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Vintage Equipment Group

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I know this sounds strange, but vintage equipment like fiberglass rods still have a place! We can talk shop and discuss why some vintage gear is just as good (if not better) than the new stuff.

Location: Twin Cities, MN
Members: 42
Latest Activity: Jun 6, 2019

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Old Reels 15 Replies

Pictured here are three old Center pin? or Conventional ? reels I'd like to learn more about.Top: Shakespeare, 'Universal',1918 2) Pflueger 'Trump',1943? 3) A.F. Meisselbach & Bro. Newark…Continue

Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by David, aka, "McScruff" Mar 2, 2016.

Johnson Centry Reel 12 Replies

I picked this reel at a pawn shop today. I've seen them for years but never had one. How old is this is this one, if anyone out there knows any info would be great.

Started by Keith Ritter. Last reply by Keith Ritter Apr 29, 2015.

THE REAL VALUE OF VINTAGE TACKLE 30 Replies

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Tags: BOTH, WONDERODS, RODS, PACK, OLD

Started by DAVID L EITUTIS. Last reply by DAVID L EITUTIS Feb 23, 2015.

" Do You Want to Play a Game ?" 3 Replies

Digging thru an old tacklebox I came across some old spinners and they are so old that I dont think you can identify them, Good luck ! LOFRContinue

Started by Lord of the Fly , Rods. Last reply by Lord of the Fly , Rods Aug 9, 2014.

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Comment by Rob Gay on March 27, 2010 at 8:00pm: I have 3 vintage fly rods with vintage reels on them..I will try to get some pictures and post...a Grizzley/Fenwick a Phillipson and a Shakesphere Wonderod I just purchased and plan to restore...One has a Airex reel, one a Ocean City 76 and I plan to put a vintage auto with a moving line guide on the Wonderod...Ya gotta love fishing with old glass and fly reels...they are a part of fly fishing history...

Comment by Steve Fleckenstein on March 27, 2010 at 7:49pm: I'll have to post pics of my 2 fenwicks and cardinal reels.

Comment by Keith Ozarowski on January 30, 2010 at 7:11pm: If you really want to old school find yourself an old Shakespeare or Heddon bamboo rod. There is nothing like catching fish on a truly handmade rod with flies you have tied yourself.

Comment by shooter on December 31, 2009 at 12:55pm: nothing like a glass rod,i have five and fish them all.

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Comment by Shawn on October 13, 2009 at 10:50pm: Howdy all, I just happened across a bunch of old fishing gear from my grandfather. I'm still in nagotiations to accure it all :p It's been up in the rafters for MANY years and don't know the full conditions of the poles yet. I do know there is at least 1 older fly rod and reel. One thing I'll need to know is about repairs should they need some attention. What should I be looking for?

Comment by Steve Fleckenstein on September 26, 2009 at 1:31pm: I have 2 fiberglass Fenwicks that are a blast to use.My first is the 5' FS50 2pc with the sliding ringgs on the handle.i bought that in 1983.I also have another Fenwick 2 pc 5'3" with foam grips and aluminum real seat.I recently got that one off Ebay.I'm thinking of buying an eagle claw 2 pc 5'6" soon.I found a couple for around $12.00.