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Questions regarding collectable fishing tackle, reels, lures, etc. www.folkartfishinglures.com

Experience in the area

Collector for 20 years, author of numerous articles in the NFLCC Gazette.

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National Fishing Lures Collectors Club

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NFLCC Gazette

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Engineering Degree (unrelated to collecting).

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Recent Answers from Robert Vermillion

2009-05-27 fishing rod:

Barry    Garcia rods are higher quality fiberglass rods. I would estimate the value of $50-$75. Maybe more depending on the specific model, etc.    Note: the most coveted rods are American custom made

2008-06-02 Fishing reel:

Bronson Meteor is worth $5-10    The Shakespeare Direct Drive is worth $10-20    Unfortunately these are economic/low priced reels in there day and dont command a high value in the collectors market.

2008-05-30 wright & mcgill rod:

Wright & Mcgill made nice quality bamboo and fiberglass flyrods. The early bamboo rods are most sought after. Wright & McGill aquired the Goodwin Granger Co after WWII to add rods to their tackle line

2008-05-30 wright & mcgill rod:

please confirm if this rod is bamboo or fiberglass    bob    http://www.folkartfishinglures.com

2007-04-16 wooden fishing lure:

Vicky,    Sorry for the delay, I just returned from a business trip. Its difficult to determine the origin and value of your lure. But, if you can send me a photo or use a scanner to send an image I can

 

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