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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Cradle Reels => Topic started by: Maxed Out on May 15, 2023, 04:33:28 AM

Title: My first cradle
Post by: Maxed Out on May 15, 2023, 04:33:28 AM
 Always had a twinkle in my eye for a cradle reel setup, and finally scratched the itch.

 It's 1970's era with a 50 international. The seller said it was unused and I would have to agree with that assessment.

 I know zilch about this setup, so I contacted Randy Pauly and he said it was built at Anglers center in Newport Beach. The seller was clueless about it's origins. Thanks to Randy for his insight. Now I at least know something about this combo
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: Maxed Out on May 15, 2023, 04:37:34 AM
Couple more pics
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: alantani on May 15, 2023, 05:15:29 AM
wow!!!!
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: Keta on May 15, 2023, 05:18:32 AM
Nice!! 

If I was not trying to thin the herd I would want one for a 349.
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: 54bullseye on May 15, 2023, 09:06:09 AM
Nice looking cradle Ted !! A lot of Nep-Tuna's had Silaflex rods built by Anglers Center. Nice clean score !!
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: Reeltyme on May 15, 2023, 09:22:55 AM
Beautiful score. Congrats!
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: David Hall on May 15, 2023, 06:53:01 PM
Looks like its never been out of the box. what a fantastic score.  :d
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: redsetta on May 15, 2023, 09:22:04 PM
Seriously wow!
We have a movie in this part of the world called The Castle, which captures moments like this perfectly:

(https://alantani.com/gallery/37/3590-150523211652.gif)

So stoked for ya Ted - that's a dream score.
Congrats, Justin
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: Crow on May 15, 2023, 10:51:49 PM
Sweet combo!
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: Bill B on May 16, 2023, 01:54:49 PM
Simply gorgeous! 
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: Donnyboat on May 16, 2023, 10:47:32 PM
Looks great Ted, is it a rude question to ask how much dollars, cheers Don.
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: Maxed Out on May 17, 2023, 01:22:56 PM
Quote from: Donnyboat on May 16, 2023, 10:47:32 PMLooks great Ted, is it a rude question to ask how much dollars, cheers Don.

 Not a rude question Donny, but if you must know, I'll just say, it cost an arm and a leg, but I still have 1 leg to stand on, so all is good !
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: Midway Tommy on May 17, 2023, 06:18:35 PM
Pretty snazzy, Ted! Almost to pretty to use, beautiful combo!
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: Hardy Boy on May 17, 2023, 08:48:52 PM
Ted as I said when you texted me the pictures that is out of sight. Too pretty to fish ........................ almost.


Cheers:

Todd
Title: Re: My first cradle
Post by: Donnyboat on May 17, 2023, 11:45:53 PM
Gee Ted, you sure need a ghopher, I have one stuffed arm you can have, and thanks for the pics great set up, keep well, cheers Don.