Does anybody know much about the Italian Gladiator reels ???

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54bullseye

November 08, 2021, 10:59:49 PM
I was always under the impression they came in 2.5/0, 4/0, 9/0 and 12/0 but now I have discovered a 14/0. Anybody have one or seen a 14/0 Gladiator reel.    John Taylor

conchydong

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November 08, 2021, 11:29:51 PM
 I know nothing about them but I am sure Sal would have liked seeing that reel. What a beauty.

Robert Janssen

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November 09, 2021, 11:27:54 PM
Should go nicely with your Mitchell President 14/0

broadway

#3
November 10, 2021, 01:55:26 AM
Sweet find, John! You've been scoring some Italian beauties... you find some long lost cousin? ::)
Great shape too,
Dom

Dominick

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November 10, 2021, 06:14:36 PM
The only thing I know about an Italian Gladiator is what I see in the mirror.   ::) Dominick
Leave the gun.  Take the cannolis.

There are two things I don't like about fishing.  Getting up early in the morning and boats.  The rest of it is fun.

thorhammer

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November 10, 2021, 07:59:52 PM
Quote from: Dominick on November 10, 2021, 06:14:36 PM
The only thing I know about an Italian Gladiator is what I see in the mirror.   ::) Dominick



Excellent.

thorhammer

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November 10, 2021, 08:01:41 PM
Dominus  magnus piscis

Midway Tommy

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November 10, 2021, 10:49:58 PM
Quote from: Dominick on November 10, 2021, 06:14:36 PM
The only thing I know about an Italian Gladiator is what I see in the mirror.   ::) Dominick

OMG!  :D
Love those open face spinning reels! (Especially ABU & ABU/Zebco Cardinals)

Tommy D (ORCA), NE



Favorite Activity? ............... In our boat fishing
RELAXING w/ MY BEST FRIEND (My wife Bonnie)

philaroman

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November 10, 2021, 11:07:26 PM
Quote from: thorhammer on November 10, 2021, 08:01:41 PM
Dominus  magnus piscis

piscis  or  piscator...  or, both/either?

oldmanjoe

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November 10, 2021, 11:35:54 PM
Quote from: Dominick on November 10, 2021, 06:14:36 PM
The only thing I know about an Italian Gladiator is what I see in the mirror.   ::) Dominick
Good come back !!!!!!!!!!!   
Grandpa`s words of wisdom......Joey that thing between your shoulders is not a hat rack.....    use it.....
A mind is like a parachute, it only work`s  when it is open.......
The power of Observation   , It`s all about the Details ..
 Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.   Alto Mare

54bullseye

#10
November 10, 2021, 11:38:33 PM
Thanks for the help !!

Bill B

#11
November 13, 2021, 04:26:47 PM
This thread went sideways faster than a car on black ice 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Bill
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

Brewcrafter

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November 14, 2021, 08:20:31 AM
John - That is a work of art, thanks for sharing.  Help educate me (I have never seen one or aware of the brand); what is the time frame on the manufacture of this reel?  It looks very contemporary.  There are measured adjustments on the tail plate side, I assume to set spool play/tension (I cannot blow the photos up to where my weak eyes can see well).  And there appears to be a small switch/knob on the headplate side, what is it's function?  Sorry for the basic questions but it really is a beautiful reel and I would like to learn more, thank you so much for sharing this reel. - john

Robert Janssen

#13
November 15, 2021, 07:38:11 AM
Yes. Made in Bologna primarily from the early 1970s and thereafter, but also resurfacing as the Mitchell President in the late 1980s-early 90s. Founded by a man named Sergio Ricco, now dead, in collaboration with a few others through the years, namely JC Rosetti and Italcanna.

54bullseye

#14
November 15, 2021, 10:25:07 AM
Thanks Rob for the information !!  Brewcrafter I hope that answers some of your questions that I couldn't answer !   John Taylor
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