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Are Old Fishing Rods Worth Anything?

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Many used fishing rods are worth less than $50; many more, less than $20 If you think you might have a valuable fishing rod, it’s important to know what to look for to determine its worth. Vintage fishing rod advertisements. What do you do with old fishing rods? First, you can likely repair them Even … Read more

Is A Longer Or Shorter Fishing Rod Better?

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A short (6 feet or less) rod is ideal if you want to make short, accurate casts. When pinpoint accuracy is less critical, a long rod (over 7 feet) is the way to go Dingy or dirty water and heavy cover are two situations where short-range accuracy is part of the recipe for success, and … Read more