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Mark Rimmer

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.82
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 61.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 10.8
  • Total Questions 70
 I have been actively fishing for forty-five years! For nearly 15 of those years I was able to fish nearly 200 days per year. Those wonderful days have left me with a plethora of knowledge to share. I have fished from the Marianas of the Pacific to the quiet tidewaters of Virginia, the gulf coast of Texas and many places in between. My home waters are those of the west. I am passionate about bass and all types of fishing across the country and I am intimately acquainted with the San Diego County Lakes, Diamond Valley reservoir in Riverside County California and numerous other exciting fishing waters from Texas (Travis County) to the Pacific Coast and south to Cabo San Lucas. I have many years of experience in blue-water and inshore angling of all types in Southern California with both artificials and live baits; high country fishing in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of my beloved Golden State with nothing but a backpack and a fly-rod. There are still a lifetime of adventures to undertake, together with my lovely wife, Christine. I spent 20 years in the retail business of which 6 were spent owning and operating a successful tackle .....

Rich Mac McGaughey

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Politeness 9.93
  • Response Time(hr) 10.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.8
  • Total Questions 1464

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 give a complete description

, , send pictures especially labels or logos to me macsrods@yahoo.com and a complete including as much the following as you can: Is it? fly or casting rod ? Reel seat is below or above the cork handle ? Check metal for id and patents ? What is it made of; bamboo ( flat sided) fiberglass or graphite ( round)? 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.

Please read the following if the rod has .....

Jack Gaither

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 29.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 35.6
  • Total Questions 549
 PLEASE, PLEASE, READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE ASKING YOUR QUESTION. THANK YOU. PLEASE, I HAVE BEEN GETTING MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANTIQUE RODS, REELS ETC. I hate to refuse questions but I really can not be of help in this. If you have an old rod, reel, lure etc. try contacting the maker if still existing or try antique fishing tackle on the web. I am genuinely sorry that I CAN NOT ANSWER SUCH QUESTIONS. I have been bass, crappie, brim and catfishing for over 70 years. Most of my recent experience has been on the Apalachicola R. in Fl. panhandle, 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.

Robert Vermillion

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.84
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 19.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 16.9
  • Total Questions 763
 I can answer questions about collecting antique fishing lures, reels, and other items. www.folkartfishinglures.com

Marc Wisniewski

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 29.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 37.3
  • Total Questions 654
 I can answer questions relating to all types of freshwater fishing, tackle, and tactics. I also can answer questions regarding rod building, lure making, and lure modification. I am not an expert at the value of old rods, reels, or lures.

Slammin Sammy

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.75
  • Clarity of Response 9.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 9.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.4
  • Total Questions 8
 I can answer any questions relating to North American freshwater angling; most specifically in the northeast portion of the country. I am most knowledgable in the fields (or should I say waters) of Bass, Pike, and Trout fishing. I can assist you with bait/lure selection, tackle selection, and where you will find the species of fish that you are looking for. I can't answer questions on antique lures or antique rods.

Timothy Howard

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 25.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 4.8
  • Total Questions 92
 I'm willing and able to answer most questions regarding northern pike and bass. I can advise on specific rods, reels, lures and fishing line for specific fishing techniques. Also, I know alot about fishing in smaller waters and can give expert answers on optimal fishing weather conditions.

Recent Answers

2012-02-07 hurd super caster:

Richard,    They came in a variety of lengths, however, I havent seen a catalog of lengths.     The value of the reel will range from $125 to $225 depending on condition, if you have the original bag and

2012-02-05 hurd combo fishing rod reel:

Jim,    these are selling for $125 to $225 range.     They were made by the Hurd and Lock Company out of Michigan in the late 40s. Yours is the Super Caster model with the walnut grip, the Caster model

2012-02-01 Eagle Claw,Wet Noodle Rod Wright/McGill:

Hello Grant!    Thanks for the question.     While I am by NO means an appraiser of rods and reels, I did a bit of investigating and found similar 11.5' noodlers for sale online over the last year or so

2012-01-31 heddon black beauty:

Jack,  Forgive me but almost everyone who emails or asks on all experts, tells me their rod is in excellent condition. And some small portion are actually right.    If Heddon is written across the flats

2012-01-29 Actionrod Extendo:

Hi Jodi,    I'm really not the expert on old rods on this site.  I'm going to defer you to Joe Douglas on this site.    I do know that it was probably from the 1950's.  Its an odd item that may be worth

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