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Ken King
U.S.
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| I can answer questions pertaining to fishing for bass, and in particular questions about tournament fishing. | Available
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Rich McGaughey
U.S.
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I can answer questions on graphite fly rod building and bamboo rod restoration and making. I can guide people to restorers . I can guide people to rod building components on the internet as well as catalog. I can help them identify and value their bamboo fly rods with a picture .
If you are asking for the id of an old rod please send pictures especially and labels or logos to me macsrods@yahoo.com and a complete description including the following:
Is it bamboo ? fly or casting rod ? check metal for id and patents ? Weight in oz? What is the diameter of the rod above the cork? Where was it purchased ? What type of metal nickel-silver, tin, or chrome platted brass? A complete description of any logos or labels. Length of rod per section and number of sections. Total rod length. Reel seat is below or above the cork handle ?
Please read the following if the rod has either of the following two labels Montague or Horrocks-Ibbotson. They are looked down upon by the collecting community and often they are justified. They were mass produced , rather heavy and very slow. They are not going to resale for very much.
I find two books are available at larger libraries to get history and or value:
Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook -Michael Sinclair
Commission Sales Because of my knowledge and skill I can help you sell and get a good price for you vintage bamboo fly rod. email
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Pat
U.S.
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| Answer questions about trout fishing in general, plus steelheading in the Pacific Northwest. | Available
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Dr. Neil Stern
U.S.
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| I can answer question realtive to CARP ANGLING in the United States. This is rapidly becoming an exciting sport | Available
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Thomas F. Thornhill
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| I can answer questions on methods and supplies about building rods and doing decorative wraps. I also can give some information about fishing in southwest Washington. | Available
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Jim Dicken
U.S.
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| I am a fishing guide expert. I have lists of over 800 fishing guides worldwide, as well as links to fishing regulaltions for every state and fishing clubs and information links. | Available
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Marc Wisniewski
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| I can answer questions relating to all types of freshwater fishing, tackle, and tactics. I also can answer questions regarding rod building, lure making, and lure modification. | Available
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Louis Barbarelli
U.S.
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| I will be able to answer almost any question about Long Island Sound(Western) species such as striped bass, bluefish, blackfish etc... | Available
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Matt Volenec
U.S.
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| I have 11 years of experience fishing from medium to high performance sea kayaks. I started out when there was little or no serious interest in the sport of kayak fishing. Because of this, most of my knowledge comes from having to modify a sea kayak for fishing with out being able to draw on the knowledge of others (trial and error). I specialize in the Midwest region and have developed methods to effectively utilize the strengths of a kayak for fishing in high winds (25mph-45mph). I cannot answer sea kayaking questions regarding safety and non fishing related questions. | Available
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Robert Vermillion
U.S.
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| I can answer questions about collecting antique fishing lures, reels, and other items.
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Matthew T. Drew
U.S.
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| I can answer inquiries relating to bass fishing in Central Florida and questions pertaining to inshore saltwater fishing on the west coast of Florida. Bass fishing is my specialty although I study and pursue all freshwater species as well as snook, redfish, trout, cobia, tarpon and mackerel in saltwater. I specialize in artificial baits although I am well versed in the live bait arena as well. Spinning and baitcasting outfits are my main weapons although I am also familiar with spincast equipment and have recently taken up casual fly fishing. I usually fish by boat in both freswater and saltwater environments. I own a canoe that I take to freshwater areas on occasion. I have also wade fished and walked many miles of banks in search of fish. | Available
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Mark Maynard
U.S.
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| I can answer questions in Spanish as well as English. I can answer questions about bass fishing, catfish fishing, and panfish fishing.
I have a vast quantity of knowledge in these areas. I'm only fifteen but I can answer all your questions about fishing Texas waters. I will also take Questions from outta state too. | Available
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Joe Junion (Jomusky)
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| Specializing in Musky fishing and ice fishing for Northern Pike and Walleye. | Available
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Jack Gaither
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| I have been bass, crappie, brim and catfishing for over 60 years. Most of my recent experience has been on the Apalachicola R. in Fl. panhandle, Dead Lakes and Lake Seminole. I can answer many questions on places to go and some ideas on tactics especially for largemouth bass in these waters. I can`t tell you what fish will bite but can give some lures and methods that have worked well for me over the last 33 years in this area. I am also well versed on boating safety and small boat handling. | Available
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Joe Douglas
U.S.
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| 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. | Available
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2008-07-01 Pezon & Michel: Michael, The serial number gives the date of manufacture , your rod was the 10th rod made in 1967. They are prized by some collectors, commanding from 300- 600 $ US, depending on model . They were a...
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2008-07-01 re: very old greenheart salmon rod with brass reel: John, Sorry, I am a US trout bamboo fly rod guy. I believe your rod to be UK in origin. It is not in my books or memory. If you have a large library like the main one in Denver try; Fishing Tackle: A...
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2008-06-29 Walleye Spawning Question: Greetings, I am no Walleye specialist or biologist, but you are right it is awfully late. I know our spring in Wisconsin was very late with strange weather patterns. It could be the weather. I've...
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2008-06-29 fishing pole: Hi Silvia, I'll try but I'll need some more information. What kind of reel is this? Casting, spinning, fly? What kind of line are you using? Do you mean the string fell off the reel?...
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2008-06-27 FISHING USING WORMS: Denise; To answer your first question the answer is definitely NO. I have caught many bass with non scented plastic worms. Let me make a guess as to what your problem is at your pond. I bet the pond...
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