Custom Exotic Wood Hobo Reels

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PERRO

July 12, 2017, 05:40:24 AM Last Edit: July 14, 2017, 03:18:16 AM by PERRO
Hey everyone, just sharing photos of my two " Custom Hobo Reels ". ;D

I was on another forum ( Bushcraft USA )  and came across a vendor, making an updated version of a  " Coke Bottle Reel / Hobo Reel " out of turned Wood(s).

Example: Photo taken off internet.


I grew up dirt POOOOR & remember using one as a kid..

After pondering over them for a few weeks. I decided to purchase one made from Cedar, & was very impressed with the overall look & feel.


I added some fishing line & a few Hooks, Weights,Swivels & Leader Material. All of which fit inside of the Hollowed out Handle.



I whittled a " Wine Cork ", into a smaller sized thimble to hold approx 12ft of 8 lbs mono leader.


I also used a few small plastic baggies, to organize my tackle, which were then rolled up to fit inside the Reel handle.





HMMM,.. I got thinking & promptly contacted the Vendor, to request " IF ", he would make two special order reels from an " Exotic Wood " ..?

1. Desert Ironwood


2. Macassar Ebony


He agreed, along with an additional custom " Threaded Brass Fittings ".




FORUM: BUSHCRAFT USA

Vendor: T's Custom Outdoor Gear
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/wts-custom-turned-hobo-reels-handline-updated-7-5-17.197341/

https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/artificial-lures-bait-for-hobo-reel.199801/#post-3404779

Tiddlerbasher

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July 12, 2017, 08:55:29 AM
Very sweet :)

thorhammer

#2
July 12, 2017, 10:27:39 AM
Wow. Nice

philaroman

#3
July 12, 2017, 10:53:59 AM
I've done some urban fishin' where self-defense was a looming possibility...  as a matter of fact, I've done some rural fishin' where self-defense was a reality (the enormous domestic goose was undeterred by a UL trout rod)...  the ironwood could have gotten me roast goose beside the trout almandine, LOL

PERRO

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July 12, 2017, 05:11:34 PM Last Edit: July 13, 2017, 08:57:42 PM by PERRO
Quote from: philaroman on July 12, 2017, 10:53:59 AM
I've done some urban fishin' where self-defense was a looming possibility...  as a matter of fact, I've done some rural fishin' where self-defense was a reality (the enormous domestic goose was undeterred by a UL trout rod)...  the ironwood could have gotten me roast goose beside the trout almandine, LOL

Hmmmm, I did do a little pondering  .. it does kinda look like an " Old School Short Billy ".  ;D

" But Officer, its a Fishing Reel & I do have a Valid Fishing License..Everywhere I go "  :o

My fishing buddy dropped by for a few Beers & I gave him the  " Cedar Hobo Reel " as a gift.

He was vacationing in " Mammoth Lakes " last week, and was on his way home.

P.S.: A bit of trivia,.. Desert Ironwood is SOOOO Dense ..That it won't float in water  :o

 

philaroman

#5
July 12, 2017, 08:21:13 PM
spool up w/ 200lb. braid & it's a lead-filled Billy/Garotte combo...  throw in the "inappropriate" handle shape, and...

OFFICER: "Son, you didn't come here to fish, did you?"

PERRO

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July 13, 2017, 08:01:26 PM Last Edit: July 13, 2017, 08:57:59 PM by PERRO
Quote from: philaroman on July 12, 2017, 08:21:13 PM
spool up w/ 200lb. braid & it's a lead-filled Billy/Garotte combo...  throw in the "inappropriate" handle shape, and...

OFFICER: "Son, you didn't come here to fish, did you?"

Hmmmm,..Both look more like a " Scepter or Mace " in my demented imagination  ;D




I'll post a few more photos, once they arrive.

EDIT:

The Vendor is also Turning Wood  " YoYo Reels ", for those of you that might prefer a different style ..?


CUSTOM TURNED CUBAN YOYO REELS ( Handline)
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/wts-custom-turned-cuban-yoyo-reels-handline.199881/

oldmanjoe

#7
July 13, 2017, 09:23:19 PM
   That`s a nice looking yoyo  ....   finger holes ?  4 inch diameter ?
  I make similar  ones    joe
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PERRO

#8
July 13, 2017, 09:43:15 PM
Quote from: oldmanjoe on July 13, 2017, 09:23:19 PM
   That`s a nice looking yoyo  ....   finger holes ?  4 inch diameter ?
  I make similar  ones    joe

Very nice !!

PERRO

#9
July 15, 2017, 01:31:01 AM Last Edit: July 15, 2017, 08:05:53 PM by PERRO
I just received my two Custom Hobo reels in todays mail.



The Desert Ironwood reel was loaded with " 15# Mono ".


I added some " Hockey Tape " before loading them with fishing line.


The Ebony with Power Pro 65 lbs Braid, along with approx 30 yards of 30# mono top shot.


Braid to #30 Mono




A couple of soft protective Crown Royal bags.


I'll be trying to get together with my fishing buddy for a test run  ;D

gstours

#10
July 16, 2017, 05:25:45 PM
Very nice wood.  Great pictures,  almost makes me wonder if I really need two speeds on my favorite reel nor a power cord? thanks for showing us your new reels. ;)

PERRO

#11
July 16, 2017, 06:23:23 PM
Quote from: gstours on July 16, 2017, 05:25:45 PM
Very nice wood.  Great pictures,  almost makes me wonder if I really need two speeds on my favorite reel nor a power cord? thanks for showing us your new reels. ;)

I've been itching to try them out .. Unfortunately ,..its been " Triple Digits " Temps, & toooo hot for me to endure !!

I'll most likely try them out on the " CA Aqueduct " , which is the closest body of water near me, & don't need to cast far.
http://www.fishingnetwork.net/forum4/forumdisplay.php?83-Aqueduct-Fishing-Reports

http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?87907-fishing-in-palmdale
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