Visiting a friend today and he has a basket of penn reels, a steel 349 in original box never fished, four 113's,
A JM500, a 60 and this corroded ole 6/0, he says take it and have fun.
So"...........what to do what to do?
What would you do?
I would grab the box and run. :D Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on February 12, 2015, 12:39:39 AM
I would grab the box and run. :D Dominick
Couldn't have said it better Dominick :o
Run Forrest! :D
That HLW should clean up nice! ;)
You guys are too funny. Grab the box and run? You saying I should go back and get the 349? It's not going anywhere I figure I'll grab two of the 113's with the maroon side plates after I get through this one.
I think I saw a tiburon frame for this on flea bay last night too. Time to start scrounging parts!
those good old forgotten baskets, basements storage boxes, grand pa' boxes are like treasures, always full of good things and surprises.
So many options! Places to go parts to peruse! Scott's has AT SS gear sleeve, 3:25:1 SS gearset, should probably get a tiburon upgrade, keta treat the dogs, I keep this up I'm gonna have to move south and get closer to the big fish.
I've been on a run converting 4/0 and 500's with narrow frame tiburon kits, this one just feels like it should remain wide? I already had to get a second job to feed my need, I'll take this one slow. Order the parts Friday instead of today.
What this site needs is a therapist! A moderator therapist to help with the addiction.
Any volunteers?
I have friends like that too. One in particular, every time I look around his garage I find treasure. ;)
Bryan if it's the friend I'm thinking of we'd need a 40' container.
I think he needs a bigger garage!
Quote from: David Hall on February 12, 2015, 01:55:41 AM
What this site needs is a therapist! A moderator therapist to help with the addiction.
Any volunteers?
The newest 12-Step Program... Reelheads Anonymous!
"We admitted we were powerless over compulsive reel-blinging, and our lives had become unmanageable." ::)
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Quote from: David Hall on February 12, 2015, 02:00:34 AM
Bryan if it's the friend I'm thinking of we'd need a 40' container.
I think he needs a bigger garage!
Definitely. Maybe I'll see you there tomorrow.
Aiala --
Just read the 12 steps on Wikipedia -- a couple of them have to do with taking inventory -- not going there...
David, you said those reels are not going anywhere -- but sometimes those things change, if others get involved. I might consider getting the rest of the reels, if your friend is not going to use them anymore -- then doing something nice for him -- trade something -- take them to dinner -- or whatever you think might be appropriate -- if money is not a factor.
That old 6/0 will turn out beautiful -- just stock -- you will be surprised.
Best,
Fred
I hear you Fred but I can't leave anything stock and this is no showpiece so I'll save stock for the plinth worthy reels if I ever run across them. This ones getting a complete overhaul upgrade. ;D
Keep us Posted David.
I agree with Fred, you need to go back and get that Basket!
I think an offer to go out to Dinner in exchange will be a fair trade. ;)
The newest 12-Step Program... Reelheads Anonymous!
"We admitted we were powerless over compulsive reel-blinging, and our lives had become unmanageable." ::)
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Haha!
I agree let him know you'll take them all and buy him a case of his favorite beer or bottle of wine. You never know when he may say, oh I had another friend interested and gave them to him instead. Good luck!
he who hesitates is lost, take the box of reels your friend offered, we all would like to be in your shoes for that, then as fred and daron suggested, take him to dinner as sort of a pay back, this way you feel better about the fantastic gift
Stop being nice. Shoot him and grab the box. :D Dominick
Some of the reels belonged to his dad and since this particular friend is not in need of anything there's really nothing I can offer him, believe me I am working on getting a couple of the maroon plate 113's off him but the rest are going to just sit in the basket.................... on the shelf, in the garage, on the right, next to the freezer, above the toolboxes, It's a black milk carton style basket!
At 1425 biscaynen ave. He will be out of town until Monday!
If you get in I got dibs on the two 113 senator specials. Call me when you get out!