Just found this rod for cheap. I know Sabre is a great, dependable rod for the ocean, but have you guys ever seen an ultra light model like this?
Guides look nice and it has an aluminum reel seat. I don't think it's super old since it has EVA grips, but I think it will fish well :D
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Looks like an original Sabre, should be fun with one of the UL spinners you've got. I have a 5 1/2' UL Sabre from the 80's,still going strong. They made fresh water stuff too.
looks like early lined Fuji guides
I've used a few of these in the 80s and 90s. Just as fantastic as the big water rods. Have fun.
Ron
Looks like a high quality ultralight spinning rod to me.
Ultralight rods and reels are my favorite size of fishing gear.
I think you have a lucky find.
Thanks guys!
Looking forward to catching some browns with it next month!
I absolutely love the old Sabre UL rods. They are nice and flexible and strong. Perfect for trout fishing. One of those classic fun rods and flexible enough that I have yet to loose a fish with that rod.
Just curious, what reel will you match up with this beauty?
Modern or period?
Quote from: Danwin22 on August 20, 2018, 09:56:33 PM
Just curious, what reel will you match up with this beauty?
Modern or period?
It will be an older reel for sure, I just need to decide which one.
I was bidding on three different UL spinners on ebay and bid what I thought was pretty low, just hoping to get one of them.
I ended up winning all three :o
So now I have to decide between a Shakespeare 2052, Dam Quick Microlite, and a Dam Quick 110 ???
I received the 2052 this morning and although it was in beautiful shape, it seemed to have a bit of a buzz when I cranked it fast, so I tore it down.
The inside had was lubed with a clear grease and everything looks beautiful. When I pulled the pinion I could tell that the main bearing was dry and the cause of the buzzing. I pulled the shields off and all the internals are soaking now.
I still need to go over the DQ's when I get them, but this 2052 is taking a strong lead so far as the chosen one.
Seeing this on the foot is bonus points as well...
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That is a great rod...
Best,
Fred
Sounds like a beautiful classic UL combo and a couple of Quicks for backup.
Well I just received the rod and the pics I had from the seller did not do it justice. It's much nicer looking in person!
I don't think the rod was ever fished or had a reel on it!
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Original price tag from Gemco? $32.97 :o
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I think the Shaky 2052 looks right at home! ;D
Wow! Gemco went out of business in 1984, 34 years ago. Today you would pay over $80 for the same rod. Good luck. Dominick
Shakespeare is it. no question. good job and good luck.
dunno... to me, that rod SCREAMS 5-10# BRAID & Shakes spool & line-lay just ain't braid-worthy
Quote from: philaroman on August 22, 2018, 09:24:17 PM
dunno... to me, that rod SCREAMS 5-10# BRAID & Shakes spool & line-lay just ain't braid-worthy
I contemplated using braid and spoke with Mo about it, but after thinking it over, I think I'll stick with 4 lb. mono.
The spool is large enough that capacity shouldn't be a problem.
not a capacity issue...
IMO, good vintage Mod-Slow glass is perfect for zero-stretch & tough to find w/ braid-worthy guides
I think it looks perfect and it's not often that your reel color matches the reel seats.
A definite contender for best looking vintage UL combo.
Nice setup Chad, should be great, enjoy cheers Don.
Nice set up Chad, be a fun one for perch at the beach too.
Quote from: Swami805 on August 23, 2018, 02:19:49 AM
Nice set up Chad, be a fun one for perch at the beach too.
I'm actually going to give it a test run on the BSP soon!
great rod Chad,
Have you already catch something with this rod?
I fished one with a baby gold Diawa spinner for ears as a kid. Spooled with 6-8# mono. I caught turd bass, croaker, surf perch, bonita (What a ride!) and a few White Sea Bass on it that I remember.
Nothing from the California Tcle Compny isn't great.
he Man
Quote from: steelfish on January 10, 2019, 04:22:21 PM
great rod Chad,
Have you already catch something with this rod?
Sadly I never got to fish it.
Things have been tight and I've been selling some gear here and there. Made a decent profit on eBay.
Quote from: xjchad on January 11, 2019, 01:56:14 AM
Sadly I never got to fish it.
Things have been tight and I've been selling some gear here and there. Made a decent profit on eBay.
totally understand, Im the same way I have a short list of goto reels (hopefully will never sold those) and a long list of spare/backup/saleable reels
everytime things get tight, that second list of reels become shorter
Nice! I have a Saber 655H that had a cracked reel seat I'm working on.
Nice rods! I have a vintage 7' South Bend with a 450SS that looks very close. I always enjoy using that set, very strong and flexible rod.
Be careful when you bring your boys with you, my son used it once and claimed it :).
Best,
Sal