike trout etc. specifically near a dam, which lures would ... A: Without knowing more about the area (depth, current speed, weeds, no weeds, etc) I can make a few ... | |
| Heddon Expert #125 9' split bamboo rod | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I was curious as to the value of this rod. It is a 9' Heddon Expert #125 3 piece (w/ extra tip) in ... A: That is a very nice rod and could be worth several hundred, if not five hundred dollars. Like most ... | |
| Bass fishing in cedar lakes | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: Marc, My buddy and I are casual fishers. We get out just for the relaxation. We recently fished at a ... A: That is a tough one. It's hard to say what was going on with all the surface activity. Bait fish, ... | |
| value of old fishing rods | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a shakespeare 2 piece spinning rod in original tube and bag no. 1432-L (1957) and a 2 piece ... A: Unfortunately, these aren't very highly sought after by collectors so they aren't worth much money. ... | |
| Grasscarp bait | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: i only know onething about grass carp that they mostly feed on grass so to hook them what bait ... A: I have never fished for them myself but I know people who have. They aren't prevalent to many areas ... | |
| fishing in wisconsin river | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: i fish in the wisconsin river in central wisconsin and i generally catch walleye. i usually use a ... A: You will definitely want to be on the bottom for cats and carp. A slip sinker rig is very simple ... | |
| Spinners | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Today I was fishing with a strikeking spinner bait, and I caught nothing but seaweed, what are good ... A: Spinnerbaits and topwater baits are good shore fishing lures for Bass. Stick with that spinnerbait. ... | |
| rod re gripping | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have some medium action offshore rods that have EVA foam grips on them that are worn out so I was ... A: Yes, it's a pain but you really have to strip everything off and start over to do this right. Those ... | |
| help | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a Wonderrod Shakespeare WCA70 I was told its not made anymore but I know someone ... A: Yes, there is one out there somewhere. Finding it is a different story. Unfortunately e-Bay is ... | |
| tackle | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been a mono line user for many years and now I am interested in braided line (spider wire for ... A: It is very puzzling that it broke that low. I cant explain that one. Generally that super line ... | |
| Top Water bass fishing "hooking" | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Quick question for you...I'm using Zoom Horny Toad products with a 2/0 hook. The bass take it, I ... A: Yes, way too small. Probably a 5/0 for that bait. In fact, I think Zoom offers a hook made ... | |
| Portable Rod & Reel combos | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew anything about some of the portable fishing rods they have on the ... A: No, pack and travel rods have a specific purpose and not all of them are a gimmick. The NGC mini ... | |
| Trolling motor | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 speed trolling motor and I need to know how fast I am going. When i have it on 3rd speed ... A: No the numbers are only an index. A 50 pound thrust motor on a 10 foot jon-boat would fly across ... | |
| small lake fishing craft | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: i want to purchase a 8'-10' fishing boat. what is the best material, plastic or aluminum, and what ... A: Well, right now Kayaks are the hottest thing out there. But personally I like something a little ... | |
| Striped Bass | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering where stripes would be this time of year on Cherokee lake along the banks. Coves, ... A: Shad, no. They are filter feeders and you can't catch them on hook and line. A cast net (if legal ... | |
| Striped Bass | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering where stripes would be this time of year on Cherokee lake along the banks. Coves, ... A: It would be a typical summer pattern by now. Look for them in the deeper holes, undercut banks, or ... | |
| Johnson Century reel | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Marc, How do I tighten the tension on my Johnson Century 100B reel? At #6 it still won't reel in ... A: Thats one of those old green ones I believe? There is a drag number indicator on the top of the ... | |
| Striped Bass | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering where stripes would be this time of year on Cherokee lake along the banks. Coves, ... A: I'm really not qualified to answer this. I'm from Wisconsin and I have never fished there. I'm ... | |
| lake trout steelhead rainbows | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: What is the easiest and least harmful method to recover and release these varieties? I seem to have ... A: Your rubber net is a good idea and try to keep the fish in the water while unhooking. Try to ... | |
| Horrock fly fishing rod | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a bamboo rod w/two tips and a metal round case for it. It is in exc. condition. It says ... A: H-I rods are not very valuable to collectors because they were mass produced and as far as bamboo ... | |
| crappie fishing | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Would this spinner work for crappie fishing? http://www.berkley-fishing.com/prod.php?u=BSVP1/32 ... A: Ah, the old Beetle Spin..... It sure does catch crappie. That would be an excellent choice. As ... | |
| Fenwick Royale RYF 906 | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I am pretty new to fly fishing and a friend wants to sell me a never used Fenwick Royale RYF 906, ... A: I found one on e-bay that is selling for $90 right now, which seems to sound like a fair price. A ... | |
| Bait alerts on spin cast reel | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I am new at fishing and have recently purchased a Zebco 33 reel. The manual with it is not very ... A: Some of the new 33's have Zebco's "Bite Alert" system on them. If you are still fishing and a fish ... | |
| Fishing in Lake Ontario Near Hamilton | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I live down in the south part of lake Ontario, Right by 50 point marina, Hamilton. I need a lot of ... A: I'd go with some "catch anything" type baits till you start dialing in on them. The 4" Gulp on a ... | |
| Fishing in Lake Ontario Near Hamilton | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I live down in the south part of lake Ontario, Right by 50 point marina, Hamilton. I need a lot of ... A: I'm not familiar with your area but it has to be similar to here on Lake Michigan. I'm a little ... | |
| fishing off shore | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I live on Lake Norman, NC, and i have a very good cove that i live in that has many bass, crappie, ... A: Weeds and cover are the eternal double edge sword for fisherman. They attract fish, but make it ... | |
| crank baits/ line twist | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a avid crank bait fisherman. My question is after a good days fishing I get bad line twist with ... A: Yes, generally I'd say not to use a swivel either. But, hard pulling baits are sometimes a problem ... | |
| how to put plastic worm on hook and use it | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a huge selection of lures and baits from my grand father who was an avid fisherman. One thing ... A: The "Texas-rigged" plastic worm and the Senko type worm "Wacky Rigged" are probably you best two ... | |
| 50's...60's SilaFlex Spinning Rods | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 older spinning rods...2 piece...just over 7' tip to tip with cork butts...Metal ... A: The Browning Silaflex rods were very good rods in that era and have some collector value. I know ... | |
| Tangled line | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: When i fish with a bobber and cast it out why does the line below the bobber get tangled up around ... A: I'd almost have to see what you are doing to know for sure. But, probably have a few things to ... | |
| fly fishing reel | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an Eagle Claw Trailmaster III fly fishing rod/reel combo. The rod is an 8'6" 5 piece pack ... A: I think the only place to get spare parts for a reel like that is going to be from Eagle Claw ... | |
| sun fishing | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My local lake has a sign that says the kind of fish you can catch along with creel limits and so ... A: Sunfish are very similar to Bluegills. I'd say 4 pound test, and small floats. Light pencil floats ... | |
| bass in heavy weeds | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I use Power Pro 50# braid for heavy weeds when looking for bass.What is a suitable fluorocarbon ... A: I wouldn't go much higher in leader weight because it will start taking away from the action of the ... | |
| Fishing reels | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: Are all original Johnson fishing reels set up to spool 8 lb. test line? If not, what are some ... A: Most of them like the old Century's were spooled with 8#. Some of the bigger ones like the Sabre ... | |
| fishinig line | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a relativley seriour angler fishing on average 3-4 times a week. And i was just wanting your ... A: Don't skimp on line quality. It's the link between you and the fish. Sounds like you may have had ... | |
| Batteries | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I currently have the wrong battery for my trolling motor. My trolling motor has 42lbs of thrust, my ... A: There are a couple issues here. First of all I think that you may be a little under powered with ... | |
| gear ratio | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Have several bait casters with no gear ratio printed on them could I give you the type of reel and ... A: The 4600c and Bantam 10x are 5.3:1. The 521 XLT plus and the PF 200C are both 6.3:1. I don't know ... | |
| Indian Head Brand Bamboo Rod | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3pc 11ft long bamboo rod with only eyelet at the tip. There is a label that says - Indian ... A: I don't know much about that item. It is a still fishing pole and even if they are in good ... | |
| Spinner bait ID question??? | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about identifying a spinner bait I used to use. I thought it was made by Mister ... A: It doesn't sound like Mister Twister product. But, I can't identify it from your discription. I ... | |
| Shakespeare Spin-Wonderod | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: .. In 1954 my father sold out his Sporting Goods business in Sandy Lake PA., and moved our family to ... A: Without the model number of the rod it would be impossible to know exactly which rod that was. ... | |
| Value of old Fenwick rod | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an old Fenwick rod that belonged to my father and was wondering if you have any information ... A: There are a lot of Fenwick rods out there so generally they aren't worth a lot. It could be in the ... | |
| rods/reels for Lake Michigan | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: What is the best rod length, action, and power for fishing Lake Michigan from shore? I'm targeting ... A: I'm going to check that Grey Frede out. Sounds very good. Thanks for the tip. I am hoping that ... | |
| rods/reels for Lake Michigan | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: What is the best rod length, action, and power for fishing Lake Michigan from shore? I'm targeting ... A: Good to hear from a fellow Milwaukeean! My favorite mold is the Do-It JME-7-A1. It's the newer ... | |
| rods/reels for Lake Michigan | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: What is the best rod length, action, and power for fishing Lake Michigan from shore? I'm targeting ... A: For the species you mention, I use 8 pound test all season long. Only in the fall when the salmon ... | |
| Fishing for bass with top-water frog | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a question on selecting the correct rod to use for Top-Water Frogs when fishing for bass. ... A: Generally, the guys want the fast tip to help cast the light frogs a long distance. But they want ... | |
| toledo bend lake | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I went fishing yesterday,march29. 69deg outside bluebird skies, watertemp 61-64 degs two days after ... A: I can't respond directly about Toledo Bend bass but this happens everywhere. If I had a definitive ... | |
| soft plastic storage | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a tackle bag with individual compartments, and would like to know if I could ... A: A lot of the heavily scented things on the market today are meant to be stored in their own bags. ... | |
| Water Clarity | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I live in Southern Maine and I have always wondered how you determine the water clarity? I know ... A: For fishermen, clarity is all relative I guess. Here in Wisconsin, we have clear lakes, murky ... | |
| baitcast reel regular mainteneance | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2008 model Quantum Energy pt baitcast reel and can not figure out how to get the cover on ... A: Now, now, put down the sledge hammer and back away slowly! I don't have one of these reels so I ... | |
| charging trolling motor batteries | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: When charging deep cycle batteries, should the caps stay on the battery or should they be removed? A: No, if they are batteries that have been bought in the past 10 years they don't need to be vented ... | |
| loaded new reel | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: i got a zebco slab seeker with a loaded reel attached.the reel says depth locater on it,alsoit has 2 ... A: I think I am following what you are asking. You are asking how to get the line cover off, right? I ... | |
| butt end repair on casting rod | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I have A Quantum model QXLC 86MSS graphite salmon steelhead rod and the reel holder will pivot and ... A: This is the rod repair guys worst nightmare! There are several options and you aren't going to like ... | |
| fishing rod | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have come across a solid glass rod approx. 5' on the rod the slightly faded sticker reads Pro Rod ... A: I am absolutely stumped on this one. I've checked everything I have and I have come up empty. I ... | |
| Heddon rod | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Heddon 4 1/2 foot #600 bamboo rod with a Pflueger "Nobbs Mary"reel on it.I know it's a ... A: That rod is a nice find. It could be from the 1940's. I'd say that one could be worth $75-$100. ... | |
| Crappie_Bass Fishing | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Marc, I have recently moved to louisiana and want to pick up bass and crappie fishing. are there ... A: Lure color isn't really a specie specific issue. It has more to do with water color. In clear ... | |
| rod handle | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a harnell casting rod and it has alum.base about 5/16 di.and 1 and 1/2 in long.were can I ... A: I took a little extra time to try to find you an answer but I still came up stumped. The only thing ... | |
| fishing line | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Can you use regular fishing line instead of ice fishing line when ice fishing? A: Yes you can. I'd avoid lines with memory like Trilene XT or they will be a mess to handle when they ... | |
| Trolling for trout | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey Marc, I diddn't see anybody ask you any trout questions recently but here it goes. Last year I ... A: It's hard to answer, not knowing about the lake or what time of the year. But what I think you are ... | |
| Harnell rod | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Harnell fishing rod I purchased at an auction a few years back it is 7'6" long when ... A: I'd need to see the reel seat better or the guides to tell you if it's a spinning or fly rod. It ... | |
| what it might be worth | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a split bamboo rod. maide by KIRAKU & Co.INC. branded GRAMPUS. this is a six in one rod. ... A: It's a nice rememberance of your father in law and a great conversation piece. Unfortunately a lot ... | |
| How Would You Fish this Lake In Winter? | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: How Would You Fish this Lake In At this Time of Year for Largemouth Bass? ... A: Can you give me some more details about the lake. Where is it? Bottom composition? Forage base? ... | |
| fishing reels | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: what`s the difference between spinning reels and baitcasting reels, can both be used for lure ... A: Both can be used for lure fishing or live bait fishing. If you are a beginner, you will want to ... | |
| ice fishing | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: i live in northern new jersey on a lake that is about 66 acres. the lake has just frozen enough to ... A: For the Pickerel and Bass, I'd get some 3" (or so) golden shiners and fish them on the tip-ups. ... | |
| Lure Color | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: do you know what color lures is best to use in stained and murky water conditions in the winter and ... A: There may be particular favorites on a given body of water through out the country. If I had to ... | |
| Old Reels | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to find out the value of some reels I have and some info on each. a Blue Eagle, The Steamer ... A: I'm not really the antique expert on this site but I'll take a stab. First of all, I am stumped on ... | |
| Antique/Old Fly Reels and Boxes | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I discovered some antiques, two fenwick fly rods which i got assistance with, but i have 4 old reels ... A: The two Pflueger 1774's are worth about $20-$30 each and maybe near $50 if you have the original box ... | |
| Fishing Reel Old | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Hope you can help me out, I have and old fishing reel my grandpa had when he was young. It's and ... A: The Pflueger Supremes were great old reels. That was actually my first Musky reel and I used it for ... | |
| Fenwick Classic Fly Rods | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Me and my flyfishing friends are trying to find out more information about classic fenwick glass fly ... A: As far as a guide, I have never seen a collectors guide for Fenwick. E-bay is probably the best ... | |
| Water Dogs | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I live in Colorado and I am new to ice fishing. Last year I went to try my luck at Elevenmile Res. ... A: I think it's going to be nearly impossible to find a live waterdog at this time of the year. I am ... | |
| tube | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I have run out of a certain color of tube that were purchased at a gander mt.but recently they quit ... A: I don't think I am going to be able to help you much. I just contacted a friend who was a manager ... | |
| Granger Aristocrat Line Weight | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: Wisniewski, I have a Wright & McGill Granger Aristocrat in 9.5 foot length. Can you tell me what ... A: The fly line weight will tell me more about what you could use it for. Somewhere on the rod there ... | |
| Building Wood Crankbaits | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I am wanting to start building my own freshwater crank baits and have decided to use Balsa Wood. The ... A: There are a few options for the the premade blanks. First, yes you could run them through the ... | |
| Building Wood Crankbaits | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I am wanting to start building my own freshwater crank baits and have decided to use Balsa Wood. The ... A: Some people drill holes for thru wire. For balsa, I like to make the lure in two halves. Bend the ... | |
| Japanese Pole | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I am from the UK but am currently living with my wife in Thailand. I bought my wife a Japanese ... A: Honestly, I have never seen anything like that. But, I think you are correct. I think they intend ... | |
| rod handle part | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: i have an old rod handle with the part that tightens and holds the rod in place in the handle ... A: Oh boy, Jim. I hate to tell you this but I've never seen anything like this either. You have ... | |
| what kind | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Have some experience at fishing. Just turned 65 (I don't have to buy a license. Will be fishing from ... A: When you mention, "easy to use and trouble free", I immediately think towards a spincasting reel. ... | |
| Steel's Wiggle Frog | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a really nice Steel's Wiggle Frog in the original plastic tube. I can't find any info on this ... A: Made by Frank Steel probably back in the late 1940's. The company was in Chicago. It is probably ... | |
| Fishing lure | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: it has no name on it but it does have a patent date on it, it looks as if it is a metal/steel lure ... A: For some reason I am not getting the picture you sent. But, I did some checking in books I have and ... | |
| fishing | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I want to know what is the most effective way to catch fish. how do you hook the bait? what kind of ... A: This is a pretty broad question and I would like a little more information to answer it better. The ... | |
| Have you ever heard of? | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of a Savage Seattle Spring Grip fly rod? Can you give me any information on the ... A: I have never hear of nor could I find any information on Savage Seattle Rods. I'm guessing its a ... | |
| fishing rod | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: i have just been given a 14' carbon rod labled as "fibertube 14' light line match rod" its in its ... A: I have not heard of that rod and could not find any information on a company or model called ... | |
| heddon #17 Bamboo Rod | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Heddon Rod with #17 on it. The handle is lime green. The rod is natural finish and all the ... A: This question is better answered by Joe Douglas on this site. I know that the #17 Black Beauty is ... | |
| Hey | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: Ok, I want to go fishing at a really large pond today and it's pouring outside. I don't really care ... A: For Bass in somewhat weedy conditions, it's hard to beat a 3/8th ounce spinnerbait or Chatterbait. ... | |
| crappie fishing | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: what and where do crappie like to hide...also whats the best bait to use and wht time of the day is ... A: Crappies can be very shallow in the spring and can be very deep in the summer. Here in the midwest, ... | |
| Old Reel | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to repair this old reel. Can you help me Id the manufacture ? I bought it at walmart over ... A: That's odd that it has no markings on it at all. For a fly reel that was sold at a big retailer ... | |
| Hey | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: Ok, I want to go fishing at a really large pond today and it's pouring outside. I don't really care ... A: It's probably too late to answer but I will anyway. Rain is fine in fact I'll take a little rain ... | |
| AQUACRAFT LURES | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I have been fishing for many years and even won a few tourments. I have used many lures by many ... A: I don't know a whole lot about the company. They make a good looking lure for a cheap price. They ... | |
| water dog/mud puppy | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: hey i have been looking for a live bait called a water dog also called a mud puppy they look like ... A: Yes, they are a very good bait for big bass, especially in the spring when Bass are on the beds. ... | |
| Luers | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: Wisniewski, I was wondering what type of luer is best to use on a cloudy day for pike fishing? A: There are so many variables that go into choosing lures. If you are asking what color to use on a ... | |
| Trolling motor batteries | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: this maybe a real dumb question. Why wouldn't a car battery work for a small trolling motor 12volt? A: Yes a car starting battery will work to some extent but will not last very long. Starting batteries ... | |
| Spinning of the reel. | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I have an ugly stick. When I reel my line in it wraps some time to low causing it to tangle at the ... A: It sounds like the line is wrapping down below where it should and on to the skirt of the spool. ... | |
| Fishing Rod | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I Have been going through my daughter's namesake's things, and I came across a silver tube with an ... A: H-I bamboo rods are fairly common and not very desirable to hard core collectors. A rod like this ... | |
| Bass Fishing | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I' am a beginning fisherman. I can't seem to ever catch bass. The thing is I can see them in the ... A: First of all, get on the water at good feeding times. Early mornings and late afternoons and ... | |
| trolling with mono | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I want to start trolling for stripers but I dont want to use lead line what else can I do?? A: I don't know how deep you have to go, but there are a couple options. Adding lead weights ahead ... | |
| changing treble hooks to singles | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm just getting back into fishing after a loooong hiatus, and I picked up a few lures and spoons to ... A: You shouldn't effect the action on most lures just by changing from a treble to a single. ... | |
| Spinners | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am trying to build small ultra-light spinners for trout (1/24-1/16 Oz)and am having trouble ... A: Well, you probably aren't overlooking anything obvious. Getting very small spinners to spin ... | |
| sears fishing gear. | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchased a Sears 6.5 foot spinning rod.Made from fibre glass,(I guess),Reccomended line ... A: I don't know a lot about Sears tackle but I see the stuff come up a lot on e-bay. Unfortunately, it ... | |
| spinner bait | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: czesc ok my guestion is what that spinner bait called that doesn't have the 2 little metal piece its ... A: A "spinnerbait" is like the one that you attached the picture. The wire is like a safety pin shape ... | |
| spinner bait | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: czesc ok my guestion is what that spinner bait called that doesn't have the 2 little metal piece its ... A: I believe what you describe is a "buzz bait". I am not sure where you are writing from, but nearly ... | |
| i want a fresh water closed reel and 25 pound tessed line and a good rod for under 25.00$ | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: hey marc i was just wondering if i could get a good fresh water reel and a good rod and 25 pound ... A: I am not familiar with your area. But even at something like Wal-Mart it is going to be tough to ... | |
| bobbers | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: i am looking for a very large round slip bobber 3 to 3 1/2 in. I seen one but i cant seem to find ... A: I feel your frustration. We use large floats like that for sucker fishing in the fall for Musky. ... | |
| Jig tying | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been an avid fly tyer for years and I recently came across your article in In-Fisherman on ... A: Unfortunately there are no books on jig tying that I know of(except the one I am in the middle of ... | |
| corkskrews | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I havn't been fishing for that long, and i am always hearing stuff about corkskrews that you put on ... A: The corkscrews look just like they sound. It's a little piece of corkscrewed wire that is attached ... | |
| Sebago Special | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a three piece fly rod complete with tube and storage bad the rod has Sebago Special #25.00 ... A: Well, you stumped me on this one. I can't even find anything about a Sebago special rod. That ... | |
| respooling bait casting reel | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Marc, What is the proper way to respool a bait casting reel? I am concerned about how the line ... A: Yes there is. On a baitcaster the line should roll directly off the bulk spool and on to your reel. ... | |
| spinning reel | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I purchased a new spinning reel today and a rod to put it on, but I dont know how to run the ... A: I hope I am understanding you correctly. I am guessing that the reel has the line on it now. ... | |
| bass with blood spots | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Today I caught about a 4 pound bass in Pearlington, Mississippi. It is brackish water. When I put ... A: This would be a better question for a fisheries biologist. I do know of a disease called "Red Sore ... | |
| River | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I am about to take a trip to the Boguechitto. I am going with family and we are supposed to do some ... A: I don't know any specifics about the Bogue Chitto river, but I can answer some general fishing ... | |
| fish population | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: how do fish get into small ponds in the woods which didn't have fish to begin with or how do fish ... A: I have a friend who is a fisheries biologist that I have asked this question before. The fish had ... | |
| guide replacements | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: i recently purchased an Abe Garcia Excellence 6'6 2pc. hig mod graphite medium light action rod and ... A: I would go with something economical like Fuji Hardaloy or the equivalent from Pac-Bay (Hialoy). ... | |
| Fishing line installation on spool | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I cannot find any information on the prescribed technique for winding my Berkley Trileen 2LB test ... A: The spool of line should be laying flat on the table for a spinning reel. NOT running straight off ... | |
| flasher material | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: Where can I purchase the wire, cable, beds and blades, wire benders and related items to make down ... A: Here are a few Internet and mail order stores that should have everything you need. 1. Barlows ... | |
| fishing in the rain? | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: Hey, my name is Seth i live in Missouri and here lately we have had down pours almost 4 times a week ... A: Rainy days are great days to fish. The low pressure and cloud cover are always better than a bright ... | |
| Nippon Bamboo Fly/Spin Combo Set | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I got your information when I searched for Nippon bamboo fly rod. I like fishing with these, so ... A: Thirty dollars is probably a fair price. Is it worth more than that, probably not too much more. I ... | |
| fish cribs | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: do you know where a person can find out info about building fish cribs....different designs,etc? ... A: I'd say that your first source is your local Department of Natural Resources. To place them, you may ... | |
| bass | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: What kind of lures are the best for bass? Jigs, dive-to, rattles? And what kind of bait for bait ... A: To answer you question, YES! Those are all good baits. I think of my tackle box like a tool box or ... | |
| Fising Rod | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I need help choosing a rod for an 18 year old who mainly trout fishes. I was considering an "Ugly ... A: Some one who fishes trout in streams or ponds will probably want a light action or ultra-light ... | |
| fishing line | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: Im a new fishermen that is cunfused about what line to spool up with. What is a good all around ... A: I am guessing that these urban streams and rivers in the Houston area are probably Bass fishing ... | |
| Eagle Claw Rod | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I have an Eagle Claw, Trailmaster No. M6TMU- 6'9" Spin Fly Combo. It is a 5 pc rod. It's yellow ... A: If it's in good condition and still has the aluminum tube, it's probably worth about $35-$50. Some ... | |
| fishing line | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: Im a new fishermen that is cunfused about what line to spool up with. What is a good all around ... A: Rod length is more of a personal preference. But, longer and longer rods are becoming more popular. ... | |
| question about a fishing rod | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: i came across a fishing rod custom built by horrocks-ibbotson reg#1686 it is a two piece 6'-6" rod ... A: Being a 6-6 rod I am guessing that it may be a spinning rod. If there is cork handle before and ... | |
| fishing line | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: Im a new fishermen that is cunfused about what line to spool up with. What is a good all around ... A: It has more to do with what you are fishing for. Panfish and stream trout will require a light line ... | |
| BRAIDED LINE | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking of trying braided line for bass fishing. Should I tie on a mono leader or just tie my ... A: Some people tie directly to the braid. I do not and would not recommend it unless you are fishing ... | |
| lures | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: Hy, Me and my dad are crappie fishermen and love using Lil Dad Crawdads but we just cant seem to ... A: Well, you stumped me. I have been looking high and low in old catalogs for that bait and no luck. ... | |
| west virginia fishing | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: We are planning a fishing trip to West Virginia. We have a boat that is registered in Ohio. Do we ... A: Because this is a legal matter, I recommend that you check with the WV Department of natural ... | |
| question | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I am in Germany and our rods are rated by bait weight, of course in metric. I see that in the USA ... A: The line rating is not an accurate way to judge the rod and only a suggestion to help an angler ... | |
| herters flyrod | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: i have a 3 piece ,10 foot fiberglass flyrod made by herters,the model number is rb6y7f,it has a cork ... A: There are still people who love the fiberglass fly rods. They had very nice soft actions. Every ... | |
| baitcasting reels | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: what is the best way to get out a birdsnest out. A: I wish I had a magical trick or remedy, but I don't know of any. I tug the main line (going out to ... | |
| brim | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I cought a brim and kept him because he was little, but I dont know what to feed him!! crackers, ... A: This question may be better suited for an aquarium expert, but I'll throw in my two cents. Fish ... | |
| chip in my reel | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: hey marc, hey i was outside doing some dryland casting. when i maid a cast my reel fell right out ... A: It sounds like an actual chunk of the reel broke off the housing somewhere? Not just a dent, I take ... | |
| Balancing a spinnerbait | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm wanting to get started building spinnerbaits (and using them for the first time as well). I have ... A: Tim, I'm guessing by your questions that you are building in-line spinners like a Mepps spinner and ... | |
| trout fishing | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: what fishing line, max. wt. to use in normal to average stream line fishing,also what is the best ... A: I am guessing that you are talking about spin fishing and not fly fishing. For most small trout ... | |
| Rod building | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I am starting my first rod. I have a Tennessee handle I am going to install. How do I finish the ... A: Lets start with the butt end question. There are a couple things you can do. The easiest is to ... | |
| homemade hair jigs | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: Marc, I saw your hair jigs in March's In-Fisherman. They look great. I want to try them for browns ... A: Yes, there isn't much of a difference between a Sculpin and a Goby. In fact when Gobies first ... | |
| large mouth bass /pike | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: what are the best top water lures for pike and large mouth bass A: I have a few favorites that I wouldn't be without. The first is a buzz bait. They are great Bass ... | |
| large mouth bass | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: what does a 23to 24 inch large mouth bass weigh about A: If you know the girth you can get pretty close with this formula. Length x length x girth divided ... | |
| fishing line project | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: for school my partner and i have to conduct a experiment to see if the fishing line will snap at the ... A: First of all, Cole, I don't know how old you are but as a father my first recommendation is to get ... | |
| mister twister tubo new item | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: what size hooks should use with this it says i could use a jig head but what size and it also says i ... A: Unfortunately, living in Wisconsin I haven't had a chance to try them on the water yet. But, I have ... | |
| Bass help | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I have just started bass fishing with plastic baits. I need help in choosing a specific bunch of ... A: I'd focus on three soft baits. The first would be a 3" curly tail grub like a Mr. Twister or a ... | |
| Value of fishing rod | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a split bamboo fishing rod that is a combination fly/casting rod (reverse ends of rod grip). ... A: This question may be better answered by Rich McGaujney on this site. I don't know too much about ... | |
| ledger stops | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: when u use a line running through ledger how do u use a ledger stopper to keep the ledger from ... A: A ledger stop has two pieces. Feed your line through the piece that looks like a small section of ... | |
| pickerel | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: i always see big pickerel but can't get them interested enough to bite. how can i get them to go for ... A: This is a trait for all of the Pike family. They follow but wont hit. If I had the definitive ... | |
| winter fishing | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I live in central NC and was wondering if there are any freshwater fish biting this time of year and ... A: Well, I'm certainly not an expert on South Carolina fishing but I can speak in general terms. I ... | |
| Fishing Pole Information | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a telescopic 17 ft 7 in fishing pole. It is marked, NFT Glass Rod, 170, 5.40/6 and Japanese ... A: My only knowledge of NFT is that it sometimes comes up in bamboo fly rod discussions. NFT is ... | |
| STEVENS FLY ROD | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A STEVENS 120 8 1/2' FLY ROD. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ITS VALUE? COULD YOU HELP? THANKS JASON A: I wasn't able to find much about this manufacturer so I will answer this in a generic fashion. ... | |
| carp fishing | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: is marmite (yeast extract) any good for carp in the winter A: I have to plead ignorance on this one. I had to do a Wikipedia search just to see what Marmite was. ... | |
| which type of fishing is most versatile? | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: If you lived in Utah with the type of fishing the state offers AND you are considering fishing with ... A: Wow, great question! I would definitely choose a light action spinning rod with a good 6# test ... | |
| ball bearings | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: What is the difference between a high and low ball bearing. I have no clue what a ball bearing is so ... A: Ball bearings are used at points in a reel where things spin around. In cheaper reels, a part may ... | |
| MAKING FISHING BAITS | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: TRYING TO FIND BEST SUBSTANCE TO USE FOR MAKING MY OWN MOLDS.MY BAITS ARE GOING TO BE MADE OF SOFT ... A: I make all of my molds out of plain old Plaster of Paris from the hardware store. For a two piece ... | |
| Robotrol Rod Holder | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: Marc, Do you know anything about Robotrol Rod Holders. My dad has one and he would like to know if ... A: I don't know too much about the item, but I did some investigating and found a little information ... | |
| Horrocks-Ibbotson fishing rod | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I have read what you had to say about the brand Horrocks-Ibbotson. I have one that is in excellent ... A: I don't want you to think they are valueless. H-I rods are very nice rods and the one you have is ... | |
| disolving or "passable" hooks | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: Occasionally when my husband is fishing, the fish will swallow the hook making it impossible to ... A: I'm not a biologist, but heres what I know. A fish will dissolve the portion of hook in its flesh ... | |
| Fishing depth | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: If the Fishfinder says the fish are at 25 feet, how can I get my lure or bait to this depth? I use ... A: If you are bait fishing below the boat, it is pretty easy. On a spinning reel, mark the line ... | |
| Removing hooks from fish | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: This is going to sound like a REALLY stupid question but what is the easiest and best way to take a ... A: A needle nose pliers is good, but for smaller fish like panfish they are a little too thick to get ... | |
| Type of line to use | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I bass fish and would like to know what type of line you think would be good for large lakes in a ... A: Line choice has a lot to do with presentations, water clarity and cover. Lets go through a few ... | |
| FISHING REEL | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A HORROCKS-IBBOTSON REEL #520 SEA LEVEL. CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT THIS REEL? DATE MADE, ... A: I'm not the expert in collecting here, but I will tell you what I know. It is a saltwater size ... | |
| rods | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: are there different types of rods for different reel A: In general, there are three categories of rods. The first is a spinning rod. A spinning rod is ... | |
| Buzz Baits | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: Im wondering if using a buzz bait in october is a good idea I live in Indiana and the weather has ... A: In general, when I have water temps at least 60 or above I will still consider a surface bait for ... | |
| fishing pole i.d. | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: i have a pole that is either copper plated or copper tubeing, it has no markings of any kind on it. ... A: I'm not really the old fishing stuff expert. But I know that these steel rods are usually from the ... | |
| trout fishing | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Many times the trout will swallow the hook to where it cannot be safely removed. by cutting the ... A: Well, there is no guaranty that a fish will survive with a hook buried deeply in it's throat or ... | |
| rigs | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: ive been doing a standard blood knot because i dont rate using swivels. thank you your answer will ... A: Yes, I agree I don't like swivels either. I have bee using the line-to-line Uni Knot for 25 years ... | |
| Horrocks-Ibbotson rod - Chesapeake | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I have two of the above rods, they both are inscribed with the word Chesapeake. I found a website ... A: H-I made a ton of rods up to the 1930's. I'm guessing that it is probably 80-90 years old. As far ... | |
| Gut hooked bass | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: My favorite fishin' hole is a small pond in my neighborhood in Wilmington, NC. After months of ... A: Leaving the hook is better than trying to get it out if it's gut hooked. That said, there is ... | |
| Chatter baits | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: Whats the best way to fish the chatter bait? i have no idea do you just real it jig it or what? A: There is no bad way to fish the chatter baits. I love them and I use them more than spinnerbaits ... | |
| New Rod? | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: Marc, I've fished my whole life, off and on, but never really thought about tackle. I recently ... A: There is probably nothing wrong with your old Eagle Claw. In fact, if it one of those yellow-gold ... | |
| Cover + luer sellection | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: cover How do you find it, and if you do how do you fish it??? My second question is how ... A: Cover could be most anything that a fish can use to hide. It can be lily pads, logs, weeds, stumps, ... | |
| shimano rod | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: shimano rod mk-2602 approx how old says engineered for mark reels and is it any good A: I think that was one of those magnumlite Fightin Rods. They were 2 piece but there were no guides ... | |
| bait | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: is corned beef any good for bait if so how do you put it on the hook A: I have never heard of corned beef used as bait. That said, I don't doubt that it may work for ... | |
| Ryobi T20 | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I have been given an unused Ryobi T20 reel but sadly no instructions.Please can you help or point me ... A: Wow, I'm not going to be much help on this one. I don't know the entire Ryobi Reel story, but I ... | |
| spinning rod | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: I have an eAgle claw powerlight spinning rod PLSH429-8'3". It looks like it has wood inside. Can ... A: OK, I know that line of rods very well. They have been around for ever and people still love that ... | |
| PRESENTATION OF LIVE MINNOW AND SINKER | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: How do I set my fishing line up to fish 30 to 40 ft. deep for walleye. What weight of sinker should ... A: To fish a live minnow 30-40 feet deep, I'd recommend something like a Lindy Rig. ... | |
| Spinning combo tangling. | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I bought a Shakespeare Mantis spinning combo. I was wondering what is the best way to get the line ... A: Although line will relax a bit after you get it wet, you shouldn't have to soak it. For a ... | |
| Fishing Line ? | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a Daiwa 120 goldcast spincasting reel. during a fishing trip as I was reeling in ... A: Yes, that should be OK for a while. The line the companies put on reels is notoriously stiff line ... | |
| Fishing Line ? | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a Daiwa 120 goldcast spincasting reel. during a fishing trip as I was reeling in ... A: No, that "fuzzy strip" is only to prevent your line from getting behind the spool and into places it ... | |
| fishing | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: my grandson wants me to take him fishing..I dont know how to set the line---for Lake ---for Stream ... A: I may need a little more info from you to get closer, but here's a little information on getting ... | |
| Fishing Line ? | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a Daiwa 120 goldcast spincasting reel. during a fishing trip as I was reeling in ... A: I know exactly what you are talking about. All too well in fact. My father, rest his soul, loved ... | |
| Antique fishing rod and reel | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I had an antique fishing rod gave to me and i wanted to find out when this fishing rod and reel was ... A: I'm not really the antique fishing rod guy, but I'll let you know what I do know. I don't know ... | |
| baitcasting reel maintenance | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a question on how to do regular maintenance on the baitcasting reel . I have 2 Daiwa ... A: My best advise is to check the manuals for each of the reels for exact lubrication instructions. ... | |
| RE: freshwater fishing and basic | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Greeting, Thank you for answering my questions,and thanks for the help. I am Cygni, and live in ... A: I'm guessing that you have either a spinning or spincasting rod and reel. I'm guessing that there ... | |
| RE: freshwater fishing and basic | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Greeting, Thank you for answering my questions,and thanks for the help. I am Cygni, and live in ... A: Welcome to the world of fishing! First of all, a great website for beginning anglers is ... | |
| fish finder | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Was wondering if you could answer a question on fish finders. I just bought a boat and it has an ... A: Oh, this is frightenly familiar!!! I had this same exact problem two springs ago. Mine was an ... | |
| setting the drag | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how many pounds I should set my drag to compared to the line # test? I am currently ... A: You will get a feel at how tight the drag should be. Set up the rod and reel and tie the line to an ... | |
| many | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: i have heard that fish can see a liter and so I use clear liter, like piano wire. Is this a good ... A: Whether or not to use a leader depends a lot on what you are fishing for. Toothy fish like Pike or ... | |
| what to do when fish swallows the hook and how to clean pan fish | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: My son, age 9, loves to fish for pan fish in our small no motor lake near our house. Sometimes, the ... A: My kids are 4,4,and 6, so I know the feeling. Until they get a little quicker at setting the hook, ... | |
| pike dissolving caught lures | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: We caught a pike in Northern Alberta, and it had a flourescent green hue to it's colourings, on it's ... A: You shot my first theory out of the water. I was going to guess that it was a cooling pond for ... | |
| Baitcastin | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I need to know how to adjust, set, and cast a baitcaster. Please let me in on all you know. A: For starters, adjust the spool tension so that the lure just barely pulls line from the free-spool ... | |
| open face spinning casting distance | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I have very little experience but just purchased Mitchell 300Xe 7' Combo Open Face Spinning rod& ... A: I am guessing that some of your problem could be the fluorocarbon line. It can be a little unruly ... | |
| defective crankbait maybe? | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a crankbait that retrives on its side it dosn't look like it swims right no matter the speed ... A: It probably needs tuning. Some companies pre-test the baits before they package them and some ... | |
| fishing rod | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: i am a begineer,i ve just brought a match rod and wanted to know what kind of weight match rods can ... A: Match rods have some strength in the butt section, but the tips are light so you don't want to ... | |
| fly reel | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: Ihow do I put my line on a fly reel thanksyou A: If you bought a new line, it's on the store spool right now with the tip at the bottom and the butt ... | |
| filling a spool | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I have question on fishing line. 1) how to fill the line. Some how I always get this wrong and end ... A: To put line on a baitcaster, you put a pencil or dowel through the hole on the spool and wind it ... | |
| Genuine Tonkin Cane Rod | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: We run an ebay drop off store and have had a customer drop off a rod and reel and we are trying to ... A: I'm not the Bamboo expert on this site, but I will answer the best I can. Yes, it is a salt water ... | |
| Bobbers | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: I fished for years with my Father using a bobber that seems to have become extremely hard to find ... A: I certainly don't remember seeing anything like that on the tackle store shelves in recent history. ... | |
| Value of a Split Bamboo Fly Rod I found | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I just found a Heddon Split Bamboo Flyrod in an old storage shed. It is a three piece rod with two ... A: I don't claim to be an expert on old bamboo rods, but I can tell you what I know. I'm not sure what ... | |
| Spinnerbait blade size | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I am making a 3/4 oz spinnerbait using indiana blades and was wondering what size blades would be ... A: If that blade on the clevis isn't spinning, it probably too close to the other blade (The rear ... | |
| Spinnerbait blade size | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I am making a 3/4 oz spinnerbait using indiana blades and was wondering what size blades would be ... A: On a 3/4 ounce spinnerbait you can get away with some pretty big blades. For slow rolling a big ... | |
| fishing with a lure | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: I have just bought a rod off a mate at school, i am just starting to fish and he said its best to ... A: Lures vs. live bait!!!! I could go into much greater detail if I knew what you were fishing for ... | |
| fish hooks | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: do fish hooks that are left in a fish because they are lodged too deep , dissolve in 24 hrs. or ... A: I don't know if there has ever been a study done on how long it takes a fish to absorb a hook left ... | |
| re | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: how old do you have to be to have a rod license A: I would need to know what state you live in. I believe that the minimum age for a fishing license ... | |
| Novice Ohio lake fishing | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: Sorry if my question gets a little long, I'm a 19 year old girl and no one seems to take my love of ... A: First of all, "I" can see you are serious about fishing with the questions you are asking! Now, ... | |
| Line size | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: i just bought a new Shakespeare 5'0 pole...and whenever i put line on it...if there a little slack ... A: That is probably the problem. The heavier the line. the more "memory" it tends to have and loops ... | |
| rats nest line | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I just completed a life long dream of owning my own boat. So I also have taken up fishing but ... A: No, don't switch to golf. I can only guess that maybe this is a baitcasting rod/reel that you are ... | |
| fishing knot | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: How do I tie a "blood"(sp)knot? I'm respooling a new reel with #2 fireline, and was told to start ... A: Yes, good advise. Start out with some mono backing and blood knot the fireline to the mono. I ... | |
| the walking worm | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: ok i have been looking at the walking worm what have you heard on it. Does it work that well? A: I haven't tried the walking worm, but I have seen the infomercial. Do they work? Sure they do. ... | |
| bass fishing in colorado | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: Hey Marc I'ts just starting to warm up here now that it's spring.I've just started fishing for bass ... A: Early season Bass can be tricky. Until the water warms up they can be lethargic and moody. ... | |
| tying lurs | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: Do professional fishermen tie there lurs to the line or do they tie them to swivles. A: The answer is yes and yes! Some lures are intended to be tied directly to the line and some work ... | |
| beginner in the central valley in California | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I am hooked on fishing but fairly new at it there are about five different lakes around here and ... A: Wow, that's a tall order. All that would be impossible to cover in this short post, but I think I ... | |
| Trout fishing | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: I do a lot of trout fishing with ultralight tackle. I like to use spinner baits and a maximum of 4 ... A: There are so many lines on the market that it will make your head spin. They are all pretty good. ... | |
| carolina rig | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: What is the best soft plastic lure to use on a carolina rig? Also when and how is the best way to ... A: You can use just about anything with a Carolina rig. Traditionally, its been 6" lizards. But ... | |
| Lo-vis Green | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: What do you know about Lo-vis Green line. Is it better used in certain situations or can it be used ... A: No, Lo-Vis green is not for all situations. It actually works best in lakes that also have a ... | |
| bite indicators | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: when feeder fishing for carp or bream how do I set up bite indicator.? I am using a single rod A: I'm not sure what type of bite indicator you are using, but in either case I'd fish the feeder on a ... | |
| fishing corks | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: I bougt a game electronic called 20 questions. I am trying to get it to guess fishing bobber. But I ... A: This is a little out of my expertise, but my kids have the game and I know a little bit about how ... | |
| Rod Weights | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: is there a conversion chart to show the weight of a rod just by the designation example IM-6 ... A: No. The term IM-6 is a grade of graphite material used these days in many mid to higher end rods. ... | |
| Fishing Lines | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: Marc, I need to buy some new fishing line in the near future. Recently, at a local store, I ... A: Like everything else in the world, you get what you pay for. Spider wire and Fireline are braids so ... | |
| new lures | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: I have seem a few new lures advertised and am interested in teir effectiveness. the ads say ... A: Outside of live bait, I don't think there has ever been a lure "outlawed" in tournaments. It's ... | |
| Fishing reels | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I have been fishing my whole life and now that I'm older I am able to buyer nicer stuff. I was ... A: I too, have been fishing for 40 years now. I'd never want to go back to my original Mitchell 300 ... | |
| Spinnerbait blades | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: I am making some 3/8 and 1/2 oz short arm spinnerbaits, using colorado blades. I will use them for ... A: One of my favorite spinnerbaits was the old Bass Buster Tarantula. As far as I can remember, that ... | |
| biat casters?? | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: i have been fishing bass for 2 years now and wanted to try using a bait caster but im not sure what ... A: When you say rubber stick baits I assume that you are talking about something like a Senko worm or a ... | |
| WALLEYE | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: ARE THERE WALLEYE IN THE PIGEON RIVER IN TENN. IF SO SIZE OF FISH & LURES. THANX A: I'm sorry I can't be much of a help on this one. I don't know anything about the Pigeon River. I ... | |
| How to fish in the winter? | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: I have recently heard that vaseline with a sponge attracts fish. Do you think that is true? Also, is ... A: What you are describing is Vaseline balls. You can drift them in a stream for salmon or steelhead. ... | |
| How to fish in the winter? | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: But I was wondering if you can tell me how to fish a roostertail, kastmaster, dardevle spoon, curly ... A: The Roostertail is an in-line spinner (like a Mepps). It will catch just about anything. It ... | |
| How to fish in the winter? | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: I live in the state of Washington where the temperature is below 40 in the winter. The lake here ... A: Not knowing too much about fishing in Washington or what Lake you are fishing, I'll try to answer ... | |
| First Baitcaster | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I have just purchased my first baitcaster, to use for catfishing, it is a Penn 209, first off, is ... A: The Penn 209 is actually a trolling reel. That said, a lot of Cat fishermen and East Coast Surf ... | |
| Attaching Line | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: I am new to the sport of fishing and I received my first rod and reel. The reel is an open face ... A: Welcome to the obsession... I mean sport of fishing. Never a stupid question, Ron. To attach line ... | |
| catfish | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I fish in a river with current but its not very strong. I go out for catfish but continually only ... A: The big bait-big fish theory may help you out. Try using bigger minnows (4-6") or bigger chunks of ... | |
| trolling flashers | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: Sir- I have been looking for Paulson Cascades' Half Fast trolling flashers (CM 2 size and color), as ... A: I don't know anything about what happened to them recently. I can verify that they are temporarily ... | |
| feeders | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: why do you use a long tail when feeder fishing? A: This question is probably better directed to someone who has greater knowlege of Feeder rigging. I ... | |
| LURE | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE COME ACROSS A LURE THAT MY GRANDPA(GOD REST HIS SOUL)LEFT ME.IT'S STAMPED WITH THE ... A: The Krocodile is still available and widely used today. Here where I live on the Great Lakes, they ... | |
| Memory | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: What is the best way to get spool memory out when installing new line on your rod? Thanks George ... A: Well, it sounds like you are getting a little backlash (or "professional over-run" as we like to ... | |
| Memory | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: What is the best way to get spool memory out when installing new line on your rod? Thanks George A: When installing line on a spinning reel (or spin-cast)the new line should be lying flat on the ... | |
| bass fishing | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: my other question is this, about catfish , channel that is whats the best bait?I live in idaho, ... A: Channels aren't quite as hard to catch as Flatheads. The channels will take most of those ... | |
| bass fishing | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: I live in idaho, where there lots of small mouth bass, what is the best bait to use? or lures? A: Wow, where do I start. A lot depends on what type of lake or river you are fishing, but I think I ... | |
| lures | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: what is the best lure to use during this time in a large lake A: I'd be glad to try to answer that but I'd need a lot more information. First of all, what region of ... | |
| tackle | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: i am going to by some new tackle. i would like to know what you would recommend (reel,pole,) for all ... A: First, I guess I can't comment on the anchovies. I have never heard of that, but I can't see why ... | |
| Small blue gills as bait. | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: Are very small blue gills effective bait for the large mouth bass? A: Oh, they sure are. Make sure that it's legal to use bluegills for bait in your state. Here in ... | |
| Trout fishing | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: I am taking up fishing and need to know how to rig a line. I will be doing stream and lakes and use ... A: In either case, you will need to start with light line. I would say that no heavier than 6# and 4# ... | |
| how to fish the columbia river? | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: all i want to know is how to fish the columbia river? i have went a couple of times and only caught ... A: Mac, I am sorry but I don't know much about the Columbia River. My knowlege is on the Great Lakes. ... | |
| tackle | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: Bass Fishing.. 1.for the money what do you think is the best baitcaster reel 2. What is the best ... A: Wow, thats a tough question not knowing what you are fishing for and how much you want to spend. ... | |
| Bass Fishing in Large Lakes | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: Hey again, First of all, thank you very much for the advice. I also just wanted to clarify ... A: You are very welcome. I think you are on the right track with the white bass. Look for wind-blown ... | |
| Trout Fishing | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the best places on rivers to trout fish. Im not asking which ... A: Fish living in rivers (trout included) are forced to swim constantly or be swept along with the ... | |
| Bass Fishing in Large Lakes | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: Marc, Can you give me some insight on the types of areas to tackle in big lakes? I am looking ... A: I can't comment specifically about the two reserviors,but I can try to help you with you shore ... | |
| fishing walleye | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: how do you catch them in the muddy murcky water? the res. turns red after a good rain.any help would ... A: I don't have any experience with NYC reservoirs, but I can comment on walleyes in off-color waters. ... | |
| trolling | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: do you know or have any charts relating to the amout of line to depth of hot n tots when trolling A: Hot N Tots and Dave's Winning Streaks (the new "Hot N Tot" by David Storm) run about 6' with 20' of ... | |
| trolling | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: do you know or have any charts relating to the amout of line to depth of hot n tots when trolling A: Hot N Tots and Dave's Winning Streaks (the new "Hot N Tot" by David Storm) run about 6' with 20' of ... | |
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Marc Wisniewski
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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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