I got a meassage from Makule and before I know it, this beautiful reel is on my doorstep. WOW. I am now apart of the Templar club. On the East Side of Oahu, there is an Altapac Fishing Club and when I was growing up, all I wanted to do is be like them. They only fished Altapacs and Templar reels. Yeah, I'm one step closer to being one of them. 😀
Makule, Mahalo Nui loa.
Now, what to do...I think I will clean off the little green spots then lightly grease and put it together to be a shelfy reel.
So stoked.
Mahalo
Great people on this site. Dominick
Your post said you've always wanted one, ever since you were much younger. As I get older, I'm divesting myself of stuff I don't need/use so if it goes to a good home, I'm happy.
Cool beans.....and great friends......you guys rock...Bill
Makule, you're a class act. Bryan, the rings, stand, cross bar and handle arm are German silver. The spool is chromed brass (at least mine is). Congratulations on your new possession, may you display it with pride and the dignity that the Atlapac Fishing Club deserves. I understand they fish the surf with these big reels...
Sid
Sid, these bunch of guys fish mostly off cliffs. I remember seeing the trees (fishing poles) at the waters edge of the plateau or cliffs with all of these cool reels. And boy they sure caught fish.
Nice Brian.
There are still a few guys that fish these old Pflueger Templar, and Atlapacs here on Oahu. You will see one show up now and again at the casting competitions too.
QuoteGreat people on this site.
x2
QuoteMakule, you're a class act.
x2!
Congrats Brian - stoked for ya.
Many years ago, I acquired what was stated to be a new, unused Atlapac 4/0 reel, in bag and box. Got it thinking that I'd use it, but decided not to after seeing how beautiful it was. Kept it for many years in the book case and finally gave it to Chuck Johnston of Hawaii Fishing News earlier this year. Chuck has been a good friend, and he has done much for the fishing community here in Hawaii, so I was happy that he accepted the gift. As I get older, more of these things will be send on to someone else, since I won't be taking it where I'm going (Heaven, hopefully).
I'm wondering what I should send to Sal, but haven't decided on it yet. Maybe a Templar, but he's a Penn guy, so maybe an anniversary Senator or a souped up 349.
Too cool! I'll need to look into the Atlapac/Templar club, sounds like some amazing history associated with it.
Love seeing the camaraderie here at AT.com :o
More information than needed, but on page 6 there is reference to the Atlapac Casting Club.
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/files/2014/04/ulua02.pdf
Pretty Generous of you Albert.
Very Nice. ;)
Like I said, I'm not taking it with me.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 08, 2016, 11:49:19 PM
Pretty Generous of you Albert.
Very Nice. ;)
The Atlapac's are super fine production reels.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/DSC00740.jpg)
They are as pretty on the inside as they are on the outside.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/DSC00726.jpg)
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/DSC00724.jpg)
If you like Pflueger Game Reels, you need to add one of these to your collection.
The Templars are classics. They can be turned into jewelry.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Templar-300-7.jpg)
I stay away from Pfluegers, my house is not big enough to house all the fine reels Pflueger produced.
Joe and Mike. :o :o :o :o :o
Makule, you classy and from Papaikou? My uncle's family was from Papaikou and my grandfather from Wainaku. But, I never got to fish for moi by the sugar cane factory when I was a kid. They said it was too dangerous; now I'm too old.
Bid on, and lost, a Templar that had very unusual side plates. Black, but with red specks (hard to describe). Never saw one like that before. Hope someone here got it.
(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j428/royhilo/s-l500_zps52pcfz4c.jpg)
Cool reel.
There are alot of these older Pfluegers floating around the islands. Many are 'tricked out' with extra-wide stands/spools/posts, handle upgrades etc. Folks started hotroding reels way before the internet.
Yup, I'm the one who got the marbled Templar. I'm a little new to collecting so not sure what these things are worth but I know what they're worth to me. I thought I did ok for $80, Thought it would go for more. I'll post some before and after pics once I get it dialed in. Something alluring about marbled plates, lost a last minute bidding war on a Abbey Imbrie with tri-color marbling a few weeks ago, still bummed about that one, hope someone on here got it and will post it up.
Wow...one sweet Templar there Swami! 8)
And congrats to Bryan for getting that cool reel as a gift. I have all the little fresh water Pfluegers...but you fellas have me thinkin' about these! ;D
Yeah Mo if it's half as nice as that marbled reel you posted up awhile ago I'll be happy. That one you have is a real beauty. WOW
Congratulations on your win. Glad you got it.
Quote from: Swami805 on August 31, 2016, 12:46:34 AM
Yeah Mo if it's half as nice as that marbled reel you posted up awhile ago I'll be happy. That one you have is a real beauty. WOW
I'm one of the guys who used to modify those reels, and the Senators too. Widen the spools, make new bars, etc.
Quote from: Tightlines666 on August 30, 2016, 06:56:35 PM
Cool reel.
There are alot of these older Pfluegers floating around the islands. Many are 'tricked out' with extra-wide stands/spools/posts, handle upgrades etc. Folks started hotroding reels way before the internet.
Yes, I'm from Papaikou. Have lived here for 60 years.
Still got some moi at the old mill, but not as much as when the area was full of bagasse. Nothing dangerous about the place, but maybe the walk down was. Now, there's a nice trail.
Quote from: smnaguwa on August 30, 2016, 01:33:09 PM
Makule, you classy and from Papaikou? My uncle's family was from Papaikou and my grandfather from Wainaku. But, I never got to fish for moi by the sugar cane factory when I was a kid. They said it was too dangerous; now I'm too old.
Thanks for your reply Makule. Hope I can try for the moi when I visit my daughter in Hilo. Maybe we can meet at Cafe 100 for the original loco moco. -Stan
Just let me know when you'll be in town. I prefer Hawaiian Style Cafe. They have the loco too and it's also very good.
Quote from: smnaguwa on August 31, 2016, 09:29:03 PM
Thanks for your reply Makule. Hope I can try for the moi when I visit my daughter in Hilo. Maybe we can meet at Cafe 100 for the original loco moco. -Stan