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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 DAVID L EITUTIS on August 5, 2012 at 1:46pm: HEY GREG, NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL VINTAGE!!!!!! OH the stories that old combo could tell if it could talk! I love the old torpedo shaped handles on these old rods, very graceful and useful. Notice the length of the cork handle? IF you measure it I bet it will be 6" or there abouts. Lots shorter than modern rods !

Comment by Greg McWilliams on August 5, 2012 at 1:39pm: My only BAMBOO ROD!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by dick tabbert on August 4, 2012 at 9:09pm: Batch 15

Balsa bait deep diver

Balsa bait shallow diver

Balsa bait shallow diver.

Comment by dick tabbert on August 4, 2012 at 7:23pm: Yea Greg way back then they made things to last. I think I've got them same lures.

Comment by Greg McWilliams on August 4, 2012 at 6:40pm: Night fishin these were a must!!!!!!

Comment by Greg McWilliams on August 4, 2012 at 6:31pm: These were my favorites in GRAND LAKE of the CHEROKEES!!!!!! There was an GUY that was in his upper 80's cleaned fish for people when they would come in from fishing!!!! Mostly CRAPPIE and SAND BASS!!!!!! He would fillet the first one bait up his hook with guts and drop it in the water!!! Before he finished cleaning he would catch a catfish for himself!!!! Don't know what he charged for cleaning , but he could clean a FISH every 30 seconds!!!! He watched me fish around the docks and rocks, He said if you will go up to the cafe and get you Bill Norman Quarterback you will catch fish!!!!!! Cost me $1.25, but was well worth it!!!!!!! Purple was the best but I don't have any left!!!!!!

Comment by Greg McWilliams on August 4, 2012 at 6:19pm: Looked at this GROUP this evening and thought where did they get that OLD STUFF!!!!!!!!!!! LOOKS like some STUFF I HAVE!!!!!! From my BAIT FISHING YEARS!!!!!! LEO this also the BUCKET I attach electric leads to!!!!!!

Comment by dick tabbert on August 4, 2012 at 3:29pm: Batch 14

This one caught me a 3 pound Bass right out of the box, I used it in off colored water.

This is my oldest balsa bait bought it in the 70's.

This one has a clear coat on it you can see the wood through it.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on August 4, 2012 at 2:51pm: No problemo Dick and enjoyed the pics!

Comment by dick tabbert on August 4, 2012 at 2:26pm: I appreciate the offer on the reel Tootie but then it wouldn't match the steel rod I had it on. The Hell Benders or Waterdogs or whatever they are I got in the 70's. Got lots of Nortern Pike on them trolling deep water. I don't know how vintage that makes then but I also have a balsa bait from that time It cost me quit a lot of money back then they were hot on the Bass circuits. The bait are all balsa wood the first one being the oldest. I'll post them a little later.