Northwest Fishing Reports

I recently tore a inch and a half tear in my Sevylor FH-360, which was right next to the left motor mount (ouch) My repair procedure was to get the Sevylor Vinyl Sealant (a small bottle from their website for $5) and a piece of the hull fabric that came with the boat. I first used the cement to just...

Thanks for the clean-up tips, I'll proceed carefully. I'll try fishing it, but I wouldn't expect to use it regularly. If it was made for packing in a backpack, I suppose performance could be sacrificed.

Well in the meantime, I got a copy of Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide , and they do mention the Bristol rod, and list some values for poor/good/excellent condition. Horton/Bristol had several patents for steel tube forming. I see this is the only 4-piece rod they mad...

A friend just gave me his Grandpa's antique rod, and I'm hoping some Grandpas here can give me some history? * It's a Horton Bristol rod, four pieces - one for the handle, three for the rod. Looks like metal tubes and cork grips. * Five foot length total, and "barrel" guides, all about 3/8", includi...