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| Subject | Date Asked |
| hurd super caster | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: the super caster i have is only 4 foot long it does not look like it has been broken or cut off all ... A: Richard, They came in a variety of lengths, however, I havent seen a catalog of lengths. The ... | |
| hurd combo fishing rod reel | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: we have this old rod and reel combo and wanted to know it value if any the reel is black and a ... A: Jim, these are selling for $125 to $225 range. They were made by the Hurd and Lock Company out of ... | |
| old bamboo rod | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I GOT A 10 FT. SPLIT BAMBOO ROD WITH FIRST PART OF NAME MISSING.NAME PLATE IS OVAL .LAST PART OF ... A: Russell, My best guess is Allcocks out of Redditch England. I would recommend this website on ... | |
| Great Lakes Imperial 1 pc. Rod & Reel | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1 pc. Great Lakes Imperial Fishing rod & reel from Marysville, Michigan, USA. The reel is ... A: Ed Great Lakes Products introduced their whirl-a-way rod/reel combination in 1953. The is the early ... | |
| old fly rod | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I have an old Barney & Berry fly rod. No other markings anywhere that I can see. It's a 3 piece with ... A: Ed, Sorry for the delay, just got back in town (forgot to change my ask an expert status) There is ... | |
| Vintage Lure | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I have acquired two vintage lures that I can't find information on. The first is in the original ... A: Erick Just back from work trip, I forgot to change my status in Ask an Expert I dont recognize ... | |
| a sport king engraved reel | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: My husband has a Sport King fishing reel given to him from his great grandfather and it is a Model ... A: Desarey, Sports King is the fishing tackle line sold by Montgomery Wards. These were made by other ... | |
| zero hour bomb company reel | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: I would like to try to find out how much my reel is worth.It looks to be one of the 1940's model but ... A: Richard I see these selling for $10 to $40 depending on condition, exact model etc. More if the ... | |
| harnell fly rod | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a harnell pole #5304 with a gadabout gaddis label. I'd like to know when this rod was mfg;and ... A: Charles. Harnell made fiberglass rods made out of Huntington Beach CA in the 1950s and early 1960s. ... | |
| steel rods | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: I bought a steel rod at a garage sale. on the handle reads as follows: PIKE Mfg.by The American ... A: Willie AF & Hoe was formed in 1902 from a group of various companies then changed names to True ... | |
| wirlaway 75 rod & reel combo | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: sir i would like to know more about this rod & reel combo . My father said that the last time he had ... A: Bobby these rod and reel combinations were introduced in 1953 by Great Lakes. To cast the early ... | |
| esa | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm glad to make you e-quatent's, I was wondering if you have ever heard of ESA? I inherited an ESA, ... A: Keith i dont recognize this rod manufacturer, I am wondering if its a sporting goods store that ... | |
| ROD & REEL | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A JC HIGGINS SPIN CAST REEL (275.31190) PAT. PENDING MADE IN CANADA (POSSIBILY PRE WWII) I ... A: Frank I am not sure what your question is. JC Higgins is the trade name fishing tackle was sold by ... | |
| Betts' Tonkin Cane Rod #246 | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: My grandfather had and used this rod and now I have it. It needs some work and I would like some ... A: Tom, your ok to refinish it...but you want to determine if the bamboo is still good. Often if the ... | |
| Rod/Reel | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: Have bought a 2piece 6ft 3in cane rod Bartleets Specialist name on brass connectors also a 5inch ... A: not sure I understand your question Your rod dates to pre 1907 when Milward consumed them. If you ... | |
| Great Lakes Inc. rod and reel | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I read your answer to the question concerning the Great Lakes pear shaped rod and reel combo. I also ... A: Larry, You can pick up "parts reels" of off ebay if your patient and watch for them - ebay allows ... | |
| Blue robin fishing rod | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: We have a 7 piece blue robin split cane fishing rod. Can you tell me anything about it please A: Celia I believe your rod is an Occupied Japan fishing rod. After WWII, the US occupied Japan and ... | |
| Wittek MFG CO. Fishing Rod | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I have been researching a antique fishing rod i recently acquired and have had no luck finding ... A: The patent is for a hose clamp...I don't think its original to the rod. Wittek was a hardware ... | |
| J.C. Higgins Saltwater Baitcasting Reel | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have this reel, in taking it a part I notice that the part numbers look like Penn reel part ... A: JC Higgins is Sears line of fishing tackle. Sears had other companies make fishing tackle under the ... | |
| maybe you can help | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: Maybe you can help me find more about this pole. I have just gotten a Barney & Berry 9ft. metal ... A: Richard From what I understand, Barney and Berry is one of the trade names Winchester sold fishing ... | |
| Fishing rod | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a stainless steel rod about 52" with a alunium reel seat andy what looks to be plastic ... A: Robert I am surprised your rod doesn't have any markings - did you look on the reel seat. Its made ... | |
| South Bend Model #: 5256 bamboo rod with spare tip | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I have been unable to find out anything about this 9' rod. Even South Bend's website returned 0 ... A: Mike South Bend was one of the major fishing tackle companies in the US based out of South Bend, ... | |
| square wright&mcgill rod | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: i have a one piece fiberglass rod that my dad had before he passed it has been in the family since ... A: Jeffery, Wright and Mcgill is a fishing tackle company out of Colorado. They date back into the ... | |
| fishing rod | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: robert got an old rod about 4an a half ft. steel octogan marked barney&berry inc can't find ... A: There is a lot of confusion on this company....but from what i understand Barney and Berry was a ... | |
| action-rod | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: We have a lovely old rod that we would like some info on. Inside the reel mount it says: ACTION-ROD ... A: Sally your rod was made during the 1950s, they are popular with collectors, particularly multi ... | |
| antique reel | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an antique reel, it says H.J. Frost & Co., N.Y.Pat. Nov. 19, 07 It is aluminum, seems to work ... A: Mike Frost was a jobber/wholesaler, not a tackle manufacturer. Condition is very important to reel ... | |
| Would you use this pole? | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an Ike Walton fly rod, there is a number 12 above the numbers 113-76 and then 7 1/2'. I ... A: Robert these rods were made by Horrocks Ibbotson, Utica NY. HI made lower end fishing tackle. Your ... | |
| fishing rod and reel combo | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I am searching for any and all information on my 1976 st croix fishing machine. st croix company ... A: Charles I dont know the history of the reel, other than you can set the reel to cast out the same ... | |
| Bristol CT antique fishing rod in the origanal bag | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: I was given by my dad an old Bristol fishing rod ,its multi sided and expandable,its green and never ... A: Carol Bristol was one of the major fishing rod companies based out of Connecticut as you have ... | |
| action rod | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: i have found a steel action rod made by orchard industries detroit michigan,all though i cant locate ... A: Steve Ochard Industry Action rods are collectable. The value of your rod depends on model, the ... | |
| True Temper Rod | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: Picked up True Temper Bait Casting Rod at a garage sale. It is the Speedlock Model. 4'-3" in length ... A: Steve your rod dates from the 1930-50s....before fiberglass took off. In general steel rods where ... | |
| GER Metal Rod | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me anything about a rod that I found today. It is metal with a ... A: any possibility its a GEP rod. Regardless, there were numerous companies making steel fishing rods. ... | |
| fishing pole | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a metal fishing pole in perfect shape that has a 4 sided tapered rod with a cork handle that ... A: Jonny Metal fishing rods are collectable, but occupy the lower end of values. The more desirable ... | |
| H-I 410-34 Power Glass - Reg #1813 | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: This is an old rod I acquired a while back and do not have a whole lot of info on it. It is made by ... A: Horrocks Ibbotson was one of the larger fishing tackle manufacturers. They typically made lower ... | |
| Reel | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: Have an old Reel which says COLUMBIAN No.6 on the side .I traded a guy a piece of excercise ... A: Art I dont recognize this particular reel. Japan really didn't start into fishing tackle until ... | |
| fly poles | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I have three of my grandfathers fly poles, Garcia Companion-7ft med lite action. Pro Crest 9ft no ... A: Dave, I believe these are all fiberglass rods? I would recommend this site for information and ... | |
| whiraway replacement rod only | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I am the proud owner of one of the first issue Whirlaway R&R combination. I used my first one in ... A: Jacques, two recommendations 1. go to eBay, find a Whirlaway for spare parts (under sporting ... | |
| horrocks-ibbotson fiberglass rod | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to get info on value and rarity of a horrocks-ibbotson 2-pc rod spinning rod from I ... A: Horrocks Ibbotson was one of the major fishing tackle companies, operating out of NY. They made low ... | |
| reels | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: i reciently inheritaded three reels great lakes t45 from lexington,mich pflueger skilkast ... A: Jerry I am not sure what your specific question is. From a collectors stand point, they don't carry ... | |
| Split bamboo fly rod very old | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: My Grandfather gave ma a Bamboo Rod from the end of the great depression. He traded farm crops for ... A: Rob your rod was made in Kalamazoo Michigan. Shakespeare was a major tackle company based in ... | |
| heddon | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: i have a very old rod from my father. he said it was his fathers and he wrote to Heddon. they said ... A: Heddon was one of the big 5 fishing tackle companies starting at the turn of the 20th century. The ... | |
| martin james fishing rod | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I have aquired a martin james antique fishing rod, I am not a fisher man but have done some reserch ... A: The value of your rod will depend greatly on condition and type of rod. I would recommend this ... | |
| bamboo rod | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: my son has a 9-ft fly pole e.w. Edwards and sons mt. carmel great condition trying to find out value ... A: Tom, Mt Carmel was Edwards 2nd from the top of the line of rods which is desirable to collectors, ... | |
| Sakura fly fishing kit set | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: not sure what year the set is ,never been used ,wooding box there is male and female kit sets reel ... A: after WWII, during US occupation of Japan, companies in Japan started making split bamboo fishing ... | |
| rod & reel | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A TWO PIECE METAL ROD, IT IS YELLOW ENAMEL,THE NAME ON THE INSIDE OF THE HANDLE IS TRUE ... A: Lee your rod is roughly from the the 1950s. After WWII there were many companies looking for ... | |
| very different fishing rod | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: We moved from IN to MI. I find in my garage a unique fishing rod. I'm told it is an old lake trout ... A: Ed, I concur, the set up is for fresh water trolling for lake trout. The photo looks like a home ... | |
| fly rod | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a Spinnet M-1 tonkin cane 3 piece (2 tips) fly rod with metal storage tube @ vintage reel. ... A: tom I am not familiar with this specific rod. It sounds like a lower cost trade rod...$50 range ... | |
| Rod and Reel | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: 1.Rod: Wright and McGill "All American" No. A-9 s.h. 9 ft Also says: 1930 W and M Co. with an ... A: Bob Wright & Mcgill dates back to the 20s....they purchased Goodwin Granger after WWII and entered ... | |
| JC Higgins Fly Rod Model#2940 | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I found my Dad's old fly rod. I am really not interested in the value, just trying to find out some ... A: Paul JC Higgins is Sears trade name for fishing tackle they sold. Sears did not make fishing takle, ... | |
| Vintage Ted Williams rod and real | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I found a ted Williams rod and real when cleaning out my garage last week. It is in mint condition. ... A: Ann these sell in the $50 range, as you said Sears distributed a line of fishing tackle under Ted ... | |
| Selling Rods | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm 14 and my grandpa is going through some his fishing rods that he wants to sell. They all are in ... A: The South bend Model C 30 fishing reels sell for less than $10. The SB 1200 sell for $10, if you ... | |
| rod and reel | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently purshased at a garage sale a rod a reel. 1. The rod has a fine mark on it that says: ... A: Wright and McGill dates back to the 20s, expanded there line to include quality bamboo fly rods ... | |
| Vintage Zebco Reels | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: Robert, I have an interest in old Zebco spincast reels. I have a large collection now and am always ... A: Lee I recommend you join ORCA (Old Reels Collectors Association). They have a great bulletin ... | |
| Great Lakes fishing rod | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a Great Lakes fishing rod. Not sure but I think it is a Model 75. I need the rod. The one ... A: Tom, I would check three places 1. ebay, outdoor sports>fishing>vintage, look for one where the ... | |
| Vintage Rod | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I found and purchased an All Star vintage fly rod. It is a 6' long, 2 piece (3 piece if you count ... A: Richardson was a sporting goods company out of Chicago. The rod was made by another company, ... | |
| empire spinning rod | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: Saw some posts. I have a bamboo spinning rod. The only marking is "Empire Spinning Rod", written in ... A: Greg I dont recognize that name, but a lot of rods were sold as trade rods, made by a major ... | |
| antique fishing rods? | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Hey there Rob. I found some old fishing rods while cleaning out my grandfather's basement The brands ... A: Trevor, The Gene Edwards rod is probably your best rod, its value will depend on condition, length ... | |
| lawrence reels | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I discover two Lawrence bait casters reels in my attic with rods ( no 202 ) any comments on these ... A: Jeff These are 1950s vintage reels out of New York, most common ones have black plastic end plates ... | |
| hawthorne reel 60-6370 | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I can not find much info on a Hawthorne 60-6370 sold by Montgomery ward it is a spinning reel and ... A: derrick your reel doesn't have much collector value. These were lower cost reels sold by Montgomery ... | |
| Bamboo fly rod(?) patent date only August 22,1905 | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a bamboo rod in my possession the only text markings are on the handle and it says "Pat. Aug. ... A: alan I recommend you post photos on this rod at this website dedicated to ... | |
| Antique Rods/Reels | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: Hey Robert. I was wondering what the value of an old pflueger supreme. Its 40-50 years old. Also I ... A: The Supreme value is based on the model. Generally these run $20-$40 depending on condition. If you ... | |
| divine rod | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a divine rod with serial number R4672. I would like to know when it was made and any other ... A: Brad, if its a Fred Devine rod, then it may have collectors value - based on model, length of the ... | |
| Takedown fishing rods | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I found 2 very old takedown rods from my grandfather's estate. They are at least 70 years old if ... A: Dale both are from the 20s to 30s. The Union Manufacturing rod would be $10 to $40, the winchester ... | |
| fenwick fishing rod | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a fenwick rod ser.#N124587 model 640 50 lb. class made in USA I would like to know the year ... A: John N dates your rod to 1975-76. Its a casting rod is for big game fishing in the ocean - you ... | |
| the improved corbet reel | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: i hope you are having a good day. I recently was given my step grandfathers fishing collection an ... A: Justin I have limited exposure to these reels. My understanding is that J. Bernard both made and ... | |
| Bronson 63 professional rod & real combo | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: Picked one up at a garage sale. Thought it would be great for the Grandchildren to use. It is set ... A: John I am not sure if you can swap it around or not. However, there is a site for fishing reels ... | |
| telescoping fishing pole | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I have old telescoping metal fishing pole. It is a Handle Rod,made by Champion products Co. In ... A: Dave, these telescoping rods were popular from WWI until just after WWII when fiberglass replaced ... | |
| Heddon Pal Rod hand tied? | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a Heddon Pal rod that was my neighbors in the 50's, it is fiberglass. Is it hand tied by my ... A: Robert, the rods from that time period were hand wound and the ink was hand applied. Depending on ... | |
| Vintage fishing rods? | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: My husband brought home a few fishing poles from a home remodel he is doing. I've spent all day ... A: Jessica, EW Edwards made high quality split bamboo fly rods. However is should be signed Edwards ... | |
| antique Orvis rod | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: Can you please give me a little info on this rod. Orvis Impregnated Style Midge Serial # (under ... A: Cassandra, Orvis makes higher quality custom split bamboo fly rods. In the condition you stated, ... | |
| Antuique Fishing Reel | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: My grandfather gave me an old Pflueger fishing reel. Really all I know is it looks like a ocean surf ... A: Robert, you have a pretty good handle on the age of the reel. It was used for surf fishing on the ... | |
| Vintage Fly Rod | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a vintage Granger fly rod. I believe it's graphite since it is black (wrapped with ... A: Nora, Granger is the name of a famous split bamboo rod maker from prior to WWII. After WWII Wright ... | |
| 0rvis fly rod | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I recently inherited a old bamboo fly rod and was curious what it might be worth. The handle is ... A: Kurt you have a fine fly rod indeed. Jordon is recognized as an innovator in fly rods. Since your ... | |
| Bronson Spinit 400 Reel | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a Bronson Spinit 400 reel at a garage sale, and know nothing of this reel or ... A: Chris, this is a lower end collectable reel, worth about $25 if the finish is in excellent ... | |
| No. 20 Best-o-Luck | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm just looking for information on one of my vintage reels. I'm just starting a collection of old ... A: Bud Best-O-Luck was South Bends economy line of fishing tackle from the 20s thru the mid 30s ... | |
| Granger fly rod | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a pre patent Granger Special Fly Rod. It has been handmade has two tips with oil cloth ... A: George, Goodwin Granger rods were made up until after WWII when Wright and McGill purchased the ... | |
| 3 reels | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I see you are quite the expert. I appreciate your help. I just found a Horton Blue Grass No. 5. My ... A: greg, Horton Manufacturing company assumed manufacturing of the Bluegrass reels from the BF Meek ... | |
| Spinnet fly rod | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a Spinnet (two n's) rod that was my father's. It is probably from the 1950's. I cannot find ... A: Wendy, What your describing sounds like a fly rod, are there any other markings on it? Here is a ... | |
| fishing Rod | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: perfek-temper - Joy Manufactuing (Canada) Limited Galt on the back it reads -Screwlok Pat.Canada ... A: I am not sure of your exact question, I believe your rod is a steel rod? Steel rods were made by ... | |
| orvis flies | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I am interested in some early orvis flies with original cards. Would you know of any sources? A: Ken you can search on ebay, also check out Langs Auctions. Langs has 2 auctions a year and often ... | |
| Wright & McGill Granger Victory Rod | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to get some information on the above fly rod. The number is GV 9053. It's a 9', 5 3/4 ... A: Woody, Wright & McGill is a fishing tackle company dating back to the 1920s. They did not make a ... | |
| orchard industries | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: who invented the first fiberglass fly fishing rods??And who invented the first hollow tube ... A: Tim I am going to direct you to this site to get the history of fiberglass rods. ... | |
| identity of bamboo fly rod | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a antique bamboo rod. The only markings are on the reel seat and it looks to me like it says ... A: Bill I did some more investigating. They were an outfitter like Abercrombie and Fitch and LL Bean, ... | |
| identity of bamboo fly rod | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a antique bamboo rod. The only markings are on the reel seat and it looks to me like it says ... A: Bill I have not heard of this company. I am wondering if H.H. Riffe was an outfitter and not the ... | |
| Orchard Industries Action Rod 1150 | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I have an old fishing rod and handle in a canvas zipper case. The tag on the canvas reads: Action ... A: Marilyn, it sounds like you have the right combination, I wouldnt expect the rod and bag to get ... | |
| unidentified rods | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: there is a sea fishing and fresh water rod (cane). they are labeled as blue robin however have been ... A: Ross These appear to be post WWII, occupied Japan fishing rods. After WW2, Japan started making ... | |
| Ambercrombie and Fitch Banty 44 1 oz. flyrod | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: Just looking for information on the above rod. It seems to be in excellent condition. I have the ... A: Mark I believe your rod is from around 1965, I am not aware of the limited production Ed mentioned. ... | |
| Antique Orvis flies | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have several cards of flies in 2 boxes and I am wondering on a value for them.Any help please! A: Rion I have seen these sell for $10-30 each, depending on condition, if all the flies are there. ... | |
| Hurd Super caster FIshing rod | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me when the Hurd super caster went from producing there rods with a smooth walnut grip ... A: Tracy These rod/reel combinations were first available in 1946, possibly 1945 (based on patents). ... | |
| Worth of Fly Reel | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm sorry, I just send an email with the wrong patten number. The model is a Sears and Roebuck, ... A: Tony Simpson Sears Ltd is the Canadian branch of Sears and Roebuck. Sears did not make any fishing ... | |
| vintage steel rod | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: Vermillion.....Did Zebco have a steel fishing rod? I have a steel rod with a plastic handle which ... A: Dave Sorry, I missed the original message, you mentioned there is no marking on the handle. it will ... | |
| garcia mitchell reel & true temper rod | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a Garcia Mitchell 302 salt water reel in great shape with on a few minor flaws. It has heavy ... A: Suzanne, The value of the reel runs from $20 to $40, with $40 being in near mint condition. Value ... | |
| vintage steel rod | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Vermillion.....Did Zebco have a steel fishing rod? I have a steel rod with a plastic handle which ... A: dave Zebco changed over from making military bomb timing devices over to fishing reels in the 1950s ... | |
| fishing rod & reel | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1905 shakespear fishing rod & reel model # pa duce.I think it is made of steal. the handle ... A: James Shakespeare was one of the big five fishing tackle companies emerging out of the turn of the ... | |
| bamboo fishing rods. | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: hey i have a bamboo fishing rod by southbend and was wondering how much this may be worth, in ... A: Max any chance you can provide some sharper photos of the rod, also the bobbers look interesting. ... | |
| Orvis Impregnated "99" Fly Rod, sn 26961 | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have the above 2 pc, 8 1/2 ft rod, GBG/8 line weight. I purchased this rod in 1958. It was ... A: Jim, Its a wonderful sport, sorry there is no one to pass it on too. I still remember hooking my ... | |
| Sport King Model 10b | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I have in my possession from my uncle who recently passed away an open face rod and reel all metal. ... A: Mike Sports King is the trade name for fishing tackle sold by Montgomery Wards. They didnt make ... | |
| old fishing lures, reels, rods | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have some old fishing tackle that belonged to one of my Dad's uncles, and some that belonged to my ... A: these items have collectors value Creek Chub Pikie Minnow 901 - $ depends on color, vintage, ... | |
| Sport King Fly Rod made od Tonkin Cane | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I have my Grandfather's Sport King Fly rod. The rod is in 3 pieces and 9 ft. long. Tonkin Cane is ... A: Donna Montgomery Ward didn't make fishing tackle. The rod was probably made by Horrocks Ibbotson ... | |
| bamboo fishing pole | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: i have a 7 ft three piece bamboo fishing rod that says speical bache h brown spinning rod made by ... A: I am going to recommend this site for bamboo rod appraisals ... | |
| What is the value of South Bend Fly Rod | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a South Bend Bait Co. Split bamboo rod with 2 tips one for fly and one for bait fishing that ... A: Robin, South Bend is one of the "big five" fishing tackle manufacturers coming out of the turn of ... | |
| Cross Surf Casting Rods | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Robert, I came across a pair of matched surf casting rods at an estate sale and picked them up. ... A: Ken I believe these rods were made by the Cross Rod Company, Lynn Massachusetts. The company was ... | |
| Wilcox Model 930 Closed-face Spinning Reel | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Have not been able to find any info. on this reel. Anything on background info. and value would be ... A: Bob I am not familiar with this reel. Having said that it looks like a low cost reel from the 60s. ... | |
| SouthBend Flyrod | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a SouthBend Flyrod No. 525, 9ft. long, in a steel tube casing, and I can't seem to find any ... A: william, Bamboo was replaced with fiberglass shortly after WWII, so your rod is probably from the ... | |
| Zangi made " Holiday 30 " spinning reel | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a drag knob part for the Zangi made "Holiday 30" spinning reel. Could you point me ... A: Jim here are two possibilities 1. check on ebay for a reel that is in rough condition that you can ... | |
| Martin Automatic Fishing Reel | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have the #3 reel, serial #4626 along with the original box and instruction manual - the price ... A: Pat the free for fly fishing. When fly fishing your casting using the weight of the line (instead ... | |
| Old Heddon Bamboo Rod | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I would like to find information on a Heddon Split bamboo casting rod I have. It is marked Heddon ... A: Larry This is an early Heddon bait casting rod - pre 1920 (I assume it says Heddons Dowagiac?). I ... | |
| Abbie & Imbrie | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Abbey & Imbrie hexagon split bamboo fly fishing pole it is 9 feet long with 2 tips the ... A: Dan Abbey & Imbrie did not make rods, they sold other makers rods with their brand. Your rod is the ... | |
| steel rod | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A BOURBOND BAIT ROD MFG.BY THE BOURNE&BOND MFG.CO LOUISVILLE KY. THE ROD IS 40 INCHES LONG ... A: Monte, I am checking with a friend from Kentucky. Steel was replaced by fiberglass in the ... | |
| fly rod | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: hi i have 3 old fly rods 2 have no markings but 1 does its a beaverkill 4 piece and in very good ... A: Chris I am going to recommend this site: http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/forums/69 You ... | |
| Orvis Spinning Rod & Reel | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: A friend recently showed me a Orvis Impregnatted Battenkill Serial # 18802 with a spinning reel ... A: Dave I am assuming that the rod is a spinning rod (not a fly rod), since it came with an Orvis ... | |
| Value Age Purpose of old South Bend 4' Rod #210 | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a South Bend 4' Rod No. 210, the (handle?!) looks like its cast aluminum?, couldn't be steel, ... A: your rod looks like its steel. Steel was the material of choice for low/medium cost bait casting ... | |
| vintage fishing reel | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a few pics this one is the front on the back has engraved army and navy csl london. It still ... A: thats a really cool reel, I am going to recommend this site to get an identification and value ... | |
| Trumpet guides | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I found a 1 piece rod made of ash or hickory, something other than bamboo and it has these tubular ... A: Brain From your description its hard to tell the date, most likely pre WWI. I you could try posting ... | |
| old reel | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I found an old reel of my fathers and would like to know more about it. all has one it is Cascade on ... A: Dennis i would help to have a photo, sounds like your reel may be a Portage Cascade reel by ... | |
| true temper fishing reel | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought my dad a true temper fishing reel 922c at a rummage sale. It is in very good ... A: Mary there are a couple of places 1. check/watch Ebay for a used reel that has the part you need ... | |
| antique pole | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an antique pole of which I'm hoping you can tell me the value and year. It is in very good ... A: Will I will be tough to determine the age of your rod, however, its post 1950s when fiberglass ... | |
| antique Sakura fishing set mid 1950's | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: MY FATHER WAS IN JAPAN 1953 AND PICKED UP A SAKURA FISHING SET #1068-21, P.O. 01-H-6-4212, ART ... A: Dannie, after WWII, occupied Japan began making split bamboo fly rods. In there day, they were low ... | |
| Bamboo Rod | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: Looking for the value of a Bamboo C Farlow & Co / London rod that I have. It has the number 14802 ... A: James, Farlow is a long standing fishing tackle company out of London, that dates back to the mid ... | |
| Mystery lure | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I wondered if you could identify the lure in this photo? Thanks, Patrick ... A: Patrick A better photo of the lure will help. If the metal keel wraps around both sides of the ... | |
| bronson fishing equipment | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have recently come into ownership of some bronson fishing poles and reels. The most interesting of ... A: Geoff, The Bronson reel company was formed by a former Shakespeare employee in the early 20s. They ... | |
| Martin Automatic Fishing Reel | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Robert, I have an old Martin Auto Reel that is in its original red and white box along with ... A: Mike these are pretty common, since you have the original box, $15-35 depending on condition. The ... | |
| fshing reel | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a rod and reel that I found in my cellar. The rod is metal and probably 4 ft long or so. The ... A: Mike Sports King is Montgomery Wards line of fishing tackle. Shakespeare actually made most of the ... | |
| Pflueger Trump No. 1943 Reel | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a Pflueger Trump No. 1943 Reel and I notice that it is a little different then most Pflueger ... A: Ken I believe your reel is a later (newer) model, when they were cutting cost on the reel caps and ... | |
| Is there a market for old fly fishing gear | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I own a Actionglas Model 1586, 8-1/2 ft. fly rod; @ a Heddon T70, 8-1/2 ft fly rod with a Pflueger ... A: You can sell these items on ebay (under outdoor sporting goods, fishing vintage). The actionglas rod ... | |
| Old fly reels | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: My father had two fly reels that I have questions about. One is a Colgrove Tackle Co. the 2nd is ... A: the reel in the photo is a Skeleton Fly reel. The name describes the open panels on the side that ... | |
| Valuation of Grandfathers reels | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I have several old reels from my Grandfather or Great Grandfather and would like to know ... A: scott, The rocket is pretty common, would run about $20 in the condition described. The President ... | |
| help identify reel | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I acquired this reel a number of years ago and now would like some information about it. Who made it ... A: Dave I am not familiar with this specific fishing reel, it looks like at 1950s or early 60s closed ... | |
| Pflueger & Brookline reels | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I acquired these reels a few years back. One is stamped Pflueger trade Nobby mark No. 1963 made in ... A: Gerald Pflueger was one of the early fishing tackle companies that started in the late 1800s out of ... | |
| montgomery ward fly reel | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: i have a montgomery ward fly reel #v 60-6449 hawthorne made in usa in box with original paperwok ... A: Tim, Montgomery Wards didn't actually make fishing tackle, your reel was probably made by ... | |
| fly rods | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: please help me with info on a wright&mcgill boss of waters fly rod. also a true action fly rod from ... A: Larry Wright & Mcgill is a fishing tackle company that started operation in the 1920s. After WWII, ... | |
| Vintage Martin Automatic Fishing Reel Value | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a Martin Automatic Fishing Reel Size No. 3 in the box with the instruction manual. It was ... A: Susanne, These reels sell for $30-40 if the reel and box are in excellent condition. the marking ... | |
| Koonans fishing pole? | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: My father has asked me to locate a spinning rod from the 1907's made by a company called called ... A: Catherine, I am not familiar with a rod company called Koonans. In 1907, bait casting reels were ... | |
| fishing pole | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a six sided fishing pole made by Wright-McGill. It also has an open face Pfluger reel with ... A: Lance Wright & Mcgill is a fishing tackle company that started in 1920s. In 1946 they expanded into ... | |
| Real Heddon? | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I came across a Heddon Pal Pro Weight #6225 -5 1/2" rod at a garage sale: It's in kind of rough ... A: Eben Yes, Heddon made a line of Pal fiberglass rods for a number of years. I beleive your rod is a ... | |
| found fly reel | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I found this old fly reel while metal detecting and would like some info. about it. This info. is on ... A: Ralph, Union Hardware made low cost steel fishing rods and reels in the teens and 1920s. They ... | |
| Pflueger Akron part | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: the screws in the side plates that hold the plates to the cross posts.Are they #3 - 48? I have some ... A: Steve, I am not sure of the screw sizes, however should be able to easily get replacement screws by ... | |
| Fishing Rod | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I found a rod that looks very old. It's solid metal with cork handles 55" long. this is a bait ... A: Haley, True Temper formed out of American Fork and Hoe in 1949. The made shafts for fishing, golf , ... | |
| reel | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Can you identify this reel,it,s brass in appearance and has no markings A: Mike This is a skeleton fly rod reel. but I don't know the maker. Pre-WWII most likely I recommend ... | |
| old rod | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Yes I have a old oxford square steel pole. It has 2 patent numbers one top one bottom but I cant ... A: Charlie, I believe your rod was made by American Fork and Hoe. Its most likely pre WWII in vintage ... | |
| fly reels | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: i have two fly reels and rods 1 is a shakespeare1826 no.1826 mod. ec the other is amiracle silent ... A: Thomas, I am not sure of the question your asking? These are relatively common reels that were low ... | |
| Fishing Rods | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to get a approximate value on a couple of rods that were my grandfathers. I took all ... A: Jodi, the Bristol telescoping rod will run $20-$30 with the original bag. The Hurd Supercaster ... | |
| Great Lakes Products Rod | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Great Lakes Products 5' glass casting rod with cork handle in very nice condition. The ... A: Bill the Whirlaway was an integral rod and reel. The early versions are selling for closer to $50, ... | |
| Great Lakes Products Rod | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Great Lakes Products 5' glass casting rod with cork handle in very nice condition. The ... A: bill Great lakes made medium to low quality fishing tackle at high volume. There tackle is at the ... | |
| Great Lakes #1 Spincast Reel. | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have acquired a Great Lakes #1 Spincast Reel. It comes with it's Original Box, Pamplet And Casting ... A: ron, Great Lakes was a mid level size company, that made fishing tackle from the 50s to the 70s. I ... | |
| Vintage Rod | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: About thirty years ago I purchased a Eagle claw/Wright McGill granger four piece spin fly combo ... A: Rick, here are some places to look for parts ebay (you might be able to find a damaged rod with ... | |
| gambles hiawatha reel | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: i have one of these reels with a cork center and brass construction with scenery scrolled on it and ... A: Jim The fishing reel is a high volume, low cost reel in its day. These reels are really common and ... | |
| Zangi v3 fishing reel? | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I got a huge box of fishing reels from my relative. I have heard of or seen most of them before. I ... A: Tony I know they are Italien as you stated, I believe they were active in the 1950s and 60s. Here ... | |
| farlow reel | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: i would like any information you could tell me iabout a perth type reel by chas farlow 4in across ... A: Phillip, I believe these reels are from the 1950s in England (competed with Hardy reels), run about ... | |
| maker of reel | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 reels marked Sears 525,Ted Williams,Mod#779 311931 and would like to know who made them and ... A: Keith, They were sold by Sears, most likely made by Shakespeare, but here is a great site to get a ... | |
| kalamazoo reel | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I am 13 years old and I love to fish every second of spare time that I have. I have started trying ... A: Dakota, I am going to recommend a fishing reel website for you to join, it has tremendous ... | |
| My Heddon | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Heddon Pal #7250 Mark 1 -5' Ultra Light in almost perfect condition but i need to replace ... A: Glen These rods run $30-40 in excellent condition. If your rod is just missing the tip ferrule, ... | |
| Hurd Supercaster rod & reel | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in any history about Hurst lock & mfg reguarding the production of their rod/reel ... A: Jim, I posted a follow up, please provide your email if you want additional history. Bob ... | |
| fishing rod / reel | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a metal, reversable rod, cork handle, expamdable, 4 eyes and is markes "SPORT KING MODEL 78. ... A: Bill Sports King is the fishing tackle line for Montgomery Wards. Unfortunately, they sold lower ... | |
| Actionglas Tubular Glass rod | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I have one of my fathers old fly fishing rods. Its an 8 1/2 ft Actionglas rod made by Orchard ... A: Damien, Orchard Industries was one of many post WWII manufacturers making fiberglass products ... | |
| Ambercombie and Fitch Fly rod | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I acquired what I was told a RARE Rod,this is what it says on the rod.. A %26 F Banty 4'4 1oz then ... A: Ed I am going to recommend you request an appraisal at this site ... | |
| hardy | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: hardy the swastika fishing rod just like to know what its worth immaculate condition A: Ryan, Hardy rods have a great range of value depending on type (casting rod, fly rod, surf rod, ... | |
| rod and reel | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to help my dad get more info on two fishing rods he got . The first one the reel is on ... A: Sandra, Great Lakes Products introduced their whirl-a-way rod/reel combination in 1953. Yours is ... | |
| old fishing reel | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I bought a box of old fishing stuff and it had an old union hardware casting reel in it. i was ... A: Allen the value depends on the model of the reel, they run from $5 to $50...if you send me a photo ... | |
| abbie and imbrie riverside fly rod | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A NINE FOOT THREE PIECE RIVERSIDE FLY ROD BY ABBIE AND IMBRIE THAT NEEDS A NEW REEL SEAT. IS ... A: Martin http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/ This site is the best place to find parts for ... | |
| Vintage fighting belts and harness | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I was shopping on Ebay and came across a couple items that I couldn't find much information about. ... A: Chris, I am not completely sure i understand your question. They are for deep sea fishing, the ... | |
| old flyreel and pole | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: i have a fly rod and reel on the rod the only numbers it saids speedlock pat number 2102237 it is ... A: Christine, The fly reel was originally made by Boyer Mfg company, then later by Heddon. The Boyer ... | |
| Wright & McGill Grander Fly Fishing Rod | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Wright & McGill Fly Fishing Rod. It is great shape! It has Grander 8 1/2 ft. on it and ... A: Brain Wright & McGill started making fishing tackle in the mid 1920s. They did not have a ... | |
| Taico fly reel | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Vermillion, I recently acquired a fly reel and I would like to know if it is worth anything. ... A: I just got this question in my email, not sure what the delay was. These reels are high production, ... | |
| Wright & Mc Gill Fishing Rod | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: My question is that i just bought a Wright & Mc Gill bamboo fishing pole with a aluminum tube ... A: George, Does your rod have a name on it? (Granger, Victory, Special, etc). Wright & Mcgill dates ... | |
| bamboo fly rod | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I recently asked about my fly rod, you replied asking for pics. I attempted to send the pics, have ... A: Jeff This photo helps a bit. (I was unable to get into the Kodak photo link). This is a imported ... | |
| Wright & McGill fly rod | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have an Wright & McGill Trailmaster 4-tmh 7.5 ft rod. I have had no luck finding info on this. I ... A: Joe, Wright and McGill went into business back in 1925. After WWII they purchased Goodwin Granger ... | |
| Action Rod, Bamboo Fly Rod | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Wondering the value of a bamboo fly rod that I discovered in an old cabin I purchased. Has a blue ... A: Steve, It sounds like split bamboo rod stored in a Action Rod cloth bag. The key to the value of ... | |
| Fishing rod. | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: In the early 80's I received a fishing rod from a older gentleman in Florida. He owned a bait and ... A: Paul The 1289 was the model for both a casting rod and a fly rod. Casting rod $40-50 Flyrod ... | |
| Info on Rod and reel | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: Robert, I have a rod that has the following information on it: ACTION ROD Orchard Industries Inc. ... A: The JC Higgins fishing reel is a low cost high volume reel. These are fairly common and run $5-10 ... | |
| Trying to find info on a bamboo rod | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a bamboo fishing rod that came is a box, it has 5 pieces. All pieces are about 3 foot long. ... A: after WWII, occupied japan made low cost split bamboo rods for sale in the US. They are fairly ... | |
| bamboo fly rod | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12ft. 3pc elephant brand. appears to be in good shape. is it worth having appraised? if so ... A: Jeff can you send photos? to fivermillions@cinci.rr.com. I am not sure if its a skittering rod or a ... | |
| Antique fishing rod | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a Wright and McGill Stream and lake rod, four piece (2 tips), and I was wondering what it was ... A: Mike I believe your rod is in the $150 to $200 range. But, I recommend posting a question at this ... | |
| fishing reel | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a old wright and mcgill stream and lake model 88a reel with a eagle embilum marked wright and ... A: Tim I know they started their Stream and lake line of fishing tackle in the 1947, I assume your ... | |
| Martin Spin Casting Fishing Reel | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Vermillion, I have a brand new, never used, Martin Spin Casting Fishing Reel, Model No. 75, in ... A: kevin I am going to recommend you post on this fishing reel site http://orcaonline.org/ I think ... | |
| wright mcgill fly rod | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: i sent you a qiestion about 5 days ago and have not heard from you. did you receive the question? if ... A: richard sorry for the delay. 7 1/2 is the length of the flyrod. 4A is a recommendation of the ... | |
| rod and reel | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: first question..ive been trying to find this old vintage reel that i have, and i cant find it ... A: KEvin South Bend Oreno Matics are on the lower end of collectables...especially automatic fly ... | |
| JC Higgins | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Higgins lure that is signed from tail to nose on the bottom. All others that I have seen ... A: Ryan, Sears didnt actually make any lures, reels, etc. They were made by various manufacturers, so ... | |
| cane rod and lures | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a cane fly rod that says Genuine Tonkin Cane near the cork handle and just above that it says ... A: H-I flyrods were high production lower quality rods, the fact the tip is broken further hurts the ... | |
| telescopic fly rod. | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Robert, I would like to know the age and value of an older fly rod I have. It is marked J.C. ... A: Larry Your rod is approximately 1930s thru 1950s, when fiberglass replaced metal as the low cost ... | |
| Fly rod and reel question | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: My brother gave me my father's old fly rod and reel this Christmas. I was looking for some ... A: John, Martin is one of the oldest manufacturers of fly fishing reels. Your reel is a common size ... | |
| Old reel | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: While fishing last week I found a what seems to be a vintage reel on the bank in very good ... A: Chuck from a collectors interest, there isnt much, this is a 1970s era reel. Value wise, if its in ... | |
| Waltonian Fly Reel | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: We inherited a working reel in a Shakespeare, Kalamazoo box. There is a receipt in the box for ... A: can you provide more details on the marking on the reel. It may be a Heddon Waltonian flyreel, in a ... | |
| ted williams fishing pole | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: what would be the value of an old 89 inch split bamboo fly rod in good condition? A: William I am going to recommend you post a question at this website ... | |
| Congress reel | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a congress waterwitch reel in a batch of non functional reels on the big auction ... A: Jim, Congress made middle to low end priced fishing tackle out of PA by the Supplee-Biddle Hardware ... | |
| Pezon & Michel reel | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I was given a freshwater Pezon & Michel reel with the #5097 stamped 0n the spool bottom and the ... A: Greg Pezon & Michel was a French tackle company that started at the turn of century making fishing ... | |
| fisning rods | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a heddon pal #6926 mark roman #5 6 foot vari power action,collapsible rod everything is hand ... A: Roger The mark series rods started production in the late 1950s, your rod is probably made in the ... | |
| antique metal fly rod | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My husband has an antique Bristol 6 sided metal fly rod, it is about 10 feet long and very strong ... A: Annie, these were used for fly fishing, used on lakes and rivers. They are pretty common and appear ... | |
| Bronson Reel | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1924 Bronson Fleetwing No. 2475 with a CORK on the middle, I understand that only a hundred ... A: Bronson fishing reels were low end quality and cost in their day. They were high volume reels making ... | |
| Trailmaster No"4TMU" | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: When my uncle died I received this rod "Trailmaster" 7 1/2FT. No.4TMU. I know nothing about this ... A: I suspect your rod is either Wright and McGill or Eagle Claw rod. These run $10 to $40 depending on ... | |
| Granger Vicorty Rod | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a "Wright %26 McGill Granger Victory Rod Number GV.9660, Length 9' weighs Oz". It is within ... A: starting price $5 reserve price $150 Actually, I usually dont use a reserve since that discourages ... | |
| Granger Vicorty Rod | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a "Wright %26 McGill Granger Victory Rod Number GV.9660, Length 9' weighs Oz". It is within ... A: Wright and McGill is a fishing tackle company dating back into the 1920s. To improve their product ... | |
| orvis pack rod full flex | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I unpacked my father's fishing gear after 30 years in my basement and discovered an Orvis pack rod ... A: Barbara these come in a variety of sizes and models. Orvis sells/sold high end fishing equipment. ... | |
| Metal Telescopic Fly Rod | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have my Grandfathers 3 section telescopic fly rod,the line goes through the rod.There is no name ... A: Kevin, I am not sure of your question. The telescoping steel rods generate low collector interest. ... | |
| horrock-ibbotson fly rod | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering how much this fishing set may be worth i inherited it from my grandfather. It was ... A: Danie Normally I would say that the tackle has minimal value since they made low to medium quality ... | |
| old flyfishing reel | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a old fly reel and cant seem to find anything on it on the back it reads wolverine no 1695 ... A: Larry, I am sorry for the delay in answering. Kalamazoo was a fishing tackle company from Kalamazoo ... | |
| antique st croix pole | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: my brother came across an old st croix pole. it is a st croix pole from around 1964. it is short and ... A: I am not sure of your specific question. But, they did make a combination rod & reel. The rod ... | |
| Vintage Fishing Rods... | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently came across 2 vintage fishing rods. The only information on the rods is a sticker that ... A: J, I am not familiar with the name, if you can send some photos, I might be able to help. From a ... | |
| split bamboo antique fly rod | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a split bamboo rod made by my great-uncle, Calvin Holmes (Berkely, CA), signed for my ... A: Greg, I applogize for the delay. For considerations, I would recommend building a basic shadow ... | |
| Shakespeare reel | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Want to know the value of a Shakespeare Level Wind, Model FC, No. 1870 Spin Wondereel A: Ben this was a lower cost, high volume fishing reel. Unfortunately, they are fairly common, mint ... | |
| jc higgins reel | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: can you give me any info on jc higgins model 47c reel it is in good shape. A: Mike JC Higgins (Sears) didn't make reels, but purchased them from Shakespeare, Bronson, Penn and ... | |
| south bend finalist 1122 | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: and whereis it from usa japan? regards jan from sweden. A: Jan I am going to recommend a site dedicated to fishing reels - please search "ORCA Fishing Reels", ... | |
| Hurd Reel | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a Hurd rod Super Caster and reel with the # 49758 on the bottom side of the reel. It is ... A: Jim I would post in two locations Joes Fishing Lures http://www.joesoldlures.com/wwwboard/ ORCA ... | |
| bamboo fly fishing rod | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: i fish myself and one of my friends has told me it is valuable, i dont want to sell it i just want ... A: Hector, Hardy made fine quality fly rods. Your rod is collectible and has value. It will depend on ... | |
| Fly Rod. | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Model 1686 Action Rod HCH-D Line. I am looking for more info on this such as era, worth, maker, ... A: Derrick is there other markings on this rod. There is an old Action Rod made by Orchard Industries. ... | |
| Pfleger Capitol Reels | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have two Plueger Mod 1985 Capitol Reels in excellent condition. How can I tell when they were ... A: Rich your model was made from 1935 thru 1959. The reel its self doesn't generate a lot of ... | |
| Vintage rod and reel | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to identify the approximate value of my D.A.M Quick 221 Model reel. It has the fish on ... A: Tim, This is a good quality spinning reel that runs in the $15-30 range depending on condition. The ... | |
| value of coarse fishing rods | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: 1 is a hardy fibreglass 1970s 13foot six inches coarse rod excellent condition.The other is an ... A: Ken the Hardy rod definitely has value, but its out of my expertise, this is a good website for fly ... | |
| South Bend Oreno 1000 | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My dad has a South Bend Oreno 1000 fishing reel with the original box and Care Instructions with it. ... A: Kathy Fishing reel prices relate to the quality and rarity of the reel. The high quality reels were ... | |
| info about a poss. antique reel | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a stream and lake model # 88a,made by wright and mcgill and i want to know if its worth ... A: Joel, Fishing reel value follows the original cost and volume of the reel. (ie rare reels that cost ... | |
| fishing rods | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I bought these two rods from a guy the other week was wondering if you knew there worth. They are ... A: Dallas I appologize for the delay in answering. Surf rods are a little out of my expertise. But I ... | |
| Old Zebco spinners Rod and Reel matched sets | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I bought 2 Zebco rod and reels several years ago at an estate auction. The rod still has original ... A: these are fairly common fishing items. Zebco made low cost affordable fishing tackle - in high ... | |
| fishing rod | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Just came across a rod called Action Rod (Action Glas) Model # 150, made by Orchard Industries, in ... A: Chet, I would expect your rod to get about $75, you might do better because of the bag and original ... | |
| Wards Thorobred Bamboo Fly Rod | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I own a 3/2, 9' Wards Thorobred Bamboo Fly Rod in execllent condition. One tip has agate tip top, ... A: Rudy here is a good website to get information on the maker (probably a company like Horrock ... | |
| Fishing rods | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Sir, some time ago I lived in an old house in Bordentown,NJ..when I moved I was cleaning out ... A: Larry depending on condition these rods would run in the $10 to $50 range. Note: condition is ... | |
| South bend fly fishing reel | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I just bought from ebay 2 south bend fly fishing reel. - south bend finalist 1122 - south bend ... A: Pierre, Interestingly, Shakespeare made most of the reels sold by South Bend. They are late 60s - ... | |
| Lee Wullf ultimate reel by farlow | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a salmon or salt water fly reel given to me, it was from Norm Thompson outfitters in about ... A: Lee There is a lot of speculation about these limited production reels (few hundred made?). ... | |
| Horrocks Ibbotson No. 181 Salt Water Reel | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a reel that looks new, or near new. The reel has the H-I logo. The box describes it as: ... A: Ron Fishing reel values today relate well to their original cost. The high quality, expensive reels ... | |
| What do I have? | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have obtained a sport king bamboo fly rod still in the sock it was sold in.it has two tips and one ... A: Sports King was sold by Montgomery Ward. Unfortunately, your it appears one tip as been ... | |
| pflueger fishing reel | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: trying to find out about pflueger baitcasting reel "TRUMP"TRADEMARK 1943 WITH A: Doug, Pflueger (pronounced flew-ger), was one of the big 5 fishing tackle companies dating back ... | |
| Old rods and reels | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I purchased 2 old rods & reels at a garage sale. I'd like some info on them. The rods are both 55" ... A: Robert, True Temper, Ocean City, and Mohawk made low end affordable fishing tackle. Your rod and ... | |
| fenwick 12' feralite | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: also on the rod is the fenwick emblem of course and the numbers-K111426 PS120 US patent 3.186 122 ... A: Your rod is a surf rod, made in the 1970s I believe. They sold in the $70 range. Fenwick makes high ... | |
| J. C Higgins real | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a never used with box that says sears, roebuck and co, and simpsons-sears limited. The reel ... A: Jason, these reels are at the lower end of the collectors value since they were mass produced, and ... | |
| cane fly rod | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: would like info and value on Elephant Brand cane fly rod. 9' says Elephant Brand on label, shws red ... A: Wayne, I recommend checking at this site: ... | |
| vintage fishing rod | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a old rod it says garcia companion 2668 and it is blue with a wooden handle and i would like ... A: Cabelas has a good assortment of replacement guides. I cant tell you the size, without having the ... | |
| Value and information on a rod. | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an old rod made by Harry Hobson of Lyons, Oregon. Is it valuable and was Harry Hobson a ... A: Kim I am going to recommend this site, since its a bamboo fly rod: ... | |
| Farlow bamboo | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Farlow Sharpe 6 ft / 2 piece "The Midge" Serial number stamped in the butt cap 83165. Also ... A: I believe your rod is English (British). I recommend this site to get a good appraisal ... | |
| Value and information on a rod. | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an old rod made by Harry Hobson of Lyons, Oregon. Is it valuable and was Harry Hobson a ... A: Kim, I am not familiar with this rod. Can you tell me the material - bamboo, steel, fiberglass, and ... | |
| is this a vintage rod? | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: a friend of mine just gave me a willie green rod #55-682-58 custom built in 66,could you give me any ... A: Jesse, Can you provide more details on the rod - baitcasting, spinning, etc. I suspect its one of ... | |
| WINCHESTER POLE &SHAKESPEARE REEL | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: CAN YOU TELL ME HOW OLD THIS POLE AND REEL ARE. THE POLE AS WINCHESTER TRADE MARK MADE IN USA #6009. ... A: Donald, the fishing reel is from the teens thru the 20s. They are fairly common and run about ... | |
| Jack frost value | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: They are two Jack Frost 9 foot Bamboo fly rods with extra tips in a cloth case. I also have deep sea ... A: Lindsey, I think the Frost flyrods run about $50. I believe these were made by Montague. But I am ... | |
| fishingrod/reel | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a unit made by great lakes products of Detroit MI.rod&reel are all one pice.seen it years ago ... A: The Great Lakes Whirlaway rod/reel combination is collectable. On the early version, the handle ... | |
| Bamboo poles | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: My father has a bamboo fishing pole with three pieces, 9' with a steel case. He thinks it was ... A: Without knowing the maker of the rod, it will be difficult to determine the value. The fact that it ... | |
| Wonderod with Great Lakes enclosed reel | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: The number on the rod is 1560XL initials FDK. The reel is enclosed spinning rod with the line coming ... A: these were made in the 40-60s...the thumb button is the release for allowing the line to feedout. ... | |
| OLD ROD AND REEL | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: A FREIND RECENTLY GAVE ME A OLD PUSH BUTTON REEL THAT IS A GREAT LAKES HOLIDAY 98. STILL CRANKS AND ... A: Buck Great Lakes was a medium to low end fishing tackle company. Their value is at the low end of ... | |
| Wright & McGill Fly Rod | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: Robert, I recently purchased a Wright & McGill Fly Rod With a South Bend 1122 reel. The fly rod has ... A: Andy, If your rod is split bamboo, it the bamboo should have 6 sides to it. Condition is very ... | |
| Milward's fly rod | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: Where can I buy or find a Milwards bamboo fly rod to match a Milwards flycraft junior reel? Iv'e had ... A: Paul, I see one for sale on ebay, but you can also try this site dedicated to flyrods: ... | |
| Mitchell fishing reel | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I am attempting to accurately date a Mitchell spinning reel I have. The serial number is B03005 it ... A: Doug, I believe your reel is 1940s or early 1950s. But, there is another site that has better ... | |
| Date & value of rod | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Hey Robert I just stumbled on this site.I was looking to date a rod I have & maybe give aprox value. ... A: Micheal I am going to recommend another site, this site will recommend posting photos. Also, does ... | |
| old reel and rod | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a old martin fly reel #60 and a bamboo fly rod with four differnt tips the sticker on the ... A: Randy based on your description it sounds like an occupied Japan flyrod. These rods run in the $20 ... | |
| value of fly rod | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I found a early model airflex graphit fly rod. From its appearance it has never been used and is ... A: Jeff I dont think your rod has much collector value, maybe 20-40? But, another site to contact ... | |
| SOUTH BEND | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a No.800 South Bend Smooth Cast Direct Drive reel, I have been on various sites trying to ... A: Ryan your reel is probably from the 1950s. Unfortunately these reels were made in significant ... | |
| any info on a dickson telescopic pack rod | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: ... I was at an estate auction and I bought whatever would happen to be in the top of an old ... A: Kathlene, these rods dont generate much interest from collectors. Collectors are mainly interested ... | |
| Great Lakes Whirlwind Rod/Reel Combo | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: How old and how much could this be worth. It is in excellent shape it's missing one winder knob on ... A: Tony there were two models, on the early version the handle moved in a slot from the side to the ... | |
| Miltex FLR-2 fly rod | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Fly fishing rod . It looks like fiberglass. It is 3 pcs. It has MILTEX FLR-2 on a sticker ... A: Doug, the main interest in fishing tackle is American made, in addition there is more interest in ... | |
| Mitchell 300 DL Reel, Serial # D162106 | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying to find out the value my Mitchell 300 DL reel dated June 17 1974. It is in mint ... A: Jon I am going to recommend you post this on the Orca site, you will get a better valuation. I am ... | |
| What is the value? | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a heddon #14 thoroughbred 8.5 2f in nearly mint cond. three piece, extra tip cloth sack and ... A: Chris your description as all the right elements, condition, extra tip, sack and tube. I am going ... | |
| VINTAGE REEL ? | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: HANDLES NO MARKINGS EXCEPT ARNOLD PALMER IN BLACK AND GOLD STICKER.IT WAS ON A CHILDS POLE WHEN I ... A: Clancy I dont have a lot of background with this specific reel. So I am going to recommend this ... | |
| bamboo fishing pole | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: i have an antique fishing pole. it is bamboo because it was made before 1949. it is a shakespear and ... A: Cody, I am not sure what your question is. Shakespeare was a fishing tackle company based out of ... | |
| 4 fishing reel's like to know values and #r's | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: the first one is a Pflueger Akron this is located on the right side of the baitcaster surrounded by ... A: the Pflueger and Shakespeare reels are common, middle of the line reels in their day. They run $5-10 ... | |
| ocean city 90 | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I Have a fishing rod with the only readable markings on it is conolon live fiber 2904 and the reel ... A: Wade Ocean City was one of a number of middle quality fishing tackle manufacturers in the US. Best ... | |
| old rod i bought at sale | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Culver Duo-Loc midwest aircraft prod. inc Daton Ohio pat. appld for its 5 ft blue rod with a quick ... A: I am checking with some fellow collectors. I can tell you, there were many manufacturers that made ... | |
| old fishing rod | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: About 15 to 20 years ago I bought a fishing rod at an estate sale.. it had a sticker that said ... A: This sounds like a split bamboo flyrod made by Shakespeare, Kalamazoo Michigan. I cant tell from ... | |
| Hardy uniqua fishing reel | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Hardy fishing reel that states patent uniqua reel with an plaque on it ... A: I believe most of these were made in the 20s and 30s. They normally run in the $150 - 200 range. ... | |
| vintage fishing pole | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I bought a fishing pole at a garage sale and the man that sold it to me said it was a tonkin cane ... A: Wards carried the lower end quality fishing tackle. Which translates into the value of the rod you ... | |
| All Star Telescopic Fishing Rod | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me the age of this rod? It is steel, black in color, three guides, cork handle and is ... A: Linda, Richardson made some of the nicer of steel rods prior to WWII - probably the 1920s or 30s. ... | |
| St. Croix Fly Fishing Pole | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I picked up an old rod & reel from a yard sale for $3.00. The name on is St. Croix , and reads ... A: Tricia, these rods run $10-$15. Most were made in the 1970s. These rods were low end in quality and ... | |
| old Jc Higgins Jointed Lure | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: i have been fishing since i was like, 3, i am now 16, and for several years i have had my dad's old ... A: Glass eyes were made in Germany, thus as WWII hit, the eyes where changed to metal tacks that were ... | |
| Older rod/reel | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, I have an older rod/reel. The reel is a Heddon 112 in nice shape, fully functional. It ... A: Chris can you send a photo of the reel, I am not sure of the 112, is there additional markings? ... | |
| H & I Rod | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an H & I Co. 5' casting rod in excellent condition. It has the "trout" decal, #206, Power ... A: H&I stands for Horrocks Ibbotson. Unfortunately, the collector interest is in the split bamboo rods, ... | |
| Great Lakes Whirlaway | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: There was a Great Lakes Reel/Rod combo that the crank was pushed up into the reel casing after the ... A: Judy, there are two places to check 1. ebay (under sporting goods, fishing, vintage) 2. post a ... | |
| old Jc Higgins Jointed Lure | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: i have been fishing since i was like, 3, i am now 16, and for several years i have had my dad's old ... A: Ray JC Higgins lures were made by other companies, Creek Chub, South Bend, etc. With the limited ... | |
| Sears 8' red fiberglass fly rod | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a sears fiberglass fly rod it is 8ft long. The rod is red with black and yellow threads. 8 ... A: Justin, I would recommend a 5 or 6 weight line. They are very versatile for trout, bass, pan fish. ... | |
| Steel Fishing Rod | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I came across a steel Rod while in Fla. It is a action rod made by Orchard Industries Detroit Mich. ... A: This is a fairly common rod. It was patented by a guy named Carlson in the 1930s. The patent ... | |
| fly fishing rod | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a I-H rod its made from tonkin cane and says beaver hill on it its a 3 piece rod no other ... A: I believe your rod is an H-I rod, which stands for Horrocks Ibbotson. The company was incorporated ... | |
| Sears, Roebuck & Co Mohawk Casting Reel | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I came across a Sears, Roebuck & Co Mohawk Casting Reel,Level Winding, No.3111. That I'm guessing ... A: Unfortunately this reel was a low cost high production reel in its day. They are very common to find ... | |
| saltwater rods | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an old fishing rod which is apparently a saltwater rod. It is approximately 6 feet long with ... A: Steve I would think it depends on what your fishing for. I would guess 15 lbs or heavier. It would ... | |
| cisco kid | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: do you feel that cisco kids are very collectible and do you think the value will increase in the ... A: Yes they are collectible. Certain models and colors are more desirable than others. I would focus on ... | |
| J.C. Higgins fly reel | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently inherited my grandfather's old fly rod, a two-piece rod in nice shape with a green label ... A: Dave Your rod is probably made in the 1930s thru early 50s. These old bamboo rods have a tendency ... | |
| fenwick glass rod | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful Fenwick j148510 glass rod that was my mother's...would like to know if it is ... A: Holly, Fenwick rods are high quality rods made for some time. The fact that your rod is in new ... | |
| fishing rod | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: and it says that the rod is a number 59. The rod in the bag is a Three part pole with and extra tip. ... A: Your fly rod is considered a high production, medium quality rod. (As compared to a custom American ... | |
| Johnson reels | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Did Johnson come out with a heavy duty reel? A: Joe I am most familiar with their pan fish closed face reels. So I am going to recommend a site ... | |
| antique rod and reel | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a great lakes '75' whirlaway rod and reel. it's a 5ft rod. the reel is an open face encased ... A: Chuck sorry for the delay. Great Lakes made an intergrated rod and reel combination. Depending on ... | |
| Leather Fishing Bag | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Here is a goood question. Hi I have a good question for you. This belong to a friends Grandfather ... A: Lisa You have me stumped on this one. Usually leather tackle boxes tin with leather wrapped around ... | |
| lefty by ranger #74 reel and heddon rod | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Robert I picked up a lefty reel made by ranger #74 on a Heddon split octagon bamboo pole no # on rod ... A: Paul Ranger reels were low cost reels in their day. Thus they dont command the prices like the high ... | |
| Old Fly Rods | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: We found two old Fly Rods of my Dad's. One is a True Temper Speedlock with a Ivory handle and it's ... A: Kay The main interest/high value are for custom, American made split bamboo fly fishing rods. Value ... | |
| OLD FISHING ROD | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: MY BROTHER FOUND AN OLD SQUARE ALUMINUM FISHING ROD POLE WITH CORK HANDLE,SPEEDLOCK MADE IN GENEVA, ... A: Cindy, the main value/demand for rods is for American, custom made split bamboo fly rods. Steel ... | |
| fishing reel | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I am going thru my dads fishing boxes,because he recently passed away and has south bend caisting ... A: Gary Interestingly, Shakespeare made the South Bend Reels as well as the Shakespeare reel. ... | |
| FISHING REEL | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I RECENTRY PURCHASED A FISHING REEL AT AN ANTIQUE SHOP AND WOULD LIKE A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT IT ... A: can you send me a photo, I dont recognize the name specifically. It sounds like a low cost trade ... | |
| bristol fishing poles | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: A: Lucas I am sure your trying Ebay? They come up there a lot, but as you said they are usually rough. ... | |
| garcia conolon rods | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I apologize for having to ask a question but I can't find any answers and I was hoping you could ... A: Curtis not sure exactly what your looking for, they are good quality fiberglass fishing rods used ... | |
| reels | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a miles bay # v7355 reel who made it and dates A: Leon, Here is info posted on the ORCA fishing reel website: Miles Bay was one of the trade names ... | |
| Shakespeare Spin-Wonderod | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: "Hi Robert... In 1954 my father sold out his Sporting Goods business in Sandy Lake PA., and moved ... A: Benny, I will do some checking, I don't know the specific rod your looking for, although I am ... | |
| Heddon Pal fly rod | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I just came across a fly rod on which I'd like some information. So far, I've had no luck finding it ... A: John, I apologize for the delay in answering. I am not sure specifically what your looking for. ... | |
| south bend reel | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me when a south bend B22 finalist fly fishing reel was made A: Dave, sorry for the delay, I thought I had sent and answer already. I am going to recommend ... | |
| OLD WOODEN ROD AND REEL COMBO | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: REEL HAS PELUEGER,,CAPITOL,,TRADE MARK,NO.1989,MADE IN USA,THESE ARE THE MARKINGS. A STAR REEL DRAG, ... A: Jay, I am assuming your asking for a value? The Pflueger fishing reel is a fairly common ocean ... | |
| Johnson Century fishing reels | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have purchased two Johnson Century reels recently. One is a Model 100B. The other, I am not sure ... A: I am guessing the rod that moves the spool forward and aft may be mis-assembled. I don't have one to ... | |
| Fenwick rod | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Any information you could give me about it would be appreciated. Jon A: John Fenwick makes very high quality rods, they generate demand for both people to fish with and ... | |
| Ambercrombie fitch rod | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Do you know anything about an Ambercrombie and Fitch fishing rod? Fiberglass, 10 piece in a 6"x4" ... A: Tim, Your date sounds about right, it was a travel rod (thus broke down into 10 pieces). I would ... | |
| Fishing reel | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired an abu ambassaduer 5000c serial number 36728 in red and am curious about ... A: Without any further information probably about a $30-$40 reel. If you have the original box, etc. ... | |
| South Bend rod and reel | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a South bend bamboo fly rod and reel that belonged to my father. The rod is a model 640, the ... A: Harry the value of your rod will depend on the condition and completeness. Does the rod have both ... | |
| kiraku fishing reel | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1942 fly fishing reel..i need the home office of kiraku and co,inc. thanks A: Leslie, I am not familiar with this reel company or if they are still in business. but if you ... | |
| vintage fishing reel | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 reels I would like to get an approximate value? 1st: Pflueger Summit 1993 Very good shape, ... A: Fred all of these are very common fishing reels - high production in their day. They are in the ... | |
| orchard industries fly rod | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what my grand-father's "brand new" orchard industries model 1686 glas rod 8'6 in ... A: Tim, Most of the orchard industry rods run in the $30-$40 range. Yours sounds near mint, if so it ... | |
| Garcia Rod and Heddon rod | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I have two vintage rods I would appreciate some info on value. Early 1960's. 1) Garcia Conolon ... A: Fred my apologies for the delay in response. These rods are above average quality rods in their ... | |
| Ice Fishing Jigger? | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon Robert, I acquired this heavy wire fishing device about 6 months ago and I believe it ... A: George I agree, a very primitive ice fishing rig. Unfortunately, I cant tell you who made it, ... | |
| Old fly rod, signed by Frank "Muddy" Waters | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I picked this up at a second hand store in Lansing, MI. it says the usual, Heddon pal pro ... A: Todd I am sharper on lures and reels so I am going to send you to this site: ... | |
| MONZA REEL | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a older monza spinning reel part #31322 its made in japan its blue and black . i cant find ... A: Arthur, I am not familiar with this reel, I suspect its a low end reel, so probably not worth much ... | |
| old fly pole and reel | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a octagon metal fly pole with a sears and roebuck real,,pat no 2-175-756 can you tell me ... A: Lela metal flyrod - in general these rods are in the $5-20 range depending on condition. An ... | |
| antique rod??? | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: Please review these photo's and let me know if you know anything about this rod. Thanks, Susan ... A: A collector is interested in your rod, please provide your email address if your are interested in ... | |
| Zebco model#55 | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I have about a thousand questions for you but I will keep it to just a few for now. I have a Zebco ... A: Zebco 55s run in the 15-20 range, with the box, I would expect it to maybe double, but sounds like ... | |
| Lawrence "sunbeam" | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Robert I have recently inherited a Lawrence "sunbeam" single action fly reel Model No. 150-R. I ... A: I believe this is a lower quality post WWII reel, I have seen them for sale in the $10 range, yours ... | |
| South Bend Bamboo fly rod 323 | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a South Bend Bamboo fly rod with bag,metal tue and extra tip. It is #323 and is 8ft.All ... A: Howie, I think the answer is yes, but I recommend posting a question at this web site: ... | |
| south bend reel | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a south bend 1115 fly reel...what is it's age and value..it is pretty crisp, with slight ... A: The reel is from the 504/60s. They are at the low end of collectable fly reels - it was a high ... | |
| vintage lure | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: Robert, Do you know anything about this lure and the people who made it? Thank you for your time ... A: Brad, I think its one of many small lure companies that made a limited number of lures. There are ... | |
| vintage lure | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: Robert, Do you know anything about this lure and the people who made it? Thank you for your time ... A: Brad I would probably put around $175, lure prices are really down, but your lures condition and ... | |
| vintage lure | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: Robert, Do you know anything about this lure and the people who made it? Thank you for your time ... A: Brad Nice lure/box combination. This is a Medleys Wiggly Crayfish...as it says on the box. They ... | |
| lure identfication | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: can you tell what lure this is? The wood body is 3 5/8" see through body hooks. Can send more ... A: Mark, This is a lure made by Shakespeare. Its a #44 underwater minnow, collectors call this style ... | |
| HURD SUPERCASTER REEL | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: ANYWAY I AM WANTING TO BUY ONE SO I WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU KNEW OF ONE FOR SALE OR IF ANYONE READS ... A: here is a good place to inquire about purchasing a hurd super caster: ... | |
| Harhell Fishing Rods | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Robert, I recently came across a Harnell #756 rod. It is in brand new condition still in the ... A: I think my estimate is still correct. Note: its probably worth more as a fishing rod, than a ... | |
| Antique Pole. | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: Hey Robert, I purchased a pole several years ago and I have been unable to find out anything about ... A: Jeff In the late 1800s, fisherman would attach a lure to the end of a long rod with a relatively ... | |
| value of fly rods | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: My father has several old fly fishing rods and was wondering their value. Two are split bamboo, one ... A: Kathy Here is a great site to get an appraisal: ... | |
| Shakespeare Bamboo Fly Rod | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a Shakespeare Split Bamboo Fly Rod Truimph No. A1305T. 8 1/2 ft. trout weight. Made in the ... A: Positives about your rod - split bamboo, mint condition with both tips, its American (vs. Japaneese) ... | |
| Hardy's Rod | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited a Hardy's rod from my grandfathers estate. I have consulted a work college who has ... A: Grant, I am more knowledgeable about bass fishing tackle. There is a very good website for fishing ... | |
| Zebco 33 reels | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: What year was the first Zebco 33 reel produced? And is there any way you could post a picture of the ... A: I am not a zebco expert but I believe the first 33 was in 1954 or close to that. There is a really ... | |
| rods | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 heddon pal pro weight rods one fly 7' #8381 one 6'7"spinning #7423 also eagle claw ... A: All of these rods run in the $15-$40 range depending on condition completeness and packaging. The ... | |
| 1962 Martin M81 Fly Reel | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Boxed with instructions. Bought in 1962. Is there a value here for resale? Thank you... A: At this time Martin fly reels value is basically the same as it would sell for used fishing ... | |
| 1950's Spinners & Lures | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: Around 1956-57, I used a small treble hook spinner called a "Metal Fly" in California. It came in ... A: I am not familiar with the bait your mentioning. Note: there are thousand apon thousand of small ... | |
| Hurd Supercaster #54849 | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a Hurd supercaster #54849,it has it's own leather carrying case which is in excellent ... A: The Hurd Supercaster was manufactured in the late 1940's by Hurd Lock & Manufacturing Co., of ... | |
| antique fishing lures | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I have some antique fishing lures that I have been trying to figure out where some of them came ... A: Sorry for the delay, I missed the question notice in my email... Hello you have a nice group of ... | |
| HI plugs | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Robert, Thanks for your help in advance. I've got a number of Hi Fishing Plugs. They're labeled Hi ... A: Mike I am going to do some further checking....the fact that they are un-used in the original ... | |
| HI plugs | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Robert, Thanks for your help in advance. I've got a number of Hi Fishing Plugs. They're labeled Hi ... A: Mike If you can send a photo, I might be able to help more...HI was around for a long time, but the ... | |
| hiawatha copper telecoping pole | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: my grandpa gave me an old Hiawatha telescoping fishing pole. Its made out of copper and opens to 8 ... A: Joe, it sounds like an old fly fishing rod. Typically these rods run in the 10-$50 range. With $50 ... | |
| Wright & McGill "Trailmaster" 7 1/2' No. 4TM | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: In question is a Wright & McGill "Trailmaster" fishing rod that is labeled 7 1/2' long with "No. ... A: I would estimate $40 if the rod is in excellent condition. If the rod is not near mint condition, ... | |
| W&M Fly Rod | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a W&M fiberglass rod On the rod are the words Toughy, TYS 6 !/2 and Wright & McGill, any ... A: sorry for the delay got power back today after remmants of Ike came thru our area on Sunday. ... | |
| identifing an old pole and possible value | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I have an old spin casting pole that is made out of stainless steel about four feet long with only a ... A: I just got power back today after the remnants of Ike came thru. There are litterally dozens of ... | |
| Antique rod with built in reel. | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine asked me to research the value of his antique rod with built in reel, in ... A: Kathy I cant see the entire rod but appear to be "good" or 5/6 out of 10, but I would estimate in ... | |
| fishing rod | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a two piece 6ft solid fiberglass Mohawk fishing rod, it has No. 25 46 on the decal with H.I ... A: Roy Unfortunately your rod as a collectable is worth $5-10. Horrock Ibbotson (H.I.) made medium to ... | |
| fly rod | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: My grandfather recently passed away.Going thru his fishing tackle I came across a 1938 Wright&McGill ... A: Shawn As you have probably determined, W&M bought out Granger to enhance their line of fishing ... | |
| Hardy Rods | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what the approx value would be on a Hardy Bros. bamboo rod. Its serial number puts ... A: John Rod collectors are primarly interested in custom made or high quality production fly rods. ... | |
| Hardys fly rod | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a hardys fly rod passed down to me from my grandfather. I was wondering what its value is and ... A: unfortunately the length of this rod hurts it, if its in excellent condition and complete it might ... | |
| fishing rod and reel | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: My grandfather has left me a Glasscaster rod by WALTCO and a Johnson centry model 100a reel. Could ... A: A Johnson Century 100 is a closed face spin casting reel, probably made in the 60s or 70s. ... | |
| old fishing rod | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have an old fiber glass pole.it is a 2 piece.It has sears and roebuck on the shaft by the ... A: Dave I cant tell the type of fishing based on your description but from a collectors standpoint the ... | |
| edgar sealey & sons LTD. reel | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: have come across a edgar sealey & sons LTD. red diamond super No. 12000 spinning reel in our garage ... A: I am sorry, English fishing reels are out of my expertise, but there is a website dedicated to ... | |
| Penn Peer Nr.209 fishing reel | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I need what we call in german an "Explosion Plan" (a graphic drawing of the parts) of the Penn Peer ... A: Franz I dont have this item but there is some information here: ... | |
| eagle claw fishing rod value | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a never used eagle claw granger ocean spinning rod. model No. GO 200 - 8 1/2 ft.Wright & ... A: Some history Goodwin Granger made custom split bamboo flyrods until just after WWII. Wright & ... | |
| antique bamboo fly poles | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I came across an old 8-10ft.octagon bamboo fly pole in excelant shape , total of three pieces , 9 ... A: Dennis, I am not sure of the maker of the flyrod - can you send me a clear photo of the marking? ... | |
| Old fishing poles | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I just dug out my grandfather's old fishing poles. They seem to be from the 50s - 60s. 2 are made ... A: Dan, Its hard to tell what form of fishing your equipment is made for. Usually, surf fishing rods ... | |
| Vintage Hardy Fishing Rod | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I inherited a vintage Hardy fishing rod from my grandfather. It is a fly rod in 2 sections. Each ... A: It will be tough to provide a value with this description. It sounds like its a fiberglass flyrod. ... | |
| fishing rod | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: It is 57 inches tall,has a cork handle, a medal butt, and a medal shaft. It also has some sort of ... A: Metal rods generally do not generate much value - $10-$20. Your rod is probably 20s or 30s based on ... | |
| Old fishing rods | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 foot copper fishing rod, made by True Temper. It is the Castmaster model. Any info on ... A: True Temper rods typically run in the $20-$30 range. In general fishing rod collectors focus on ... | |
| REELS | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me what year they were made and if they are worth anything.The 1st is a Southbend ... A: I beleive your reels are made in the 1960s/70s. The South Bend Spin Cast 700 reel in mint condition ... | |
| Zebco Zero hour reels | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: Is there a value difference between the reels that have a tan ,red, or black spinnerhead? A: Randy I believe your talking about the Zero Hour Bomber - predicessor to the Zebco 33, etc. I am ... | |
| fishing rod | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: had a split cane rod left to me. around the bottom of the rod it says firecrest forshaus liverpool ... A: I am doing some more research on your rod. At 12 ft long, I suspect it might be for skittering - the ... | |
| fishing rod | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: had a split cane rod left to me. around the bottom of the rod it says firecrest forshaus liverpool ... A: I need a little more information. Is this a split bamboo? Will have a hexaganal shape from 6 ... | |
| MATCH brand reels | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased an old spincast reel from a antique mall with a brand I have never heard of. It ... A: Unfortunately I am not able to further identify this reel based on your description. Japan produced ... | |
| granger rod | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A WRIGHT MCGILL GRANGER NO.SEA 8 ROD ROD IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION ANY INFO.WOULD HELP ... A: Goodwin Granger started making rods in 1919, 1920 time period, making high quality flyrods. Granger, ... | |
| great lakes 75 fishing rod | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a great lakes 75 and was wanting to know how old it is and what is worth? A: Sorry for the delay in response - just back from vacation, I need more information about your item. ... | |
| whirlaway | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a whirlaway in very good condition.It is the one where you move the handle in the rear to ... A: sorry for the delay, I am just back from vacation. The model you have is the earlier version I ... | |
| japanese fly rod | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I was recently gifted a post WWII fly rod/spinning rod combo from Japan. It is in excellent ... A: Your Japanese flyrod/spin rod combination is at the lower end of the collectors interest. Flyrod ... | |
| Very Old Brass rod | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: At an estate sale I bought a fishing rod like I had never seen before. It is all Brass and ... A: Please send photos to fivermillions@cinci.rr.com (also any fishing lures you might have) I will ... | |
| Heddon Pal rod | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: My father just received a Heddon Pal #130 spinning rod, 6 1/2 ft, new never used, no damage/dings/no ... A: Heddon Pal rods run in the $20-$60 range generally, depending on condition. Flyrods command more ... | |
| split bamboo rods | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a bamboo rod in a wooden case from the company of Kiraku&Co.,Inc. from Tokyo, Japan. On the ... A: Gail Collectors are mainly interested in American made flyrods with custom built versions ... | |
| Higgins Fly Rod | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Higgins 2969 fly rod in great condition, just wondering the worth or demand. Thanks A: In terms of collectors interest and value here are some guidelines American Custom/hand made rods - ... | |
| Tonkin Cane Rods | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I have recently picked up at a Craigslist sale 3 flyrods all cane. I would love any information you ... A: Gail, Split Bamboo flyrods are not my best topic - here is some general information I can provide ... | |
| copper rod? | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: While cleaning out an old garage I came across a one piece 7' 4" copper rod. At least I think ... A: There were rods made of hollow and solid steel, and hollow copper. Without a maker it would be tough ... | |
| antique rod n one piece, great lakes products inc | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: i have what appears to be a rather old one piece RnR. tear drop shaped from GLP inc. Patend ... A: Great Lakes made an intergrated rod and reel combination. Depending on model and conditon they run ... | |
| Grampus Split bamboo fishing poles | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I have three Grampus poles in the original cases made by Kiraku and Co Inc. The large one is the ... A: ebay is a good place to sell these rods. Unfortunately, the collectors market is really centered ... | |
| Bamboo Flyrods | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Vermillion; Recently, I purchased two bamboo flyrods at an auction. I am trying to get some ... A: Flyrod collectors are very particular about condition, having said that your fly rod should be in ... | |
| Rods | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple rods I am not sure about I was told there mostly baitcasters. Looking to find out ... A: I might be under estimating them - from the standpoint that I am considering collectors value vs ... | |
| milwar fishing rod | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: found a nice milwar rod in it's original canvas bag with the base and the 3 extensions quite old i ... A: I am not able to determine the maker from this rod - here are some general numbers 1. american ... | |
| edgar sealey rod | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: Have uncovered this fly rod given to me years ago by an old friend. It has the signature of Terry ... A: Please provide some additional information, the length of the rod fully assembled. It should have ... | |
| Fenwick Surf Rod | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I was recently left a surf rod by my grandfather, it appears to be in perfect condition, I'm ... A: Biily, most of the Fenwick freshwater rods run $50 - $100 on ebay etc - occasionally nice flyrods ... | |
| 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: I am not familiar with this specific lure, however here are two places to check ebay, under Home> ... | |
| Pflueger Freespeed Model #1914 | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a boxed Pflueger Freespeed 1914 non levelwingd baitcast reel that I cant seem to find any ... A: The earlier Free Speed made by Pflueger starting in the late 30s, was non-levelwind, free spool ... | |
| old fishing lures | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have two old fishing lures that are quite interesting. They were sold by the LEON TACKLE CO.of ... A: Your lures are collectable, can you emial a photograph (or scan them). It will help clarify the ... | |
| cleaning fishing rod | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a sage tcr fly rod and some of the guides have light corossion. Any products or hints how to ... A: I would be careful about letting the navel jelly near the the graphite. If the corrision is light, ... | |
| trying to find value & Info Please | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I have an Eagle Claw rod . with the signatures of Wright & Mc Gill , Trailmaster 7 1/2 ft Another ... A: I beleive you have a 3 or 4 piece fiberglass flyrod. Its value will range from $10 to $50 depending ... | |
| Antique Bamboo Rod | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have an H.W. Hawes & Co. bamboo rod, Makers Abrecombie and Fitch, inscribed on it is # A 633. I am ... A: Your rod is probably from the 1920s maybe earlier. In perfect condition, with both tips, no wear it ... | |
| Age of box swivels | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me about when fishing lure manufacturers stopped using the old box swivels? For ... A: There is actually controversy on this subject. Traditionally box swivels are considered the earlier ... | |
| bamboo fly fishing rod | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a bamboo fly fishing rod made in japan with a sticker that says gold fish and a picture of a ... A: After WW2 Japanese manufacturers made low cost split bamboo rods. These rods are on the low end of ... | |
| Mohawk (?) Rod | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Robert, I have a rod that has a cork handle with a metal cap on the butt end. To hold the reel it ... A: I believe your describing a steel fishing rod with glass agate eyelets in the line guides? Mohawk ... | |
| fly rod value | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a rod that belonged to someones grandfather. It has to be 50-75 years old. It came in a ... A: I am assuming its Bamboo? Without markings its really tough to provide value - bamboo rods range ... | |
| Shakespeare | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I am an online auction broker. I have a client that says he has a 1924 Shakespeare Rod & Reel. I ... A: Shakespeare is one of the big five tackle manufactures that started off before 1900 under William ... | |
| Wright & McGill Fly Rod | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 3 piece, 9' Wright & McGill fly rod and a flea market and I'm curious about ... A: Wright & McGill bamboo fly rods are very collectable - however they should have two tips (one ... | |
| antique rod and reel | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: how much do you think a 1902 shakespeare casting rod model 6 and a 1902 thrifty real model fo or fq ... A: sorry for the delay, I am on vacation: The thrifty reel is of low collector value, 1902 is a model ... | |
| metal telescopic fly fishing rod | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: what i have is a telescopic metal fly rod compact measures 41" extended just over 9'. cork handle ... A: These rods typically sell in the $5 to $25 range depending on condition. The rod was probably sold ... | |
| antique fishing rod | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: I have what i believe is a Shakespeare Bamboo Surf fishing rod. It was given to me in 1959. The ... A: Generally, Bamboo flyrods custom built are most collectable. Other bamboo rods are not highly ... | |
| Wright-McGill fishing rod | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I acquired a Wright-McGill 2 piece spinning rod from a garage sale, it had been re-finished. there ... A: Without further details they go in the $20 to $60 price range. At the high end the rod will be in ... | |
| Baitcasting rod | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a rod, marked Roland A. Fritz, it is steel and approx 5 ft long. The handles look like blue ... A: I appologize for the delay I just returned from a business trip. Here is a website on fishing reels ... | |
| bamboo rod | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out as much information as I can about an older bamboo rod. It was purchased by ... A: I dont have a lot of information to provide, a number of japanese makers went into production after ... | |
| fishing real | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: My son found a real in someone's trash (he is a trash man) it is a Great Lakes Product and is an SR ... A: Great Lakes reels are considered low to medium grade quality to reel collectors. They run from $2 to ... | |
| Great Lakes Products | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I'm working on a little exhibition of fishing stuff for a small town history museum. I have a "Great ... A: YOu can post questions on the reel site and possibly find a collector. I found some references ... | |
| Great Lakes Products | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I'm working on a little exhibition of fishing stuff for a small town history museum. I have a "Great ... A: I will ask around on this company. I am guessing 50s-60s era.... Not sure why you rated, while I ... | |
| Bamboo Spinning Rod | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a two piece 6' bamboo spinning rod. Appears to be in original unmarked sack. It has 18" cork ... A: I will do some checking on the rod. From a collectable, bamboo spinning rods are at the low end. ... | |
| old baitcasters | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: Good afternoon Robert, i have some old pfleuger baitcasters that i would like to set up and use. how ... A: First, disassemble and clean the reels. Then lube with a 3 in 1 oil. You will need to keep a can ... | |
| age of rod | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: when did the mohawks rods come out. Not the fly fishing rods but a regular rod with 3 eyes and real ... A: I need more information about the construction. Mohawk was a line of Horrock Ibbotson - who made ... | |
| rods | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: when buying old rods are name brands more important than say company brands tim A: Fishing rods are broken into several catagories: Most valuable Bamboo flyrods - custom made, high ... | |
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I can answer questions about collecting antique fishing lures, reels, and other items. www.folkartfishinglures.com
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