For $10 I couldn't pass this rod up. What's intriguing is even though the rod appears to be a stout roller rod, it is quite limber, rated an IGFA 30 lb rod. The roller guides are no name as well as the reel seat. The gimbal end is quite heavy also. At 6 1/2', the all fiberglass rod may make a good rock cod rod after a re-wrap with standard guides......Bill
:) I would not past up that kind of a deal either , that is nice stick to play with .
Good rod, Bill!
Some of you old-timers, like me, may recall that during the 70's & 80's — K-Mart was the largest retailer of fishing and outdoor gear in the world.
They carried most of the top quality gear like Penn, Mitchell, Fenwick, DAM Quick, Remington, Browning, Winchester, etc.
And they had their own lines under various names that they sourced directly from other top quality manufacturers under contract — that were rebadged. Basically like trade reels.
Best, Fred
If the rollers are working, why change them out? Dominick
I agree Fred, Kmart had some great stuff, also Thrifty drug stores in Southern California had quality name brand tackle, especially near the coast.....
Dominick, the rollers just seem like over kill on a 30 lb rod.....if fishing with Dacron or cuttyhunk I could see using the rollers, but with braid and mono just seems like too much.....it would make a great wall hanger with a 3/0 or 4/0 though.....I'm open to suggestions on the viability of leaving them.
Bill
Ocean Side reels were Olympic OEM -- good chance rod is, too
only handled few older, lighter Olympic spinning rods -- seemed like decent glass w/ mediocre components
Have rebuilt a few OS's, they seem pretty rugged, I like them. Check the glue is good with a hefty twist on both sides of the reel seat, have had them arrive with handles falling off or missing.
Agree with Dominick. If you're gonna bottom fish or troll, why not reduce the friction on your line, even 30#? That is if the bushings are in good rolling condition. Great $ find!
Looks from the wraps(Gfish-lookin)like the former owner added those roller guides.
Quote from: Gfish on March 02, 2021, 03:33:21 PM
Agree with Dominick. If you're gonna bottom fish or troll, why not reduce the friction on your line, even 30#? That is if the bushings are in good rolling condition. Great $ find!
Looks from the wraps(Gfish-lookin)like the former owner added those roller guides.
See? Great minds think alike. Dominick
Billy-boy, that rod needs a new dress, and you have the skilzzzz. While you have the guides off- when i get one like that, I dissasemble and soak in white vinegar just like a reel part, Corrosion X on bushings and back together. I try to keep the oil off the roller itself so it doesnt leave scent on my line.
Ok I'm convinced, no mas....no mas..... ;D ;D....I will clean it up and keep the rollers.....Bill
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on March 03, 2021, 03:52:51 AM
Ok I'm convinced, no mas....no mas..... ;D ;D....I will clean it up and keep the rollers.....Bill
Bill, you gave in too easily. :D ;D Dominick
Hey, that is a SERIOUSLY cool rod, nothing wrong with a little cleanup, oil those guide rollers and have at it! That is a sweet piece, maybe a little long in the years but you gotta know - it could catch fish back then it can certainly catch fish now. - john