I got a call this morning about restoring a Plueger 1573, the reel has never been near saltwater. It was his fathers reel and he wants to do a little fishing with "dad". Has anyone had these reels apart?
Best of luck..
What I see is a level wind, Left handed reel made in 1935???? From Google.
Hope you dont need parts for it!!! Yikes
He said it was in good shape w/box, oil bottle, manual and tools. I can't wait to see it.
Lee: Take lots of pictures. That the kind of thing that will be unique. Dominick
Yup, I'll post them as soon as I take them.
No drags. Direct drag. I would not fish it if I were them. If it looks almost new and still have box, wrench, manuals, etc., it's a collector's item. Most only have boxes and that's it.
How does a Hawaiian saltwater fisherman know this? I used to go fishing with my grand uncle for Palani.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go3kPyuBSSY
We used to use this, line with 15# mono (didn't need much line), 9' custom rods (tip was solid glass from those kids ultralight), mid-section came from a medium spinner, and butt from a heavy duty spinner) producing an extremely light tip with gradual backbone. Those were fun days.
Here it is
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Hey Lee! Those are interesting photos. It looks like they had problems with the line slipping on the spool, hence the cork center. I love that old fashion bottle of oil, great. Now show us the guts. Dominick