113 yard sale rescue

[thorhammer]

Well there is hardly a shortage of mistreated 113's out there and maybe way down the list to get excited about, however each has its place. My buddy yard-saled a box fir me for $40, with the 113, 309, 209, 350. I'll take every box like that at the price.

What got my attention was the pristine, possibly nos, 24-56 three position power handle with my favorite butterscotch knob. I replaced a few bits here and there with better chrome and popped in a new sleeve (thanks Sal for the pin punch!). Not fighting wahoo here so built the drags for lock down bottom fishing and spooled fresh BG 40 lb.  Drag, free spool, wind all smooth as butta. 

[David Hall]

Beautiful resurrection there.  That reels got a whole nother life thanks to you.

[Bill B]

Great score John and great restoration.....Bill

[steelfish]

I wouldnt said its the same reel John.


that reel will last longer than many of us

[Shark Hunter]

Excellent work John!

[thorhammer]

Thanks, folks. As Daron would say 'a little patina"....kind of like me, except mine is silver instead of green...same vintage but got a fish or two left in the tank I hope (meaning me, the 113 has plenty left).