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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 Derrick Bustle on August 6, 2012 at 6:53pm: Greg..Heddon torpedo, smithwick devil horse, and L & S. am i right

Comment by Greg McWilliams on August 6, 2012 at 6:46pm

Comment by Greg McWilliams on August 6, 2012 at 6:44pm: Favorite Top WATERS!!!!!!

Comment by dick tabbert on August 6, 2012 at 6:12pm: The original Garcia 5500c which started the Bass fishing tournament craze.

The 2500c small cousin to the 5500c uses less line and only half as big.

Shimano Black Magnum 100GT

Comment by dick tabbert on August 6, 2012 at 2:06pm: Shamano Brush Buster for flipping

Bantan 100 by Shamano

Comment by dick tabbert on August 6, 2012 at 2:03pm: Shamano Bantam Mag

Comment by John Sheehan on August 6, 2012 at 11:37am: The lip is not very wide .

Comment by John Sheehan on August 6, 2012 at 11:36am: Greg- Is this one of your favorite lures .It's in my 4-8 lb test Crankbait box and dont use it much but I used it a few times. I always thought it was a Rebel but now after your post maybe its a shallow running Manns Quarterback.

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Comment by Derrick Bustle on August 6, 2012 at 8:03am: They of course took the lead out of the lips.

Comment by dick tabbert on August 6, 2012 at 8:01am: Thank you Derrick that is nice to know. I know I liked the Bagely Balsa Baits when I did a lot of Bas fishing but didn't know if they were still in business. I gave up most of my Bass fishing years ago found out I catch as many if not more fishing foe Bluegills. I caught a 6 pound Bass this year on vacation on a 1/16 oz jig with a 1 1/2 inch twister tail on 4 pound fluorocarbon line. It got in the weeds and I thought I was going to loose it but finally landed it. Thank you for your input it is much appreciated.