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[Thomas B]

Hello, I just joined the forum. I have only a few old reels that I collect, but I'm sure that will change over time!! Back in 2021 I received from a 1st cousin our grandfathers fishing equipment. I have been fly fishing since the early 90's using a cheap rig then upgraded to L.L.Bean. I now only use my grandfather's 1940's bamboo Montague Splitswitch,(which I restored) and his Pflueger Medalist #1494 fly reel, with a restored 1950's silk level line. A year or more ago I decided to get a Pflueger Skilkast #1953 bait casting reel to use with the casting tip of the Montague rod.The reel is from circa 1945. I must say that fishing now has taken on a whole new meaning for me. My wife and I collect antiques, many are things that we can actually use. I just love fishing with this old equipment, and still catching fish too. I just bought a pre-war Skilkast with the 6 screws that I'm fixing to use, but I'll leave that for the proper category on this forum. Tom

[Keta]

Hi.

[foakes]

Welcome aboard, Tom!

Best, Fred

[alantani]

welcome!!!!

[happyhooker]

Greetings, Thomas, from Minnesota USA.

Frank
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[Midway Tommy]

Welcome, Tom! The fish, for sure, can't tell the circa of the equipment a person is using so it's quite fulfilling to use the stuff that you really enjoy fishing with. 

[Crow]

Howdy!!

[Brewcrafter]

Welcome Tom from the SoCal Inland Empire!  There is always a certain level of higher satisfaction (at least for me) catching a fish on gear I maintain myself.  And if you are into antique gear - guaranteed there are folks here that will help you out! - john

[Benni3]

Welcome from Salem va,,,,,

[Gobi King]

welcome from west Fichigan!!

[Bill B]

Good to have you here.  Bill, SoCal