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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 August 1, 2012 at 7:41pm

You know probably they will still catch fish but they have been laid to rest in my family room in the display case.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on August 1, 2012 at 6:47pm

GOOD OLD STUFF DICK!!!!!!! YOU MUSN'T USE EM ANYMORE .

Comment by Steve Fleckenstein on August 1, 2012 at 6:39pm

I have one of the jointed river runts(same color also) and the same color crazy crawler.

Comment by dick tabbert on August 1, 2012 at 6:36pm

3rd batch

Comment by Leo Nguyen on August 1, 2012 at 6:23pm

Truly awesome vintage that was put to really heavy usages.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on August 1, 2012 at 6:18pm

Thanks for posting the pics Dick. You know what all this stuff is ?

 How did you load these pics ah heck i'll just call ya.

Comment by dick tabbert on August 1, 2012 at 6:02pm

2nd batch

Comment by dick tabbert on August 1, 2012 at 5:55pm

I started putting the pictures somewhere else so I'll start over. 1st batch.

Comment by jim cosgrove on August 1, 2012 at 11:12am

 i am going to upload several pics into the genral forum

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on August 1, 2012 at 11:11am

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSUPER DICK AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE EM!

 

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Another Morning Cracker……10/5/2024

Got the kinks out this morning….
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Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
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Jeffrey D. Abney posted a status
"We still have water a foot high but the fish are chewing in 72 degree water….topped a 100 this morning..mainly Shellcrackers and Largemouth."
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New measuring boards

"Thank Jeffrey"
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Jeffrey D. Abney replied to Jeffrey D. Abney's discussion A Prosperous 2014 Panfish Season To Date
"Thanks Dick….2014 was an amazing fishing year on the Albemarle….those of us that were…"
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New measuring boards

"Nice craftsmanship Dick……"
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dick tabbert posted a photo

New measuring boards

New measuring boards 18",24", and 36".
Wednesday
dick tabbert replied to Jeffrey D. Abney's discussion A Prosperous 2014 Panfish Season To Date
"Great pics Jeffrey and loads of fun to catch."
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Jeffrey D. Abney replied to Jeffrey D. Abney's discussion A Prosperous 2014 Panfish Season To Date
"If you’re new to big bluegill.com or you just missed this post……2014 was an…"
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Best Fish Today Were Quality Shellcrackers……9/28/2024

"Thanks Tracy……growing up in southern Louisiana we called Shellcrackers either “…"
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Best Fish Today Were Quality Shellcrackers……9/28/2024

"very nice fish and great conservation.  hats of to ya.  anything over 11" here is…"
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2024 Has Been a Great Year for Shellcrackers ….9/30/2024

"It sure looks to be a great year, nice cracker!"
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2024 Has Been a Great Year for Shellcrackers ….9/30/2024

Reflecting on the growth of these fish on the river systems…
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Best Fish Today Were Quality Shellcrackers……9/28/2024

"Twenty five years here and this is the best I’ve done in public water in North…"
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Some of Today’s Largest Crackers……9/28/2024

"Thanks Troy….I’m so glad these fish are adapting so well on the  Albemarle…"
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Best Fish Today Were Quality Shellcrackers……9/28/2024

"Wow, I don't remember you having such shellcracker success!!"
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