200 Year Old Fishing Reel

[Decker]

Saw this on youtube...   200 year old reel with 4:1 gear ratio and original horsehair line:

[Tiddlerbasher]

Fascinating stuff Joe

[The Great Maudu]

Hard to believe.

[oc1]

Now there's a hobby.  Platting horse hair into fishing line.  I can't wait to get started.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-Natural-White-Horse-Hair-Mongolia-Tail-Violin-Viola-Cello-Erhu-Bow-Hairs-/381635422676?hash=item58db3e69d4:g:JEYAAOSwt7pXNsX0
-steve

[Tiddlerbasher]

Good luck with that Steve - I think your going to need a lot hanks Not to mention patience, time and eyesight

[Decker]

Now there's a hobby.  Platting horse hair into fishing line.  I can't wait to get started.
-steve

Another option for your calcutta cane rods!    http://www.raingarden.us/rodnreel/listings/listings.html