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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 dick tabbert on January 7, 2014 at 1:07pm

Hey if anybodies burning money please send it my way.

Comment by dick tabbert on January 7, 2014 at 12:53pm

Your last purchase looked like new.

Comment by dick tabbert on January 7, 2014 at 12:52pm

Keep er up buddy and you'll be building a pole barn like I had to to store everything, mater of fact I had to build 2.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on January 7, 2014 at 12:16pm

Speaking of money - send me your address in PM, okay?

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on January 7, 2014 at 12:15pm

Man, if I had your money, I'd burn mine!

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on January 7, 2014 at 10:53am

THE OLE SNAP LOCK REEL SEATS ON THESE STILL WORKING PROPERLY AFTER 60 YEARS , AMAZING ......

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on January 7, 2014 at 10:52am

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on January 7, 2014 at 10:48am

BOTTOM FLY ROD IS A MODEL 1470 MADE IN 1955 AND TOP ONE IS A MODEL 1280 T MADE IN THE 5O'S ALSO.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on January 7, 2014 at 10:48am

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on January 7, 2014 at 10:45am

THESE TWO 7'9" CAME THIS MORNING IN THE MAIL AND ARE SSSWEET AND DUPLICATE OTHERS I HAVE HERE, CAN'T  HAVE TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING YA KNOW...

 

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gtice25

"Slept great that night, Dick! Nice being out there!"
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dick tabbert commented on John Sheehan's photo
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gtice25

"WTG John."
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GTBEST PERCH

"Looks like an eater to me."
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GTBEST PERCH

"Yes, brightened my mood, Jeffrey! This was my first Fish that day."
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gtice25

"Thanks Jeffrey! Some fine Perch and Gills finally! Looking to get a few more outings in before ice…"
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Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
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gtice25

"Good deal…..a taste of what you’ve been hoping for John…..nice fish through the…"
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GTBEST PERCH

"Very nice John…."
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John Sheehan commented on Sam k.'s group Trout Bums
"Gregs July caught 3#1o..21" Rainbow Trout "
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John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's group Piscatorial Pursuit of Perch
"Thanks, Dick! You getting out at all?  I got skunked the 1st three times on the ice this year…"
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dick tabbert commented on John Sheehan's group Piscatorial Pursuit of Perch
"Nice going John."
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John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's group Piscatorial Pursuit of Perch
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John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's group Piscatorial Pursuit of Perch
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John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's group Piscatorial Pursuit of Perch
"Some nice Gills and Perch and a Bullhead through the ice for the three of us. My total was 13 with…"
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John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's group East coast Ice fisherman
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ice2025

"These four kept of 13 caught. 12 out of the same hole is always great!"
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John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's group East coast Ice fisherman
"Some nice Gills and Perch and a Bullhead through the ice for the three of us. My total was 13 with…"
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1stice Fish 2025

"Oh, good! Don't want loser anyone."
Feb 9
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
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1stice Fish 2025

"We have 5-6" of ice, Bruce! The 3" is the snow we got last night."
Feb 9
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
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1stice Fish 2025

"We have 5-6" of ice, Bruce! The 3" is the snow we got last night."
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