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Vintage Equipment Group

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 John Sheehan on June 25, 2014 at 8:14am

Ol' Burke .I have a bunch of of the 'Life Likes' (insects, Nymhs, and Larvae) Haven't used them much ,but Summers the time .Anyone here have success using these? Scroll down thru this 1972 Burke Catalog and enjoy visiting your childhood again!  http://www.antiquefishinglures.com/burke.htm

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on June 7, 2014 at 11:28am

WRONG AGAIN. TOP ONE IS THE BACK COUNTRY AND MIDDLE IS THE EMERALD GREEN..

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on June 7, 2014 at 11:27am

Over the years it's been a hobby, and passion , of mine to collect some pretty nice stuff when it comes to vintage tackle.. Christmas came this morning in TROY GROVE...
A PAIR OF QUICK 110 REELS , VERY NICE CONDITION 100% MECHANICALLY WORKING

 THE TOP ROD IS A 5' ONE PIECE "EMERALD GREEN" TRANSLUCENT SOMEWHAT , ULTRA LIGHT.
  MIDDLE ROD A MODEL 1800 "BACK COUNTRY SPECIAL" 5'10" MADE IN THE 70'S , CLOSE TO MINT AND WOULD BE IF NOT FOR SOMEONE CLEANING IT AND RUBBING SOME OF THE NUMBERS OFF , STILL VERY NICE THOUGH
 AND LASTLY A "HIPPIE" THERES WERE COLLAPSIBLE RODS THAT WENT DOWN TO 24" AND YA COULD CARRY EM IN YOUR BACK POCKET. THIS ONE NEAR MINT ALSO ..

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on June 6, 2014 at 8:48pm

Ya I"ve seen those Dick and looked rrrrrrrreally heavy duty for sure......

Comment by dick tabbert on June 6, 2014 at 8:11pm

I had a Dam Quick once but I think the reel was enclosed I can't quit remember, one of them senior moments.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on June 6, 2014 at 6:11pm

THIS REEL IS A VINTAGE DAM QUICK ,MADE IN GERMANY BOUT LATE 50'S MAYBE. IT'S A MODEL 110 AND THE 110 N models came in the late 60's I believe, and think I still have one more of these coming and will do a pic on em both together. For their size they were heavy compared to modern stuff , TOUGH AS NAILS HOWEVER AND THIS ONE FUNCTIONS PERFECTLY AFTER 50+ YEARS OF USE....

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on June 4, 2014 at 1:42pm

THE REEL IS A OLDER 308 MITCHELL ULTRA LIGHT, VVVVVVERY CLOSE TO MINT , AND THE ROD IS A 5' SHAKESPEARE WONDEROD WITH CERAMIC GUIDES . MODEL 1800 . SPOSE THIS ONE MADE IN LATE 70'S AND IS ACTUALLY THE NEWEST Wonderod in my collection. Very light weight ... will use it soon with a Vintage Dam Quick Reel model 110 . No not the new 110 N but the old vintage 110. Can't wait to see them when they start arriving.

  Most folk never heard of Alcedo Micron's , made in Italy, or the Old Quick's made in Gernany. They were both considered the best in their years for mmmmmany years and were both built like tanks inside and out ......

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on June 4, 2014 at 1:35pm

HERE'S SOME VINTAGE STUFF PICKED UP FROM JIMMY COSGROVE , WHEN HE CAME HERE LAST FEW WEEKS AGO.

Comment by Rick King on May 12, 2014 at 4:00am

Very nice Tooty

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on May 11, 2014 at 5:20pm

HERE'S A PAIR OF OLD L&S PLUNKERS I RECENTLY GOT . THE TOP ONE WITH THE GLITTER SIDES IS CALLED "WHITE FLASH" COLOR AND THE BOTTOM ORANGE ONE IS CALLED GOLD FISH .... BOTH ARE NEAR MINT AND WOULD ACTUALLY CALL THE TOP ONE MINT IN BOX..

 

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