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| Fiberglass paint touch-up | 11/23/2009 |
Q: Recently I've aquired a few vintage Fenwick fiberglass spinning rods, some of which will need to be ...
A: Fiberglass and graphite rods are essentially space age plastics and both require paint with a "flex" ...
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| Horrocks-Ibbotson Beaverkill | 11/22/2009 |
Q: I'm interested in buying my fly-fishing-crazy husband a bamboo rod, and have found a ...
A: The Beaverkill model first appeared in the H-I lineup around the 1930s at the low end of the quality ...
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| Metal Action fishing rods | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have 2 metal fishing rods, both metal, one circular and one square, both say action on them. They ...
A: The steel rods are products of the first half of the 1900s and come in solid square, solid round, ...
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| date & value of a rod | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I have a garcia rod that say's conolon,usa.light action,fast taper.some of the numbers are missing ...
A: I don't have as much information on the older conolon rods as I would like to have, but I believe ...
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| Winston boat rod (maybe)? | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I recently aquired an old Winton Bamboo rod. There are 2 pieces: 1) A 16 in. completely wooden real ...
A: I also restore bamboo rods and I agree with your first contact...this sounds like a boat rod, maybe ...
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| bamboo rod/whats it worth? | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have a Ted Williams bamboo rod,model 65-2, 6 1/2' weight 2-3/4 oz. it also says HDH line. can you ...
A: Sears & Roebuck sold the Ted Williams labelled rods in the 1940s and 1950s...they had the rights to ...
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| #20 Heddon 3 Piece Two Tip Split Bamboo | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have a question, you have answered before but i still have a question on the same topic. You ...
A: A model #20 Heddon fly rod, 9'-2 1/2F-HCH D or G (also called the Bill Stanley favorite) with all ...
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| Silaflex rod | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have a neat, vintage fly rod from my grandfather and wonder about its value. It's a Silaflex model ...
A: Yours is a "Medallion" model Silaflex from porbably the mid-1950s. The MC65-2 is also the shortest ...
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| Deerfield Rod Company | 11/8/2009 |
Q: Back in the mid-1990s, I acquired a Deerfield fly rod made in Hackensack, NJ by David Sylvester. I ...
A: Sounds like a nice rod and very versatile as well. I am not familiar with the Deerfield name, nor I ...
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| spring brook bamboo rod | 11/8/2009 |
Q: i have a spring brook split bamboo rod no. A-1362-B 9' by Shakespeare 4 sections with org bag and ...
A: The Shakespeare rods can get a little confusing. Here's what I have learned... 1. The Spring ...
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| Steel rod | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I came across a steel rod (about 5') with the reel built in. It is actually a spool with a spring ...
A: I would probably need to see a picture of the reel setup to be more specific. There were several ...
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| bamboo fly rod | 11/4/2009 |
Q: my question is I have an old fly rod with the company called wilson International fly rod made in ...
A: Yes, most professional rod builders will be able to fix your rod. Those who don't work on bamboo ...
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| abercrombie and fitch off shore poles | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have two Abercrombie and Fitch off shore fishing poles in great shape and am trying to find out ...
A: These are a bit outside my area of expertise. I would probably do some searching for web sites ...
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| South Bend Model 20 | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Joe, I picked up a 9' three section (plus extra tip) bamboo rod that has the South Bend logo etc ...
A: I think you are on the right track. Paraphrasing the A.J. Campbell book on Classic & Antique Fly ...
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| bent fenwick fs 68 rod | 10/28/2009 |
Q: i just obtained a beautiful vintage fenwick fs68 fishing rod and the upper section (top 1/3) is ...
A: I assume this is a "set" in the rod from stress or from improper storage. Any rod can acquire a set ...
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| vintage bamboo fly rod | 10/27/2009 |
Q: We have an apprx. 8' bamboo fly rod with a cloth case. The rod is in excellent (probably never ...
A: I doubt the manufacturer was named Gold. More likely, it is a model name or part of a model name. ...
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| Golden gate | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have a "Golden gate" rod, but I can't find any info on the web. Are you familiar with this? ...
A: Sorry, I have not been able to locate anything on this rod. I did see an obscure reference to a ...
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| Roky fly rod | 10/27/2009 |
Q: A friend of mine has Roky fiberglass 8 1/2 ft. dry fly rod with a model or serial number of B458A. ...
A: Sorry, I've not been able to locate any information on this rod. What part of the country was the ...
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| 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: In a word...no. This is the only second time I've seen the Rods of Distinction, NFG, name. I have ...
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| South Bend 59-9 | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I also have The South Bend 59-9' model in Good-Very Good condition, with original bag and tube. Who ...
A: Value on the rod is going to be in the $90-$120 range...maybe a bit more if it is really great ...
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| old fly rod? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I'm a fly fishing fool from oregon. I was given a shakesspeare fly rod in its original tube and bag. ...
A: The fiberglass Wonderods date from the 1960s and 1970s and are pretty decent rods. Value in its ...
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| Vintage Bamboo Fishing Rod | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I picked up an old Bamboo Fishing rod at the local thrift store. I tried to find the manufacturer of ...
A: I would probably need to see a picture of the rod and even then might not be much help. If you have ...
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| Compac Trolling Reel | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have a Compac 3000 level wind trolling reel I purchased in 1975. It has worked perfectly up until ...
A: I would probably start with the St. Croix Rod Company in Park Falls, Wisocnsin. Their web site is ...
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| combo fly/casting wright &McGill Trailmaster | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I bought this rod that can be converted from casting to fly rod by removing some moving parts on the ...
A: This happens on the multi-piece rods when they don't get taken apart often and cleaned once in a ...
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| bamboo fly rod | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 piece split bamboo rod. There is a universal handle (one of the pieces) with what ...
A: My guess is the name is "Grampus" which is a known brand used for the rods made in occupied Japan ...
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| hardy bamboo rod | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the value of my hardy bamboo rod. It's a salmon rod. Above the 2 handed cork ...
A: The reel is probably valued in the $200-$300 range. This is outside my area of expertise, but I do ...
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| bamboo rod | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have an old fly pole I'm looking to sale and find nothing about the maker. The name sighed on the ...
A: My best guess is that you are mis-reading the inscription and it really says "Heddon". I looked at ...
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| Heddon fly rod | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a Heddon rod which reads #20 - 9 - 2 1/2F - HCH or D. The name Heddon is written diagonally ...
A: Your rod sounds like one made in what is called the neo-classic period for Heddon fly rods or ...
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| vintage fenwick | 10/15/2009 |
Q: i have my fathers FS70 7' 5oz feralite 2 pc rod also on the feralite decal is...G96473 is this a ...
A: There were two distinct generations of Fenwick Feralite fly rods and I assume the same holds true ...
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| Grandfather's 2 cane fly rods | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I would like to identify maker and model of my grandfather's two bamboo or cane fly rods, and if it ...
A: I'll be happy to do what I can to help. Send photos to joe@blackdogtackle.com and I'll review them. ...
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| Vintage Hardy Smuggler | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I am curious about information and possible value on a Hardy fly rod. I have not been able to find ...
A: Sounds like a nice rod. My reference book does list the smuggler model separately, however, it does ...
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| Kingfisher fiberglass rod | 10/11/2009 |
Q: We recently acquired an old Kingfisher fishing rod. We are assuming the year is in the 1950's, as ...
A: Kingfisher was (and still is) a popular model name used by various rod makers at various times. ...
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| Garcia Fly Rod | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I have two Abu Garcia fly rods model #3137-DL 7/8 wt. What can you tell me about them. They look to ...
A: I don't have a lot of information on the Garcia fly rods. I can tell you that they are fiberglass ...
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| Fly rods | 10/8/2009 |
Q: just received two older fly rods both bamboo split One marked Horrock Ibbotson,black river in nice ...
A: The H-I Black River is a combination bait and fly rod. In Good-Very Good condition the value is in ...
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| fly rod | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I have a three piece bamboo rod that is marked Macy's just forward of the hand grip on the bamboo ...
A: The "Macy's" inscription is probably hand written in white ink beneath the varnish. I've seen quite ...
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| old bamboo | 10/8/2009 |
Q: J, I inherited three rods, a Hardy Palakona, a Divine, and a custom made rod signed "Bowen". They ...
A: Depends on the rod models. The Hardy is likely valuable but the specific Palakona model makes a ...
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| gliebe fishing rod | 10/7/2009 |
Q: sir: i have aquired a "GLIEBE" fishing rod and would like some information regarding same. It is 54" ...
A: The Gliebe company was a sporting goods company in Brooklyn, NY. They did not make rods. Rather, ...
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| Subject Strike King 3 piece bamboo fly rod with extra tip | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Subject Strike King 3 piece bamboo fly rod with extra tip Question I am trying to find the ...
A: I'll need to do a little digging on this one. I believe this is a trade rod made by one of the mass ...
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| value of 2 fly rods & 1 spinning rod | 10/4/2009 |
Q: 2 fly rods: 1. South Bend Outdoorman/1-412-270/balanced for #6 line/still has cork and label on ...
A: Typically, fiberglass rods don't enjoy the higher collector value that bamboo rods do. Even new in ...
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| Browning Silaflex Rod | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a brand new Browning STD Silaflex Rod, model 032906, 6ft long and was wondering what to ask ...
A: I am away from my reference books right now and can't look this one up. I would guess that in new ...
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| Vintage fishing poles | 10/1/2009 |
Q: . I have roughly 277 vintage fishing poles, I would like to find values on these, is there any ...
A: Yes, depending on what type of rods and what they are made of you will need a variety of books. An ...
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| Ike Walton freshwater rod | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Joe: I was given a mint-condition Ike Walton freshwater fishing rod, its' 7-foot and has a number on ...
A: You did not mention what type of rod, but I'll assume it is a fiberglass rod based on the number. ...
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| Fishing Pole | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My friend has a True Temper made in Atlanta Georgia & between Atlanta & Georgia there are the ...
A: True Temper rods of steel and fiberglass were made in Atlanta. You didn't say, but I'm going to ...
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| heddon flyrods | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I was given a Heddon 8103 flyrod,7 1/2' long.I was wondering what it would be worth?
A: The fiberglass rods don't command the prices that bamboo rods do, but the Heddon Hedliner rod is a ...
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| Bamboo Fly Rod Question | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Mr. Douglas- I was given a bamboo fly rod as a gift. I have no inteest in selling - just for ...
A: Originally, all rod sections would have been the same length within a small tolerance; and the rod ...
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| Bamboo Fly Rod Question | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Mr. Douglas- I was given a bamboo fly rod as a gift. I have no inteest in selling - just for ...
A: The Thomas Chubb rod factory started in Post Mills, VT, in 1869. They made mostly greenheart or ...
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| 11ft, 3 piece, Edgar Sealey, Split Cane, Float Deluxe rod | 9/21/2009 |
Q: the gentlemen who gave it to me said he bought it in 1953 from hardys of London and was second hand ...
A: Some one in the UK would probably be better than me to set the value on this rod. My reference book ...
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| E.C.Powell fly rod | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I have an E.C. Powell rod. Rod with handle is 4' 9" and it has two 4' 10" tips. jirlnscription on ...
A: I recommend that you locate an appraiser in your area who is qualified to evaluate vintage fishing ...
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| old bamboo fly rods | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Joe, a neighbor of mine up here in Northern Vermont recemtly wanted to give me the three old poles ...
A: Sounds like these may all be Horrocks-Ibbotson rods. My reference books do not list a Queen Mary ...
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| Wards Bamboo fly rod | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 3/2, 9' Wards thorobred Bamboo Fly Rod. One tip is agate, the other tip is wire. Can you ...
A: The Bamboo rods sold by Montgomery Wards were typically the lower quality production rods made by ...
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| Fishing rods | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Sir..Years ago i lived in an old house in Bordentown, NJ..When I moved and cleaned out basement I ...
A: The H-I rod label reads "Best by Test" When it is complete. There may also be a model name written ...
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| ted williams rod | 9/17/2009 |
Q: A friends grandfather left him a Ted Willliams #535 7wt rod. Seems to have an incredibly soft tip ...
A: I assume this is a fiberglass rod sold by Sears & Roebuck. You didn't specify length of the rod, ...
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| Baxter bamboo rod value | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have two H.R.Baxter fly rods manufactured in Kalamazoo Michigan. (1) 7 1/2 foot trout rod w/ 2 ...
A: I don't find anything about Baxter fly rods at all. There are a couple of possibilities. One, ...
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| hardy bamboo rod and reed | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have my grandfathers rod and reel purchased in the 30's...a gift from my grandmother for my ...
A: Sounds like the D.B. Hyas Company may have been a retailer of sporting goods and paid Hardy to make ...
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| heddon #125 | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I read what u posted about this rod. I have the same rod but it is the 9'2" model. I was wondering ...
A: Heddon typically made their rods in nominal lengths like 6'0", 6'6", 7'0", 7'6", 8'0", 8'6", 9'0" or ...
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| Actionglas Glass Rod | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have my fathers rod, model 1586, Orchard Industries, Detroit Michigan - 8.6. It has a reel that ...
A: Yes, the rod is probably 50-60 years old or so. My reference book indicates the Orchard Industries ...
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| Browning Midas | 9/14/2009 |
Q: Since you helped on the other, I only have one other and then I won't bother you again :-). I ...
A: I didn't find much on this one either. I did find one for sale at abut $35 or so. I assume this one ...
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| Brooklure | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have a Brooklure fly rod in good+ condition. It is marked Sun Valley Steel Center and has extra ...
A: The Brooklure fly rods appear to have been made for Spiegel by the Horrocks-Ibbotson company. They ...
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| old garbolino pole | 9/13/2009 |
Q: - GARBOLINO LEADER_TELE-MEDIUM L T 1174 <<-- all in bold capitals exta legere Action of pointe or ...
A: This is a new one for me. It looks like it is a rod made in the UK for carp and coarse fishing. ...
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| Bogdan Reels | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have access to two bogdan reels that I am interested in finding accurate selling value for. Models ...
A: Reels are not really my area of expertise, but I do have a reference book that lists the 200M model. ...
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| Wright & McGill #8599 | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I saw a question earlier on this rod. I too have a Wright and McGill Granger Double Duty of this ...
A: I still have not found a lot of information on this rod. Here's what I think with the addition of ...
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| hardy bamboo rod and reed | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have my grandfathers rod and reel purchased in the 30's...a gift from my grandmother for my ...
A: From the serial number this rod would have been made in 1929. The patent number applies to more ...
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| southbend fly rod and reel | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I am interested in the value of a Southbend bamboo fly pole and reel. The pole has markings that say ...
A: The 59-9' model in Good-Very Good condition, with original bag and tube would be valued in the ...
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| old shakespeare fly rod | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I have an old nine foot, 3 piece, 2 tip Shakespeare Silver Creek rod, Model 1360, in fairly good ...
A: This rod in Good condition would be valued in the $80-$100 range. It should be fine to fish with ...
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| Estimated value of flyrod | 9/8/2009 |
Q: What do you think is the estimated value of a 62 year old Montegue split bamboo flyrod in good ...
A: It depends on the model and the length and whether or not all rod sections are present plus ...
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| Gliebe and Frostco | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Joe I have two guestions, I have a gliebe 620 I don't think its ever seen the water fiberglass still ...
A: The Gliebe Company was located in Brooklyn, NY, and sold rods marked with their name that were made ...
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| Orvis graphite fly rod | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My father would like me to sell this for him, but I don't have any idea what it is worth. Here is ...
A: I don't have a lot of information on this particular rod. Most of my reference materials deal with ...
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| Fly rods and reels | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I would like to sell my husbands rods , reels and books, he has had a stroke and cannot remember ...
A: Sounds like you are really having problems finding what you need for these items. I'll be happy to ...
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| south bend #47 | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have a South Bend #47. Can you please tell me the year it was made and how much it is worth in ...
A: A South Bend #47 would be valued around $175 in Excellent-Mint condition. In Good-Very Good ...
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| Identifying an old bamboo rod | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 6' bamboo rod that connect in two pieces with an extra tip. The only identifying marks I ...
A: Well, this one is a bit unusual. It sounds a lot like a bait rod, but "The Goodwin Rod" label was ...
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| Heddon | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My son loves old fishing rods and has decorated his family room with them. I bought a Heddon 7'6" ...
A: I understand about loving old fishing rods. I've been collecting them for many years. This one ...
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| Fly rods and reels | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I would like to sell my husbands rods , reels and books, he has had a stroke and cannot remember ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear about your husband. Selling off a collection of gear, even a modest one, is ...
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| fly rod | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 piece 8' Winston bamboo rod pat Febuary 11, 1921. Number 5015. It's in very good shape, ...
A: Winston was formed in 1927 in San Francisco by Lew Stoner. This does not mean that the idea for the ...
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| fishing rod | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have an aluminum fishing rod with an old Langley 500 reel attached. I found out about the reel but ...
A: I don't believe I have seen an all aluminum rod. In fact, I suspect your rod is extruded steel and ...
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| liverpool 7ft fly rod | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I recently aquired this rod from a relative. It is on beautiful condition and is of interest only ...
A: Well, it's not a Hardy. Is there any chance it is a Forshaws of Liverpool rod? Could the script be ...
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| rod value | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have inherited a number of old fishing rods and am trying to place a value on them. Could you ...
A: Horrocks-Ibbotson, Mohawk 108 steel rod value is $5-$20 range depending on condition. Not a lot of ...
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| old split cane rod | 8/30/2009 |
Q: the rod is of spli cane and very good condition. many thanks for your help. Alan.
A: Forshaws of Liverpool is the retailer and may be the maker although I do not know if they actually ...
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| 48 inch bamboo fishing rod | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have a cute vintage 48 inch 1 piece bamboo fishing rod. Is it a child's rod? Above the reel ...
A: I doubt that it is a child's rod. I assume it is a bait casting rod. Other Macy's labelled rods I ...
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| old 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: This sounds like an older fiberglass boat rod that probably has all metal guides. You should look ...
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| Vom Hofe Boat Rod | 8/29/2009 |
Q: Joe, I have a heavy duty Vom Hofe boat rod. It is 7' and generally in good condition. However, ...
A: I'm going to guess that the stamping on the butt cap is supposed to say EDW Vom Hofe & Co. - Makers ...
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| liverpool 7ft fly rod | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I recently aquired this rod from a relative. It is on beautiful condition and is of interest only ...
A: A very nice looking rod. Could you answer some questions for me, please? Is SA Jonhams (or ...
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| bamboo pole | 8/28/2009 |
Q: could you tell me why it only has 3 eyes and two of them are back to back .What was the function of ...
A: What you have is most likely a surf casting rod from the 1930s-1940s time period. It is a one piece ...
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| Fishing Rods | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I Have inherited 2 Rods (Horrocks & Ibbotson both appear to be exactly the same except for the ...
A: Are these fly rods or spin/casting rods? Are they bamboo or fiberglass? Typically, even in ...
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| heddon rod | 8/25/2009 |
Q: ON THIS ROD FOR ME THANKS
A: The rod you have is configured as a bait rod. This configuration was also used for fly fishing by ...
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| Genuine Black River Tonkin Cane Rods | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have 2 Black River Genuine Tonkin Cane Rods, one is a casting rod and one is a fly rod. Both are ...
A: Black River is a model name used by Horrocks-Ibbotson so I assume your rods were made by H-I. The ...
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| painting | 8/23/2009 |
Q: i would like to repaint a fiberglass flyrod after removing guides what is the best way
A: You can lightly sand the blank if needed. Don't sand into the fiberglass, just the painted surface. ...
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| Antique bamboo fly rod appraisal | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I inherited a fly rod from my dad who was born in 1892. Description follows: The rod comes in ...
A: Sounds like a nice rod. I am not familiar with the jTk marking, so that will take some digging to ...
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| Old Fenwick Fly Rod | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Joe, I have an old Fenwick Fly Rod that was handed down to me. It was originally my late father's. ...
A: These old Fenwick rods are considered very good rods and have a loyal following among many fly ...
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| replacement splice on fishing rod | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I purchased a Abu Garcia SVR XX1 Salomon fly 14 feet rod about 15 years ago. Unfortunately this year ...
A: This always a tough problem. Given the rapid rate of change and development in the industry it ...
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| Gliebe pole | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I recently acquired a Gliebe pole with the following information on it: "830", "Brooklyn 21 NY" ...
A: I have done some searching in the past on The Gliebe Company but I found very little information on ...
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| Goodwin Granger Co. fly rod | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a fiberglass Goodwin Granger fly rod that's 6'6" long. It appears to be all original. The ...
A: Sounds like what you have is a shorter version of the Wright-McGill Granger All-American fiberglass ...
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| Bamboo Rods & fly-tying materials | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I took several bamboo fly rods to "Antiques Roadshow" this last weekend. As they will only appraise ...
A: Sounds like quite a collection. I would be happy to help you sort it out. What I need for each of ...
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| Fishing | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Joe, last night I bought a Ted Williams " El Dorado" fiber glass fly seven foot fishing pole. It's ...
A: Sold by Sears and marketed as a J.C. Higgins product it sort of depends on whether it is a fly rod ...
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| horrocks-Ibbotson rod | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I bought a very stout Rod at a yard sale and was hoping you could tell me more about it. It's 7.5 ...
A: You are correct. It is a saltwater rod, probably 1950s vintage or later. The ferrules may be ...
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| Beaverkill Fly Rod | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I purchased a Beaverkill Fly Rod at a garage sale last weekend. Wonder if you might be able to tell ...
A: I assume this is a fiberglass fly rod. I am not familiar with the Vanguard brand nor can I find ...
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| fly rod | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I have a folsom fly rod with the #1537-101 listed on it. this rod is a 3 peace rod with extra end ...
A: Folsum Arms Company did not build rods. They had rods built by other companies and their name and ...
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| Old Rod and Reel | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I was given an True Temper Rader steel fishing pole: Pat No. 1755159(on pole) It has a 6in cork ...
A: The older steel rods and the older Shakespeare reels are pretty common and don't have much collector ...
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| bamboo shakespare rod | 8/11/2009 |
Q: we have shakespare bamboo fly rod 1811-B-9...what can you tell me about it?
A: I am going to guess that your rod is a model 1311-B-9 mainly beacuse Shakespeare did not make a ...
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| Old fishing rods | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have two very old True Temper fishing rods. (1)The first one is made from flexible thin steel ...
A: I am not aware of True Temper making or selling any wooden rods. They did sell steel rods and they ...
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| zebco push botton rods | 8/11/2009 |
Q: How do take the new push botton reels apart. the old ones were easy. I need to grease them. MY SON ...
A: I'm not going to be any help on this one. I don't use this type of reel. When I was a kid the ...
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| F. E. Thomas fly rod. | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I am an old fisherman that also collects old reels (belong to ORCA) and rods. Several years ago I ...
A: Is this a one handed or two handed rod? Do you have the ability to send me some pictures of the ...
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| fly rod | 8/9/2009 |
Q: i have a old fly rod and im trying to find out what model it is.it has some writing on it but it is ...
A: The Martin Reel Company does claim its origin to be 1884 and it is still in existence today. ...
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| fly rod | 8/8/2009 |
Q: i have a old fly rod and im trying to find out what model it is.it has some writing on it but it is ...
A: Most likely the words are Mohawk, N.Y. which is where the Martin Reel Co is located. Is the rod ...
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| Princess fly rod | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I have a Princess H-1 antique fly rod from Utica, N.y. It came in a cloth sleeve with a label from ...
A: The Princess model was made from the 1930s to the 1940s. It is one of four two piece rods made by ...
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| line weight and lure weight | 8/7/2009 |
Q: .I am a beginner of fishing. Very confused about the lure weight and line weight on the rods..what ...
A: Line weight and lure weight are two different things. They do have a relationship in that the two ...
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| antique fishing rod | 8/5/2009 |
Q: my grandpa had a fishing rod in his garage from sears and roebuck model 535.3056 7" lite action. it ...
A: You don't say what kind of rod it is and I don't have a list of model numbers for Sears. I will ...
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| Lemonwood or lancewood rod | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I have a round 4 piece rod with extra tip. It is really old. I have been told it is a Thomas Chubb ...
A: Lemonwood and Lancewood are two different trees from two different parts of the world. Both are ...
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| value | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I found a sears,roebuck and company fishing rod (model # 535-40227 6'0" made in usa dbh) info is on ...
A: Sorry, I would need a lot more information to be much help on this one. I will assume it is either ...
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| Glass rod restoration | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have an old (probably worthless) glass rod I like and want to restore. I'm wondering if these ...
A: It may or may not have a coating and it may or may not be a thin varnish or paint. You can probably ...
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| bamboo fly poles | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have two old fly fishing poles that are in excellent condition. They were my grandfathers and I ...
A: It would help if you could send some pictures of the rods to me at joe@blackdogtackle.com for ...
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| Fenwick yellow blank fly rod model FL 84-5 | 7/26/2009 |
Q: What line weight should I use? purple with black trim threads used on guides and a decorative ...
A: The FL 84-5 is supposed to be a fairly good small stream fly rod blank. It is a 5wt rod so use a ...
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| Heddon Rods | 7/26/2009 |
Q: Could you please supply some information & value on this rod & reel. I have a Heddon DeLuxe #2500, ...
A: The Heddon #2500 casting rod is listed in my copy of D.B. Homel's Antique and Collectible Fishing ...
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| mohawk casting reel | 7/24/2009 |
Q: my question is this i have a reel which is a bait caster but i have never seen one of the Mohawks' ...
A: Reels and lures are not really my area of expertise. I would probably start by doing some internet ...
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| Browning Silaflex Grafite Fly Rod | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Joe-I have two Browning Grafite Silaflex Fly rods-broke the tips on both of them - they were from ...
A: Looks like these rods were made only in 1976/1977. They should be glossy black blanks, black wraps ...
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| heddon fly rod | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I recently acquired a Heddon Pal three piece fiberglass fly rod marked Black Beauty #86 Salmon 9½', ...
A: My mistake...I thought it meant this was a gag gift. Duh! That's funny. It's actually the answer ...
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| Johnson Executive Travel-Pac | 7/22/2009 |
Q: ..You Were Referred To My By Marc..Trying To Get Any Information On This Set..The Reel Is A Century ...
A: I may not be much help either. The reel is pretty common and valued in the $5-$10 range. The rod ...
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| Fenwick Royale RYL 908 fly rod | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me if the Fenwick Royale RYL 908 fly rod, 9 foot, two piece is a graphite rod and would ...
A: I know very little about this rod. I believe it is graphite, but I honestly don't know enough about ...
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| 3 older bamboo rods | 7/22/2009 |
Q: i have 3 older bamboo rods (1) Cant identify the maker the label appears to have been pealed off ...
A: Not really enough information for me to do much with these. If you can take some pictures and send ...
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| fishing rods | 7/22/2009 |
Q: i purchased a heddon pal pro weight #8389 9 foot fly rod for weight 9 line is this bamboo or ...
A: The #8389 is a fiberglass rod built in the 1960s. This model was introduced as an 8wt rod in 9'0" ...
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| heddon fly rod | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I recently acquired a Heddon Pal three piece fiberglass fly rod marked Black Beauty #86 Salmon 9½', ...
A: Well, Heddon made fiberglass "Black Beauty" fly rods in the 1950s. In fact, the Pal model #86 ...
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| Union Hardware fly rod | 7/20/2009 |
Q: i am looking for info on "Union Hardware" fy rods. i recently received an old round hollow STEEL rod ...
A: Union Hardware Company of Torrington, Conn. would be the name to use as you start searching for ...
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| fly rod | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have a montague fly rod it has a red oval label and a trout with bent tail gold color in the ...
A: No rush, I'll be here when you get back. Montague incorporated in 1885 so they were certainly ...
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| fly rod | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I have a montague fly rod it has a red oval label and a trout with bent tail gold color in the ...
A: The decal you describe sounds like the one used from 1939 to 1949 by Montague. I am not aware of a ...
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| Fenwick pak rod | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have a Fenwick Feralite pack rod. H74426 SF 80480-4 8ft. 4 1/2oz. 1/8 to 3/8 lures Fly line #6. ...
A: The Feralite rods were built between 1965 and 1980. The Spin/Fly combination rod like yours (SF ...
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| Abbey & Imbrie Rod | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Follow-up to an answer I read: I have a 2 tip with label on the bamboo rod, along with "Fast Stream" ...
A: Not all Abbey & Imbrie rods were built by Edwards...only a small percentage. A&I did not build rods ...
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| lost rod part | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Somehow I have managed to lose the "metal tube/connector" that joins the two halves of my ...
A: The metal tube/connector part is called a ferrule. There is a female side and a male side. Sounds ...
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| Bean Double L Bamboo Rod | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My brother bought an old bamboo rod for me. 8 1/2 foot bamboo, 3/2. One tip is broken. Case is a ...
A: Trade rods was probably the confusing issue. Outfits like L.L. bean do not make rods. They ...
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| Sears Roebuck Halibut Pole | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 ft. Sears Roebuck Gamefisher pole which I believe it is for Halibut. It has wooden grips. ...
A: I'm not sure who built this rod for Sears but it typical of fiberglass boat rods. There is not much ...
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| rod/reel repair | 7/12/2009 |
Q: i have a Cabellas, Gary Borger Model rod, 2 pce., / 5/6 wt. with Cabellas top reel at time (1995) ...
A: The short answer is...I would probably get a new rod and reel. I doubt you can find a replacement ...
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| Antique Shakespeare fly rod | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have an old Shakespeare bamboo fly rod. It's shaft is six sided as a hexagon and it is nine feet ...
A: The A-1352T is definitely a post war (WW II) rod built by South Bend. It sold new for $18.25 ...
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| steel fishing pole | 7/10/2009 |
Q: i have a true temper steel fishing pole made by the american fork&hoe co. On the handel reads speed ...
A: American Fork & Hoe was one of several manufacturing companies to make solid steel and extruded ...
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| Heddon Rods | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 piece Heddon Pal # 6926 Mark V, 6' Vari Power Action' rod in mint condition. Picked up ...
A: The model 6926 Mark V with the lifetime wraps (wire) in Excellent condition would likely be in the ...
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| metal 3 pc. fly rod | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have this 3 pc. metal fly rod it has a wooden handle with circles around it on the front of handle ...
A: Not quite enough information to name the maker of this rod. I can tell you that manufcaturers like ...
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| Heddon Expert fly rod value & repair | 7/8/2009 |
Q: #125-8 1/2'-2F-HDH or E 3piece w/extra tip mid section is crooked....can this be straightened, ...
A: The Heddon Expert #125 and the Heddon Premier #115 were both rods built by Heddon exclusively for ...
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| St Croix Fly fishing Rod | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have an old St Croix Fiberglass Telescopic Fly Rod. I have tried to make out the writing on it. It ...
A: I think the writing says Park Falls which is where St Croix is located...Park Falls, Wisconsin. I ...
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| Heddon Expert #125 9' split bamboo rod | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I was curious as to the value of this rod. It is a 9' Heddon Expert #125 3 piece (w/ extra tip) in ...
A: The Heddon Expert #125 and Heddon Premier #115 were rods made by Heddon exclusively for Sears & ...
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| cane casting rod | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a cane casting rod that belonged to my late husband, who drowned while fly fishing. Am ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear about your husband. I do understand how difficult it is to go through this ...
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| Antique Shakespeare fly rod | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have an old Shakespeare bamboo fly rod. It's shaft is six sided as a hexagon and it is nine feet ...
A: The model 1362 was called the Springbrook by Shakespeare. It came originally with two tip sections. ...
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| value of old fishing rods | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a Shakespeare 2 piece spinning rod in original tube & bag no. 1432-L (1957) and a 2 piece ...
A: These are both good fishing rods, but just not collectors items. I actually have a similar spinning ...
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| graphite rod repair | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I've read your instructions for repairing a Shimano graphite rod[11/03/2008].I recently broke my ...
A: I assume you do not have, or do not wish to use, the Loomis warranty. They would likely replace the ...
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| OLD ROD/REEL | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I HAVE DISCOVERED AN OLD ROD/REEL COMBO THAT IS QUITE UNIQUE AND WAS HOPING YOU COULD SHARE MORE ...
A: Here is a link to an interesting article in Popular Mechanics from October 1997 about this type of ...
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| 2 piece bamboo looking rod | 7/5/2009 |
Q: i have a rod and reel that was given to me about 10 years back.the reel is a bronson fleetwing 2475 ...
A: I can't be too much help with no markings or obvious identifying features on the rod. There were a ...
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| heddon expert 125 fly rod | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have my father's Heddon Expert split-bamboo rod. It is in the original cloth case and has also ...
A: The Heddon Expert model #125 was built between 1948 and 1952 and was made specifically for Sears & ...
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| Two Rods I Have | 6/30/2009 |
Q: i need some help my father gave me some poles to keep and he said they might be worth something, one ...
A: The Glasscaster by Waltco in average condition is probably worth something in the $15-$30 range. ...
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| Vintage Fenwick Fly Fishing Rod | 6/30/2009 |
Q: We have our uncle's Fenwick rod, still with original sock and metal case. FF75-4, 7 1/2, 3 1/2 oz., ...
A: The Fenwick FF75-4 model was most likely produced during what is called the First Generation of the ...
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| rod value | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Silaflex "Perfexion" Model 76 surf casting rod in near perfect condition, it does not look ...
A: I found information that tells me the Silaflex Perfexion model was launched in the late 1950s and ...
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| fiberglass rebuild | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I have an old fiberglass surf rod. The finish is peeling off in places. It was spinning and I want ...
A: Good question and one that I hear a lot. There are two kinds of epoxy used in rod building. They ...
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| antique fishing reel | 6/28/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering if you could tell me anything about this reel. on top is say "SPEEDLOCK" PAT. ...
A: I believe the "Speedlock" refers to the rod not the reel. This patent number is associated with ...
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| Info on an old fly rod | 6/26/2009 |
Q: Actually two rods- 1. First is probably easiest. I have a Shakespeare Marvel fly rod Model 1357 ...
A: If you want to forward some pictures to joe@blackdogtackle.com I'll review them and send you a ...
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| Antique Fly Rod | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I have an antique bamboo fly rod that I recently inherited from my grandfather. It's 9 feet long, ...
A: Well, I don't have any definitive information for you, but I may be able to point you to a couple of ...
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| Mohawk fly rod rainbow model | 6/24/2009 |
Q: This fly rod beonged to my father and was purchased probably over 50 years ago. It has Mohawk and ...
A: I've seen several questions recently on the Mohawk and have finally found a few references to the ...
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| Old Shakespeare fishing rod | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I came across an old fishing rod of my grandfather's up in the rafters of his home. It is a ...
A: Just to clear up a popular misunderstanding, cane and bamboo are the same thing. Two names for the ...
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| Info on an old fly rod | 6/22/2009 |
Q: Actually two rods- 1. First is probably easiest. I have a Shakespeare Marvel fly rod Model 1357 ...
A: The Marvel model was introduced in 1936 and would have still been made in 1947. The condition of ...
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| fishing bait box | 6/21/2009 |
Q: recently, while cleaning out my uncle's attic I came across a brass bait box for fishing. IT looks ...
A: Yep, sounds like a nice bait box. I don't have any reference material on bait boxes, but given the ...
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| true temper steel casting rod | 6/17/2009 |
Q: This is an American Fork and Hoe Co., True Temper rod that has a 4"x1/2" steel shank that needs a ...
A: You may not be able to find exactly the same thing that was on the rod originally...but, any of the ...
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| split bamboo rods | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have 2 small split bamboo rods with compasses embedded in handles, no manufacturer. They seem to ...
A: I can't associate any maker name with the rods, but I can provide an average value for two piece ...
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| vintage cane fly rod | 6/16/2009 |
Q: made by hardy bros, england. pat.#20875/22.also another # on handle is e 10018( could this be ...
A: Can I ask you to provide a bit more information? Is there a model name written on the rod...perhaps ...
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| value of bamboo rods | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I have three bamboo rods which I am considering placing on Craigslist for sale and have been told by ...
A: OK, starting with the Ward's Sturdibilt rod...this one is not a high quality bamboo rod. Ward's did ...
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| split bamboo rods | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have 2 small split bamboo rods with compasses embedded in handles, no manufacturer. They seem to ...
A: Sorry, but not much I'm afraid. Are they fly rods or casting rods? One piece, two pieces or three ...
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| abercrombie fitch snuggler 7 1/2 fly rod | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I just came home from an estate sale with this in a cloth pouch. It is so clean, It looks new. Is ...
A: I don't know what you paid for it at the estate sale, but you picked a winner this time. The Bill ...
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| custom painting a catfish pole blank | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I an unpainted fiberglass blank and was wanting to put a in detail custom paint job on I've painted ...
A: Yes, you can paint it. Custom rod builders, and many rod manufacturers, paint blanks all the time. ...
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| French Rod Superflex 5 | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have a French made Superflex 5 rod sprung steel I'm trying to find a value, also has a S&A ...
A: I have been unable to locate any information on the rod. Sorry, don't think I can help on that one. ...
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| 5-6 weight bamboo fly rods | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to find a decent 5 or 6 weight bamboo rod on ebay...looks like Montague, ...
A: Interesting question. Thanks for asking. Montague, H-I and South Bend are all mass production rods ...
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| old steel shaft rods | 6/6/2009 |
Q: i have a few steel shaft rods, among them is a Actionrod from Orchard Industries, Inc., Detroit 5, ...
A: Most of these rods tend to date from the 1910s-1930s time period. Probably interrupted during WWI, ...
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| Archer Bartleet bamboo rod | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I was given by my in laws an old bamboo rod that belonged to my wife's grandfather. It is a 9 ...
A: I found virtually nothing on this rod. I did find some old lures listed for sale on an online ...
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| Orvis Traveler fly rod | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Years ago my dad gave me an Orvis rod that to this day I have never used. I'm torn between keeping ...
A: At 3.0 ounces and 6wt, I'm wondering if this rod could be fiberglass? If so, it would be older than ...
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| Garcia Conolon Rods | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Subject Garcia conolon rods Question Conolon rods with their grading system on quality.No ...
A: Below are a couple of web sites that may be of use to you. In addition, there are some discussion ...
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| Granger Aristocrat 9 ft | 5/31/2009 |
Q: ...what size line do you suppose would fit this rod?...
A: The longer Granger rods tend to favor either a 6wt or 7wt line in modern line labeling terms. If ...
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| fishing rod | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Joe I have a 5 1/2 ft steel fishing rod made by true temper out of Geneva, Ohio. I am missing one ...
A: Send me an email at joe@blackdogtackle.com and tell me what the guide looks like and what the thumb ...
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| value | 5/27/2009 |
Q: what would be the value of a sear and roebuck 1960-1970 fishing rod in great condition
A: It depends on what type of rod and what it is made of, how long it is, how many sections, etc. In ...
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| how much money to ask for an old reel | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have an old Edwards MFG.co. model #30 fly reel in really great condition. I'm thinking of selling ...
A: According to my reference book (D.B. Homel, Antique Fly Reels) the model #30 Edwards fly reel is ...
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| 2 fly rods | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Can you help me put a value on the following fly rods? Fenwick HMG GFF858 8'6" 3.5 0Z. This rod ...
A: The Fenwick HMG GFF858 is a graphite rod rated for an 8wt line. Probably from the 1970s-1980s. ...
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| Antique Bamboo Surf Fishing Pole Eyelets | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I am trying to restore an antique (1930's) bamboo surf fishing pole. I am trying to find a source ...
A: Depending on which type of guides were used on the rod, the answer is a little different. If the ...
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| Febwick part needed | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I got out an vintage late 70s Fenwick SF-74 4 piece combo spin/fly pack rod and was surprised to see ...
A: Some ideas...they may or may not be useful. Contact the Fenwick company (they are still in ...
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| Milward's rod, 8"10" troutmaster | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have a vintage bamboo rod that i bought on a garage sale. It was in it's original black coton ...
A: My reference book does not list the Troutmaster, but does list other similar Milwards rods. In VGC ...
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| Edgar Sealey Flyrod | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have an Edgar Sealey "Rainbow" 10" bamboo fly rod. The rod has a stamp indicating it was ...
A: Edgar Sealey rods are hard to locate information on, as is the maker. I don't have any value data ...
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| HEDDON PAL MONO CAST 227-6 1/2' | 5/24/2009 |
Q: JOE...........WHEN I WAS 6 YRS. OLD--58 YEARS AGO, MY DAD GAVE ME THE ABOVE MENTIONED ROD. LAST ...
A: When I was 6 years old...58 years ago...my dad gave me a fly rod that I still use once in a while. ...
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| old bamboo rod | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I found this bamboo rod in an attic. It is a single piece, about 12 feet long. I'm wondering if ...
A: It looks like a home made rod to me. If you want to fish with it, it might be worth clenaing up and ...
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| Occupied Japan fly fishing set | 5/20/2009 |
Q: We have an unopened, unused fly fishing set with bamboo rod, extra flies, extra tip ,leaders, ...
A: Typically, the rods made in occupied Japan do not bring high prices and are not highly sought after ...
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| Garcia Conolon Rod | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Yes i have a garcia conolon rod i purchased today and i was wondering if you could please give me an ...
A: The four star Conolon is right in the middle of the lineup as to quality. From highest to lowest: ...
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| value of older hardy fly rod | 5/18/2009 |
Q: joe...I have a hardy fly rod...#H54416. Cherry condition...Plastic still on handle in original ...
A: Interestingly enough, this specific rod is not listed in my reference book. Not unusual as I find ...
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| horten steel fly rod | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Douglas, I have a steel fly rod (extendable) from Horten mfg. Bristol conn.What can you tell me ...
A: Horton made these rods by the thousands judging from the number that are still out there in garages ...
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| vom hofe | 5/13/2009 |
Q: An other vom hofe question. i have a rod 81 1/2 inch, 4 guides, the the eyes are held to the guides ...
A: The rod looks to be in good condition and straight. I doubt that the heavy string came on the rod ...
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| looking to get new rod and reel | 5/7/2009 |
Q: ..I am looking for a fishing rod that will be easy to travel with and if it have to take apart in ...
A: OK...what you probably want is a spinning rod that packs away in four pieces. You should be able to ...
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| fly rod | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have a fly rod I bought in the early 1970,dont know were I got it or what I paid for it. I"ve ...
A: My best guess on this one is that it is a Horrocks-Ibbotson rod made for Abbey & Imbrie to retail. ...
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| looking to get new rod and reel | 5/6/2009 |
Q: ..I am looking for a fishing rod that will be easy to travel with and if it have to take apart in ...
A: Depending on what kind of rod and reel you want the choices may be different. Depending on how you ...
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| Split Bamboo rod! | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Joe, I recently purchased a split Bamboo rod at a garage sale, it's 9 ft 4 inches long. It has an ...
A: There have been several rods reported lately with the "Macy's" inscription on them. Of course, ...
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| flyrod | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I was recently given a Sears and Roebuck fly rod but I don't know what line weight it would be. It ...
A: The odds are very highly in favor of this rod using a 7wt line. Use a WF (weight forward) or DT ...
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| True Temper Steel Casting Rod | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I am attempting to restore my father's True Temper, 60" long, steel casting rod with "Speedlock" ...
A: I don't have that exact rod handy, but here are some (hopefully) helpful hints based on looking at a ...
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| Repair to Feralite Rod | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I inherited a 2 piece ABU feralite 878 zoom 8 1/2 foot fly rod. It is damaged through much use at ...
A: If you know (or can locate) a local rod builder, ask for a reinforcing thread wrap on the bottom one ...
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| Fenwick Feralite Rod | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me a ballpark value of a Fenwick Feralite 660 IGFA 8o LB. Class? ...
A: Sorry, but I don't have much experience with saltwater gear and can't find this one in my books. ...
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| Old casting rods | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I just obtained three old casting rods and wonder if you can give me some information on them. One ...
A: Well, even if it were bamboo, the casting rods don't have the vlaue to collectors that fly rods do ...
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| too many rods and reels to contemplate | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My dad was a rod builder/fly tier/fly fisherman. he died recently and we have a collection of rods ...
A: There is an old saying..."My greatest fear is that when I die, my wife will sell my fishing gear for ...
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| garcia conolon dry fly rod | 4/20/2009 |
Q: .it is 8 feet long..i was wondering if you would know the weight of this rod..or the weight of the ...
A: Not specifically. However, most of the early hollow glass rods seem to work pretty well with a 7wt ...
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| Old casting rods | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I just obtained three old casting rods and wonder if you can give me some information on them. One ...
A: First, I'm going to guess that the Heddon pal is not bamboo, but extruded steel painted with a faux ...
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| Abercrombie and fitch Touradie Fl rod | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have one that was my fathers. Excellent condition. Marked Touradie Abercrombie and Fitch. Value? ...
A: My reference book (D.B. Homel, 2003 edition)) lists an Abercrombie & Fitch fly rod called the ...
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| Master Rod | 4/17/2009 |
Q: My husband purchased a Master brand surf fishing rod and reel at a local yard sale. The rod is a ...
A: I have not been able to locate anything about this rod in my reference materials. I suggest you ...
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| Abbey & Imbrie Fly Rod | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I recently was given a three piece, 7', Abbey & Imbrie bamboo fly rod. I was told it was purchased ...
A: My reference book lists two 7'0" models sold by Abbey & Imbrie; one is a 2-piece rod with one tip, ...
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| bamboo fishing pole | 4/15/2009 |
Q: What kind of pole do i have it's 6ft long, 2 pcs., full cork handle, two slide bands silver in ...
A: Yes, the bamboo can be straightened. No, if done correctly using the proper thread and finish, ...
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| bamboo fishing pole | 4/14/2009 |
Q: What kind of pole do i have it's 6ft long, 2 pcs., full cork handle, two slide bands silver in ...
A: Cool word puzzle...but I figured it out. Your rod is a spinning rod for sure. It was made by ...
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| Carboloy Fly Rod | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Joe, I saw your recent answer to a question about a rod with a Carboloy label, and I have a similar ...
A: I didn't find anything on Betts Tackle, in Wisconsin. There are some other Betts tackle shops in ...
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| Loose reel seat | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have an old custom saltwater rod that has a loose reel seat.Is there a glue that can be injected ...
A: Any waterproof or water resistant two-part epoxy should work. You can get a 5-minute or a 15-minute ...
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| Info. on old orvis bamboo rod | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 1/2' split bamboo fly rod in good condition with the following markings. On the butt end ...
A: An Orvis Battenkill fly rod at 7.5' with both tips, bag and tube in Good to Very Good condition ...
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| late Uncles Fenwick Fly rod | 4/11/2009 |
Q: .I was left my Uncles vintage Fenwick Feralite Fly Rod..I know nothing of rods or the reels I have ...
A: For the other readers, a little history...Fenwick designated their older fly rods as "FF-xxx" and ...
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| Graphite Rods | 4/11/2009 |
Q: recently with to Texas on a fishing trip. Besides fish, I caught a rod and reel. The reel was ...
A: Interesting. I know Lowe makes boats, but I don't think they make rods. They may have someone make ...
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| Vintage fishing rods | 4/8/2009 |
Q: We have several vintage fishing rods. The labels on the rods are: Garcia Mitchell (salt water), ...
A: I really need more information to be specific about the rods. Maker name and model number or name, ...
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| tubular fibreglass rod | 4/6/2009 |
Q: i have a 13ft tubular fibreglass rod it has 3 section and the butt section has a sticker on it, it ...
A: This is an example of what is known as a "float fishing" rod. Float fishing is used widely around ...
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| Two bamboo fly rods | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have two bamboo fly rods I have kept for 20 years and have no idea what they are worth. One is a ...
A: I'm not familiar with the HBN designation. Is this the rod maker or rod name in a decal or writing ...
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| old martin fly rod | 4/1/2009 |
Q: Hi there i recently got this old fly rod from my grandfather an old martin 3017 fly rod and i was ...
A: I am not aware of Martin making or marketing bamboo rods. This rod is definitely fiberglass painted ...
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| Rod and Reel | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a Rod and Reel that i snagged off of the bottom of a lake this morning and i'm trying to find ...
A: You caught a square, solid fiberglass rod by Shakespeare. There is no real collector value for ...
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| Granger GA 7030 | 3/29/2009 |
Q: saw some of your other responses on line. I have an old Granger GA 7030 in mint condition with the ...
A: Well, we want to be careful with this one. The 7'0" Granger rods are rare. It sounds like this one ...
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| Heddon rod and reel | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I was givin an older looking rod and reel from a friend and was wondering it's worth. It is a King ...
A: My reference books do not specifically list the "King Coho" rod from Heddon...but I have found that ...
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| Garcia Rod, other rod | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 8' dry fly rod by Garcia Conolon model # 8237-D, Still in plastic and never been used. ...
A: An unused (mint) Gracia fly rod would be valued about $50, maybe a little more. There are many ...
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| TrueTemper Carboloy Fly Rod | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Can you provide any information on a TrueTemper 8' Fly rod, 1395A. labeled genuine carboloy. I ...
A: Several of the guides I sell for use in saltwater fishing and a few of the "old style" freshwater ...
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| Vintage Spey Rod | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have a spey rod that I believe to be made of ash. It has four sections (two tips) and a kill ...
A: No clue at all as to maker of the rod. I would suspect English made and the Cheltenham area is ...
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| TrueTemper Carboloy Fly Rod | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Can you provide any information on a TrueTemper 8' Fly rod, 1395A. labeled genuine carboloy. I ...
A: This one is almost certainly fiberglass, probably from the 1960s or so and will probably need a 7wt ...
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| Heddon rod | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Recently acquired a Heddon Pal #6318 Mark V6 controlled flex action in pretty decent shape. I am ...
A: I don't have much information on this model. It's an older rod, but a little too new to be included ...
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| On board battery chargers | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a three bank DUAL PRO CHARGER PROFESSIONAL on board connected to my three trolling motor ...
A: This question is way outside my area of expertise. My recommendation would be for you to contact ...
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| Antique or part of a magic act?? | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I found this fishing rod in this handmade wooden box that belonged to my dad's uncle (Louis Ohlrich) ...
A: I'll answer both questions here so you won't get a separate response for the second one. It looks ...
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| Wright McGill fiberglass rod | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I bought this fiberglass rod just as a joke because I'd never seen a square rod before. Now I wonder ...
A: You can find square and round solid fiberglass rods still out there in the flea markets. They date ...
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| broken fishing line (kid's CF-spin) | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I am trying to fix my son's kiddie pole; it is the standard closed-face spinning reel. The line ...
A: This is way out of my area, but I'll try. As a kid I broke more than my share of line and had to ...
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| Browning Silaflex Rods | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have four of these rods that I purchased back in the middle to late 60s. Two are casting that are ...
A: I have very little information on Browning Silaflex rods unless they are fly rods. I would not be ...
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| Bamboo fly rod | 3/19/2009 |
Q: How is the best way to replace the cork handle and real seat on a three piec 8 ft fly rod. The cork ...
A: Well, you have done most of the hard work. Make sure you clean off all the cork bits really well. ...
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| Value of vintage(?) rods | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I am hoping that you may be able to help me please. I have inherited 2 fly rods and need to know the ...
A: Yes, Tosaku is a well known name in Japanese bamboo rod making history. I have read that as many as ...
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| Heddon Expert # 125 | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a Heddon Expert # 125-8-1 3/4-F-HDH or E in perfect condition.It looks as if it's never been ...
A: The Heddon #115 Premier and the #125 Expert models tend to always cause a bit of confusion when ...
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| Displaying a fishing rod | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My husband was handed down his grandfathers fly fishing rod and would like to display it in our rec. ...
A: I would probably try to locate someone in your town who does woodwork or intarsia art work and see ...
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| Vom Hofe Bamboo Rod | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 7'71/2" split bamboo rod with rattan butt and fore grip windings. It might have been a two ...
A: That style vom Hofe rod in Poor-Fair condition is valued about $100; in Good-Very Good condition ...
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| Garcia Conolon Fly Rod #2060 & Case | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have a Garcia Conolon Fly Rod #2060 with the original plaid cloth rod sack and aluminum case. The ...
A: Sorry, my information on the Garcia Conolon rods is limited. I can say that Chalres Ritz designed a ...
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| Montague Sunbeam Bamboo Rod | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have a Montague Sunbeam with a broken tip. I am wondering if you can give me an address for ...
A: The Montague company essentially went out of business in 1955 when the company assests were sold to ...
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| Garcia FLy Rod # 2537-A | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Tell me something about this rod, Its in great shape and I would like to put a good reel on it ...
A: My data is limited on the Garcia fly rods, but I can tell you that it was made in the 1965-1975 time ...
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| value of fly fishing bamboo rod | 3/14/2009 |
Q: It is a 7 weight 10 feet "THE POPE" number H63150. The rod is in excelent condition perfectly ...
A: I have limited reference materials on Hardy models. What I have does list about a dozen different ...
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| Bamboo/fly rod ferrules | 3/13/2009 |
Q: i am a retired person, got into fly fishing or any kind of fishing only 8 years ago, am now even ...
A: Most likely, your best bet to get multiple sets of ferrules would be to go to one of the suppliers I ...
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| Bamboo Fly rod Restoration | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I have 2 pentagon bamboo fly rods at least 40 years old. The bamboo is in excellent condition. The ...
A: First, a couple of questions... Are you sure these are 5-sided rods? 5 strip bamboo rods are ...
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| Garcia Conolon Fly Rod | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I have a Lee Wulff #2077, 5 1/2 ft. one piece by Garcia-Conolon Fly Rod. It is in a rod sock in a ...
A: I honestly don't know. I have some reference material on generic Garcia fly rods, but nothing on ...
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| Bamboo/fly rod ferrules | 3/13/2009 |
Q: i am a retired person, got into fly fishing or any kind of fishing only 8 years ago, am now even ...
A: Restoring flea market and garage sale rods is a very good way to get started in rod building and it ...
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| Heddon Mark V Glass Fly Rod | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Joe, I have a Heddon Pal #8467 Mark V 8-1/2' Glass Fly Rod. The Line guides appear to have been ...
A: What you have is most likely a Lifetime Pal fly rod and the wraps are indeed done in stainless steel ...
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| Bamboo/Cane Casting Rd ID | 3/12/2009 |
Q: 6'6" cane / bamboo with turned oak handle - partial decal and Puget Special hand written - see pics. ...
A: Yes, this is a typical decal for an H-I rod designating that the rod is made from genuine Tonkin ...
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| Bamboo/Cane Casting Rd ID | 3/12/2009 |
Q: 6'6" cane / bamboo with turned oak handle - partial decal and Puget Special hand written - see pics. ...
A: The picture did not come through. However, I think I know the maker of this rod. Here are a couple ...
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| Shakespeare rod | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a Shakespeare Fly Rod #1304 9' Paragon 1936 I was given the rod along with Heddon Pal # ...
A: The Shakespeare #1304 is worth very little since the mid section is missing. If you haunt the flea ...
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| Fly/spinning rods | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have two antique rods. One is an Abbey and Imerie bamboo rod, I think the label may say 1912. It ...
A: Sorry, I thought the rod was marked Gliebe. If the rod is marked Sport King it was sold by ...
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| Fly/spinning rods | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have two antique rods. One is an Abbey and Imerie bamboo rod, I think the label may say 1912. It ...
A: Abbey & Imbrie sold fishing tackle and rods under that name beginning in 1875 taking over from the ...
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| Edward Von Hofe bamboo rod | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Have this old rod-bamboo 6 sided rattan handle-has 3 double glass eyes top and bottom-red plus ...
A: My reference book on this one is a 2003 edition of D.B. Homel, Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods. ...
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| south bend bamboo | 3/4/2009 |
Q: i just picked up a 7.5', #291 four piece fly rod. it appears old, the eyelets are rusty, but over ...
A: Bamboo rods can develop a curve or set in one or more rod sections in a variety of methods but for ...
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| south bend bamboo | 3/3/2009 |
Q: i just picked up a 7.5', #291 four piece fly rod. it appears old, the eyelets are rusty, but over ...
A: Sounds like you found a great deal. The model 291 came as a 4 piece rod with only one tip so it ...
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| Fenwick 335 fly rod | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Joe, I have a Fenwick 335 (9' 5 wt) and I was going practice casting with it but it seems rather ...
A: I believe the model 335 was produced in the 1955-1962 time frame just before the so-called first ...
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| st. croix model 820 | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Joe, i have a 6' fiberglass st.croiz rod in almost perfect condition. the decal is crisp and is ...
A: I just put "st croix model 820-6 fishing rod" into the search engine and let it find anything it ...
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| Vintage rod ID | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My father passes a rod fly rod to me that was passed to him by his father. There is no name on the ...
A: You have the vintage about right as likely in the 1950s or 1960s. Beyond that I can't be too ...
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| ferrel removal | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a new 6' 2 tips bamboo fly rod blank. The ferrels are attached and i need to remove them so i ...
A: I assume this is a modern blank. A vintage blank might have ferrule pins which would need to be ...
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| st. croix model 820 | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Joe, i have a 6' fiberglass st.croiz rod in almost perfect condition. the decal is crisp and is ...
A: Sorry, I do not have any reference materials that cover these rods. I also did not find anything ...
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| fishing rods | 2/20/2009 |
Q: i have a bronson63 unispin rod and reel. they are all as one unit would like to know more about it. ...
A: I apologize for my limited knowledge on older spinning and spin cast equipment. I also have very ...
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| Hawthorne Tubular Glass 9' surf rod | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I found this 9 ft Hawthorne Tubular Glass rod Model #60-6766m 9' two-piece. I re-wrapped the guides ...
A: Montgomery Wards sold rods under the Hawthorne label for years. I apologize for not knowing exactly ...
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| ferrules on cane rods | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Im asking a question all the way from Scotland uk. Can you advise me on how to remove the ferrules ...
A: The ferrules will be attached to the rod in one of two ways: 1. With glue 2. With glue and a ...
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| Heddon bamboo fly rod | 2/15/2009 |
Q: Joe, I have an 8' heddon split bamboo flyrod with a light tip and medium tip in it's original ...
A: The 8'0" model #14 Thorobred was produced from 1934 to 1952 as a three piece rod with two tips and ...
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| Antique Bamboo Fly Rods | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I've come across 2 antique bamboo fly rods. They're identical except one is wrapped with green and ...
A: Unfortunately, what you describe could be the products of any of a dozen or more early rod makers in ...
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| Greenheart Rod | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I came across a very old rod that I was told was a Greenheart rod. The hardware on the rod is all ...
A: I got the pictures and sent you an email. The tiptop could be agate lined. Many of the early rod ...
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| Browning fiberglass rods | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have several browning rods a collector is interested in but I have no idea of there value ,can you ...
A: I do not have any reference materials that cover Browning rods. Sorry, but I am unable to help with ...
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| Greenheart Rod | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I came across a very old rod that I was told was a Greenheart rod. The hardware on the rod is all ...
A: Only one picture came through...the one of the handle and reel seat. If you have others, send them ...
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| horrocks ibbotson prince. | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Joe. I'm looking for a spare tip for a tonkin prince HI rod that i have. can you help me source it. ...
A: Sorry, I don't have one. I do have a few spare sections for bamboo rods but not that one. I try to ...
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| questions about reels and rods | 2/13/2009 |
Q: ok I have several things I need help with;I have a True Temper Raider steel square rod.All I can ...
A: I found a few references to True Temper Raider rods as square steel, one piece rods, probably made ...
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| Hardy Reel | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have an old Hardy Reel that reads on the back Mark II Duplicated and below it says size 3 3/8 and ...
A: Reels are not really my area, but I do have a book on old reels and I will tell you what it says. ...
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| 3-Jays J. Kennedy Fisher Custom Graphite Fishing Rod | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have inherited a 3-Jays J. Kennedy Fisher Graphite Fishing Rod - the label on the rod states: "3 ...
A: Graphite rod blanks were available in the 1970s and I believe the company that made the "3-Jays" ...
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| vintage le payne bamboo fly rod | 2/7/2009 |
Q: was wondering if you could tell me around how much a vintage fly rod is worth and how we may be able ...
A: E.F. Payne Rod Company, 490 NE Butler Market Road, Suite 100, Bend Oregon, 97701...phone: ...
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| Wright&Mcgill | 2/3/2009 |
Q: We have a Wright&mcgill 2 pc Square Glass Fishing rod Daisy Drifter 8 1/2 Ft. baught in roughly ...
A: I don't have specific information on this model. However, I have seen a lot of these older, square ...
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| Bamboo rod ID | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 9', three section fly rod, with one tip. The original sleeve has three slots. The rod is ...
A: I did not find any information in my reference books on the Western Special. However, I did find ...
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| re: hardy complete angler traveller set | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Just a quick question regarding the price of my 2004 hardy complete angler traveller set which has ...
A: I don't have any data on newer rods....but, I did find a recorded sale of one of these in July 2008 ...
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| Hardy Bamboo rod serial # A.80058 | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I was curious if you could tell me some more on this bamboo rod?The thing about this rod is that it ...
A: Hardy Bros, LTD, of Alnwick, England, was awarded a Royal Warrant by King George V of England which ...
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| Garcia Conolon 5* 2404-A 3 5/8 oz. FlyRod | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I bought this brand new back in 1970. Was wondering if it is worth anything? I have been looking on ...
A: The Five Star version was the second highest quality of the Gracia rods, second only to the Custom ...
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| Montague Split Switch Bamboo Fly Rod | 1/27/2009 |
Q: First of all thank you for your time. I have a Montague Split Switch fly rod that is in excellent ...
A: You are welcome. I enjoy it. It's worth what you pay for it. The Split Switch model was in the ...
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| ROD LINE WEIGHT | 1/25/2009 |
Q: JOE--ON OLDER BAMBOO RODS (THOSE WITH NO MODEL #, NAMES, ETC.) HOW CAN I DETERMINE THE PROPER LINE ...
A: Practice some of the restoration techniques on junk rods or wooden dowels before trying them on ...
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| South Bend Rod | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Joe, I have inherited a South Bend deluxe power taper rod, No. 3135-8 1/2'. The reel seat and nut ...
A: Yes, I sell reel seats at Blackdogtackle.com. Any rod building component supplier can sell you a ...
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| BAMBOO FLY ROD RESTORATION | 1/24/2009 |
Q: JOE--COULD YOU POINT ME TO ANY BOOKS OR DVDS ON "HOW TO" RESTORE OLDER BAMBOO/CANE FLY RODS?? THANK ...
A: Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook, by Michael Sinclair, is a good one and covers the topic well. It ...
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| identification of bamboo fly rod | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Need help in identifing bamboo fly rod - here's what I know: 8'3 bamboo rod, looks like Ted Sykes ...
A: Nothing on Ted Sykes. I did find an old discussion about a Ted Sykes Deluxe fly rod, but no one ...
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| Quantum travel rod and reel | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I can't find any information on a Quantum Ed Hillary travel rod and reel. The reel model say's HS 1. ...
A: I can't find much either. It is an ultra-light rig and as a travel set should have some appeal in ...
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| Antique bamboo fly rod | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have recently acquired a Governor bamboo fly rod. Governon is written at the base of the rod in ...
A: You have a bamboo fly rod made by Horrocks-Ibbotson. The writing of "Governor" is in white ink ...
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| Wright & McGill 4TMF | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Howdy, I found a brand new WM Trailmaster fly rod in my garage. I intend to sell it since it is far ...
A: Too Old? This type of rod is used every day where I live. If it has been kept in its storage tube ...
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| Beautiful Milwards rod | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could shed some light on a rod for me (or point me in the right direction). ...
A: I'm afraid that's not enough to locate the rod in my reference books. Milward's made a variety of ...
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| repair of broken tip section (3rd section) | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 'Horricks-Ibbotson Co.' 'Columbia' (Utica, NY)split bamboo rod. I broke the rod tip as a ...
A: Yes, it can be fixed. The Columbia is not a very valuable model in the H-I rod lineup...it sold for ...
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| Heddon Trailblazer Pack Rod | 1/18/2009 |
Q: The rod has never been fished and is in brand new condition. It's been inside it's lightweight ...
A: Looks like a nice pack rod. This type of rod is pretty popular where I live. I did not find any ...
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| waxing bamboo rods after they are finished | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I put the final coat of varnish on my bamboo rod and I heard about coating them with parafin wax and ...
A: There are a variety of ways to polish up a bamboo rod including parafin, carnuba, other paste waxes ...
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| Winchester Fly Rod | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 3-piece, w- extra tip Winchester fly rod #6140. It also has the Winchester labled cloth ...
A: I would say that the rod would likely push the upper range of the earlier estimate of value with the ...
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| Winchester Fly Rod | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 3-piece, w- extra tip Winchester fly rod #6140. It also has the Winchester labled cloth ...
A: The Wichester #6140 is listed in the Michael Sinclair reference book as a rod made during the ...
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| rod Id and possible repair | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have a black tubular steel fly rod. The tip is broken. It is engraved KINGFISHER on the plain ...
A: Most of the old steel and brass rods were made by Horton Manufacturing in Bristol, Connecticutt. ...
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| bamboo fly rod Id. | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have a three piece 8 ft bamboo fly rod with no markings. It has alternate red and gold wrappings. ...
A: Short answer...No, not really. The rod could have been made by any number of different rod makers ...
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| Lure Color | 1/12/2009 |
Q: do you know what color lures is best to use in stained and murky water conditions in the winter and ...
A: Actually, I've also heard several different permutations of the sunshine and water color advice. ...
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| heddon | 1/12/2009 |
Q: another heddon fly rod question. it's green, marked heddon pal, 528 8 1/2' wt. 8 line. i bought it ...
A: The reference books tend to value the old fiberglass Heddon Pal fly rods and the Mark I,II III & IV ...
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| Lure Color | 1/11/2009 |
Q: do you know what color lures is best to use in stained and murky water conditions in the winter and ...
A: Actually, there has been quite a bit of research done on this at the University of Oklahoma. You ...
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| corroded Penn reel | 1/11/2009 |
Q: My Penn reel has green corrosion on the chrome parts. How do I get it off?
A: I am probably not the best person to answer this one. However, I have had some luck in the past ...
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| ORVIS SALMON FLY ROD | 1/11/2009 |
Q: WOULD LIKE A VALUE RATING ORVIS SALMON 10 FT 3 PIECE FLY ROD WITH BUTT PIECE . ROD IS MINT IN ...
A: Sounds like a very nice rod. A couple of questions, if you don't mind. Do you know about how old ...
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| edward vom hofe fly rod | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have a Edward vom hofe fly rod. The rod is a three peace rod with an extra tip section,four ...
A: Edward vom Hofe rods, in general, are high quality rods and usually have pretty good collector ...
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| Old split cane fly fishing rods | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have several old split cane fishing rods and want to enquire about there value. They are as ...
A: I am going to be of limited help only on these rods. I don't have much information on the rods made ...
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| Antique Bamboo 9 ft flyrod history | 1/5/2009 |
Q: What can you tell me about a Horrocks Ibbotson Co. 9 ft. bamboo fly rod labeled The Ranger. It's a ...
A: Well, I have two different sources for H-I rods and neither one of them lists a model called The ...
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| rod and reel | 1/4/2009 |
Q: i'm trying to find out the value of my rod and reel. info on reel; true blue, level winding, #1956, ...
A: I found a few references to True Temper Raider rods as square steel, one piece rods, probably made ...
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| May be the first ever Fenwick Fly Rod?? | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have a very old Fenwick Fly Rod. It doesn't have a brand name and much info on it, but its a 7 ...
A: Well, not the first, but definitely an antique and a fine rod. The FF705 is a second generation ...
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| bamboo pole "sunlight" | 1/3/2009 |
Q: i have a japan made bamboo split (3 piece) fly rod or pole marked "sunlight" what can you tell me ...
A: There are many brands of fly rods made in occupied Japan after the end of World War II. So, age is ...
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| vintage martin reel box | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have not been able to find any info about this box. attached is a pic , hope this helps.
A: Sorry, I don't know much about old spinning reels so I'm not much help on this one. You might try ...
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| Heddon #115 Fly Rod - estimated value | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Joe, I have a tube with a Heddon Premier Fly Rod #115-9'-2.5-HCHorD written on the bamboo. The rod ...
A: The Heddon Premier #115 fly rod was made by Heddon exclusively for Sears as was the #125 Expert ...
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| Fenwick Fly Rod | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I was just given a Fenwick fly rod that is in excellent condition. The rod is labled 7', FF706, 3 ...
A: Sounds like you got a pretty nice gift. The older Fenwick fly rods are indeed fiberglass and were ...
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| Garcia Conolon flyfishing rod | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I have a Garcia Conolon 7'3.8oz. Model #2072 flyfishing rod. Its a 4 piece assembly. Also it is a ...
A: I don't find much of anything on that particular model either. I do have some generic data on ...
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| Evaluated worth of a Tonkin Bamboo Surf Rod | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I happen to have received an old & used Tonkin Bamboo rod from my father who in turn had received it ...
A: No problem. I'm happy to try to help. I assume you mean circumference and not diameter as a 4" ...
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| Bamboo Spey rod | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Joe, I would like to sell a 15' 1" bamboo spey rod I have. It is in good condition. The Make and ...
A: Before trying to estimate a value, I'd like to see if we can figure out who the maker is and what ...
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| Bamboo fly rod identification | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have a fly rod that I am hoping you can help identify. It has no identification that I can see. ...
A: This looks like a nice rod. It also looks to be from about the 1890-1920 era...possibly later, but ...
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| southbend flyrod | 12/9/2008 |
Q: looking for a value on a old 9' 3 piece southbend bamboo rod #47 in cloth case and tube
A: According to my Homel, 2003 edition, that model South Bend rod is valued at $40 in Poor-Fair ...
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| Need Help with Rod ID | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I recently "found" the first fly rod that I had back when I was a kid. It's not an expensive rod, ...
A: Yep, a 6wt or 7wt or maybe even an 8wt is probably right for the rod. Sorry I don't have anything ...
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| Need Help with Rod ID | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I recently "found" the first fly rod that I had back when I was a kid. It's not an expensive rod, ...
A: Sorry, I do not have anything that identifies this specific rod. I can tell you that it is just ...
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| fishing poles | 12/6/2008 |
Q: have you ever heard of or seen a square steel fishing pole? i'm trying to find out how old this is ...
A: Yes. I had one as a kid and it may still be around here somewhere. I have 3 or 4 of the old ...
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| E. Vom Hofe bamboo rod | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have come across an early "Ed. W. Vom Hofe & Co. Makers NY" bamboo fishing rod, with the letter A ...
A: The Edward vom Hofe rod company built rods from 1867 to about 1940 and is well known for boat rods ...
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| vintage orvis fly rod | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I recently received an Orvis Impregnated Traveler fly rod consisting of 6 pieces, serial number ...
A: The wraps are probably gold that look brown under the varnish. Gold is the appropriate color for ...
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| fly rod | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Do you have any info on how old the Ted Williams Professional Modle 9 ft. fly rod is and any value? ...
A: The rod appears to be in very good condition. It is fiberglass. I suspect it would be valued at ...
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| Fenwick Voyageur FF756-4 Rod with Original Rod Sack & Case | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have a Fenwick Voyageur FF756-4 rod with the original cloth rod sack and hard case. The Serial ...
A: My reference book doesn't show the model FF756, but it does show the model FF755 and values that one ...
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| vintage orvis fly rod | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I recently received an Orvis Impregnated Traveler fly rod consisting of 6 pieces, serial number ...
A: I still have not found a 6-piece Traveler, but I did find a 4-piece Traveler for sale at $600. It ...
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| Fiberglass Spinning Rod Repair | 11/30/2008 |
Q: My wife got a fiberglass spinning rod from her grandfather many years ago. The rod was in the trunk ...
A: Yes, it can be repaired. If you know a local rod builder, take it there and have it done. The rod ...
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| fishing rod | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have a fly rod made by and signed by Edward Vom Hofe. It looks like it is made of bamboo and the ...
A: Well, the wraps are not red, they are black/white jasper trimmed in red. This may or may not be ...
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| fishing rod | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I have a fly rod made by and signed by Edward Vom Hofe. It looks like it is made of bamboo and the ...
A: this is helpful information, yet it creates more questions. If you provide a bit more information, ...
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| bamboo rod value | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I'm a french fly fisher,I have a J S Sharpe Scottie bamboo rod a eighty three # 5.6 (Scottie ...
A: It appears you have a very nice rod. My D.B. Homel, "Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods ...
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| Berkley Cherrywood Baitcast Rod | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I purchased a Berkley Cherrywood rod from a garage sale a couple of years ago. It is a two piece, ...
A: Actually, you can still buy Berkley Cherrywood rods new at the store for around $25 or so. They ...
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| VINTAGE FLY ROD | 11/22/2008 |
Q: JOE I HAVE AN OLD FLY ROD OF MY DAD'S."HEDDON" NEAR GRIP THEN HAS 1932 8" MADE IN USA..REEL ...
A: The reel is an old South Bend auto winding fly reel...also called and automatic spinning reel. ...
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| fly rod | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Do you have any info on how old the Ted Williams Professional Modle 9 ft. fly rod is and any value? ...
A: Pretty much everything Sears sold in the sporting goods section of the store had Ted Williams name ...
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| Fenwick Rod | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a Fenwick Fly rod-Blank SH1441F. Could you please tell me what material this rod ...
A: I can't find any information on that blank number. I have even asked some of my fellow rod builders ...
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| Hardy split bamboo rod | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have a Hardy Palakona split bamboo rod, pattern : De Luxe, approx 4.5 oz. 8 ft. 3pc. in mint ...
A: According to my reference book (Homel, 2003) this rod in mint condition should be worth about $400. ...
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| truline rods | 11/16/2008 |
Q: all i hear about are truline honey colored rods being valuable, any value in the black and brown ...
A: Sorry, I know almost nothing about Truline rods and found very little help on the internet. You ...
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| vc550 vectra | 11/16/2008 |
Q: any info on this berkley vectra rod would be helpful in determining it's value. berkley vectra vc550 ...
A: I did not find any information on Berkley Vectra rods. The long handled casting rods are still a ...
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| Harnell parts, label, grips,etc. | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have 2 Harnells. I'm rebuilding the 11ft 2 piece and need the stick on label black with the silver ...
A: I know that Harnell/Harrington Rods started up again a while back...but then shut down again. I ...
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| Split cane fly rod by Forshaws Liverpool | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I've just acquired an immaculate, pretty well unused Forshaws of Liverpool 'Firecrest' fly rod, ...
A: I have no information in my reference books on Forshaws fly rods. I also did a little looking on ...
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| fly rod | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I recently was given two hollow glass fly rods made by the South Bend Bait Co. The only markings on ...
A: I don't find anything on this particular model in the South Bend listings in my value book. Since ...
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| fenwick yellowjacket | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a fenwick yellowjacket then did some research. One sold on ebay a few years ago ...
A: I don't see any casting or spinning rods by Fenwick that carry that kind of value in my reference ...
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| Montague bamboo rod | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have a bamboo sea rod marked Montague dreadnought it is about 5'9" in very nice condition and ...
A: These old boat rods seem to be enjoying a bit of a resurgence of interest from anglers. I have two ...
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| fishing rod | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Garcia Conolon 8 1/2 foot. live fiber rod with permanent fixed garcia mitchell 510 reel. Do ...
A: Sorry, I don't have a lot of background information on this rod. I can say the most of these Garcia ...
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| Horrocks Ibbotson Rod Value | 11/9/2008 |
Q: My father had this Horrocks Ibbotson pole that is a little over 5 foot long and it has a decal with ...
A: The logo you describe dates from the latter half of the 1930s. My books do not reference the ...
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| Bamboo Fishing Rod | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a bamboo fishing rod with a yellow label that reads "B.B.B. Bitching Beauty". I was looking ...
A: Just when I think I am beginning to get a handle on the models and names used for the vintage bamboo ...
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| stuck ferrule | 11/8/2008 |
Q: Hey, I have this collapsible rod that I recently bought for times when I have to carry a lot by ...
A: I'm not sure if you mean collapsible as in telescopic (one section inside the next) or as in ...
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| graphite rod repair | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I broke my 10'6" Shimano rod yesterday landing a 15lb. Salmon. The rod snapped like a gunshot at ...
A: I assume the rod is graphite. The break is most likely due to either a "bruise" or nick in the ...
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| HI Admiral Deluxe Tubular Glass Rod | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Found Great Grandfathers pole. It is a registered spinning rod from Haorrocks and Ibbotson Co. from ...
A: I don't find this particular rod name in my reference books under the Horrocks-Ibbotson listings. ...
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| fishing rod....make? | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased an old boat rod...looks like a Harnell as far as colors go...but inside the ...
A: Sorry, I don't have a clue and can't seem to find one. If you are pretty sure it is a Harnell ...
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| Granger Preimer | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have a fly rod from my grandfather, I'm guessing 1930's. It was refinished in the 80,s by T&T. It ...
A: It helps. The Early Era 1918-1924 The Middle Era 1924-1929 The Late Era 1929-1938 You appear to ...
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| warped bamboo fly rod | 10/30/2008 |
Q: Is it at all possible to straighten a warped bamboo fly rod?
A: Yes. It's actually possible to straighten pretty much any rod. But you must be very careful and ...
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| Granger Preimer | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have a fly rod from my grandfather, I'm guessing 1930's. It was refinished in the 80,s by ...
A: I have a couple of questions regarding your rod. Answers you can provide will help date the rod and ...
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| old fiberglass rod | 10/28/2008 |
Q: i have A rod my dad gave me he said its a Shakespeare but its a off set spinning rod where the line ...
A: My best guess would still be the same as before. It probably had some writing or decals on it ...
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| old fiberglass rod | 10/27/2008 |
Q: i have A rod my dad gave me he said its a Shakespeare but its a off set spinning rod where the line ...
A: This sounds like an older casting rod. The 202 is a spin/cast reel which is the closed face type ...
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| Wright and Mcgill | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I've been given a older spinning rod. It has Wright & McGill "Granger" 9FT on the side of it. The ...
A: Sorry, but I'm not having any luck finding information on this one. If I were to guess, and this is ...
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| American fork and hoe rod | 10/7/2008 |
Q: first thanks for any help you can give me. I have a square, steel, American Fork and Hoe fishing ...
A: You know...I personally agree with you that anything that old that is still useful should be valued ...
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| American fork and hoe rod | 10/7/2008 |
Q: first thanks for any help you can give me. I have a square, steel, American Fork and Hoe fishing ...
A: Speedlock does refer to the reel seat. Is it possible that the guides have agate inserts? If so, ...
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| Bamboo Fly Rods | 10/3/2008 |
Q: Joe, my uncle has left me three bamboo fly rods. I am told that they are worth considerable money. ...
A: First, let me say that there are plenty of vintage bamboo rods that could be worth $1,000.00 or ...
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| fishing rods | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I would be obliged if you could tell me a little bit more about my two fly rods that i own and use ...
A: I'm not going to be much help on these. I was able to find only one other reference to a Forshaws ...
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| mohawk rod | 9/30/2008 |
Q: This is a 3pc collapsible rod made of stell tube .It is about 7ft. long with a old reel something ...
A: The only H-I Mohawk I have listed is a fiberglass spinning rod so that's not going to help. Most of ...
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| Bamboo rod /Occupied Japan | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have in my posession a bamboo rod made my Aria from Occupied Japan. It is in the original wooden ...
A: As a general rule, the bamboo rods from the occupied Japan era are considered by most to be inferior ...
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| Info. on rod | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a two piece heavy fiberglass rod that I found at a yard sale and was wondering if you may ...
A: I'll start by saying that I live in the Rockies and do a lot of trout and smallmouth fishing. I ...
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| True Temper Steel Fishing Rods | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I have three steel True Temper rods: a six sided solid steel casting rod with True Temper on the rod ...
A: I have a couple of these old steel rods myself including one American Fork and Hoe rod. Do you have ...
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| Milward's Flyrover bamboo rod | 9/23/2008 |
Q: We were given a Milward's Flyrover 34484 9'5 SFR #7 fly rod. Our uncle came to visit from Holland ...
A: My reference books have only a few of the Milwards rod models listed. It doesn't include the ...
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| Fenwick Fly Rod | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I have inherited the following fly fishing outfit: a Fenwick FF 79, 8', 3&1/2 oz,AFTMA Fly Line 6 ...
A: The older (1965-1980) Fenwick fly rods are still quite popular among fishermen. This model should ...
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| heddon's rod | 9/20/2008 |
Q: i have a heddon's spinning rod 4 ft. 2" 2 piece bamboo with a spinning reel seat. it has 2 small ...
A: Sorry, I can't tell much from the picture. I'm not sure the guide shown in the picture is a vintage ...
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| glass Heddon fly rod | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Mr. Douglas, I have come across a Heddon 8389 in beautiful condition, except the butt cap and lower ...
A: Guidance may be too strong a word for my posts, but I do hope they are helpful to some degree. This ...
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| Bamboo rods | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have two bamboo rods for which I am interested in getting an estimate of their value. One is a 4' ...
A: First, if you have the capability, by all means send me some pictures via email. Send them to ...
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| Heddon Pal Fly Rod | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have a Heddon Pal #75-Bass-9' Fly Rod. It was given to me 15 years ago by my great grandfather, ...
A: The rod dates from about the mid 1950s to early 1960s and would handle an 8wt fly line in modern ...
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| Winchester Fly Rod | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am looking at a Winchester Fly Rod one Ebay it states Hop Brook. I saw your answer on another ...
A: Early Winchester rods were advertised as being built under the direct supervision of E.W.Edwards and ...
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| bamboo rod | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 piece 6' baitcasting bamboo rod. The only markings are written in script, it says "The ...
A: No luck finding the manufacturer for this one. None of the listings I have include a rod labelled ...
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| Bamboo rods | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have two bamboo rods for which I am interested in getting an estimate of their value. One is a 4' ...
A: Heddon seems to have made a few bait casting rods that could fit. The #9 Musky, #12 Premier and #15 ...
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| Heddon 8389 repair | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Mr.Douglas, I have a beautiful glass 8389 that is missing the butt cap insert and the lower reel ...
A: I haven't seen this rod, but, I assume it has a metal reel seat...most of the 1960s vinatge glass ...
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| Vintage Fly Rod Question | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have an older fiberglass fly rod with the following information written adjacent to the cork ...
A: Interestingly enough, I haven't found anything on this particular model in the books I use. It is ...
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| Line Weight | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Doug, I was just given a bamboo fly rod by my brother in law who found it in an attic. It is 8 1/2 ...
A: Two things first....I usually start with a 6wt line in these old bamboo rods as most of them seem to ...
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| Rod Books | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Joe, I saw this answer to Keith "The Heddon #400 at 5-1/2 feet is a bait casting rod rather than a ...
A: Sorry, I should have noted that in my response. I took that range from the 2003 edition of the D.B. ...
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| beaverkill rod | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have been given my grandfather fishing rod. I have the name beaverkill. Is the any way to date ...
A: Your Beaverkill is most likely a Horrocks-Ibottson rod. This model appeared first in the 1930s and ...
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| Line Weight | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Doug, I was just given a bamboo fly rod by my brother in law who found it in an attic. It is 8 1/2 ...
A: Most of the older bamboo rods tend to work well with lines in the 5,6,7 weight rating. 6wt lines ...
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| Like new H-I fish rod | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My husband has recently aquired a cane pole that reads genuine Tonkin Cane Horrocks Ibboston Co. ...
A: Sounds like you have a nice rod. The older boat rods are not as highly valued as the older fly ...
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| rod value and info on dating | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have two garcia conolon 2110 t,6.5 ft.,light action rods that belonged to my grandfather who 2 yrs ...
A: There were several retailers and manufacturers fo steel rods but a lrage percentage of them seem to ...
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| heddon handmade split bamboo fly rod | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have a heddon "black Beauty" #17-8'-1 1/2F H with the letter E and a name starting with h looks ...
A: I doubt that it was. The #17 and down (that is down as in lower numbers) in the Heddon lineup were ...
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| heddon handmade split bamboo fly rod | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have a heddon "black Beauty" #17-8'-1 1/2F H with the letter E and a name starting with h looks ...
A: The Heddon #17 Black Beauty in 8'0" length is a desirable rod with all the sections at full length, ...
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| windsor cane fly rod | 8/29/2008 |
Q: Is a Windsor with quotation marks an H&I or a Montague or other? Its 3 piece with extra tip.It has ...
A: I don't have any reference data on "Windsor" rods. However, I have seen this name listed with ...
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| rod value and info on dating | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have two garcia conolon 2110 t,6.5 ft.,light action rods that belonged to my grandfather who 2 yrs ...
A: The rods are fiberglass and were made in the 1965-1975 time frame. They are very nice rods but like ...
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| HEDDON # 400 | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A HEDDON # 400 FLY ROD. IT APPEARS TO BE ABOUT 5 FT. IN LENGTH. CAN YOU TELL ME ANYTHING ...
A: The Heddon #400 at 5-1/2 feet is a bait casting rod rather than a fly rod. These rods are listed in ...
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| info. on a bamboo rod | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Good-day,I have a split Bamboo fly rod made by HARDY BROS, ALNWICK The model is the GOLD MEDAL ...
A: The Gold Medal fly rod in very good condition would probably be valued in the $175-250.00 range. An ...
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| bamboo cane pole | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have just acquired a very unique cane pole that I am hopeing you can help me with. Now this is not ...
A: I'm pretty sure this one is a cane pole made in occupied Japan after WW-II for export. During the ...
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| bamboo flyrod tip top repair | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Douglas, I have an older split bamboo fly rod (8' ~5wt) that my uncle assembeld from a kit in the ...
A: OK...let me see if I understand this one. First, the tiptop is the very last guide at the very end ...
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| hardy rod,reels tackle | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have an old,1925 Hardy Salmon rod. It has three parts, each being 4 feet long with an ...
A: This helps. The Hardy Gold Medal Salmon rod in good condition to very good condition is listed in ...
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| need some info on old heddon fishing rod & reel | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have a heddon Mark IV #7555 7' standard (med heavy) action rod Registered # 112700 with a shimano ...
A: I don't have a lot of information of Heddon spinning rods...but, most of these are from the 1960s or ...
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| vintage fishing rod | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I would like to know the value of a vintage rod given to me from my grandfather. It is in its own ...
A: The Berkley company did not manufacture or sell wooden rods to my knowledge. They entered the rod ...
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| Rod Repair | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have a graphite steelhead pole that lost a line guide. I picked up a replacement guide and some ...
A: Michael, I'm sure it would work and it would be shiny enough. I don't know the properties of it or ...
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| fenwick spinning rod | 8/22/2008 |
Q: i have just purchased a fenwick fs 65 spinning rod,i picked up at a garage sale for $20.00.it is in ...
A: Vintage is probably 1960s or 1970s. These are nice old rods and good to fish with. Value could be ...
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| Rod Repair | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have a graphite steelhead pole that lost a line guide. I picked up a replacement guide and some ...
A: There are various kinds of epoxies. In rod building we typically use two different types. One type ...
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| identification of rod | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Has anyone heard of a custom bamboo rod maker from Fullerton, California, I believe it says P. H. ...
A: Patent # 1932986 was issued to the very famous rod builder E. C. Powell for his invention of the ...
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| hardy rod,reels tackle | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have an old,1925 Hardy Salmon rod. It has three parts, each being 4 feet long with an ...
A: I will need a little more information if it is available. If you could answer the following ...
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| granger aristocrat fly rod | 8/19/2008 |
Q: While going through some of my aunts stuff, we came across a fly rod from her dad. the markings ...
A: You have a later-era Granger Aristocrat, by Wright-McGill, which is more or less a mid-level Granger ...
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| glass rod | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 81/2 ft. spin rod that over time (it's a 2 pc.)has developed a slight curve on the top half ...
A: Yes. The good news is that it is possible to straighten most fiberglass rods. It is also possible ...
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| fenwick fs 83c 8-6 glass rod | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Joe, I'm looking for the above mentioned rod, or blank. Do you have any idea where I might find ...
A: Sorry, I don't have a ready source for these. The obvious places are online auctions, flea markets, ...
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| Bamboo fly rod | 8/15/2008 |
Q: my grampa recently gave me an old 3 piece bamboo fly rod. The rod has a green, rectangular decal or ...
A: This does help. H-I did have a model labeled "UNXLD" in the 1930s. They also appear to have had a ...
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| Bamboo fly rod | 8/14/2008 |
Q: my grampa recently gave me an old 3 piece bamboo fly rod. The rod has a green, rectangular decal or ...
A: Horrocks-Ibbotson rods were mass produced and vary in quality from the very inexpensive to ...
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| antique rod value | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My husband owns a Hardys Zane Gray split cane big game rod and we wondered if you could give us a ...
A: I have found no mention of the rod in my reference books. This may not be too surprising as the ...
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| Possible value of a fly rod | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a granger greenhart premier 8.5 fly rod circa 1930. The tube has seen better days. ...
A: Keith, If possible, can you answer these last questions? You may also want to contact me directly ...
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| Possible value of a fly rod | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a granger greenhart premier 8.5 fly rod circa 1930. The tube has seen better days. ...
A: The Goodwin Granger Rod Company started in 1918 making split bamboo rods. I am not aware of them ...
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| Old fishing rod | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have a square Wright & McGill rod that has the name Daisy Drifter DD8 on it, any information? ...
A: Not much. I didn't find anything in my books. I do happen to own a couple of old square solid ...
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| OLD RODS AND REELS | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have 7 old rods and 4 old reels which I'd like to find out if they are of any value. Many of the ...
A: They are all worth something, but probably not a great deal. The older fiberglass rods and the ...
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| EDW. VOMHOFE No .4 saltwater rod | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have just acquired an EDW.VOMHOFE #4 saltwater rod.i am not sure if it is bambo,hartwood or ...
A: If it is split bamboo, then it is almost certainly the Deep Sea Trolling model. I know a lot of rod ...
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| EDW. VOMHOFE No .4 saltwater rod | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have just acquired an EDW.VOMHOFE #4 saltwater rod.i am not sure if it is bambo,hartwood or ...
A: If it is bamboo, it will be six sided split bamboo. If it is round, it will be greenheart wood or ...
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| bamboo casting rod in three (3) sections | 8/8/2008 |
Q: The bamboo rod is in a green corduroy cover that ties around the metal reel. the rod looks as if it ...
A: This is very helpful information. As to age, which was your original question, this rod could be ...
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| 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: Old Hardy advertisements also indicate the King of Spain and the King of Italy among their ...
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| bamboo casting rod in three (3) sections | 8/7/2008 |
Q: The bamboo rod is in a green corduroy cover that ties around the metal reel. the rod looks as if it ...
A: There are so many choices that I can't do much without a little more information. If you could ...
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| H-I rod | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have an H-I rod that reads Royal Magnaflex. Can you give me info on this rod?
A: I don't have much information on this one. It is a fiberglass rod that appears to be set up to ...
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| Brim - Bass | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Is there such a fish that looks like a Brim with a Large Mouth like Bass.
A: This is a bit out of my area of expertise. However, I believe that largemouth bass are members of ...
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| steel fishing rod | 7/27/2008 |
Q: Joe,I would like any information about this rod. (year value & etc.) True Temper "SPEEDLOCK" made ...
A: I don't have much data on the old American Fork & Hoe rods. I do know that AF&H changed their name ...
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| Heddon fishing rods | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have two fishing rods, one is a Heddon Mark Special purpose # 6575 5'8" medium heavy action 3/8 to ...
A: I don't have a lot of detailed information on Heddon fiberglass rods. These are probably from the ...
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| old Fishing rods | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have 2 old rods.and I was hoping you could tell me about them and maybe tell me what their worth ...
A: These rods and reels most likely date from the 1940s or 1950s and altough they are still in good ...
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| Fishing | 7/24/2008 |
Q: The region were i fish is mostly deep and i was wondering what kind of fish would i catch mostly ...
A: The typical freshwater fish will be things like largemouth and/or smallmouth bass, crappie, ...
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| Rod and Reel | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a heddon rod and reel, and another older rod that I would like to get the follow infomation. ...
A: You do not say if the Heddon rod is a fly rod or a spinning rod or a casting rod. My guess is that ...
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| Muskie rod | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have a St croix muskie rod, i like the rod but wish the butt handle would be thicker cork and ...
A: Yes, it can be done. It's not as easy as spilling soup on your tie, but it can be done and I ...
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| milward rod | 7/21/2008 |
Q: the emblem on the rod appears to be an arm covered in armour holding a sword, the rod has brass ...
A: I don't have a lot of data on Milwards rods, but I'll tell you what I found in my refernece books. ...
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| Tonkin H-1 | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have come across a genuine tonkin cane(in green) H-1(in red) Governor(hand written towards handle) ...
A: The H-I Governor model you have dates from the 1940s or 1950s. The "Genuine Tonkin Cane" decal was ...
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| 2 edward vom hofe rods | 7/14/2008 |
Q: i have recently inherited a pair of matching edward vom hofe fishing rods. both are missing their ...
A: According to my A.J Campbell book Edward vom Hofe started his rod building business in 1867 and sold ...
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| tonkin cane rod | 7/13/2008 |
Q: i have an old vintage fly rod in the case. it says tonking cane on it and the name (one in script) ...
A: I probably need a bit more information to help identify this one. What color is the ink used to ...
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| Heddon #17 bamboo fly rod | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have inherited what looks to be a never used 3 pc + extra tip fly rod in it's original cloth wrap ...
A: Well, I'll tell you what I can find from my reference books and we'll see if we can figure it out. ...
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| Fishing pole repair | 7/6/2008 |
Q: about exactly in half. It is a pretty clean break - what is the best way to repair this? Thanks in ...
A: Your best option requires some fairly sophisticated rod building techniques. If you are comfortable ...
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| Heddon #17 bamboo fly rod | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have inherited what looks to be a never used 3 pc + extra tip fly rod in it's original cloth wrap ...
A: The Heddon model #17 should also be marked "Black Beauty" and the 9'0" rod is considered a heavy ...
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| fishing pole | 6/29/2008 |
Q: can you please tell me why my string is not moving with my reel. i just started fishing and my ...
A: I'll try but I'll need some more information. What kind of reel is this? Casting, spinning, fly? ...
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| Bamboo Fly Rod | 6/25/2008 |
Q: Sir, I have a Brooklure Bamboo fly rod that belonged to my grandfather it has 3 differtent tips ...
A: The Brooklure fly rods appear to have been made for Spiegel by the Horrocks-Ibbotson company. They ...
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| Scharffenberg | 6/22/2008 |
Q: My husband's mother found a fly fishing pole (2 pc) with Scharffenberg on it. Is there any info you ...
A: Not much. I don't find any listings in any of my books with this name. I assume this is a ...
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| Heddon Superlative Tubular Glass Rod #2270 XL 6ft rod | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired several old reels and rods.. I have a leather case with metal rod inset holder ...
A: Sorry, I don't know what this rod looks like and it's not in any of my books. I would guess it is ...
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| heddon mark special | 6/18/2008 |
Q: i received a fishing pole and reel from a grandfather i know nothing about it. i was going to give ...
A: It sounds like a nice rod from the 1960s or 1970s but it doesn't have any particluar value as a ...
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| Edward vom Hofe rods | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I was given a casting rod, approximately 6-6.5' in length. It is a Edward vom Hofe rod and says...E ...
A: My best guess now is that this is a rod from the 1900-1910 era. If it appraises in excellent to ...
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| mostly brass fly reel | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have a mostly brass fly reel and on the bottom of the base, I can barely make out the letters: ...
A: Some of the early brass reel manufacturers include Hendryx, Terry, Meisselbach, Conroy, Malleson, ...
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| Heddon Fishing Rod | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have recently acquired a vintage(I think) Heddon Fishing Rod. The length is about 5 ft and has the ...
A: I don't have much on this model, but there are several Heddon models of a similar nature that date ...
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| Argus "Arai" Fly Rod | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Could someone please tell me where to find the value of a very old Argus fly rod? I have had this ...
A: I believe this is another of the brand names used for bamboo rods built in post-WWII, occupied ...
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| bamboo fly rod | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Joe, I recently obtained a 7 1\2' 3/2 fly rod that appears to be in fair condition. I was told that ...
A: I am going to assume this is not an expensive rod, rather it is a rod you want to make fishable ...
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| Label | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have made a few fly rods now but I'm still having a little trouble with a custom labels. I have ...
A: You may wish to try commercially prepared labels like those from Decal Connection (contact Deb at ...
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| mostly brass fly reel | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have a mostly brass fly reel and on the bottom of the base, I can barely make out the letters: ...
A: I haven't found anything useful yet. There were several manufacturers of these little brass fly ...
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| heddon premier #115-9-2 1/2-f-hch or d | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Joe, is a book available for purchase to find out @ when the rod was built, where I can get ...
A: Tom, Contact me through www.blackdogtackle.com for rod components or call me at 208-476-5708 or ...
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| heddon premier #115-9-2 1/2-f-hch or d | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Joe, is a book available for purchase to find out @ when the rod was built, where I can get ...
A: The book you want is "Heddon - The Rod With The Fighting Heart" by Michael Sinclair. Most of the ...
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| Heddon Bambo Flyrod | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have a bamboo 3 pc 9' flyrod from Heddon Sons, Michigan. Its used, some of the gold is flaked off ...
A: This one is a bit of a puzzle. I'll tell you what I know and then what I think might be applicable ...
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| Garcia Conolon | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Its in beautiful brand new conditon but I dont have the orginal packaging. And also some history on ...
A: Sorry, I don't have a lot of background information on this rod. I can say the most of these Garcia ...
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| H-I split bamboo surf casting rod | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited the above mentioned rod. It is two pieces, one is the handle section and the ...
A: These old bamboo surf rods don't have a lot of value...maybe $50-$75...but they are starting to ...
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| Evaluate fishing poles | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I just inherited two fishing poles and know nothing about them. I would appreciate any information ...
A: Just when I think I can answer a few questions, someone asks about something I never heard of ...
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| Older rods and reels | 4/28/2008 |
Q: My son's Great grandfather was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing. In his estate, he left my son ...
A: First, I don't have a reference book that covers the early W-M rods. Having said that, it is my ...
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| Milward Bamboo Six Sided Rod | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I found this Milward Rod in my Garage. It have been ther for 45 - 50 years. It is in 3 pices + extra ...
A: This is an interesting find. Miward rods are good quality rods and have reasonable value in todays ...
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| Heddon #14 | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Recently I received a Rod and am hoping you can tell me more about it. It is Bamboo and on the rod ...
A: The Heddon #14 is their Thorobred model. The line rating inscription is probably HDH or D which is ...
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| american fork and hoe co all metal rod | 4/25/2008 |
Q: i'm trying to date and get a ballpark value on an all metal rod. excellent cond. says OXFORD on rod. ...
A: American Fork & Hoe started in business in 1902 in Geneva, Ohio. They became part of the True ...
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| Heddon lucky 13 rod | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Heddon lucky 13 rod model 4243 6'2" can you tell me if this is valuable to any collectors out there? ...
A: You did not say if this is a casting, spinning or fly rod. You also did not say if it is bamboo or ...
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| cork handles | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I am looking into building a couple of rods for myself and I have some rod handles I purchased off ...
A: Quite frankly, I try to stay away from doing this as the chances of it not working well are high and ...
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| RE: Winchester Model 6035 fly rod | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have a Winchester Bamboo fly rod that reads Hop Brook on the rod and on the tag that is on the ...
A: Bob, The 8.5 foot length would be the most desirable of the Winchester rods. Bamboo rods are ...
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| RE: Winchester Model 6035 fly rod | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have a Winchester Bamboo fly rod that reads Hop Brook on the rod and on the tag that is on the ...
A: Winchester Repeating Arms entered the fishing tackle arena about 1919 by purchasing some existing ...
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| Rod handle turning | 4/8/2008 |
Q: A high school friend of mine has developed the skill of custom rod building and I would like to make ...
A: Due to the length of the bore, it is difficult to keep the drill centered and the bore accurate. ...
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| Vintage Heddon Fishing Pole #40 | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a Heddon Pal #40 8 ft. pole, 3 sections and would like to know its value and ...
A: Your #40 is a fiberglass rod. Probably produced in the 1950-1975 time frame. The #40 model was ...
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| Restoring Old Fiberglass Fly Rod | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I would like to restore an old glass 7 wt 8.5 ft Ward's Hawthorne rod of my Dad's . The guides and ...
A: I assume you want to clean it up but not strip it down and rebuild it completely. My answers are ...
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| Heddon Rod | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I just acquired an old fly rod and I'm wondering whether I should use it or keep it in it's original ...
A: Indeed they do. Sometimes I think those things must have been discarded while the guy was not at ...
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| southbend fly rod | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I ahave a 7'fiberglass south bend flyrod#720 with six sections some of which are stuck together I ...
A: The older glass rods are not real valuable as a rule. I don't see this one in any of my books, but ...
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| "round" bamboo fly rod | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 6 ft, 3/4 wt. bamboo fly rod that is round (not hex) with Nickel Silver reel seat, NS ...
A: You probably know that most bamboo rods are built from strips of bamboo planed to specifc tapers, ...
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| Old Bamboo Fly Rod | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I found the above rod when clearing out my fishing cupboard.It was left to me as a young boy by an ...
A: Sorry for the delay in responding, I was out of town. Cost of restoration depends on the condition ...
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| Build a spinning Rod book/cd | 3/26/2008 |
Q: Can you recommend a book/DVD on building your own spinning rod. My husband is interested in making a ...
A: I suggest you go to www.rodmakermagazine.com and review the accessories page. There is an excellent ...
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| Bamboo rod | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased a bamboo flyrod at a garage sale. It is a Horrocks-Ibbotson rod. It is ...
A: Sorry for the delay in responding, I was out of town for a few days. According to my book ...
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| Fishing rod handle replacement | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have an old Fenwick 6' MH rod that the reel seat has broken on. I also have another identical rod ...
A: I would say the advice you got is pretty good. Both the foam handle and the reel seat are glued to ...
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| bamboo fly rod | 3/13/2008 |
Q: Joe I have an antique bamboo fly rod that a friend gave to me. It is nine foot two and a half ...
A: The model #14 Thorobred was built from 1927 to 1952 and 9'0" and 9'6" lengths were included in the ...
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| Heddon rod | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I just picked up a Heddon rod at a yard sale. It is labeled Heddon, Lucky 13, Model 4565, 6'9". ...
A: Nothing in the reference books about this one. I did find an online sale offering for a Heddon, ...
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| Fibre-Glas by Horrocks-Ibbotson Co | 3/6/2008 |
Q: My uncle passed away and left be this two piece baitcasting rod. The fibre glass rod fits ito the ...
A: Shakespeare did indeed introduce the first fiberglass rod in 1947 and made them for decades ...
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| Rod value and information | 3/5/2008 |
Q: what would the age and value be of this bamboo rod I have? Its has a label on it that says JC ...
A: I do not have much reference material on the J. C. Higgins brand other than a few fly rod models and ...
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| old fly rod | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I was told that I may have an old fly rod that a collector may need in his collection but I dont ...
A: Sorry, I don't have much information about the older W&M glass rods in my reference materials. I do ...
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| fishing poles | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to find the "swede industries" fishing poles. They are a steel shaft rod thats only 3' ...
A: A quick web search turned up the following: SWEDE Industries 25104 S 4170 Rd Claremore, OK , ...
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| extendable, brass, fly fish rod... | 2/25/2008 |
Q: ...could you steer me to someone who might be able to evaluate a fly fishing rod, antique, ...
A: There were a variety of fishing rods made from extruded steel and some with brass components in the ...
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| Heddon Bamboo Rod | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a Heddon bamboo rod that i marked Thorobred #14-8-1/2 and i think the name on it is H.E How, ...
A: The Heddon Thorobred #14 in 8-1/2 foot models were made from the late 1920s to the early 1950s. ...
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| 80's Berkley Series One | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a late 80's (I think)Berkley Series One Flippin Rod. It expands to 7 1/2'and is in like new ...
A: Sorry, I don't have any useful information on this one. You might try asking on some of the bass ...
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| Graphite rod construction | 2/13/2008 |
Q: What is stage 1,2,3,and 4 graphite when it comes to fly rods?
A: This one is way beyond my knowledge of the chemistry involved in producing the graphite compounds ...
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| Heddon Rod | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I need help! My dad has a rod that he can't remember where it came from( i guess with age).It has on ...
A: I don't have a lot of information on the older Heddon glass products. My value book (Homel, 2003) ...
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| Heddon bamboo flyrod | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have a heddon bamboo flydrod that I would like to get the follow infomation. 1- the age of the ...
A: According to my reference books, the Heddon Premier #115 and the Expert #125 were built by Heddon ...
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| Bamboo ferrule repair | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I was taking apart my bamboo rod and wasn't paying attention. I pulled on the bamboo section instead ...
A: Sorry for the delay in responding. The male and female ferrule sections are held in place with glue ...
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| old wright and mcgill mplc-8 | 1/29/2008 |
Q: hey i was just wondering if you could tell me how old the wright and mcgill mplc-8 powerlight rod is ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question; it's a rough flu season this year. I ...
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| Value of vintage rods | 1/21/2008 |
Q: One is a Berkshire fibre glass spinning rod, medium action, No.1425, 7', Made in USA by Horrocks ...
A: I can shed a little light on these rods: The H-I Mohawk fiberglass spinning rod in excellent/mint ...
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| Best way to sell | 1/18/2008 |
Q: On the question you just answered. What is the best way to sell these rods. Also the Fenwick has no ...
A: I'm afraid I won't be much help on the Fenwick. I don't have any reference books that discuss ...
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| Fly Rod | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I was given a Chancellor H-1 Impregnated Tonkin cane 3 piece Fly Rod made in Utica, N.Y. It is in ...
A: I have found a little information for you and I hope it helps. Most of the values come from the ...
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| Old fishing rod | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a Wright & McGill rod. Trailmaster 6 1/2 ft. No. M4TMUL-6 1/2; copper butt cap,Line size ...
A: I live in the mountains and these rods are still quite popular here as pack rods. The W-M ...
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| Milward/Hardy | 1/10/2008 |
Q: In a inherretance of my father are several rods in good condition. We know it is a specialist world ...
A: I have found almost no information on these rods in my reference books. Most likely because most of ...
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| Heddon rod? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me anything about a Heddon Mark III Power plus Action 8'3" two ...
A: the fiberglass rods are not really my speciallty, but they are included in one of my reference books ...
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| Fly Rod Estimated Worth | 12/30/2007 |
Q: A bamboo rod in six pieces measuring 8.5 feet Seems to be in good condition The decal says "Genuine ...
A: In general, the H-I rods are not real valuable. They were very inexpensive rods to begin with but ...
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| values of old rods | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I came across 2 eagle claw seattlespecial 8'6" mini ferrules and another eagleclaw granger trolling ...
A: First, let me apologize for the delay in responding. A big storm disabled my satellite system over ...
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| Fishing rod | 12/6/2007 |
Q: In cleaning out my grandfathers old house we found a Horrocks Ibbotson fly fihing rod in an aluminum ...
A: I must apologize for the delay in responding to your question. A big storm last week disabled my ...
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| old bamboo rod my landlord wants to sell but doesnt know the price or age of it | 11/28/2007 |
Q: if you need a picture or something else to help you figure out what kind of pole it is let me know. ...
A: OK...maybe I assumed some things. Is this a heavy surf rod or a long fly rod used for surf fishing? ...
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| old bamboo rod my landlord wants to sell but doesnt know the price or age of it | 11/28/2007 |
Q: if you need a picture or something else to help you figure out what kind of pole it is let me know. ...
A: I will need a bit more information to be much help and even then maybe not as much as you would ...
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| finwick fishing rods | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I have inherited several finwick rods custom made for my father. They are fly, spin casting and bait ...
A: Fenwick rods are good quality rods and are still quite good to use. You should be able to fish with ...
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| Bamboo rod | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I recently found a 7 foot bamboo fly rod with a decal marked "Distributed by Macy's, N.Y.C." can you ...
A: Pat, Not without a bit more information...and possibly not even then, but it's worth a try. Many ...
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| reels | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I found this site while looking for info on a Pfleuger levelwind reel. My friend has two of them ...
A: My expertise is more in rods than reels, but I do have couple of these old reels myself. On mine ...
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| Milward's Bamboo Rod | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I just acquired a Milward's Bamboo Rod with fitted metal ferrules. The cork appears to look unused. ...
A: This one sounds like it was in the process of being restored when the work stopped for some reason. ...
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| Milward's Bamboo Rod | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I just acquired a Milward's Bamboo Rod with fitted metal ferrules. The cork appears to look unused. ...
A: First, you have a good quality rod there. Second, I would need a bit more information to provide ...
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| Winchester Telescopic Fly Rod | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I have an old Winchester telescopic fly rod and was wondering what it was worth? Made in the USA No. ...
A: I have a couple of the old Winchester telescopic rods myself. In reasonably decent condition they ...
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