Catching fish with a lasso? Yippie ki- yay!!

[Woodbilly]

Hey all!

I was able to take one of my rare 1948 French Rudipech Lasso spin reels out today for a bit of crappie catching action.

 Paired her with a 1960's Garcia Conolon ultralight, also customized with a 1970's Fuji Grip handle and folding guides with ceramic eyelets.

 I have one stock Lasso and one custom.

 This beautiful old girl is the one that I gave a full stripdown and customized with an all alloy finish and polished brightwork.

  I used my letter punches to initial the lead counterweight within the flier.

 Very, very unique reel to use and actually catch fish with.

 A full loop bail and one of  the strangest Bakelite spool drag clicks, ever.

 Amazing reel and easily handles the feisty crappie.

 You could say, Lasso's them with ease!

 Yippie ki- yay

 58 caught with 27 keeper size to fry up!

Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

 Peace!

[foakes]

Excellent vintage combo, great mess of slabs, and a good report!

Thanks!

Best Regards, Fred

[Woodbilly]

Excellent vintage combo, great mess of slabs, and a good report!

Thanks!

Best Regards, Fred

Thanks, as always,  Fred!!