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Old Reels

Pictured here are three old  Center pin? or Conventional ?  reels I'd like to learn more about.Top: Shakespeare, 'Universal',1918 2) Pflueg…

Started by John Sheehan

15 Mar 2, 2016
Reply by David, aka, "McScruff"

Johnson Centry Reel

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…

Started by Keith Ritter

12 Apr 29, 2015
Reply by Keith Ritter

THE REAL VALUE OF VINTAGE TACKLE

Started by DAVID L EITUTIS

30 Feb 23, 2015
Reply by DAVID L EITUTIS

" Do You Want to Play a Game ?"

 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 !  L…

Started by Lord of the Fly , Rods

3 Aug 9, 2014
Reply by Lord of the Fly , Rods

Memphis Made Fishing Reel

Has any one seen any thing fishing related made by Union Manufacting Company in Memphis, Tn? This little reel made of aluminum and attaches…

Started by Keith Ritter

5 Jun 4, 2014
Reply by Keith Ritter

FAVORITE FLY ROD AND ESPECIALLY LENGTH AND WEIGHT !!!!!!!

YA KNOW THIS DOESN'T MEAN IT'S GOTTA BE AN OLD ROD, COULD BE MODERN AND OF ANY MATERIAL, GRAPHITE, GLASS, BORON , OR ANY COMBO OF THESE.  …

Started by DAVID L EITUTIS

6 Jan 10, 2014
Reply by DAVID L EITUTIS

Great Lakes Mfg.

I bought this reel at a local auction. The first one I remember seeing was in about 1957, it belonged to a friend of my dads. The rod and r…

Started by Vince Fusco

9 Aug 6, 2012
Reply by John Sheehan

This is my Mitchell 410 made in France

Started by Vince Fusco

4 Aug 2, 2012
Reply by jim cosgrove

Snippet From an Online Article

This is not my writing, but it pretty much sums it up: It’s hard to define the “rightness” of a fly rod, though once — over a couple beers…

Started by Fly Rod D

9 Aug 1, 2012
Reply by Vince Fusco

VINTAGE HEDDON GOLDEN MARK 50'S

Started by DAVID L EITUTIS

2 Jul 31, 2012
Reply by jim cosgrove

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