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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Heddon Premier | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I bought a house about 15 years ago and in the shop out back I found a "Heddon Premier 15 5' L". ... A: The Heddon Premier 15 5' casting rod was made during the 1913-1932 time frame. Value depends on ... | |
| Line weight | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a Heddon Beaverkill bamboo fly rod that is missing most of the original decal, and ... A: As far as I know Heddon did not make a Beaverkill model fly rod; nor did they use decals on their ... | |
| Kennedy's Bros. Rod | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I saw your answer regarding a 1950's vintage Kennedy's Bros. rod. I also hve one from my ... A: Kennedy Brothers did not make rods; they sold rods made by other companies and labeled as Kennedy ... | |
| Fifer Viking - genuine cane rod | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have come across a Fifer "Viking" rod which has Genuine Tonkin Cane and the number 4-9. It's a ... A: Fifer appears to be, or to have been, a sporting goods retailer in Canada. My guess is that what ... | |
| Vintage Fenwick Fiberglass Rod Action | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: Specifically focusing on FS83C fiberglass fenwick rods, I have found certain versions (rated 6-17# ... A: I do understand the question but I'm not sure I can answer it yet. Fenwick has gone through some ... | |
| heddon | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: i have a heddon expert bamboo fly rod in very good condition #125-9-3f-gb-goc e in stainless steel ... A: The Heddon Expert #125 was made by Heddon exclusively for Sears and was sold in the sporting goods ... | |
| Browning Silaflex Executive Travel Rods | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have acquired a never fished set of Browning Silaflex rods. The set contains a flyrod, casting ... A: The rod is definitely from the 1960s. Browning bought Silaflex in 1962 and changed the ferrule ... | |
| fly fishing rod` | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a fly rod, looks to be bamboo 2 piece lower half with dark maroon tying at eyelets, hexagon ... A: According to the Michael Sinclair book, "Jay Harvey" was a trade name used by the Edward K. Tryon ... | |
| Harnell graphite rod | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a Harnell graphite fly-rod that I have been using for over 45 years. It is an 8'6", two-part ... A: Harnell is famous for their innovative fiberglass rod building...your model 655R rod is glass, not ... | |
| Orchad Industries fishing rod | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I read that answer on Orchard Industries fishing rods and was wondering if there would be a buyer ... A: You have a steel bait casting rod with fancy bakelite (early plastic) grip and fore grip. Value ... | |
| Diamond Mfg. Co. Diamond brand | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3/1 split cane rod. It is marked Diamond Mfg Co. St. Louis Mo. Diamond Brand The Rod ... A: If I recall correctly, Diamond/Diamond Edge rods were a house brand for Shapleigh Hardware and ... | |
| Old rods | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: We have a Horrocks-Ibbotson Utica that says Beach Cast no.1337-8 1/2 ft and a South Bend pole that ... A: Horrocks-Ibbotson was based in Utica, NY. I assume both rods are bamboo? The H-I rod sounds like a ... | |
| rod restoration | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a Horrocks Ibbotson Utica H boat rod I am considering to restore for a friend. As it stands ... A: Actually, the brand gets a lot of undeserved bad press in my opinion. Their bamboo rods are still ... | |
| Supreme Tackle Bamboo Rod | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a bamboo rod that is very similar to a Montegue boat rod that I saw online. The label says ... A: I didn't find anything on the company either. My guess is that Supreme Tackle was a sporting goods ... | |
| Kingfisher rod | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I was given some old rods, one I am interested in finding out about is 6ft 6in., all in 1 piece, the ... A: Sounds like a boat rod for saltwater bottom fishing. I assume the hand is wooden. The tiptop guide ... | |
| Vintage fly rod | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a fly rod made by Abbey & Imbree.It appears to be fiberglass.It is a two part telescoping. ... A: Actually, A&I did not make any rods of any type. They sold rods made by others which carried the ... | |
| a couple of old rods I have | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: the first rod is 6' has 3 guides octagon shaped two piece metal connector with orange and black wrap ... A: It sounds likely that both rods are made by Montague. If you are interested in being a bit more ... | |
| Info on antique fishing rod | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I have recently inherited an antique fishing rod from my great uncle. It is square and was made in ... A: Yes, a couple of pictures would be helpful. Send them to joe@blackdogtackle.com and I'll review ... | |
| Heddon 8'6 1 3/4f Black Beauty | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a bb bamboo rod in very good condition. The only thing is that I only have one tip ... A: The all balck wraps tend to indicate a model #17 made in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Yes, you ... | |
| Identifying and value of an old Great lakes bamboo rod | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: Its Made by a company called Great lakes model number P5089 made in Canada other than that I know ... A: Two questions: 1. Are you sure it is bamboo? 2. Do you have any other pictures? If so, send ... | |
| rods | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: most cheaper bait casting rods you buy say medium action or medium heavy action. The more expensive ... A: I'll probably start all sorts of arguments, but you asked. Typically, rod action is a term used to ... | |
| Sewell R Dunton Model 700 | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: A friend found one of these cleaning out an attic and gave it to me. The rod is complete(both tips) ... A: Sewell Dunton bought the remaining stock and machinery of the Montague company in 1954 and made rods ... | |
| ID of 1920s Bamboo Rod | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased an old vintage split bamboo 9 ft fly rod that is 3 sections. It has a cylinder ... A: The timing (1920s) sounds about right given the form fit rod holder. The inserts in the guides are ... | |
| Action-Rod | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I Have An Orchard industries fishing rod. All metal with a white and maroon partial handle made in ... A: Well, broken it's not worth much...maybe $5-$20 or so. If it were not broken, value would be in the ... | |
| edward quadrate #425 | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7ft. edward and sons quadrate#425 four sided bamboo signed and numbered fishing rod in ... A: I believe the #425 Quadrate is a spinning rod. This would have been built by the W.E. Edwards & Son ... | |
| Antique orvis rod | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I am emailing you in regards of a Orvis fly rod, i looked for it on the Orvis web page for all rods ... A: The Orvis Impregnated rods were introduced around 1955 and made into the 1960s. The Model 99 was ... | |
| Phillipson fly rod/Wright McGill fly rod | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: one is a Phillipson made from a Epointe rod blank. On the rod it says (Phillipson Epointe Deluxe ... A: The Eponite blanks appeared around 1955 with rods made on those from then through the 1960s. You ... | |
| heddon 8'6" black beauty #17, 1 3/4f | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a bb bamboo rod in very good condition. The only thing is that I only have one tip ... A: Yes, this rod should have two tip sections to make it a complete rod. You can certainly fish with it ... | |
| Hardy cane rod | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I bought this rod in 1987 from an antique shop for about £30. I'm intersted to know if you know how ... A: Is there a model name written on the rod as well? The crest and "by appointment" signify Hardy's ... | |
| Cross Surf Casting Rod | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Joe, I came across a pair of matched surf casting rods at an estate sale and picked them up. They ... A: The Cross rod company was formed in 1920 with Wes Jordan as their rod designer and master builder. ... | |
| Grizzly's Fenwick Mdl.FL 117-9 | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Ive never seen one of these before and I have three of these telescoping rods but one one of them is ... A: These sound like very early Fenwick rods made by Grizzly...probably 1955-1962 time frame...and I ... | |
| Tubular Steel Casting Rod Manufacturer? | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a round tubular steel, graduated 5 1/2 ft. chrome finished casting rod. Has aluminum colored ... A: Many of the steel rods had steel wire wraps. In that length, Orchard Industries of Detroit, ... | |
| Kiraku fly rod | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a hexagonal bamboo fly fishing rod with a fly rod 8 ft and cas rod 5ft. It is in a wooden ... A: This is one of the rod kits made in occupied Japan following WW II. They appear frequently on the ... | |
| Heddon casting rods | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Can you value this 4 1/2" 1924 Heddon #25 "Expert". Finest of three known to exist. With original ... A: My reference book does not list the 4 1/2' version of the 1924 #25 Expert specifically. Typically, ... | |
| actionrod | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have had in my possession for a long time a four piece fly rod in a cloth case tagged (mfg tag) ... A: The information I have is admittedly slim, but as far as I know Orchard Industries made mostly ... | |
| bamboo fly rod repair | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have my Dad's Folsom 3 section rod marked #1515 9 1/2'. The tip is broken off. looks like about ... A: The 1515 was made by heddon for Folsum Arms Company. It should have two tip sections. If you only ... | |
| split bamboo fishing rods | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: My great grandfather g.e. whaling was the manufacturer of split bamboo rods known as ... A: Take a look at this...it's from an old book and quite a good article... ... | |
| Shakespeare Bamboo Rods | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I recently found in the garage 2 bamboo rods. One is a Shakespeare model 1120 which is followed by ... A: Pictures of each rod would help identify them. Send to joe@blackdogtackle.com and I'll review them. ... | |
| Mannhatten's Best Value | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have an antique bamboo fly rod with a wooden handle. It has a sticker just above the handle that I ... A: This one could have been made by several companies. Can you send me a picture of the rod and a ... | |
| lee wulff fly rod | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have the following rod Lee Wulff Midge #929 1 1/8oz. Armour cane made by Farlow's in Aberdeen ... A: My reference book lists the rod in Good-Very Good condition as $325-$400; in Excellent-mint ... | |
| vintage bamboo rods | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: i have an old bamboo rod that i am trying to find the value of. the cloth bag it is in says ... A: Actionrod (Orchard Industries) didn't make bamboo rods. They made steel and fiberglass rods. They ... | |
| old wooden rod | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: .verry light wood..it says fs-8 deluex...can u tell me anything about it...thankyou A: I probably need a picture to help on this one. Send to joe@blackdogtackle.com and I'll look it over ... | |
| actionrod | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I have had in my possession for a long time a four piece fly rod in a cloth case tagged (mfg tag) ... A: This one sounds interesting. Orchard Industries made the Actionrod series and I've seen data on the ... | |
| Rod Values | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I have several fishing rods that belonged to my grandfather. Some are fiberglass fly rods(conolon, ... A: If you like, you can send details on the rods to me at joe@blackdogtackle.com and I'll try to help ... | |
| Horrocks-Ibbotson Rods | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I have what I believe is a Horocks-Ibbotson rod. Its one pierce and measures 8 foot. Bamboo, ... A: My reference book lists a West Coast model for H-I boat rods, but no West Point. It is not an ... | |
| bamboo pole estimate | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have an 11-12 ft bamboo pole that was passed down to me. It is a two piece with the initials GVD ... A: Is this a fly rod or a bamboo pole you use for bait fishing? If it is a fly rod, I'll need some ... | |
| vintage reels | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have come across two nice reels. One says Herters on the side with Waseca, Minn.USA on it also. ... A: I'll preface this by saying that vintage reels are not my area of expertise. However, I may be able ... | |
| heddon #2 bamboo fly rod | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: just wanting to know the value of a #2 heddon 3 pc bamboo fly rod A: I am not aware of a model #2 bamboo fly rod made by Heddon. Can you provide me with the entire ... | |
| hardy fly fishing rod | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I would like information and value of a bamboo fly rod that I own. It is a Hardy Palakona LRH dry ... A: This rod is probably from the 1930s. Value would depend on condition but should be in the $250-$400 ... | |
| securing guides | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: It has been 15 years since I made a rod. All the websites I check on wrapping guides do not show ... A: In general, the use of an underwrap is applicable to heavy duty rods and saltwater rods. You can ... | |
| fly rod | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: i have a old fly rod that i don't no anything about i was wondering if you could help. it's says ... A: Union Hardware of Torrington, Conn, was a company that made rods in the first half of the 20th ... | |
| KINGFISHER Bamboo Fly Rod | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: My father found a 4 peice Kingfisher fly rod, it is in good condition and he was wanting to know ... A: This looks to be a fly/casting rod combination...mostly used for bait fishing I would guess. It ... | |
| vintage glass flyrod | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: and thanks for your time .I recently was given an older(looks to be 50's-60's)fiberglass rod.It has ... A: Yes, Dawn Holbrook was a well known rod maker in the Seattle area and appears to have been active in ... | |
| The Holland Splitcane rod | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: Douglas, I have a spltcane rod/set which consists of 2 handles, 3 tip sections and 8 sections in ... A: It sounds like a Milwards rod. They made a trunk rod called The Holland that was wooden and likely ... | |
| est of rod value | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a Fenwick Iron Feather Flyrod that I purchased new some time ago and wonder if it's worth ... A: If this is one of the original, made in the USA, Iron Feather rods by Fenwick, then it does have ... | |
| Wright Mcgill vintage rod | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: My father gave me a vintage Wright McGill rod recently. The writing on the rod reads toward the tip ... A: Well, this one sounds interesting. If possible send me some pictures of the rod at ... | |
| Heddon Flyrod | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a Heddon Pal Superlative 1170 7'L. It's a 2 piece and appears to be fiberglass. Has a red ... A: If you can do it, send me a picture of the rod, handle and reel seat. Send to ... | |
| south bend | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a south bend #59 5/8 fishing pole with a black reel that my grandfather gave me about 20 ... A: I assume this is a bamboo fly rod? If so, value in Poor-Fair condition is in the $40-$75 range; in ... | |
| A green solid glass rod | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: My son was given a green solid glass rod, 2 piece, 6'3". It has a solid cork handle with silver ... A: Bett's was a sporting goods store in the upper midwest that sold lots of fishing tackle. I doubt ... | |
| sweet heart by wright mcgill | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: my dad has a fishing rod n just loves it he got the rod many many years ago i would love to try and ... A: Made by Wright-McGill in Denver, CO...and they still make them. The Sweetheart models in fly and ... | |
| antique fly rod | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have came across an antique fly rod it is in a small wooden box and it is apart in sections on the ... A: From your description it sounds like you have one of the bamboo rod combinations made in occupied ... | |
| Jimmy Green Glass Rod | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: My recently deceased husband left behind his much coveted Jimmy Green Glass rod. I find no ... A: Probably the best place to find detailed information and a potential buyer would be to post an ... | |
| Original Silaflex Spinning Rods | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 Silaflex spinning rods, Magnum PT-60, one piece, tip to end of butt is 7'. Silaflex emblem ... A: The Silaflex Magnum PT series of fly rods was made in the early 1960s. I would assume the spinning ... | |
| desperately need an answer | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have come across what appears to be a deep sea rod that has a manufacturer label imprinted on ... A: No such website or listing for rods that carry the Bett's name...at least not that I know about. It ... | |
| True Temper rod and reel | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me anything about a True Temper rod with a built in reel? It has a number on it says ... A: again, I did not find this rod in my reference books...but, I did find plenty of data doing some ... | |
| Heddon Trail Blazer 7650 | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a Heddon Trail Blazer 7650 6' Medium Light. Can you give me any information about it. Is it ... A: The model #7650 is a fiberglass rod in 4-piece configuration that makes a good pack rod. It likely ... | |
| desperately need an answer | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have come across what appears to be a deep sea rod that has a manufacturer label imprinted on ... A: There is an outfit in Florida that is called Bett's Tackle or Sporting Goods if I remember ... | |
| Vintage Finwick Rod | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: value, what years its from, materials made with(I believe its bamboo?), whats does the model # stand ... A: Fenwick made fiberglass rods and the earlier models would be from the 1965-1980 time period which is ... | |
| split bambo | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have two poles to ask about. 1.H-1 princess 2 piece 2 tips 1 short@1longer. 2.Bill Barnes 2 piece ... A: H-I Princess 2/2 rod should be a 7'0" or 7'6" rod when all sections are full length. With one short ... | |
| 24 carat gold plated fishing pole | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I am in possession of a pole designed by ST. Croix. I would like to know it's value and if there is ... A: The St. Croix Magna Flex model is from about 1963 and does have gold plated guides...and perhaps ... | |
| Mohawk Fish Rod | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: Hey Joe, I have a Mohawk Fish Rod. It is a telescoping type. It does not have a Model Name on it. ... A: It was sold by Horrocks-Ibbotson (H-I) and I assume it is steel...which means it was probably made ... | |
| Bamboo fly rod | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a south bend split bamboo fly rod model # written in red 120- 8'-6". Can't seem to find much ... A: There's not much to find. The model #120 was advertised as a bass (7wt) or steelhead (8wt) rod made ... | |
| tonken cane pole marked lucky ace | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a tonken cane pole marked lucky ace. The pole belonged to my great uncle.It has a Shakespeare ... A: This rod was made by Horrocks-Ibbotson probably in the 1930s time frame. You should be able to ... | |
| value fly rod | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Joe,I have an 8'6' or 8' 7' 3 piece split bamboo Wright Mcgill fly rod and on the reel seat is ... A: Vintage rods are really my area of expertise...however, I would think most used Sage rods in good ... | |
| value fly rod | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Joe,I have an 8'6' or 8' 7' 3 piece split bamboo Wright Mcgill fly rod and on the reel seat is ... A: This rod was made after Wright-McGill bought out the Granger rod company. They continued making the ... | |
| Shakespeare Fly Rod | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I have a Shakespeare Texas Bug rod model # 1350 with two tips and is 9' long. Do you know how ... A: This model shows up on the 1936 lineup of Shakespeare bamboo rods. It may or may not have been ... | |
| Fly Rod Apraisal | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: wold love to know age and value of this rod. Label says Montague Rod and Reel Company. It is 8 to ... A: This rod would be from the 1950-1954 time period based on the comapny name shown on the decal. This ... | |
| actionrod | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: got a actionrod still in plastic sleeve it is a 2 piece has gbf-c and 9986 on it, wondering the age ... A: The Actionrod was made by Orchard Industries in Detroit, MI, likely in the 1960s-1970s era. The ... | |
| South Bend fly rod | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently took up fly fishing and came across what I believe may be an old rod. Its marked, "South ... A: those always help. It is indeed a fly rod, made of fiberglass, and should be a good rod for a ... | |
| Rod Values? | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: some fishing rods I came across while cleaning out a building. They all seem to be in good ... A: I don't see anything that strikes a chord regarding collector value. Most likely it is a large ... | |
| inherited (2) vintage/antique rods | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Received 2 rods from my father's estate. Looking for any information about either or both. #1 Bamboo ... A: From your description I'm guessing these are both fiberglass rods with the faux bamboo paint ... | |
| diamond edge bamboo fly rod | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: what can you tell me about diamond edge bamboo fly rod...all i know and can find out is they were ... A: Diamond Edge rods were sold by Shapleigh Hardware in St. Louis. I 'm certain they did not make the ... | |
| Bamboo fly rod | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: My father passed and I found a bamboo fly rod and I was hoping you could help with the ... A: I'm going to assume two things...one, that the writing is actually done in white ink which appears ... | |
| Rod Identification and Value | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Douglas, I have a bamboo rod that I am trying to determine the age and value. It is a 3 pc. ... A: According to the Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook by Michael Sinclair, the "Jay Harvey" rods were a ... | |
| Info on two rods | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to value and possibly sell my dad's fishing rods and reels. I'm hoping you can help me ... A: The W-M Powerlight rod is likely one used for steelhead fishing from the 1960s-1970s or so. The ... | |
| Heddon 2-Piece #15 | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2-piece rod with (apparently original) bag and aluminum tube. The rod appears to be bamboo ... A: Yes, and value depends on the actual condition of the rod, bag and tube. The Heddon bamboo casting ... | |
| Old Fishing rod in mint condition | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a wooden rod in a green fabric case. The case says True Temper in red, and has the original ... A: The case and the rod did not come together as a set originally. Someone in the past has located a ... | |
| Vintage Fenwick spinning rod | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: My first 4 pc spinning rod, a Fenwick (possibly a FS 70-4??) 1960's vintage, recently surfaced. I ... A: Cork rings, pre-formed cork handles in the Fenwick style, guides, thread, finishes, epoxy, etc, ... | |
| steel rods | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: still have 4 or 5 of my dad's steel fishing poles (one is even 4 sided) with the old shakespere ... A: They have value now...just not as much as I think they should have since I also used this type of ... | |
| Kingfisher bluewater bamboo rods | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I have two old, ? 40-60s, 6' one piece heavy duty bamboo bluewater rods. The only markings are ... A: Most likely these rods were made by Montague or Horrocks-Ibbotson and they may be more like ... | |
| Fly Rod | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I own an American Fork and Hoe Co. Fly Rod hollow steel # C10-9. It needs to have the snake eyes ... A: The steel fly rods are more scarce than casting rods, but still don't have hig collector value. It ... | |
| mosquito reel | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 55 era Mosquito reel with the red box in good to perfect cond. Want to know how much it is ... A: I have one of these myself and it is a nice reel...but mine is not even close to being in as good ... | |
| hardy split cane fly fishing rod in J S Sharpe bag | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: It has Hardy Brothers on the bottom of the rounded base. It has a cork handle and is intact,with all ... A: Obviously, the rod and the bag do not go together as an original set. Some one has found a Sharpe ... | |
| need value of three Fly Rods and two reels | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I seek your help in identifying the value of three fly rods and two reels. Here goes: 1. Fenwick ... A: If there is the name of the rod maker on the rod, it might be possible to see if he/she was ... | |
| need value of three Fly Rods and two reels | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I seek your help in identifying the value of three fly rods and two reels. Here goes: 1. Fenwick ... A: Some of this is a little "iffy" but I think it looks like this: #1 - This is probably an older ... | |
| Old penn rod and reel | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Penn King Neptune Rod No. 329 and Reel No. 77 with the original price tag, in very ... A: I assume this is a saltwater boat rod or trolling rod, probably fiberglass. If so, you might try ... | |
| TED SYKES FLY ROD,IN CASE,1 HOUR USE | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: WHAT IS THE VALUE OF THIS FLY ROD? A: Sorry, I'm going to need a little more information. Is this a bamboo, fiberglass or graphite fly ... | |
| True temper rods | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: When my grandfather passed, we found 2 True Temper rods in his attic. The only markings on them are ... A: I didn't find much either. From the look of the rods on the one picture that came through I would ... | |
| Wards Thorobred bamboo poles | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I was curious if my brother got a good deal on this antique bamboo rod. He bought it for $30 ... A: Mongomery Wards did not make rods, they had them made by other companies and the Wards name put on ... | |
| James Heddon's and Sons bamboo rod | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: My dad recently gave me a pole that is beautiful and I am interested to see what you know about it. ... A: The Heddon #10, Blue Waters, model fly rods were introduced in 1934 and stayed in the lineup until ... | |
| Shakespeare Bamboo Rod | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a Shakespeare Marvel No. 1357 Fly Rod, I was wondering what year it was made, the weight and ... A: This model appears in the Shakespeare lineup from 1936 through the 1950s at the low end or entry ... | |
| heddon #115 7 1/2 ft premier bamboo rod | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Heddon #115 Premier 7 1/2 ft 1/2 f bamboo rod 2 tips. This rod has never been used (still ... A: This model was made by Heddon exclusively for Sears. It was sold in Sears stores but also carried ... | |
| cork handle | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: my friend has this rod, 3/2 bamboo 9ft, red reel seat. the cork handle has a spot cut out for your ... A: Barry, Sounds like you may be looking at a 1997 edition of the price guide. The latest is a 2003 ... | |
| gliebe 840 | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: i recently recd a gliebe 840 pole w/reel can you tell me about it? A: The Gliebe company was a sporting goods company in Brooklyn, NY. They did not make rods. Rather, ... | |
| Heddon Premier Bamboo Fly Rod | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I have a Heddon Premier with #115 - 8' - 1 1/2F - H & H or F written on the rod. Could you ... A: Sure. The Premier #115 and the Expert #125 were two rod models made by Heddon exclusively for Sears ... | |
| Old J C Higgins Bamboo casting pole | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: You sound as though you'd know, so... Darling hubby died & left his vast collection of fishing gear, ... A: The rod was most likely made by horrocks-Ibbotson for Sears and labeled J.C. higgins which was/is a ... | |
| bamboo/cane pole | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sea Bright Frostco bamboo/cane pole thats 9ft hex shapped and 2 piece in good condition. ... A: Let me get it straight...this is an H.J. Frost & Company bamboo rod that is labeled as a Sea Bright ... | |
| Fishing Rod | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a an older 9' "glass" fishing rod that was my great-grandfather's steelhead rod. It has ... A: I do not find anything that ties the 2C23MC to a Jim Green model rod; but I also did not find ... | |
| Gliebe 297 | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: Joe, Saw your remarks on the Gliebe 620. I have a Gliebe 297, very nice shape. 8 foot. Was ... A: I doubt there is much difference in value estimate for your rod, probably somehting in the $25-$40 ... | |
| fenwick feralite fly rod | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I picked up this rod at a yard sale. it's never been used however, I am anxious to get it set up. It ... A: Looks like you found a nice rod at the yard sale. The Fenwick rods are very nice rods to fish with ... | |
| Metal Fly Rod | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a metal fly rod which is approximately 8' 5.25" and has the following markings on it; ... A: You have an extruded steel fly rod made by Defiance Steel for Horrocks-Ibbotson to sell under their ... | |
| True Temper 200T Traveller Fishing Rod | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Was wondering if you could tell me the value of a True Temper fishing rod. It has 5 pieces and ... A: Is this a steel rod or a fiberglass rod? The older steel rods don't have much collector value. ... | |
| forked rod? | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I am inquiring about my mint condition 7 foot Garcia Conolon live fiber forked reel rod. Does this ... A: I don't have any specific information on this rod, but I suspect it does have value in the $40-$70 ... | |
| Antique bamboo fly rod | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: You answered most of this question-but asked for the number of sections and length (3 sections, nine ... A: Sorry, I thought I did this earlier. The trade rods most likely were made with bamboo and ... | |
| fenwick, wright and mcgill | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Someone is trying to sell me some fenwick rods and I have no Idea what they are worth. I have pics ... A: A little more data will help. Are these spinning rods, casting rods or fly rods. I'm not familiar ... | |
| eagle six piece split cane rod | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an Eagle, hexagonal six piece split cane rod. I am interested to know if it has any value. ... A: This is very much the same thing as the previous question so I have copied parts of that answer ... | |
| bamboo fly/spinning rod | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased in mint condition a bamboo fly/spinning rod with the tag name samurai. Any idea ... A: Sounds like one of the bamboo rod sets that were made in occupied Japan after WW II. These were ... | |
| fly rod value | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could tell me the value of a fly rod i have. i looked everywhere and i cant ... A: This one is a bass and trout rod but it is also fairly stout, like 8wt or 9wt. It should be a good ... | |
| Fly rod identification? | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Inherited from my father, I have a (?) bamboo fly rod with one identifying feature on it. It is ... A: The JS Johnson sporting goods company in baltimore, MD sold a line of rods that included the Pequea ... | |
| FLY FISHING REEL | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a shakespeare silent #1835,from my grandfather.i was wondering what thevalue might be?its in ... A: I assume this is an autowinding reel. I don't have a listing for this model number, but I do for ... | |
| bamboo fly rod | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: . I found this bamboo fly rod when cleaning out my attic of a new house I bought to remodel.. there ... A: Can you provide a little more descriptive data on the rod? Value depends on identifying the maker of ... | |
| fly rod | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a Shakespeare splitbamboo rod in good condition with extra tip. This is a 1931 or 4 model ... A: The model 1360 in 9'0" length with the extra tip, bag and rod tube in Good-very Good condition would ... | |
| FISHING ROD | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a copper fishing rod that is made by jc higgins, sears and roebuck company. it is an ... A: Sears did not make fishing rods, but they did sell rods marked as Sears that were made by other ... | |
| H-I Fish rod | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Among other things my mother gave me upon my fathers passing were several old fishing rods, two of ... A: First, are both of thjese rods made of bamboo? The H-I fly rod you describe was made in the ... | |
| identify rod | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I would like to determine the maker and possible age and value of a split bamboo tonkin cane rod. no ... A: Your rod was sold by Union Hardware Company or Torrington, Conn, USA. It was probably made by ... | |
| Rare Ray Scott Pro Model Rod | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: This rod was my fathers and he believes it may have been custom made? Ray Scott personally offered ... A: I would guess the rod is not a custom built rod, but it is possibly a limited edition rod endorsed ... | |
| Kennedy Bros. Arms Co. Mpls./St.Paul Bamboo fly rod | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a Kennedy and Bros. Arms Co. Bamboo fly rod with extra tip and original case that my Brothers ... A: The trade rods most likely were made with bamboo and components from the middle of the Heddon ... | |
| L.L. Bean Vintage Bamboo Rod | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: My name is Charlee and my father gave me a rod. Looking to learn as much as I can about it. I ... A: L.L Bean did not make fishing rods. They acquired the rods they sold with their name on them from ... | |
| Kennedy Bros. Arms Co. Mpls./St.Paul Bamboo fly rod | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Kennedy and Bros. Arms Co. Bamboo fly rod with extra tip and original case that my Brothers ... A: Your rod was made by Heddon and sold by Kennedy Bros Arms Company. It is what is called a private ... | |
| Garcia Fly Rod | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Garcia 2582 T fly rod. Can you tell me anything about it? Thanks Doug A: Garcia Corporation manufactured and sold fiberglass fly rods in the 1965-1975 time period so your ... | |
| vintage fishing rod | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: The rod had a 2 peice design and is called a true temper chapion. It is a stainless steel square ... A: Unfortunately, the steel rods don't have a big collector following. This rod was made in the ... | |
| value | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: do you know what the value of a speedlock Pat. #1534674 and a shakespeare wondereel dated 1920? A: The Sppedlock patent refers to the reel seat and handle configuration and this unit was used on ... | |
| Russ Peak Spinning Rod | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a a Russ Peak signed rod. In script on the rod is the following: Russell J. Peak Spinning ... A: I did not find much more than you did. I did see a reference to Russ peak having said that he ... | |
| Shakespeare fly rod and reel | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: My guess is from some of your answers that this is a post WWII rod and reel as it was my fathers. ... A: I finally found the model 2905 Shakespeare rod in one of my reference materials. This is a boat or ... | |
| Fishing Rod | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I bought a fishing rod off a deckhand in Santa Barbara, CA about ten years ago. It appears to be ... A: I have nothing and can find nothing related to this rod. I suggest you post a question on ... | |
| Fiberglass | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I just wanted to know if you could tell me the manufacturer of a rod I have, All I can read on it is ... A: Ted Peck appears to be a professional fisherman and sports writer from Wisconsin. I assume you have ... | |
| Shakespeare fly rod and reel | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My guess is from some of your answers that this is a post WWII rod and reel as it was my fathers. ... A: Is this a fiberglass rod? Are you sure it is a fly rod? It sounds almost like a boat rod used for ... | |
| Phillipson rod | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a SFS476 Phillipson spin/fly comb. 4pc, 7'6" w/rod bag. Swamp Fox. What is the value? ... A: Sounds like a nice rod. Value of the rod in Poor-Fair condition would be in the $30-$40 range; in ... | |
| Armor-Glass by Pastor North Hollywood CA fishing pole | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I have this old fishing pole that I received from my step-father who said it was custom made by the ... A: I didn't find much. Pastor & Company was a rod building firm in California and they did build a ... | |
| Heddon fishing rod | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Heddon rod that I inherited from my uncle many years ago. On it what seems to be written by ... A: Value on the Heddon Mark V rod with bag and tube in excellent condition, down a bit due to the ... | |
| metal fly rod | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I have an 8 1/2 ft., 2 piece, metal fly rod made by GEP. it is in pretty good condition and I ... A: Unfortunately, the old steel rods don't have much collector value. This rod would be valued in the ... | |
| Orvis Graphite Fly Rod for Salmon | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I just acquired at a Orvis Rod at yard sale. Trying to get a value on a vintage Orvis Graphite Fly ... A: I don't have a lot of data on the graphite rods by Orvis. Doing a little searching on their earlier ... | |
| Heddon Pal Mark III Musky Special 6273-5' | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently acquired an heirloom Musky rod: A Brand-New / Unused Heddon Pal Mark III Musky Special ... A: This rod is fiberglass painted in what was called the faux bamboo colors to make it appear made of ... | |
| Vintage Fly Rod | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a Harris Redditch 3 piece fly rod in its original cloth case with an extra top piece which ... A: I have very little information on this rod. By comparison to other rods of similar vintage and ... | |
| Angler split bamboo rod | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a vintage bamboo rod in a wood box. On the inside cover of the box it says "Angler Fly and ... A: This sounds like another of the many brands made in occupied Japan following WW II. If so, the box ... | |
| fishing rod | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: i have a 8' horrocks ibbotson co.it is bamboo fishing rod from utica n.y. and the real is still ... A: I assume this is a bamboo fly rod. I don't have the 2312 number listed in my reference amterials, ... | |
| old fishing rods | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping you could give me some info. on a Great Lakes fishing rod, one piece. It has on it: ... A: Sorry, I don't have any information on this specific rod. It sounds like a trolling rod used for ... | |
| Another Betts question!!!!!!! | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Hey Joe I just picked up a Betts solid fiberglass, 6'6", cork handle, roller eye fishing pole (very ... A: This is one of the older Betts rods made in Wisconsin. I have not yet been able to uncover any ... | |
| Tosaku Fly Rod | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Tosaku fly rod in a wooden box. It has a paper with it and I think it is an AF101 Fly ... A: This is another of the many brand names of bamboo fly rods produced in post WW II occupied Japan. ... | |
| Bamboo Fly Rod | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Joe - I have a 3 piece, 8ft 7inch bamboo fly rod made in Japan by Hurricane, No. 850X and it came in ... A: Your rod is another example of the post WW II production of bamboo rods in occupied Japan. There ... | |
| Kingfisher wooden surf/boat pole | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Came across an old KINGFISHER surf/boat pole. About 10' long wooden octagon 2 piece pole. it has one ... A: Yes, I do. Send me an email at joe@blackdogtackle.com and I will send you a couple of pictures. ... | |
| GOVERNOR TONKIN CANE 3 PIECE FLY ROD | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE THIS BAMBOO ROD IN NEAR PERFECT CONDITION. THE ROD IS 8&1/2 FT LONG. THE VARNISH IS STARTING ... A: You have some choices. If the varnish on the rod is worn but not flaking, cracked or alligatored, ... | |
| Kingfisher wooden surf/boat pole | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Came across an old KINGFISHER surf/boat pole. About 10' long wooden octagon 2 piece pole. it has one ... A: Well, that is a creative idea, I would not have thought of that. However, I doubt that was the way ... | |
| fishing pole | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a four piece metal pole made by "water king" brown cotton cloth case. No other information. ... A: Not sure...but, most of the steel rods were made in the 1910-1940 time frame and most were made by ... | |
| Browning silaflex pole | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Browning Silaflex rod and was wondering the year and value of it? Model#932912 ... A: Silaflex rods were made from the 1950s-1980s but it is likelt that yours was made in the 1960s-1970s ... | |
| steel rod research | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: A lot of info has been available on your site which has helped my $5 quest. I acquired an old steel ... A: These are pretty nice old rods. I have a couple like this one myself. The guides are agate lined. ... | |
| Heddon #1000 9-1/2' Rod of Rods-Mint | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a Heddon De Luxe #1000 9-1/2 foot rod with an extra tip. The main shaft of ... A: According to "Heddon, The Rod with the Fighting heart", by Michael Sinclair, the following ... | |
| Marnco conolon spin flite 70 | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: The rod I have is a Marnco Conolon live fiber spin flite 70. Most of the ads i've seen state Garcia ... A: This link will provide some additional data on NARMCO in its early days. ... | |
| Fishing rod | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a fishing rod in original tube made by South Bend. It says on the rod: Cross Double Built, ... A: I thought it might be fiberglass. The rod will use a 6wt line. I don't have this one in the books, ... | |
| Kingfisher wooden surf/boat pole | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: Came across an old KINGFISHER surf/boat pole. About 10' long wooden octagon 2 piece pole. it has one ... A: You have what is most likely a surf rod made of bamboo. The tiptop guide should accept line from ... | |
| fiberglass fly rod | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a "Pan American" fiberglass fly rod with a .blue blank and reel seat. Original ... A: The square fiberglass rods are usually solid blanks and were sold by a variety of manufacturers. I ... | |
| ODD ROD | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 5'9" SIX SIDED BAMBOO ROD, THE RO HAS ONE EYELET JUST ABOVE REEL MOUNT, TWO EYELETS ... A: You have a bamboo rod made in the style of a boat rod, typically used for saltwater fishing. The ... | |
| Garcia Mitchell reel and a Lew's Fuji handlen | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to fit a Garcia Mitchell 300 reel into a Lew's Fuji Speed Fit trigger handle. The part ... A: I would think that the handle should accommodate the foot on a mItchell reel. If you have tried ... | |
| Abbey & Imbrie 100th Anniversary Rod | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Joe- I have a 4 piece Abbey & Imbrie bamboo rod w/ agate(?) eyes that is marked 100th Anniversary ... A: The Centennial model sold by A&I in Good-Very Good condition would be valued in the $175-$250 range; ... | |
| steel rod | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a Montgomrey Ward #27 steel rod. I would like too know about how old it is. The Plueger 1894 ... A: The steel rods tend to be from the 1910-1930 era, plus or minus a few years. Wards did not make ... | |
| South Bend Vintage # 55 | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have searched the site and can't find an answer. Your help is much appreciated in advance. I ... A: The model #55 doesn't show up as often as others, but they are out there. Condition is everything ... | |
| rod restoration | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Thinking of purchasing a #17 Heddon Black Beauty, HDH, with 2 tips. the middle section appears ... A: If the rest of the rod is in pretty good shape, you can buy it and watch for another #17 parts rod ... | |
| vintage Heddon's rod | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Heddon's maybe 1930's or close the only marking on it is on the reel mount ... A: Sounds like a bamboo casting rod setup. It should have a model number written in black ink on the ... | |
| fiberglass fly rod | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a "Pan American" fiberglass fly rod with a .blue blank and reel seat. Original ... A: I don't find anything that specifically references this model name. In general, the older ... | |
| montague/premiere bamboo vintage fly rods | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have two montague 5/6 and one premiere 3/4 bamboo vintage fly rods. most likely 50's or ... A: The Montague likely has a decal with a model name on it...unless it has been worn off over time or ... | |
| antique Heddon black beauty fly rod | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: first thank you for any help you can give. I recently was offered to purchase a marked; HEDDON ... A: Actually, the 9' rods are probably more common. Typically, the shorter bamboo fly rods are valued ... | |
| Heddon Pal Cavalier | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Just bought a vintage Heddon Pal Cavalier #125 6'6" spinning rod. I can not find anything online ... A: I didn't find anything either. I assume this is a fiberglass rod. The Pal rods by Heddon in this ... | |
| Fiberglass fly rod | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: My Dad gave me an old fiberglass fly rod. It's 8.5 ft and brown in color. The only marking says ... A: Most of the older fibreglass rods tend to work pretty well with a modern 7wt line. If you have ... | |
| Vintage Fenwick Fly Rod Grizzly FL962 | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I got this fly rod from a good friend. He got it about 35 to 40 years ago. It is a two piece rod and ... A: You are in the right range. The rod is probably a 7wt but if you have other lines in 6wt and 8wt ... | |
| bamboo fly rod | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have an older elephant brand bamboo fly rod. I feel its in fairley good shape. I would like to ... A: I do not find anything in my reference books on this rod. I did see an online auction reference to ... | |
| Vintage Sage fly blank | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, I have a "new" Sage fiberglass 7'9" 3 piece blank, SFS679-3 6/7 weight that I am ... A: I'll have to do some checking on these and get back to you. I probably know several people who ... | |
| Value of a few fly rods | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I work for a non-profit org, who just acquired 4 fly fishing rods. They were donated to our parking ... A: The Fenwick in Mint condition would be worth around $80-$100 to the right buyer. Fenwicks have a ... | |
| wright mcgill trailmaster 6 1/2 ft | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: No. m4tmul. This is a four piece "pack rod", yellow fiberglass with cork handles that can be ... A: These W-M pack rods are pretty popular out here in the west. They are easy to pack around and make ... | |
| Actionrod model 4686 | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: What is this rod worth? It is an actionrod 4686 I beleive to be bamboo.It says actionrod custom made ... A: Orchard Industries made an Actionrod. I believe that Gephart Manufacturing Company also made an ... | |
| Omar H. Needham rod | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I saw an earlier post on 4/13/2010 regarding an Omar H. Needham Fly Rod: 2 piece, 8', "Built ... A: Sorry, I have not learned anything new. You might try locating some professional rod builders in ... | |
| Mohawk steel fly rod and... | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a few old fly rods I was wondering if there is value, or if I should keep on the wall for ... A: #1 - these rods are fairly common and were likely made by someone like American Fork & Hoe, Gephart, ... | |
| Wright & McGill spinning rod | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I own a Wright %26 Mcgill 8' 3 section spinning rod "Granger" model. This rod has a 4th section ... A: This sounds like the "Special" spin/fly combination rod. If so, it is made of split bamboo. A W&M ... | |
| Horrocks and Ibbotson pole | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: My grandma recently gave my dad a fishing pole. WE have no idea what the value of it is. Heres what ... A: Obviously, it is a private label rod made by H-I for Klein's. The model name and number would be ... | |
| E F Payne model 202 8ft rod. | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in selling a E F Payne bamboo rod. Model #202, 8 Ft. 4 1/8 oz. 4 pc rod with two ... A: In Excellent-Mint condition the Payne #202 would be valued in the $3,800-$4,300 range. This is a ... | |
| Allcock's Light Casting Split bamboo rod | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a nice old rod on my wall - with label - Allcock's Light Casting - it is a bamboo two pce has ... A: The Allcock's Light Caster spinning rod in Good-Very Good condition would be valued in the $65-$90 ... | |
| small stainless ?? fishing rod from late 1980's to early 1990's | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about a fishing rod that I would like to find but have no information on. In the ... A: I also believe this is an ice fishing rod. I see them at outdoor shows, fairs and stores from time ... | |
| Fenwick fly rod m 302045 | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Hi I have a fenwick fly rod an I just won't to know how much it is worth I think the model is 302045 ... A: I am not aware of any Fenwick fly rod that would be valued at $500....old or new...I'd probably ask ... | |
| vintage flyrod | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1940's rod that has an extra tip and an extra tip that is darker in color. The name on it ... A: I have found nothing at all on this rod. It does appear to be in good shape and well made and from ... | |
| Conolon fishing rod | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I found a Conolon 'Live Fiber' rod in a bargain bin, had new guides installed, and have been using ... A: It is a fiberglass rod. NARMCO created the process that led to the early Conolon rod shafts and was ... | |
| LL Bean Fiberglass Rod | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I picked up a mint LL Bean 8.6 ft. fiberglass rod (just missing the fighting butt). I want to fish ... A: Price is always subjective and you are looking at the actual rod, so your assessment is what counts ... | |
| Heddon #125 | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Heddon Rod #125-9-2 1/2F-HCH or D .I also have the tube and bag all in Great shape.Was ... A: Yes, it can be straightened. This is a common question so I have pasted in a link below that will ... | |
| Heddon #125 | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Heddon Rod #125-9-2 1/2F-HCH or D .I also have the tube and bag all in Great shape.Was ... A: The Heddon model #125 Expert was a private label rod made for Sears to be sold exclusively in their ... | |
| Betts rod | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: Douglas. I have a Betts Fishing Tackle No. 44BRT, Betts MFG CO. DETROIT 19, MICHIGAN. Don't know how ... A: I have seen questions on Betts rods before. The company is no longer in Detroit. There is a Betts ... | |
| Old fishing rods | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an old rod and reel. The reel is a Pflueger Skilkast - Trade Mark - No. 1953 Made In USA and ... A: The square steel rod was made by Horton Manufacturing of Bristol, Conn. The Pflueger reel is fairly ... | |
| fishing reel | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: now i know the baitcaster reels are are used for catching bass and that you us a special bait ... A: Baitcasting reels are used on casting or baitcasting rods and typically are used to cast jigs, ... | |
| Dawn Holbrook bamboo rod | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I am curious about 1 in particular. It is a Dawn Holbrook 8'. It is numbered 105. Also, it has 2 ... A: Dawn Holbrook was a rod maker in the Seattle area and appears to have been active in the craft 40-50 ... | |
| Wright & McGill No. 1A | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a lot of old fishing stuff. withing this lot there is a Wright and Mcgill No. ... A: Looks like a fiberglass rod with the faux bamboo paint. The bag and tube are nice additions to the ... | |
| old reel | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: i am a new owner of a zebco 88, what i think is called a combo the rod and reel are built as one ... A: I grew up not far from the Zebco plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I saw these when they were new. I ... | |
| gleibe fiberglass fishing rod | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a gleibe fiberglass fishing rod and Kingfisher ck-74 reel at a flea market. The rod ... A: Gliebe Sporting Goods was a retail outlet in Brooklyn, NY. They did not make rods, rather they had ... | |
| Bamboo fly rod | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a fly rod that is a Shakespeare honor built honor sold, it has a segmented cork handle, it is ... A: I am not aware of any current source for you to acquire paperwork on this rod. You could try to ... | |
| Spalding fly rod | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I came across some questions you had for another person. I have 9 foot bamboo rod with four ... A: In general, A. G. Spalding & Brothers sold pretty high quality fly rods. They sold rods made by ... | |
| Bamboo fly rod | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a fly rod that is a Shakespeare honor built honor sold, it has a segmented cork handle, it is ... A: The guides are wrapped with orange and blue thread (silk Thread) and the model may be a 1300-B-9' ... | |
| American Fork & Hoe fly rod | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: The rod is made of copper, it's in excellent shape. It has a tip on it ,but the eyes are missing. Do ... A: I would expect the rod to be made of extruded steel rather than copper as copper would likely be too ... | |
| Jorgensen Fly Rod | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I just received a Jorgensen No. 84 vintage 5 piece bamboo fly rod. Do you know approximately what ... A: I know of a Poul Jorgenson that was a world famous fly tyer and fisherman; perhaps this is a rod ... | |
| heddon pal rod | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Heddon Pal #7253 mark 1 6 1/2'Fas-Tip action rod in excellent condition,but i dont know ... A: I haven't found anything on this particular model number. In general these rods are going to be ... | |
| old fly rods | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Genuine Tonkin Cane H-1 fly rod called Tonkin Prince. Is there any value for this rod and ... A: The Horrocks-Ibbotson Tonka Prince is a rod valued by collectors in the H-I lineup, mainly due to ... | |
| johnson 710b executive travel kit | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I got a brand new never used in the case with rod, reel, manual. in excelant condition. I dont know ... A: I didn't find much of anything myself on this one. Kits of this type sold in the $40-$60 range ... | |
| Fly Fishing | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Douglas I recently took up fly fishing (after 43 yrs of fishing), but i am not sure about my rod ... A: The reel is an from the 1955-1970 time period and is an older one, but a pretty good reel. It would ... | |
| ABBEY & IMBRIE BAMBOO FLY ROD | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I just acquired this ABBEY & IMBRIE 2 PC with 2 TIPS BAMBOO FLY ROD and would like to know some ... A: The Jan 10, 1888 patent for a "double beveled wedge" in the sliding band on the reel seat was issued ... | |
| ABBEY & IMBRIE BAMBOO FLY ROD | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I just acquired this ABBEY & IMBRIE 2 PC with 2 TIPS BAMBOO FLY ROD and would like to know some ... A: The "BEST" models in the A&I lineup appear to made of Calcutta cane and date from around 1900 or ... | |
| Harnell Tuna Rod | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a model 622-88 I think (kind of faded).7'long 1-665-600 I can't fish anymore do to multipal ... A: Go out on the discussion forum www.bloodydecks.com and tell the readers what you have and that you ... | |
| E F PAYNE 5' CASTING ROD. | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A PAYNE 2 PIECE CANE CASTING ROD. IT HAS TWO TIPS. THE HANDLE PIECE IS SHORTER THAN THE TIP ... A: This sounds like a very interesting rod. I assume the bamboo shaft is marked E.F. Payne. The rod ... | |
| Conolon fly rod | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have an older Conolon live fiber fly rod. It is marked fawning 7103 7' 10". Two piece in sock ... A: Age is probably from the 1960s or so. Value is in the $30-$60 range depending on actual condition. ... | |
| Bamboo Cane Rod | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I found a Bamboo cane rod but I know nothing about it. It's a 3 piece rod with 1 flat eyelet at the ... A: You have a cane (or bamboo) pole typically used for still fishing in the last century with bait and ... | |
| Wright & McGill Square Rod | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Douglas, We came across a collection of several "cork-handled" rods. One is a 5-1/2 foot, Model ... A: The old W-M square, solid fiberglass rods don't have any collector following so the values are not ... | |
| age & value of sears trolling rod & reel | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: An 83 year old friend of mine recently gave me a rod and reel that another friend of mine keeps ... A: Looks like a Montague or H-I rod from the 1960s. Montague used that coloring to mimic a bamboo ... | |
| Winchester Bamboo Fly Rod | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 8 ft Winchester bamboo fly rod model # 6173. I was interest in the value, it is in fine ... A: I believe you have a rod made during the Winchester production period overseen by E.W. Edwards ... | |
| vintage fly rod | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I was given a fly rod a few years back and have been try to find some info on it. All the rod says ... A: You have a True Temper model 1255 fiberglass fly rod. Made in the 1960s-1970s time frame. There is ... | |
| True Temper Fiberglass Fishing Rod | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I have a True Temper Fiberglass Fishing Rod. It has a number 95-35 inside a fish on the rod. It ... A: This is a saltwater boat rod. Probably made in the 1960s-1970s time frame. The rod is is in ... | |
| tonkin bamboo fly rod | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: My father purchased a Brooklure Tonkin bamboo fly rod in Portland Oregon during WWII. It is 9' ... A: The Brooklure rods appear to have been made by Horrocks-Ibbotson (H-I) and labeled for sale by ... | |
| wonderod aluminum storage tube | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a Shakespeare wonderod aluminum storage tube with a red rubber cap that says Shakespeare ... A: The wonderod tube is probably from the 1960s-1970s time frame. The metal tube has value and the ... | |
| Evaluation | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been given a tonkin bamboo flyrod with symbols H-1 (in red)with a yellow diamond back and a ... A: The H-I Governor model you have can be narrowed down to the 1945-1950 time frame regarding when it ... | |
| Wright and McGill Rod | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Wright and McGill rod that is labeled as a "Brown Beauty" BBS 6 1/2' It is ... A: I assume this a spinning rod. Is the reel seat one that is free to slide up and down the cork ... | |
| Greenheart Fishing Rods | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently have been reading some of your written responses to questions and had one or two of my ... A: Henderson, The Army & Navy store, CS Ltd, at Victoria Street, London opened its doors in February, ... | |
| new old bamboo rod | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I just got a new bamboo fly rod from my aunt it is in great shape I think,At least it looks it to ... A: When you get the pictures, send them to joe@blackdogtackle.com and I'll review them. Not much to go ... | |
| Value of a Wright & McGill Fly rod | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: My husband's father (who would be 90 something if he were still living)left us a bamboo fly rod that ... A: Value on the rod always depends on actual condition, but as you describe it the value would be in ... | |
| Action-Rod, Orchard industries | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: e c yHello- I have a Action- Rod made by Orchard industries in Michigan. It's a rectangle stainless ... A: Steel rods were pretty popular in the early part of the 1900s and Orchard Industries was one ... | |
| Wright & Mcgill Granger Model #9050 Fly Rod | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have this fly rod that was my grandfathers that he never used. Has original cloth cover and ... A: Does the rod have any other name written on it? For example, Aristocrat, Champion, Victory, etc. ... | |
| rubberized handle repair-old Ugly Stik | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Douglas, I have acquired an older Ugly Stik baitcaster, BC1100 model, that is in great shape ... A: My mistake. I believe you can also get the pistol grip formed rubber replacements if you want to go ... | |
| Fly rod value and information. | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if you have any information on a Mohawk Fiberglass Green River combination ... A: H-I made both a Mohawk spinning rod and a Mohawk fly rod...and apparently, a combination of the two ... | |
| rubberized handle repair-old Ugly Stik | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Douglas, I have acquired an older Ugly Stik baitcaster, BC1100 model, that is in great shape ... A: The material is most likely EVA foam. It can be replaced with a new EVA foam handle of the same ... | |
| Hardy cane fly rod | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: My wife has a Hardy Bros cane fly rod that was given to her as a gift and we are looking for some ... A: How long is the rod? Does it have #5 written on it? Does the green bag only have a slot for one ... | |
| Bamboo fly rod | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I have recently come across a bamboo fly rod. Above the cork it states South Bend #47 8.5 HDH D or ... A: The model #47 appeared in the latter 1930s and continued into the 1950s. If it has the "Comficient" ... | |
| montague sunbeam bamboo fly rod and martin #48a reel | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 9 FOOT 3 PIECE , MONTAGUE SUNBEAM, BAMBOO FLY ROD WITH CLOTH SACK. ALSO A MARTIN #48 A ... A: I hope you enjoy this answer as well. If not, it's worth what you paid for it. The rod should have ... | |
| conolon livefiber f80 | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I inherited this fly rod it is from the 50's what can you tell me about it as to value and should I ... A: This would be a NARMCO Conolon live fiber rod (pre-Garcia days) and value would be in the $20-$30 ... | |
| old iberglass rod and reel | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: sir, today i came across an older rod and reel set. it is a fiberglass rod made by mohawk , says ... A: I'm certain this rod was made by Horrocks-Ibbotson and is an example of their Mohawk model ... | |
| antique rod | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to find any info about a bamboo or cane rod that I inherited.It is 7'3 and a half inches ... A: I do not have a listing for this rod model. I can tell you that the Fosters I know about was a rod ... | |
| Wright & Mcgill rod | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I don't meen to waste your time but I am just getting into fishing.I just picked up a mdsc9--9' ... A: It's certainly not a waste of time. This is the sort of question I happily volunteer my time to ... | |
| fishing rods | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you might know anything about a rod I just bought. It's a steel pole, aluminum ... A: I believe the Culver Duo-Loc is the handle assembly itself. There are several brands of rods that ... | |
| FLY ROD | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Can you provide any information on a TrueTemper 8' Fly rod, 1005A. Is the fly rod bamboo, when was ... A: This one is a fiberglass rod. It may be painted to mimic bamboo. Probably made in the 1970s-1980s ... | |
| restoring an old bamboo rod | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: just saw an old post of yours regarding old bamboo rods, and hoped you might give me a good resource ... A: The rod is likely from the 1930s-1940s era. Interestingly, the "Cascade" was a Horrocks-Ibbotson ... | |
| Horrocks Ibbotson Fly Rod | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I live in Idaho and my grandfather had given me a couple of fly rods years ago. I pulled them out of ... A: The H-I rod was likely made in the 1930s-1940s. The wrap coloring is a little different than those ... | |
| Vintage Bamboo rod info? | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I received a Abbey & Imbrie Bamboo fly rod. I have found info on the company regarding its history ... A: According to A.J. Campbell in "Classic and Antique Fishing Tackle"; Abbey & Imbrie had a long ... | |
| Heddon Deluce President | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently obtained mint to near mint Heddon Deluxe President, with the markings #50 - 9' - 2 3/4F - ... A: Sounds like a nice rod. Collectibility on Heddon bamboo fly rods is high. The Heddon Deluxe ... | |
| Rorbyggd Glasfiber Rod | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a "Rorbyggd Glasfiber" Rod from my Grandfather who passed away. He was Norweigian, ... A: This is the first time I've seen this name. My guess would be that "Rorbyggd Glasfiber" is the ... | |
| Bamboo casting rod | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping you could shed some light on this bamboo fishing pole I acquired at the swap meet. The ... A: Best guess without a makers label on it would be a surf rod or trolling rod for saltwater fishing. ... | |
| Early 1900 Bamboo Fly Rods | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: COM I inherited 3 fly rods 25 years ago and would like to know if any are Collectors items? All 3 ... A: Sounds like you have some nice rods. The Ogden Smith rods are, of course, made in England and they ... | |
| cane spinning rod | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a hexagon shaped brown 6.5 ft. rod that has an old Pflueger bait casting reel attached. ... A: My guess in this one would be from the early 1900s and the inscripton would be the name of the ... | |
| Round Bamboo | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a very old round bamboo fly rod. I just returned from the Midwest IWFF rendezvous, Montauk ... A: It was at one time "fashionable" to build bamboo rods with the corners rounded. I have a couple of ... | |
| Montague Bamboo fly rod | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a Montague 1CF Clear Lake Fly 8 1/2 ft. Med. 3 joints with red taping, I also have the cloth ... A: The Montague Clear Lake model in 8 1/2' should have an extra rod tip section making a total of four ... | |
| LL Bean Bamboo Fly Rod | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Joe: Been away from fly fishing for a quite while but will be heading out to Montana in June 2010 ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. This should be a fairly nice rod. Sounds like you picked a good ... | |
| orvis rod | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: hey i have an orvis impregnated bamboo rod serial 21938 two piece 8.5 ft with an extra tip and ... A: This model is referred to as a heavy trout rod. It is impregnated with a bakelite solution inside ... | |
| Capras by Sussex | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I have three Bi-Flex Graphite Fly Rods custom made in Japan They are all in their individual ... A: I have no information on these rods. I did some searching and found of the rods listed on Japanese ... | |
| Bambo rod | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I came across a two piece bamboo rod. It is a Chesapeake Boat Rod 5 1/2 ft. It is in its original ... A: The Horrocks-Ibbotson boat rods in 5 1/2 ft length are valued in the $30-$60 range depending on ... | |
| Vintage Fishing Rod | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a Heddon Pal (or Heddon Superlative) tubula Glass Rod, #2270-6'-L. It has its own ... A: Heddon has, in the past, applied gold plating to the guides and other hardware components on certain ... | |
| fly rod | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9' Sport King rod appears to have never been used the Label has SportKing M/64 on it. it ... A: Sport King rods were indeed sold by Montgomery Wards. The canvas cover dates from 1943 and was ... | |
| milward fly rod | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Palmi Hloedversson( Answer 2008) Does this rod have any value? Do you know any body that would like ... A: Took me a while to find that answer. Yes, the rod has value. I would guess it to be valued in the ... | |
| battenkill spinning rod. | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a battenkill spinning rod, serial no.32142 seven foot two PC the rod has orvis fullflex and ... A: The Orvis Fullflex spinning rods date from the 1970s-1980s and the value on this one would be in the ... | |
| milward flyrod | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I have found a person that wants to sell me what is listed as a milward"brook trout" greenheart ... A: Milward's made a fairly wide variety of rods many of which were made of greenheart wood. ... | |
| Heddon Fly Rod | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have just received a heddon # 125 expert 9ft. 2 3/4 F with markings GBG or@ and I have no idea as ... A: The Heddon $125 "Expert" was made by Heddon to be sold exclusively in Sears stores. The GBG or GBF ... | |
| vintage cane pole | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a tonkin (bamboo) cane pole and it has signed wording "River Master" on it. It has what ... A: My reference materials do not list a "River Master" model name, but they don't list every model ever ... | |
| craddock rods | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: thanks Paul A: I do not have any data on these rods. From what I found searching the net, these are considered ... | |
| old fly rods | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have been given several old fly rods and reels. I am hoping you can give me a ball park estimate ... A: The Fenwick feralite rods are fiberglass and from the 1965-1980 time frame. The FF755 in Good-Very ... | |
| Trueline fishing rods | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have 2, what I believe to be True Line deep sea fishing rods. However, there are no markings on ... A: I don't have any data on these rods. You probably should try the following two links for better ... | |
| fishing rods | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: i found in my cellar 2 fishing rods.both made bye the american fork & hoe co. one is 67" long the ... A: They are indeed made of steel. They made both solid and extruded (hollow) steel rods. Value on the ... | |
| milwards fishing rods | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me, i have two milwards fishing rods i am thinking of selling but ... A: Sounds like a couple of pretty nice rods. The spincraft rod would probably be valued in the ... | |
| Beaverkill rod | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Beavorkill split cane three piece rod about 9 feet long. Horrocks Ibbotson. Bought by a ... A: The Beaverkill model was made from the 1930s-1950s by H-I. It was one of their lower priced models ... | |
| rod value | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have an old pole that belonged to my grandfather. It is six feet long. Its marked Custom Built ... A: The True Temper brand was used by American Fork & Hoe (later True Temper) from about 1930 to about ... | |
| old rod and reel | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an old rod it is about a 5 ft. solid, square fiberglass , it has a cork handle on it.it has a ... A: The rod was probably made by Orchard Industries (Michigan) and labeled Sport King for sale by ... | |
| Kingfisher bamboo rod | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: My father inlaw just bought a 3 pc kingfisher bamboo fly rod. Each pc. measure 4'. It has a cork ... A: The Kingfisher brand was used by Edward K. Tryon company on rods made for them by Montague and ... | |
| Bristol F-7 bamboo fly rod | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a Bristol F-7 split bamboo 3 section fly rod with two different tip sections, 1 @ 34 1/2" the ... A: The bamboo fly rods sold by Bristol (Horton) were actually made by E.W. Edwards & Sons; Horton ... | |
| true temper rod | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a true temper rod speed lock pat# 1534674 Geneva Ohio was wonder what year it was made and ... A: American Fork & Hoe (True Temper) used the Speed Lock reel seat for years. Assuming your rod is ... | |
| Rod Value & Recommended Repairs/Restorations? | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Was given a 4/3 pc (double-ended metal/cork handle, 3 upper sections if used as a fly rod or 2 upper ... A: You are correct, it is a rod made in post-WW II Japan during the occupied period. There were ... | |
| Shakespeare - Honor Built, Honor Sold | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a rod that belonged to my great grandfather that has a label with Shakespeare in the middle, ... A: OK, we'll treat it as a "generic" version of a Shakespeare bamboo fly rod. Shakespeare did not ... | |
| Vintage Rod | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: When I was around 8 years old (1970) I purchased my first fishing rod. I am wanting to refurbish it ... A: I also found nothing on this rod. What is it you wish to do to the rod. I'd be happy to help you ... | |
| Old Bamboo Fly Rods | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: Through a death in the family I have acquired 3 old bamboo fly rods and 1 old bamboo spin/cast rod. ... A: Here's what I found... #1...the "Built by Needham" rod was made by Omar H. Needham, an American ... | |
| Shakespeare - Honor Built, Honor Sold | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a rod that belonged to my great grandfather that has a label with Shakespeare in the middle, ... A: Shakespeare rods with the Honor Built, Honor Sold label are pre-WW II models. Shakespeare never ... | |
| E.C. powell fly rod | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a very old E.C.powell fly rod that is in excellent condition and about ten years ago i took ... A: E. C. Powell opened his rod shop in 1921 and continued building bamboo rods until he sold the ... | |
| old fiberglass true temper | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I recieved an old fiberglass rod & reel set from my uncle after he passed away, It says its a True ... A: http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears%20Tools/American%20Fork%20&%20Hoe%20Co..html The link ... | |
| orchard Ind, fishing pole | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a old fishing pole made of stan, steel its 5 ft. tall has 4 eyes on pole the handle looks ... A: This Orchards Industries steel rod is one that has more collector value than most other steel ... | |
| Fly rod set | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: , I tried the hair dryer on the tip section on my old fly rod. Not much luck. Should I be patient ... A: Sorry...ignore my last message. I thought you were asking some sort of follow up to the question I ... | |
| wooden rod | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: recently came into possesion of an old wood rod. it is very nicely made,shaft is round in shape,very ... A: It could be any of several woods. Perhaps the most popular wood used was Greeheart; but rods were ... | |
| old St.Croix jewelled reel | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: my dad gave me 2 old rod and reels first is St. croix jewelled reel 60 stamped on bottom, nickle and ... A: Reels are not my area of expertise, but I believe the 60 means it will hold 60 yards of line and i ... | |
| a Wright& Mcgil Aristocrat Rod | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: We where given a 7' Wright & McGil Aristocrat Rod. No. AML-7' with a cork handle. My husband thinks ... A: It will make a big difference whether it is bamboo or fiberglass or graphite. If you have the ... | |
| 2 rod sections stuck together | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: joe: hello again. i obtained an old fenwick voyageur sf74-4 rod and the lower 2 sections (butt ... A: Yes, the trick is patience. The #1 rule about ferrules is "ferrules together, hands together; ... | |
| fishing rod value | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of fishing rods I would like to find the value of. The first one is a fuji lew's ... A: I don't believe any of these have any real collector value. Probably $5-$15 each for value ... | |
| milward fly rod | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: hi i have a milward hexacane rod flylite its a 8ft rod with 2 tips when rod is taken ... A: My reference book does not list the 8'0" model so I'll estimate the value on the rod in the ... | |
| sweetheart sh 300 | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I was givin an Eagle Claw wright and mcgill sweetheart sh 300 2 pc. fly rod in 8'6" and 7 wt. It was ... A: Wright-McGill has made these rods for probably 40 years. It is fiberglass and the brown ones are ... | |
| Found Treasure | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I was recently instructed to clear and clean a home in my home town in western maryland. while ... A: Post WW II occupied Japan saw several different brand names assigned to bamboo rods made there for ... | |
| splitcanerod | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me the value of a salmonrod made in splitcane by Pezon Mitchel.It is called Parabolic ... A: My reference book lists a salmon rod by Pezon & Michel but not a parabolic model. The model listed ... | |
| Garcia Conolon Fly Rod | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Garcia Conolon 2405 B 8 1/2' Dry Fly Action fly rod with the letters C HCF 7F 8S. I ... A: The decoding is: C = 7wt level line HCF = 7wt Weight Forward line I would use a modern 7wt line on ... | |
| Grandfather's old rod | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Horrocks Ibbotson, 1226 or 1276, 6-1/2 ft power glass rod. Registerd # 4-86, Crown Quality. ... A: Yes, it has a value and there is a market. The value isn't real high but the rod would be a nice ... | |
| wright mcgill rods | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: 6 1/2 ft No. m2rc -6 1/2 rod not sure what year its from i cant seem to find this rod anywhere ... A: Wright-McGill still makes a version of the Sweetheart rods, if I'm not mistaken. They have probably ... | |
| information on spinning rod | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I am seeking some info ofn a rod given to me by a friend. It belonged to his father and has never ... A: I know exactly what it looks like. I like the Berkley Parametric rods. Of all the Berkley rod ... | |
| estimated prices on two old fishing rods | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have two old rods and have been looking to find the possible value if any for them. The first one ... A: Ike Walton is a model name used by the Horrocks-Ibbotson company, but I don't have any data on their ... | |
| Phillipson 3M Epoxite | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: This one is a Phillipson 3M Epoxite Reg#241 EF70 - 7' - 2 piece fiberglass. A: My book says this rod is fiberglass, the Midge model, and would have come in 2/2 configuration; does ... | |
| pictures of rods and reels | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Here are the pictures and information on the rods and reels I had ask a question about. 1st rod is ... A: The Actionrod was made by Orchard Industries in Michigan. The reference book shows value on this ... | |
| antique fishing rod identification | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I bought a pole at an estate auction. It is between 4 and 4 and 1/2 feet long, hexagonal steel. 3 ... A: Sorry, I don't have any data on the reel. The rod would have been built in the early 1900s by one ... | |
| vintage bamboo hexagonal fishing rod | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of a Krider making an 8 foot, 3 piece, bamboo fly fishing rod. My dad has this ... A: Two things.... First, paraphrasing A.J. Campbell's, "Classic & Antique Fishing Tackle" reference ... | |
| sport king fly rod | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I was given a sport king rod from my dad twenty years ago. I do not know any thing about this rod. I ... A: The Sport King rods were marketed by Montgomery Wards & Company, a competitor of Sears. It is made ... | |
| Fenwick Rods Orvis Reel | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I want to sell some of my fathers fishing equipment and I am looking for a fair market value. ... A: I don't have any data on the FX-806 rod. I would guess the $50-$70 range. I also don't list the ... | |
| vintage fenwick fishing rods | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: this is the list. fs70 j911811 7 ft 5 ounce 1/2 - 1 1/2 lure 3-6 pd line 2- piece trout pole fs88c ... A: In general, these are pretty good rods and will have a value in the $40-$60 range depending on ... | |
| South bend 9' fly pole | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: There only surviving relative a grandson doesn't want any of it. she gave me two fishing poles and I ... A: The South Bend model #59 you have is 9'0" long. If there is nothing wrong with the rod other thna a ... | |
| Estimate | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I am writing from Spain. I own a Hardy graphite Smuggler, 7 pieces, 8 foot 2 1/2, #6 which I bought ... A: I don't have this rod in my reference materials. I did some looking at the online auctions and ... | |
| vintage true temper flyfishing rod | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a old true temper flyfishing rod with a old Pflueger MEDALIST reel on it at a flea ... A: The older glass fly rods typically don't have a great deal of collector value. This one would be ... | |
| vintage fenwick fishing rods | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: i have some old fenwick fishing rods and i don't know their value. they all have serial numbers and ... A: I can certainly try. I'll need the model and any name written on each rod plus the blank color. ... | |
| repair split section of a bamboo flyrod | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 piece 7' 3-4wt bamboo fly rod the lower 10" of the middle section is smashed. I have ... A: It's a DAP product so likely the hardware store near you will have it. If not try Home Depot, ... | |
| fenwick FL72-6 glass rod | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have and fish with a couple of fenwick fly rods. I recently bought a fenwick FL72-6 yellow glass ... A: I do not list this rod in my reference material. However, I believe it is one that was manufactured ... | |
| repair split section of a bamboo flyrod | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 piece 7' 3-4wt bamboo fly rod the lower 10" of the middle section is smashed. I have ... A: Yes, you can glue them back together. Remove the female ferrule as well and separate the ... | |
| Vintage Name on Fly Rod | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1950's era fly rod. My question...how to decipher the brand name. The design, on the rod, ... A: Do you have the ability to take and send photos to me via email? If so, please send some to ... | |
| Flyrod History | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I purchased an Actionglas 1970-7' flyrod at an estate sale. It looks really old. Can you tell me ... A: I believe the Actionglass rods were made by Orchard Industries in Detroit, MI, probably in the 1950s ... | |
| old fly rod | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an old fly 3 pc. fly rod that is made of some kind of metal. The only writing I can find on ... A: May & Malone appears to have been a retail department store in Chicago around the 1930s, probably ... | |
| Gliebe Excalabur #112 | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I see by one of your questions that the Gliebe Company was in Brookly, NY, do you have a time frame? ... A: I don't have exact dates of company operation but they were in business in the early part of the ... | |
| Fenwick Fly rods | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: recently I purchased two older Fenwick Fly rods at auction and cannot find any information on them. ... A: I didn't find much either. Do the rods have any Fenwick model designations on them...probably in ... | |
| E F Payne fly rod | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have an old flyrod in its original tube with markings on the handle that say sold by, abercrombie ... A: Sounds like you have something worth fixing up and passing on or selling. I would guess the rod was ... | |
| bamboo fly rod | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: i have an old bamboo fly rod j.pool brand made in japan it has a very nice cherry finish with ... A: This is one of the several different brands of rods made in occupied Japan following the end of WW ... | |
| Martin Fly Rod | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I have a pristine Martin "Blue Chip" fly rod Model 73-437 8wt. I would like to know some ... A: I assume this is a fiberglass rod or early graphite rod. I don't have any information on Martin ... | |
| Japanese fly rod | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: A few years ago I aquired a fly rod.It is in a box marked Sakura .The rod is a three piece with two ... A: Sakura is one of the brand names used on rods made in occupied Japan after WW II ended. These rods ... | |
| True Temper steel rod | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 true temper steel rods as mint as you will ever see.The whole handle except for the cork is ... A: Unfortunately, the older steel rods don't have a lot of collector value. In Mint condition they ... | |
| Hardy rods and reels | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Please can you help me with the likely resale value of 2 rods that i have inherited from my late ... A: My reference books do not list these two Palakona models by name. That is not unusual as they don't ... | |
| Heddon Surf Rod | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I acquired a Heddon Surf Spinning rod off of Ebay. It says 9608-10' Surf Spinning on the shaft. It ... A: It sounds like you found a nice rod. I don't have much information on this one. I suggest you might ... | |
| fly fishing gear | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently acquired some fly fishing tackle, I have no experience with fly fishing gear. I would ... A: Yes, I can certainly help you with the value of the rods. And, I can probably help with the reels ... | |
| rebuilding bamboo flyrods | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I was lucky enough to find 5 bamboo fly rods for a very reasonable price. They were inexpensive to ... A: Two things....first, don't assume they are inexpensive because you got them at a reasonable price; ... | |
| fly rod | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Did spaulding make a fly rod? i have an old rod the sticker starts with s and end with g middle is ... A: Yes...and...No. They sold rods made by others and made some within their own organization. They ... | |
| antique pole&reel | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I was wanting some info. about my pole that marked kingfisher.It looks like its made of cherry with ... A: The reel is outside my area of expertise. I'll see if I can locate any information on it, but I ... | |
| CONOLON ROD | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I JUST GOT A ACQUIRED A 6'5" 2 PCS ROD THE LABEL SAYS CONOLON, LIVE FIBER, AIR-FLITE 412, SAYS BUILT ... A: The following was submitted by Wallace Carney as a follow-up to an answer I gave in 2008 to another ... | |
| flyrod info | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I collect mostly fiberglass flyrods some bamboo. I can only find a few books with good information ... A: I tend to specialize in bamboo and wooden rods (or at least I used to) but the fiberglass rods and ... | |
| Sila-flex AF85 3 | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: this rod was given to me by my father 20 years ago with no information about the rod. It has two ... A: From what I can gather, the rod is vintage 1950s. The AF85-3 indicates the following: - the ... | |
| Ice Fishing Combo | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: While going though my father-in-laws garage, we came across a Sears & Roebuck Company EM, Ice ... A: I have no information on this rod and reel and don't seem to be able to find any. I have never seen ... | |
| Heddon flyrod | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a Heddon Lifetime Pal #2506 saltwater fiberglass flyrod. It does not have the line weight ... A: The freshwater versions of the Lifetime Pal were 6/7wt and 7/8wt line rated. I would assume the ... | |
| Brooklure Rod | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 Ft. broolure rod, im trying to get any web page were I can find the exact model , had ... A: I assume this is a casting rod, and that it is bamboo? The Brooklure label was put on bamboo rods ... | |
| Heddon Black beauty needs repair | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Joe. I became the owner of a 8 1/2ft model #17 Black Beauty .. vintage 1960's. Unfortunatley the ... A: Heddon last listed the bamboo fly rod in its catalog in 1956 so the rod may be a bit older than you ... | |
| ted williams roods | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ted Williams fishing rood. Salt water model. Boat and pier, 5'6'' solid glass light ... A: This rod likely does not much collector value...probably in the $20-$40 range...maybe a bit more ... | |
| Fenwick FS60 S/N# F36524 | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: When was it manufactured Is "Feralite" fibreglass Are all ferrules S/S or is tip ferrule a different ... A: Yes, Fenwick Feralite rods are fiberglass. There were two generations of Feralite rods 1963-1971 ... | |
| Fly Rod Value | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I just got my hands on a very unique vintage fly rod made by a manufacturer I have never heard of. ... A: In a word...no. I'm not sure I've seen one before. I didn't find anything on the George ... | |
| Fly rod | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an American Hoe hollow steel fyl rod. THere is a label that says L20-81/2. Can tell anything ... A: Unfortunately, these older steel fly rods don't have a lot of collector value. Vintage is early ... | |
| Montague bambo fly rod | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: Can you help me find any information about the 3 section fly rod with extra tip. I can only fine ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding, I was out of town and out of touch. Does the decal also ... | |
| Inexpensive new bamboo fly rods | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have been looking for a bamboo rod that I can afford, meaning less than $500 bucks. I ran across a ... A: I am not familiar with the Born to Fish company so I can't provide any insight there. I am familiar ... | |
| fishing pole | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I was given a I believe is fiberglass fishing pole. It's for a smaller boy. The giver said it was ... A: Some of these rods were only 4-5 feet long but not necessarily intended for use by a boy. The solid ... | |
| fenwick 6' fly rod | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6" fenwick fly rod,ff60, 2.5/8feralite h82404 oz, excellent condition. It was purchased ... A: Nice rod. This rod is a first generation Feralite rod and should be valued in the $150-$200 range. ... | |
| Heddon # T 70 - 8' Rod 1-2 | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I'll try to send pics of the rod. I believe this rod could have been a special order where only two ... A: Just send extra pictures to me at joe@blackdogtackle.com and I'll look at them. I seriously doubt ... | |
| Bamboo Trolling Rod | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: My friend gave me an old "Three Jays #200, Genuine Tonkin Bamboo" trolling/deep sea rod. It is not ... A: This rod probably has a $20-$30 value in its current shape. If restored to original, that would ... | |
| repairing ferrule on old bamboo rod | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I was given a Shakespeare bamboo rod, I'm going to try restoring it. one of the male ferrules has ... A: Yes, you can replace just the male ferrule. Normally, ferrules are sold in sets. This means you ... | |
| Fenwick Fly Rods | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I wondered if you may be able to shed light on my Fenwick (? S-Glass)Fibreglass Fly Rod. Model No is ... A: I would try lines in the 8/9/10 range for this rod. Probably the higher the better. One of these ... | |
| rod | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have an old rod. On the tube with lid, the label reads Berkshire Hi-Power Glass Spinning rod No. ... A: This sounds like a nice old rod and one that you can get a lot of use from. The older fiberglass ... | |
| heddon fly rod | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My father just passed and left me a 'Heddon Tubular Glass #T70-8' this is what is written on the ... A: they help. Value is probably still in the same range. The rod appears to be one of the early ... | |
| Sport King Bamboo fly rod | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I have a 8 1/2 foot bamboo Sport King. I know it was sold at Montgomery Wards. There's a ... A: I've seen the M/27 marking before and always assumed it was a model designation put on by the rod ... | |
| abercrombie&fitchfishing rod | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I READ YOUR COMENTS ON THE 71/2 SNUGGLER I HAVE ONE BUT I THINK IT'S FOR SALT WATER FISHING THE ... A: Without much more data I'll have to stick with my initial impression that this is an older boat rod ... | |
| Charles Ritz fly rod | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I was given a fly rod last year by a since deceased friend. I thought I'd dust in off and gear up ... A: Sounds interesting. Definitely not a piece of junk. The early Garcia-Conolon fiberglass rods ... | |
| fly fishing rod | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a bamboo fly rod it has HI vernley tomkin cane or bamboo Vernley is in script. 8.5' long does ... A: The Vernley was one of the better quality H-I rods. Collector value depends on the condition of the ... | |
| WHAT IS THE MAKE OF THIS ROD | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: 13ft wooden rod never been used has never had eyes on it as unmarked. i think it is a hardy rod ... A: I can't tell much from the picture except that it has the appearance of rods made in England and ... | |
| Age Identification of old fishing pole | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me identify something. My father recently gave me one of my grandfathers ... A: Yes, the rod was made by the Horton Manufacturing Company of Bristol, Conn. They made lots of these ... | |
| very old rod | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: You recently posted a question to Robin Sayler in category Fishing: Dear Sir, I have in my ... A: E.F. Payne rods, even those sold by Abercrombie & Fitch, are valuable antiques. In near original ... | |
| changing the handle on a fishing rod | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have an ugly stick rod that has a pistol grip with a short handle. Is the any way to change it to ... A: Yes, the handle can be changed. It may or may not be possible to utilize any of the existing ... | |
| abbey fishing rod | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: i have aquired a large amount of rods some old.there is one that i can not find info on..its a 3 ... A: I would assume the rod is one sold by Abbey & Imbrie of New York. A&I was a retailer and had rods ... | |
| Orvis Ultra light | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a unfinished wooden fly rod case that had a bamboo fly rod tuck way inside. It is ... A: Sounds like you do indeed have an Ultralight by Orvis. Orvis is still building bamboo rods so I ... | |
| Shakespeare Wonder Rod | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I have a Shakespeare Wonderod model 1470 T. I found the rod in a closet when I purchased my ... A: This rod is a trout model as designated by the "T" in the model number. It should handle either a ... | |
| montague bamboo spinning | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My uncle has a Montague bamboo spinning rod 6ft in two pieces that he bought as a boy. He watched ... A: Montague made lots of bamboo spinning and casting rods, but certainly nowhere near the number of fly ... | |
| salmon fly rod | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: fibrglass salmon fly rod. Never used or had a reel on. It has a cork handle, made in Scotland, ... A: I have no data on this rod. I did find that Milbro (Millard Brothers) is still an active company ... | |
| bamboo rod number 6, dw vom hofe and son | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: have these 2 rods , bamboo von hofe in good shape all guides intact, any idea on value , ball park ... A: Edward vom Hofe bamboo boat rods are considered quality rods and seem to be increasing in value as ... | |
| Fenwick Feralite - rebuilding | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I happen to stumble upon your site and I like to advice that you offered to many questions. I ... A: There should be a number of acceptable guides for this task. There are single foot guides with ... | |
| heddon fly rod | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My father just passed and left me a 'Heddon Tubular Glass #T70-8' this is what is written on the ... A: I don't see a #T70 listed, but I do see a #770 listed as a model for early Heddon glass rods. Any ... | |
| steel fishing rods | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I am putting together info for a book on collecting steel rods. I have covered 30+ companies that ... A: ..I'm no expert on steel rods, but I do know a little about them. I would love to see the book. ... | |
| old fly rod | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: i have bamboo fly 4 piece that was bought from union hardware co. in conn.it looks like it is about ... A: The old Union Hardware labeled bamboo fly rods are likely from the 1930s-1940s time frame. They ... | |
| Info on rod maker | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a bamboo fly rod from an uncle. It is a 7'0", 4wt with both tips. I have showed it ... A: J.E. Brynildson Rod Co. 41 W. Curtis St. Bells, TN 38006 jbrodc@cs.com Owner: Jeremy E. Brynildson ... | |
| rods | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: Joe i have two garcia conolon custom built rods.Onerod is 9 med heavy action #2156a 2 1/2 8oz lures ... A: I seem to always have trouble finding much on the older Gracia Conolon rods. These sound like ... | |
| heddon fly rod | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently came into possession of a heddon fly rod. The rod is labeled as "Heddon Pal Pro Weight ... A: This model was made in the 1960s and was advertized as 1/3 lighter than the regular Heddon ... | |
| I could use some help. | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a fishing pole that I have a couple questions about. I'm not 100% what kind of Heddon fishing ... A: I'm going to assume that this is a casting rod and the numbers you found are on the metal reel seat. ... | |
| Fenwick Fiberglass Fly Rod Value | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking to add an older glass rod to my collection, and have recently come across a good ... A: You seem to have things under control. It is a 7'6" rod in 6wt and 2-piece configuration. It ... | |
| OLD bamboo fly and older spinning | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have Two questions. I have a very old bamboo rod that was was my great grandpas it is fairly ... A: I assume you broke one of the two tips on the bamboo rod. I would need to know more about the ... | |
| Old Metal fishing Rods | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 old metal fishing rods I would to know the value of and any other info you may have: 1) ... A: Typically, the old steel rods don't have much collector value. Values for these rods in Good-Very ... | |
| split in bamboo fly rod | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: How do you repair a split about six inches in the middle of a bamboo rod? It is split all the way ... A: Let's go back to the first comment where I said this is not a simple repair. If all you do is work ... | |
| old fishing rod | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Joe, I have recently found an old bamboo rod and I am not sure who made it or when it was made. If ... A: This is an older Horrocks-Ibbotson boat rod typically used for saltwater fishing. Probably dates ... | |
| Actionglas rod | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a actionglas fly rod model 1586, Orchard Industries, Detroit Michigan - 8'-6". Could you ... A: I would try a 7wt and an 8wt line on the rod to see which performs best. I don't have anything that ... | |
| Bamboo fly rod | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an older bamboo fly rod 8 1/2' long that was given to me 40 years ago from my father. It has ... A: This sounds like another variation of the bamboo rods made in occupied Japan following WW II. ... | |
| tonkin/montague bamboo 2 piece casting pole | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: i am trying to find out the value ruffly of this pole that my friend has that is in very very good ... A: It depends a bit on which model casting rod this one is. A rough average for a Montague casting rod ... | |
| repair of a Fenwick PLB83 | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a Fenwick PLB83(8'3",14 1/2 oz.,two piece) spinning rod that has two splits on the tip ... A: Yes, it can be repaired. I'll leave it up to you whether it is worth doing or not for your Alaska ... | |
| Older Fenwick | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: We have an older Fenwick 2pc rod that appears to be a custom model it has fenwick in hand script ... A: Here is a link to some information on older Fenwicks... ... | |
| valuation of gulf of tonkinsalt water rod | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: found "genuine tonkin cane" approximately 6 ft length stiff, salt water rod with marking "sport king ... A: This is a variation of the Horrocks-Ibbotson boat rod probably made by H-I for someone ... | |
| eagle flyrod | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: Have a Eagle flyrod made in Tokyo, Japan. 3 piece hexagon shape. with 3 tips: heavy, medium, and ... A: The bamboo rods made in occupied Japan don't have a real hig collector value. There are several ... | |
| Older Fenwick | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: We have an older Fenwick 2pc rod that appears to be a custom model it has fenwick in hand script ... A: Is this a fly rod, casting rod or a spinning rod? I don't find that model number listed in my ... | |
| Fly fishing rod | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about a fly rod I have, about 3 years ago I was looking threw my grandfathers ... A: Well, I'm not sure I can help on this one. I do have a couple of questions for you to consider. ... | |
| fishing reel | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I found a true tempered rod (metal) on it is a zebco mercury reel could this be the original reel ... A: I would have to say no. There might have been a slim chance if it was an original Zebco 33, but the ... | |
| bamboo fly rod set from storage | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I am refurbishing an old 3 section, 9 ft., bamboo fly rod(circa mid-1930s). It was stored together ... A: This is a fairly easy fix. You will need a heat gun or a hair dryer. Clamp it into a vise so it ... | |
| Heddon 36" rod | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding a very old Heddon rod that I have. It measures 36" from the butt to the ... A: My Heddon book lists the following models for bait rods at 36" length: Model - 2 1/2, made in 1921 ... | |
| fishingrod | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: mfg.co betts parkfalls wisc casting rod reel above fiberglass rod half inch at top of handel ... A: I can't find any data on the rod. Betts in Park Falls is no longer in business there. There is a ... | |
| Southbend bamboo Fly Rod | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My FatherIn-Law gave me a Fly rod that he won when he was in the service in a raffle. The rod has ... A: I don't find any listing in my books for a Beaverkill model made by South Bend. Typically, South ... | |
| Vintage Garcia Conolon fishing rod | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought an old vintage fishing rod in "brand New" condition (never used or opened. It was ... A: In brand new condition, I would expect the rod to be valued around $40-$50. This type of rod is not ... | |
| rod values | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I have several rods of my late fathers and would like to find out their value. I have a Ted ... A: The Ted Williams rod is likely a Horrocks-Ibbotson rod made for Sears to sell under the J.C Higgins ... | |
| fly rod | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a fly rod, it has a name of world thorobred, it has the original hard case, and original ... A: I'm going to make a couple of guesses. One...the rod says Ward's Thorobred on it and it is 9'0" ... | |
| E.D.W Vomhofe | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have recently inherited a 7ft von hofe rod. I haven't a clue as to what it is made out of its ... A: Figuring out what it's made of will help date the rod and also help with the evaluation. This is a ... | |
| older English bamboo rod | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6.5ft bamboo rod but I don't know it's age or value. It is a Spinrite apparently made by ... A: I have no information at all on Harris of Redditch, but I don't have a lot on the English rod ... | |
| Shakespeare International 2pc 9.5ft rod. Model number 1518 | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Please advise me on this rod. Tried Google and failed. The rod does not specify line class or ... A: I did not have much better luck finding anything definitive. My guess is this is a graphite rod ... | |
| combination, fly baitcasting bamboo rod | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: looking for info on a combination fly/baitcasting bamboo rod. it has a reversible handle and ... A: Tell me a bit more about the rod. On the surface it sounds like one of the post WW-II rod kits made ... | |
| Grandt custom rod | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have an old fiberglass rod that is a Jim Grandt Custom. It is charcoal grey with burgundy wraps. ... A: I would expect Mr. Grandt to know more about the rod and its value than anyone else. It won't ... | |
| Antique rod | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: We just found an old rod in the sports closet of our family cottage and wondered if you could help ... A: I don't have any specific information on this rod. However, it is from the 1960s era and in ... | |
| value and history of an old king fisher pole | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Joe, My brothers and I just found an old fishing pole in the rafters of our deceased dads basement. ... A: Sounds like an old boat rod. The Kingfisher label was used by the Edward K. Tryon Company in ... | |
| Hardy fly rod | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a nine foot graphite (carbon fibre) Hardy Richard Walker Farnborough 7/8 weight rod in ... A: This rod does not appear on any of my reference lists. This seems to be the day for me to learn ... | |
| value of Heddon rod | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My dad left me some old fishing rods reels & tackle. One of the rods is brand new and has never been ... A: I did finally find something on the Hoosier Queen by Heddon. This is one of three models built by ... | |
| American Handle & Hoe Rod / Pfuelger Reel | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey Joe, Another question on American Handle&Hoe Company fishing rods. I recently bought one at an ... A: American Fork & Hoe Company built steel rods in various forms in the early part of the 20th century, ... | |
| 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: If you have a way of using an easy cleanup water based paint, it will work. The key is to get the ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| #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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 & ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 & ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 , ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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Joe Douglas
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Expertise
I can answer questions on custom rod building and rod restoration and rod repair for bamboo, graphite and fiberglass fishing rods. I also have experience in estimating the value of vintage rods and determining the original manufacturer.
Experience
I operate a custom rod building business providing fly rods, spey rods, casting and spinning rods in bamboo graphite and fiberglass. I also operate a custom rod building school where myself and other professional rod builders teach individuals to build custom rods. I have a personal interest in vintage rods and have a small collection of reference books and articles which often help shed light on the origins of the older rods.
Organizations
Rod Builders International, Rod Builders Institute
Publications
Web Site: www.blackdogtackle.com, www.rodbuildersinternational.com, www.rodbuildersinstitute.com
Education/Credentials
BS, Business Administration, University of Tulsa
Past/Present Clients
I have a large number of individual clients for whom I have designed and built custom fishing rods of all types. I also have two commercial clients for whom I build private label rods, one in the USA and one in Europe.
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