Someone on ebay just listed what they claim to be the 16/0 rod and reel from the Jaws movie for $12 grand. Is it real, or is it an imposter ??
I have no clue how to share a link, so maybe someone could post it here
Ted
Caveat emptor...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/304440793230?hash=item46e215d88e:g:NAAAAOSwTzpiVdLM
It's patently absurd, anyway. A rod like that (I had several in lower weight-class) would always have a heavyweight Penn International or Fin-Nor mounted.
He will NOT pass Go, will not get twelve thousand dollars. but may be lucky enough to escape the men in the white coats. ;D
~A~
I made an offer on it . :fish
I think $1200 would be high !!!! JT
Quote from: Maxed Out on April 12, 2022, 09:28:34 PMSomeone on ebay just listed what they claim to be the 16/0 rod and reel from the Jaws movie for $12 grand. Is it real, or is it an imposter ??
I have no clue how to share a link, so maybe someone could post it here
Ted
I thought I had it..!
Yes Keith, I remember selling it to you couple years ago. I'm your guy if you ever decide to part ways with that combo
Ted
He says it is LIKE the one in the movie but on a different color rod.
I hope he gets it. That means someone might give enough for my collection that I can retire.
With inflation the way it is —- maybe that price is too low!
There are some weird ideas on eBay.
But you got to hand it to him —- he is fishing on dry ground for a buyer.
If I sold everything in my fishing parts for what I told my wife I think it is worth —- we would be retired tackle Oligarchs.
If I sold it for what I know it is worth —- well, we would be happy and just exactly where we are now.
This guy is way too slippery and very mis-leading in his description.
Best, Fred
Not even close. Just about everything he says in his description is wrong.
Man, i got a fork just like the one that they ate with in jaws. Not the same fork, this one's never even been to Hollywood. but it's just like it.
$38k obo.
New sale price! $2000, Grab it Quick!
Quote from: RowdyW on April 13, 2022, 07:58:08 PMNew sale price! $2000, Grab it Quick!
He knocks off another Zero and he will meet my offer :fish
Hey Henry —-
Thinking a 16/0 with a Fenwick 130 rod could be bought for $200 —- is the same as thinking it is worth $12,000.
😄😄😄
Best, Fred
I've seen people fish for Suckers w/ rather stout Catfish rod/reel... but, never a 16/0+130# Fen
Quote from: foakes on April 13, 2022, 11:48:37 PMHey Henry —-
Thinking a 16/0 with a Fenwick 130 rod could be bought for $200 —- is the same as thinking it is worth $12,000.
😄😄😄
Best, Fred
Well ya never know . ;D
His affliction of price manipulation is now trending in a different scenario which is evident in the Drastic Drop in aforementioned 12 Grand to a mere 2Grand .
Worth a Shot . Still waiting for a Counter offer ::)
Quote from: philaroman on April 14, 2022, 01:32:28 AMI've seen people fish for Suckers w/ rather stout Catfish rod/reel... but, never a 16/0+130# Fen
You can do it,,,,,, ;)
The one I have is near mint mounted on a beautiful Harnell unlimited rod. I will post when I can.
Plus a unique 12/0 or 14/0 mint with a chromed brass spool that is in the shape of the newer Aluminum spools.
Two or more 14/0 reels in mint condition. All on beautiful rods period correct rods of different manufacturers.
Hopefully Ted has some pictures of the them.
Keith
Quote from: handi2 on April 14, 2022, 05:59:00 AMThe one I have is near mint mounted on a beautiful Harnell unlimited rod. I will post when I can.
Plus a unique 12/0 or 14/0 mint with a chromed brass spool that is in the shape of the newer Aluminum spools.
Two or more 14/0 reels in mint condition. All on beautiful rods period correct rods of different manufacturers.
Hopefully Ted has some pictures of the them.
Keith
I'd be happy to post pics Keith. I have hundreds of photo albums on my wife's computer, and I know they're there somewhere. It might take a few days for me to find that folder with those pics. Do you remember approx time frame when I sold them to you ?? That would narrow down my search
Ted
I've got a brown Fenwick 130 with stainless straight butt and Mildrum rollers - closer to the original Jaws rod than the white Fenwick. Maybe I could ask $5000? >:D
Seriously, the white Fenwick 130 is a lovely rod even against today's competition and I happily use it with full confidence. It has Aftco Big Foot rollers and the bent Aftco #6 butt and Varmac RS6H chromed brass reel seat and would be matched with a 130 'gold' reel, not a Senator.
The white rod is much heavier and more powerful than the brown one.