I have come a long way since I came here. I enjoy it every day and consider you all my friends! ;)
I am a simple person that doesn't ask for much. I work hard and enjoy the simple things in life. ;D
I hope you all will express yourself as I have, and I enjoy building and refurbishing every one of these!
14/0's in the back, 16/0 in front of the Everol 14/0, 12/0's next, then the 10/0's. 9/0's and 114H's on the right. A few Jigmasters and Surfmasters in the front.
Super Mariners, The Tank, and the Wex! ;)
Nothing but Cherries Al!
A couple rigs I'm ready to bring to the Gulf Coast in two short months! 14/0 on the right with a Batson Rainshadow 130 lb 5'6" blank with Zirconium guides, two 12/0's with the Big Nasty and a two piece Davis roller rod, 9/0 on a 100lb roller rod and a 114H on a Senator Mariner rod.
I couldn't fit these on the table.
A few more rods I haven't rigged yet. Winthrop roller, Billfisher 80 lb, Custom wood handle 80 lb and a few other roller rods.
Your turn Guys! Pull out all the stops! Lets see what you Got! ;)
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Very nice collection !!!
John
Oh so nice...your lady must be out of town with all those machines all over the dining room table. ::)
WoW!! :o
I like it!
nice collection. thanks for sharing
Wow
And I was over the moon when I found my single 12/0!!!
Nice Daron,
When you gonna put some more Kolekar handles on those reels?
Nice collection you have there Daron. I thought about posting a pic but my table is too small. ;) The sad thing is that there is no known cure for the "Reel Head Disease". ;D
Holy crap Daron! Beautiful collection!! Love the shark coming outta the fish tank.
Bob
Very nice collection Daron. ;)
Ok, I'm going to guestimate you have over 400lbs and worth over $13,000 on that table, make sure it could handle the load ;D.
Thanks for sharing buddy. I get the feeling you're not done yet ::) ;D
That looks expensive but an awful lot of fun and satisfaction for a small price compared to all the $80K valued bikes we have running around town this week. Bike week in Daytona brings some beautiful machines to town but too rich for my blood. Looking is free however. I have found the string bikini bike washers at the speedway very interesting as well. ;D
We even have a couple that fish our boat and they have rod holders on the back of their trike.
awesome my friend, now we will want to see pictures of the fabulous fish you catch on those great reels. bob good call on the shark coming out of the tank.
Looks like were going to need a bigger table ;D
Rgds
Mark
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~A~
Thanks Everyone!
Leo, I prefer to keep some of the handles stock. I have 10 of them with the big Kolekar grip and Lee's ss arms so far. I'm going to put some more on when I get those Shark Handles from Mr. Seven! ;)
He wants to see other folks collections too........ me too!
Quote from: 0119 on March 10, 2014, 12:37:58 AM
He wants to see other folks collections too........ me too!
Let's see yours!
What a beautiful collection! I feel so far behind.....................
Daron will you adopt me...lol ;D
No Chris, I won't adopt you! :D
We can fish together, but that's it! ;)
I posted some of these photos before. I have acquired some more and sold some. I have most of what's in the photos.
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I thought I would post some of my Baja fishing gear.
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Nice collection Dominic....
Looks like you got a nice little corner all to yourself.
Sorry I'm late to the party.... ;D
WHOA BRO :o :o
That's amazing Daron... nice work bruddah. You've got a fine touch for refinishing and a healthy taste for hot rodding my friend :D
Great collection !
Impressive collections, both of you. Thanks for sharing.
Daron, The 12/0 on Big Nasty doesn't have much line on it. Either you are very optimistic or it's not quite as ready as the others. ;) I think the former. Be daring and take a chance. ;D
I'll eventually get around to photographing mine again. Although my collection is now smaller than before.
George
That's just some braid backing George. I haven't spooled it up with Mono yet. ;)
I've sold off several of mine too, believe it or not. :P
Great reels in their Dom, but why don't I see the TANK?
Ron
GREAT REELS YOU HAVE THERE. I ONLY HAVE AROUND A DOZEN FRESH WATER REELS, AND A COUPLE PENS.
THE WIFE IS ALWAYS ASKING WHY SO MANY? EACH FOR A SPECIFIC, TECHNIC. YOU DON'T NEED NO MORE
DAM RUBBER WORMS. BUT LAST WEEK THEY WERE BITING, ON GREEN WITH YELLOW POKEADOTS. AND I DON'T HAVE ANY. ;D ;D :D
A little bit of everything but not enough of the older Penns. About 200ish reels and 100ish rods
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Forget a few in the other cupboard as well...
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Nice collection OldSchool, thanks for sharing. I had a couple of the Adventure from Japan, nice reels.
Wow!! That's crazy OldSchool... That's a lot of reels.
Thanks for posting your collection. :)
Lots of Reels there! Thanks for Posting. ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 11, 2014, 10:43:28 AM
Nice collection OldSchool, thanks for sharing. I had a couple of the Adventure from Japan, nice reels.
Thanks Sal...you like it....I'll swap you for the "Tank"...Ill even pay postage... ;D
Quote from: Dabigono on March 11, 2014, 11:44:01 AM
Wow!! That's crazy OldSchool... That's a lot of reels.
Thanks for posting your collection. :)
Most have generally been acquired out of the USA and im sure ive sent someone to college with all the postage ive paid over the time
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Quote from: Alto Mare on March 11, 2014, 10:43:28 AM
Nice collection OldSchool, thanks for sharing. I had a couple of the Adventure from Japan, nice reels.
Thanks Sal...you like it....I'll swap you for the "Tank"...Ill even pay postage... ;D
Quote from: Dabigono on March 11, 2014, 11:44:01 AM
Wow!! That's crazy OldSchool... That's a lot of reels.
Thanks for posting your collection. :)
Most have generally been acquired out of the USA and im sure ive sent someone to college with all the postage ive paid over the time
Oldschool, that makes it even more impressive. That you aquired all those American/foreign (to you) reels and gear abroad.
Impressive,
Leo
Quote from: noyb72 on March 10, 2014, 06:23:38 PM
Great reels in their Dom, but why don't I see the TANK?
Ron
Ron: When did you become a member of the reel police? ;D Those pictures were taken before the "Tank" was given to me. I will post more pictures when I get my garage cleaned up and the new reels sorted out. Dominick
Oldschool is that an Avoca surf master on one of the top shelves? Lots of mitchells there too, cool.
Quote from: raumati01 on March 12, 2014, 05:33:33 AM
Oldschool is that an Avoca surf master on one of the top shelves? Lots of mitchells there too, cool.
Yeah, in the box with all the paperwork and tools...A bit lower and there is a seascape in the box too...a couple of Australian Fishing Icons. I think in the day early 1970's the seascape where revolutionary in they produced a 6:1 gear ratio in a surf-caster so a lot of people would spin off the rocks with them for pelagic s and salmon. You couldn't find that in any other reel on the Australian market at the time.
Quote from: OldSchool on March 12, 2014, 07:08:45 AM
Quote from: raumati01 on March 12, 2014, 05:33:33 AM
Oldschool is that an Avoca surf master on one of the top shelves? Lots of mitchells there too, cool.
Yeah, in the box with all the paperwork and tools...A bit lower and there is a seascape in the box too...a couple of Australian Fishing Icons. I think in the day early 1970's the seascape where revolutionary in they produced a 6:1 gear ratio in a surf-caster so a lot of people would spin off the rocks with them for pelagic s and salmon. You couldn't find that in any other reel on the Australian market at the time.
I've had a couple of surmasters turn up at my place but no seascapes, the surf master was an interesting design. Theres a cedar sea martin on the local auction site for about $1400nz, I don't think theres a market for them here.
I guess to show how awesome those other collections are, here's my modest working reel collection. ;D
The only old stuff is the 1977 Penn Beachmaster and the Outdoor Products/Quaker city gearworks knuckle buster. Not worth much but cool vintage piece from a division that I believe eventually became part of Penn or Pflueger.
You have to start some where. Thanks for sharing. ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 20, 2014, 10:13:52 PM
You have to start some where. Thanks for sharing. ;D
Hey! Even if you don't go further in collecting like some of us do, that is a pretty good mix. Dominick
What do you do with that knuckle buster? Looks like you got most the bases covered.
Ron
Quote from: noyb72 on March 21, 2014, 07:20:17 AM
What do you do with that knuckle buster? Looks like you got most the bases covered.
Ron
I only used it once at a lake, but I just put it on an old Rapistan cane rod and I have it on the wall for looks. The rest, like you said, covers most of the bases, a working collection. ;)
Quote from: noyb72 on March 21, 2014, 07:20:17 AM
What do you do with that knuckle buster? Looks like you got most the bases covered.
Ron
It's only a knuckle buster is you knucles are in the way... ;D ::) ;D ::) ;D
QuoteI guess to show how awesome those other collections are, here's my modest working reel collection. Grin
lol....they all start like that....
I'll jump in, this is just my Halibut rods with Penn 113H's. From Left to right there's two stock, one with a Jvariance narrow frame kit, 4:1 gears, and "pink" line for my wife, then a Newell narrow frame kit with 4:1 gears.
Shark Hunter, You have a P.M.
Oldschool, I am your long lost son. Take me home... ;D That's a lot of reels and rods. :o
Quote from: Surfrat on March 28, 2014, 12:46:23 AM
Oldschool, I am your long lost son. Take me home... ;D That's a lot of reels and rods. :o
Probably too many if there is such a thing. I need to hot rod and sell off a few so i can buy more... ::)
thats the ticket
Here's the latest addition to my (growing) collection: a brace of classic 500S Jigmasters I rescued from eBay. (I love how these older reels are invariably described as being in "great working condition", which evidently means that the internals are a nice shade of green, locked up with disintegrated drag washers, and packed full of gluey brown grease circa 1980... ick! :P
So why bother? Because I find the satisfaction of bringing them back to full functioning life to be one of life's great pleasures; much more, really, than buying a brand-new reel. And oh boy, I can't wait to try them out! :D
~A~
Looking Good Aiala! ;) I've been getting on the Jigmaster bandwagon myself. ;D
Aiala: That is a fine looking brace of reels alright. Good job. If there is such a thing as a wizardess you would be the wizardess of the desert. ;D ;D Dominick
You have to love those seller descriptions...lol
What Jigmaster obsession?? ;D
(But I think that's enough... for now.)
~A~
Aiala, nice reels but a little too big for sand dabs. :D Dominick
Quote from: Aiala on April 09, 2014, 08:11:42 PM
What Jigmaster obsession?? ;D
(But I think that's enough... for now.)
~A~
No 501/506 or 99 width ones.
Quote from: Keta on April 09, 2014, 09:37:34 PMNo 501/506 or 99 width ones.
Oops... forgot the 99s! (Don't have any 501/6s, though.) :)
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A~
Get you some of that Lee! Look at those Green and blue beauties!!! :o
Good Job Girl! ;)
Quote from: Aiala on April 09, 2014, 10:07:04 PM
NICE!!!!
I put the 500S back together today and then put Surfmaster 250 side plates on the blue Tib frame.
Not much of a collection yet...But a little Ol' Skool
1984 Daiwa SLT30 that was my first reel service & 112H that I put SS 5:1 gears, 5+1 drags, 349 handle, SS sleeve and AR dog...My first mod
And a few New School reels to fish with
My wife says it wont be long until the garage bench has reel parts all over it ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Big Tim on April 10, 2014, 01:23:13 AM
Not much of a collection yet...But a little Ol' Skool
I don't know, it looks pretty darn nice to me. Thanks for sharing.
Quote from: Big Tim on April 10, 2014, 01:23:13 AM
My wife says it wont be long until the garage bench has reel parts all over it ;D ;D ;D
And that's a good thing ;) ;D
Nice Reels Tim! ;D
Nice stuff Tim, what make and model are the two black reels you have.
They look like Avet HX reels.
Quote from: Keta on April 10, 2014, 06:58:21 PM
They look like Avet HX reels.
definitely the HXs...:)
When I get back from the coast I'll take photos of my Senators, Internationals, Avets, Shimano's, ABU's and my antique reels.
My Jigmasters, Surfmasters and Silver Beach reels. The one on the top right is a cherry 99 and the pride of my collection.
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My 349's The one on the upper right is a LH reel, the one on the rod and below it have Newell aluminum spools (thanks for the last spool John), SS 113H gear sleeves, SS AR dogs, Penn 501 crossbars and 7+1 drag stacks.
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Here we Go! lets see some more of your guys collections! You are holding out on me! ;D
Looking good Lee! ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 11, 2014, 09:07:22 PM
Here we Go! lets see some more of your guys collections! You are holding out on me! ;D
Looking good Lee! ;)
Does it have to be reels and rods or is fishing related ok as well???
Tim
The best part of this collection is everything was made in California...I know...I'm sick
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That's pretty Cool Tim! 8)
Hey Tim I love those old lures. Thanks for sharing them with us. Dominick
Thats an impressive lure collection.
Thank you guys for the nice comments. As you all know collecting is a labor of love. I had a very nice Texas & Florida lure collection as well, but sold all of those to fuel more interests...Now old reels??? I just can't get away from that kind of stuff. My wife says there are far worse things in life than me collecting and tinkering with old items ;D ;D ;D I told her she was right and that she is getting old!!!
Tim
Quote from: Big Tim on April 13, 2014, 09:40:39 PM
...I told her she was right and that she is getting old!!!
;D;D;D
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Quote from: Big Tim on April 13, 2014, 09:40:39 PM
...I told her she was right and that she is getting old!!!
;D;D;D
Mel, your emoticon stutters... ;D ;D ;D Dominick
Nice Tim.
Here's mine. It's not as expansive as most here, but it covers the bases pretty well for the fishing I do. Still have a few more I'd like to add though.
Is that your Okiya on the end?
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 15, 2014, 03:54:26 AM
Is that your Okiya on the end?
Yep, along with a half assembled 9/0... I should have a nice pile of SS parts installed by the weekend.
You were right about it looking like a rod from eat my tackle. I know these rods are cheap, but if they land a couple nice fish before falling apart, I will be happy. I have been stepping up my game on the rods. I now have two seeker Classic 80 lb and my Rainshadow 130. The seekers have aftco rollers and the Rainshadow has Zirconium Guides. I need to add another Rainshadow Rod to my Quiver and I will be set. ;)
The Seekers are for my 9/0's.
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The Rainshadow for my 14/0.
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This Davis rod is also on the Cheaper side, but it is my Favorite. Its a two piece 130 lb rated roller rod. You can't buy these anymore, there was a copyright infringement on the rollers from aftco. I really like the idea of having a rod you can fit under the back seat of your truck.(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4259/35705937196_7667314d5f_k.jpg)
I reeled in a 7 foot blacktip on this rod like he was a Bluegill! ;) This rod is all Business!
There is a 150 lb fish on the end. A Broomstick for sure.
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I know you regulars have probably seen all these pictures before. Hopefully I will have plenty of new ones soon. After seeing the size of the Sharks, I knew immediately I needed a bigger knife to do some preparation if I had to. This little one should do the trick. ;) I told the wife, this has to go out with you when you Kayak Baits! ;D
Full Tang 440 stainless. A little more than a Machete. ;D
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That rain shadow looks badass...as does the 14/0 on it!! Good job Daron...i do like that handle, but how come no KKrank on there yet?
With the 4 day weekend coming up, I can only hope to have some time to catch up on rods & reels..and Show my Collection :D
Cool spot you got there.
Oh.... and BUSTED !
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I thought you said no more smokes ! ;D ;D ;D
That shot was from last Sept. I quit this Jan.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 15, 2014, 05:29:43 PM
That shot was from last Sept. I quit this Jan.
The hardest times when I was quitting was when I was out fishing. Cigarettes tasted the best when you had a rod in your hands and a cool sea breeze in your face. Cig just sitting right there between your lips like you were born with it. Just sipping on it now and then, let the wind carry the ash away... Mmhmm, good times.
Oh, I'm sure that's a big help to Daron Karl ;D ;D ;D
I don't even smoke & you make me wanna try it ...hahahaha
Keep on truckin' Daron!
Taylor's or Crofts Port, blue vein cheese & a White Owl New Yorker cigar. Montecristo numbers 3 & 4 are my favourite, but hell expensive.
Rgds
Mark
I'm down, Nothin wrong with a good stogie now and then !
I like it Marlboro Man the shark hunter....... ;D
;D
Daron,
Keep some oil on that 440 blade or it will rust out asap (even 440C will rust like hell in camping in wet regions). Ive got some EXCELLENT H1 STEEL water knives by Spyderco, they can be sunk with the Titantic and just WIPED CLEAN. Check them out, I'll post some later.
Leo
I know those Spyderco knives are the Bomb! After I hit it with the Diamond Steel, I gave it a rub down with Reel X. I am starting to use the Corrosion X line on all my Saltwater gear. I think its the best stuff out there.
x2... It's good enough for guns...Great for reels... it's simply The Bomb!
I was checking out your knife there too man...What is that beast? I want one :D
and I'm heading up to the tackle shop now to check out his Spyderco's
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twenty one inches? :o :o
There's my penn family so far
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Marc..
Nice Squidder and Jigmaster, Marcq.
Good looking reels Marc. ;D
Thanks guys, not to many of them but I'm working at it 8)
Marc..
Gorgeous! Especially the one on the magazine, oh yes the reel looks good too ;). Did you customize that Spinner?
Quote from: Alto Mare on July 15, 2014, 08:19:13 PM
Gorgeous! Especially the one on the magazine, oh yes the reel looks good too ;). Did you customize that Spinner?
Yes, a 710, a lot of elbow grease on that thing, custom knob and bail less kit, was really happy with the result. Good reel, very very easy to maintain, cant get more simple then that, it as a different rotor cup now.
Thanks, Marc..
You do some nice work Marc. Is that knob 2" to 2 1/4" wide? That's the size I'm trying to get. Jurelometer ( Dave) is trying to make me some from aluminum, the shape is very close to yours, but it has holes drilled.
Dave had to pull away from it, he's just too busy right now.
Thanks for sharing, if you happen to have before and after, I would love to see them.
Beautiful reels, Marcq. Love the 501 size and the silver Tib frames . . . and those handles! Very cool indeed!
Quote from: Alto Mare on July 15, 2014, 10:45:49 PM
You do some nice work Marc. Is that knob 2" to 2 1/4" wide? That's the size I'm trying to get. Jurelometer ( Dave) is trying to make me some from aluminum, the shape is very close to yours, but it has holes drilled.
Dave had to pull away from it, he's just too busy right now.
Thanks for sharing, if you happen to have before and after, I would love to see them.
Can't remember the size of that knob, it was bigger then 1 1/2", I scrap it for some reason ::)
That what it looks now, 1 1/2" dia 1 1/2" L. the knob was from HD, it's a cabinet knob ;D
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Good reflection :)
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Just realize it's due for a good cleaning :-\
Marc..
I hate to tell you Marc, but the hard wood looked much better on that reel and it was the right diameter :-\.
Quote from: Alto Mare on July 16, 2014, 12:36:05 AM
I hate to tell you Marc, but the hard wood looked much better on that reel and it was the right diameter :-\.
I know I know, I must have been drunk >:(
Marc..
Quote from: Gman on July 16, 2014, 12:05:00 AM
Beautiful reels, Marcq. Love the 501 size and the silver Tib frames . . . and those handles! Very cool indeed!
Thanks man!!
Marc..
And a few pro and black max's for the mix. About half of them can be seen in the picture. Most of the 1600s and half the 3600s are on the top shelf. The rest of the 3600s, and the 5600s are on the 2nd shelf. Below that are shimano's, daiwa's, penn's, etc. Reels with gator grips are those I use. When I bought the display case, I could line them up on their seats with room to spare. As time went by, I had to stand them on the side plates. Then everything else got demoted [moved down] one shelf. I do not consider this to be a collection. They are all just waiting their turn.
I keep saying I am done, and then I find another one that needs to be rescued and revived.
crikey!
Quote from: wallacewt on July 28, 2014, 11:27:49 PM
crikey!
Double crikey. It must be done with mirrors. ;D Dominick
There is a mirror in the back. There are actually only about 145 of the pro and black max's between all 4 sizes. About half are 1600s. It does look like more due to the mirror.
Looks like I won another 1600 on eBay just now. Make it 146. I have enough parts to assemble another 7 or 8 3600s if I could find spools.
I need to get a Mirrored Cabinet! ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on July 29, 2014, 02:28:59 AM
I need to get a Mirrored Cabinet! ;)
If you do, Mr. Shark, it'll be so dazzling that everyone will have to wear sunglasses, like in the Emerald City. 8)
~
A~
Another try without the mirror. You are right. It does not look like so many without the mirror. I guess I need to get busy. There are a few on the boat.
QuoteIt does not look like so many without the mirror.
Hmm, don't know about that! ;) ;D
Great shot Unutt - thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Justin
WOW!! About enough for 10 lifetimes of fishing hard.
Aiala,
You are too kind. The problem is with all my Hobbies. I have no place for a Giant Cabinet. I need to make room for the Emerald City! ;)
I've always wondered why the PM1600s were harder to find - I think I know now ;D
ok nutsy
tell us the pros and cons of each model
good and bad
you may be able to take over the mantle from
ken-d or sal
we,ll leave mr whiz out.
cheers mate
WOW!!!...only another 9 1/2 rows and you'll have one for everyday. ;D
Man. you'll never run out of parts that's for sure :o
Nice collection 8)
Marc..
If you insist. Black and Pro Max's are the same for the purpose of this post.
Pro Max spools are not integrated to the spindle. That makes the spool very light. Light spool means easy to get moving, and easy to stop. The free spool on a Pro Max is not impressive because there is not enough mass to keep the spool turning. It is easy to cast, however.
1600s are the same diameter, but narrower width than 3600s. They cast a small bait very well (I can really fling a 1/8 oz. Deep Tiny N). If you want to cast a very small bait, the 1600 is your reel of choice. If you want to use light line, the 1600 is your best choice.
3600s are better suited to a bait in the 3/8 and up range. If you are going to throw a DD22, the 3600 is the plan. If you are going to use 65# braided line, the 3600 is the plan. If I am casting 1600 with a floating frog using 65# braid, I completely empty the spool, right down to the knot. Part of it is because the spool is small, the other part because the 1600 casts a mile (or the length of your line, I guess).
The last ProMax was made in 1994. I still use them exclusively. I have yet to find a reel that casts better. I dropped one in a local lake (Monticello) and went back and found it a month later (underwater camera). I still use it all the time. I changed the spool bearings and cleaned it out, and kept casting.
Repairs are easy. Parts are readily available. You can still purchase one on eBay for 50ish (10 years ago I was buying them for 15ish). Upgrades are many, and on and on. I could write a dissertation.
thanks,that makes for good reading
cheers
That's a lot of the same reels Unutt. I thought I was the only one with the same problem. ;)
I have 13, 12/0s. Most have stainless handles and double dogs. I am working on it. ;D
Good Job Buddy!
Wow :o
..65lb braid, flick casting!
Could you spare just one :D to an underprivileged fellow far away whose seen one but once!
...a mangrove jack hunter across the ocean in Fiji.
pm me for an address ;D
I am thinking the best plan is to deliver one personally. I would feel bad if you had trouble with it and I was not there to help. Fiji sounds like a terrible place to visit, but I might be willing to sacrifice myself.
Quote from: Unutt on August 01, 2014, 03:30:03 AM
I am thinking the best plan is to deliver one personally. I would feel bad if you had trouble with it and I was not there to help. Fiji sounds like a terrible place to visit, but I might be willing to sacrifice myself.
If you need help carrying it, let me know I am willing to sacrifice by traveling to Fiji. Bula. Dominick
;D ;D No worries guys, you can each have your own bedroom even ;D ;D
Old Swedishbuilt tunaset from the mid 50ies - early 60ies. Thee rod had to be specialordered from the Arjon factory and the reel is made by a company called Kärnan. There should be 11-12 reels made with a Penn reel as model. Rod and reel weighs about 8kg. Found the set in an antiqueshop in London.
In the small water called Öresund between Sweden and Denmark there was great Bluefin Tuna fishing from late 1940 to mid of 1960 when the last tuna was caught. The Öresund record on Bluefin Tuna is 372kg.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pPEuA8KEKM
Nice find Drisse! That reel looks Huge! :o
Thanks Shark Hunter ! :)
Yes, it seems huge to me. But then I'm not used to big reels like you guys are.
Some oldfashion reels and a few new spinners...
(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag170/bocaporta/reels/dd_zps9e8298a4.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/bocaporta/media/reels/dd_zps9e8298a4.jpg.html)
This is Abu garcia 5000 D, direct drive mechanism
(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag170/bocaporta/reels/230920144033_zps1af5bf0b.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/bocaporta/media/reels/230920144033_zps1af5bf0b.jpg.html)
Fin Nor Offshore 9500, Alvey 55A & Daiwa BG90 M (3,25:1 gear ratio)
(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag170/bocaporta/reels/190820143807_zps6c9b3b29.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/bocaporta/media/reels/190820143807_zps6c9b3b29.jpg.html)
Shakespeare Sigma 035
(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag170/bocaporta/reels/gomila_zpsdf3dcde4.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/bocaporta/media/reels/gomila_zpsdf3dcde4.jpg.html)
...and some of my spinning reels
(http://i60.tinypic.com/5e7uba.jpg)
Yea! :P That's what I'm talking about! ;D
Awesome Shot Larry! You need a bigger table. ;)
Very nice reel_nut...I mean reel_ doc ;D. You know, we have a couple of guys here that could supply parts for these reels for a couple of future generations, not that they would need them. Thanks for sharing.
Sal
Really nice collection Daron. You are a true gentleman and it is nice to have you on the website. You can never have too many fishing rods and reels. Thumbs up.
Quote from: Alto Mare on November 16, 2014, 08:39:05 PM
Very nice reel_nut...I mean reel_ doc ;D. You know, we have a couple of guys here that could supply parts for these reels for a couple of future generations, not that they would need them. Thanks for sharing.
Sal
Yeah Sal, I think I sold you a few of those parts in the past.
Quote from: the_reel_doc on November 16, 2014, 09:48:39 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on November 16, 2014, 08:39:05 PM
Very nice reel_nut...I mean reel_ doc ;D. You know, we have a couple of guys here that could supply parts for these reels for a couple of future generations, not that they would need them. Thanks for sharing.
Sal
Yeah Sal, I think I sold you a few of those parts in the past.
Yes you did and it was always a pleasure dealing with you ;).
Likewise.
Igor,
Nice reels Buddy. My son has an Alvey and he raves about it! ;)
Hi,
here is my collection from over the last 15yrs. It looks like I'm just getting started after seeing the collections you guys have.
Thanks
Don
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag379/arrowbreaker619/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/20141117_122957_zpst923zdue.jpg) (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/arrowbreaker619/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/20141117_122957_zpst923zdue.jpg.html)
Here are a couple of dusty old shelves in my office:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Collections/OfficePictures2013002_zpsf009c3ce.jpg)
The top row of Penn Senators are all pre-WWII. Their head plates are set up different than post war Senators.
Nice! I would love to have a closer look at that top shelf! ;)
Holy reel cave. Look at those beautiful reels.
Hello Shark Hunter,
All the Senators on the top shelf are what I call first generation reels. The free spool lever is at 11 o'clock aft of the reels vertical center line and the bridge housing is at 5 o'clock forward of the vertical center line.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Collections/OfficePictures2013006_zps5d8f23e0.jpg)
These pre-war Senators are much more difficult to find than the post war type. For some reason, Penn decided to change the way a Senator was built after the war. The change started with the 16/O. As far as I know there is one pre-war 16/O discovered at this time.
Thanks for asking about them,
Mike C.
Interesting. :)
Sick Collection, Mike! What's crazier is that I know that's just the tip of the iceberg... can anyone say Model F and K? :o
I've been looking for a Senator with that handle grip like your 6/0 has. Is that a 1936-37'?
Also, the handle of that 3/0 is a real beauty!
Thanks for showing,
Dom
Hi Mike, really nice collection. Quick question...in the first pic what is the spinner??
Bob
Bob,
I just saw a brand new one go off on Ebay 2 weeks ago... I forget the name but I think it's made in France.
In the ebay photos it looked to be built like a tank and it's a cool color.
Dom
That is a sweet collection. Neat idea with the dowel rod with reel seats on it.
Yeah Dom, that's a pretty neat lookin reel.
Quote from: BMITCH on November 19, 2014, 06:14:43 PM
Hi Mike, really nice collection. Quick question...in the first pic what is the spinner??
Bob
Looks like a Luxor
I like to share info so here are a couple of answers to your questions:
First---The spinner is a 1954 Luxor. In time the Luxor, made in France, became one to the hottest Surf Reels on the East Coast until the Spinfisher 704 hit the market. The Luxor is built like a tank and it is heavy. In its last version it was known as the Crack 300.
Here is one sitting next to a Penn 155, this particular reel has been modified to a Manual Pick Up:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Luxor%20Spinning%20reels/1954LuxorLargeSurfSpinningReel--2ndset001_zps3d5db263.jpg)
Second Question--The Senators--The line up on the shelf is a 4/O, two 6/O's, three 9/O's, 10/O, 12/O and a 14/O. The Rose Wood Door Knob handle is very rare, Penn used it on prototype and presentation reels mostly but a few did leave the factory. I have had two of them come into my possession over the years. One I used to trade for a NOS First year 4/O in the box, the other I still own. I think I remember seeing about 2 or 3 more trade hands in the last few years. That handle knob was also pictured on a first year 12/O in Harlan Majors 1930's book about Saltwater Tackle. This knob is on a 1937 or 38 reel. The knob on the first Senator is actually funny because it is small, like an early Long Beach.
Here are three early 9/O's, the one sitting on the first Senator box is a 1936 / 37 Senator:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/DSC05722422x317.jpg)
Glad you liked the reel seat display. Sometimes you can good deal on a bunch of reel seats on EBay. I bought a bunch of these for a super low price and just slid them onto a dowel locking them in place with a single set screw in each one. Makes it easy to display reels and interchange them whenever you feel like it.
Thanks Mike. Great collection. The Luxor reminded me that I have a 704Z greenie that I was van stallizing. I should revisit it and finally finish it. Thanks for the pics.
Bob
Mike,
Just out of curiosity...can you make out any particularily special or valuable older reel models in this pic I took of a collection owned by a local fishing shop here in Oahu?
QuoteMike,
Just out of curiosity...can you make out any particularily special or valuable older reel models in this pic I took of a collection owned by a local fishing shop here in Oahu?
Looks like an Atlapac and a Ocean City 12/O on the lower left. On the lower right there is a monster 16 or 18/0 super big game reel. From the looks of all the others, a person could put a large amount of money away by selling those reels one at a time on EBay. Combined the Atlapac and OC 12/O are worth about $700 to a grand. No way of knowing what the big guy on the right is worth without knowing what kind of reel it is. Some of those really large big game reels have very rich histories and their values follow suit, other do not.
Antique value are always a crap shoot. I have seen hot items sell cheap and cheap items sell hot. Depends on who is in the bidding mix. One thing is for sure, the reels in that cabinet have a ball park value of a grand or two (plus or minus a few dollars) as a bundle deal.
Quote from: Penn Chronology on November 19, 2014, 02:16:48 PM
Here are a couple of dusty old shelves in my office:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Collections/OfficePictures2013002_zpsf009c3ce.jpg)
The top row of Penn Senators are all pre-WWII. Their head plates are set up different than post war Senators.
Cool stuff Mike ;), thanks for sharing with us.
Sal
Quote from: Tightlines666 on November 19, 2014, 08:23:25 PM
Mike,
Just out of curiosity...can you make out any particularily special or valuable older reel models in this pic I took of a collection owned by a local fishing shop here in Oahu?
Are the lures and lure heads for sale?
My pleasure Sal.
Quote from: Marlinmate on November 20, 2014, 02:56:16 AM
Quote from: Tightlines666 on November 19, 2014, 08:23:25 PM
Mike,
Just out of curiosity...can you make out any particularily special or valuable older reel models in this pic I took of a collection owned by a local fishing shop here in Oahu?
Are the lures and lure heads for sale?
Nope...unfortunately not. All lures and reels are part of their collection and are not for sale.
Tightlines, I'd like to find out more about that behemoth on the bottom right? Bet there's some serious history behind that thing? Can you find out for us if you get a chance? Thanks!
Mike, I just assumed it was 1/0-16/0 because there's the right amount for it to be. That handle looks like a cabinet knob in my parents old summer house, but very cool and different than any Penn reels I've ever seen.
I missed out on one of the coffee grinder knobbed Senators about a year ago... sometimes ya got to know when to fold 'em, know? 8)
Nice collection, thanks for wetting our whistles,
Dom
I've seen this case before from John and that was the first reel I asked about Dom. ;)
I need to find that post.
Here it is. Page 2, Hana Pa'a. Templar 14/0.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1913.15
Daron, you've got quite a memory... Thanks for the link.
I have to see what's up with Templar reels... That thing is crazy big. Does it come with a pedestal to hold it up while you fish? ;D
Dom
QuoteDaron, you've got quite a memory... Thanks for the link.
I have to see what's up with Templar reels... That thing is crazy big. Does it come with a pedestal to hold it up while you fish?
Dom
No a plinth ::) ;D
LOL... sounds about right!
Dom
At first I thought it was a Stevens:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/StevensBigGameReels_zpsb6228df5.jpg)
but on closer inspection I really doubt.
It is not a Templar. Pflueger Templars never went any larger than about 9/O. I am still stumped. There are many big game reel made in Australia, it could be a import from OZ.
I am stumped.................... ???
I may be stopping by the shop tommorow. Maybe I can glean a little more info or better pics.
No one in the shop could shed any light on what this reel is. It has been residing there as long as anyone can remember.
A couple more pics of the smaller reel sitting next to it on display...
And another few older reels...
Does anybody know what penn was referring to on the box of their 1950s 9/0 ball bearing/1-piece cast bronze spool model by the phrase "Nonslip Gears"? *see pic.
Did the reels with solid steel main gears have any different markings on the outside of the box?
QuoteDoes anybody know what penn was referring to on the box of their 1950s 9/0 ball bearing/1-piece cast bronze spool model by the phrase "Nonslip Gears"? *see pic.
I am going to go out on a limb here. I have to assume that what Penn means when they say, "Nonslip Gears" is that their gear train is constantly in mesh. When a standard Penn reel is thrown out of gear, the pinion gear slides back into the head plate away from the spool but not away from the main gear, making the transition into and out of Free Spool mode smoother than reels that totally disengage the pinion from the main gear.
Historically, this was one of the main designs that gave Penn a hedge above other makers back in the 1930's. Older free spool gear trains had pivoting bridges that disengaged the pinion from the main gear to facilitate free spool mode.
You're right on the money there Mike. In the catalogs of early/mid 1960's : Quote - "Each reel has our proven clutch which permits instant shifting into free spool or engaged position without danger of stripping gears "
I think the explanations make sense however the box says "non-strip" not non slip. So I am going out on a limb by saying that Penn used steel gears and the reel was engineered to only put out so much drag so the drag was not strong enough to strip the gears. Just a guess on my part. Dominick
I'm going to have to go out on a longer limb! :o, and agree with Dominick here. ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 03, 2014, 10:14:00 PM
I'm going to have to go out on a longer limb! :o, and agree with Dominick here. ;D
Will wonders never cease... I am overwhelmed. :'( :'( Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on December 03, 2014, 10:44:49 PM
Will wonders never cease... I am overwhelmed. :'( :'( Dominick
No...you're drunk ;D
Quote from: Dominick on December 03, 2014, 10:44:49 PM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 03, 2014, 10:14:00 PM
I'm going to have to go out on a longer limb! :o, and agree with Dominick here. ;D
Will wonders never cease... I am overwhelmed. :'( :'( Dominick
That is quite a long limb indeed. I tend to agree with the historian here. Though it would be interesting to learn more of what specific years these larger reels were produced with steel main gears, and when they switched over.
The other interesting thing would be to determine what years the 14/0s were produced with the chromed bridge that has that lip. I remember a thread where I believe Lee? Mentioned that he believed the lip was added to the bridge in order to 'tighten the tolerances' and ensure the gears were closer together when fully engaged. I think the steel gears definately predate the lipped bridge design.
No doubt we are in an area of interpretation, so I went back into the Penn catalogs hoping for an explanation of ""Non Strip Gears"". I found out that the early gears were stated in the catalog being a Stainless steel pinion gear and a steel main gear and that in 1960 Penn catalog simply said their gears were stainless. So that may be a change or it may not be.
One positive piece of documentation is the description from the 1938 catalog referring to their free spool clutch, which, because of its design avoids the danger of stripping gears (fifth line down).
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/1938CatalogScanofSenatorDescriptions_zpsb70bedc9.jpg)
That is a direct reference but this crowded limb we are all on is still open to exact meanings.
So, I guess we are in the opinion category and like noses, we all have one. ;D
OK, I'm jumping off that limb! it just broke! ;D
I use the chrome lipped bridge on my favorite 14/0's John, with steel gears. I put one in the reel I bought from you. It helps keep the gears in alignment under a heavy load.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4208/35616631341_7cc544f189_b.jpg)
It also has a prototype ss sleeve. ;)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4289/35747858285_e4b764a2bf_b.jpg)
I got these old reels from Bucktail today. AKA Bob at NJ Saltwater Tackle.
Two 77 Sea Hawks, a 78 Sea Scamp, A 79 Sea mate and an 85 Sea Boy.
The 78 and 79 have the black and brown marbled plates. These reels look in great shape. They were made from the 50's to the 80's.
These Bakelite reels were the backbone of Penn sales for many years. Thousands of them were made, sold and used to death. The marble effect you mentioned affects the value. The more dramatic the marbling, aka Mottled, the higher the value of the reel.
They were on Craigslist in Jersey and Bob picked them up for me. Shipped, I got all five for $50. They will be display Items. I just wanted the Sea Series for my Collection.
These models can be a lot of fun. They were the reels that Penn used to display their experimental colors. There are many variations of these, especially the 80's and 85's. Not only the marbled effect but also crazy color schemes of side plates and spools. The more wild, the higher the values.
They are great old models and represent the Penn Mantra that the company was built on, "Make it simple, make it work".
too bad they didn't add "make it last" to their mantra. imagine if all of these had been made with stainless steel instead of chromed brass.
Alan, you are correct, Stainless Steel would have brought these reels to a much higher level and also a higher price. The basic Penn design and material choices originated in the 1930's during the depression and were initially marketed for people fishing for food. Penn was trying to satisfy a needy market with a fishing tool priced lower than the competition. I would have loved to see a stainless steel Penn Sea Boy but nickel plated brass is what we got.................. :)
another option would be to re-chrome the old parts, but then all the nicks and scratches would show up. it would be nice, though.
Look what I found on my front stoop today
A brand new Ultra Sport 714.
I've been hunting one of these down for some time now. Finding the Ultra Sport 714 in new condition, with box papers and everything else isn't easy.
I'm very happy ;D
That is definitely a Gem Sal! :o
All I got today was a 900H, a 501 , and a long beach 67. ;D
If that 501 is from Chris, he's going to hear it from me >:( ;D.
All I got today was this beat up and broken down Stradic. New gears, bearings, spool shaft, and clutch assembly and I'll have her working like new. At least it was free :)
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 05, 2014, 12:51:23 AM
If that 501 is from Chris, he's going to hear it from me >:( ;D.
Yep!
The 900H too. ;)
Sal --
As you know, those little 714s & 716s are some of the best spinners ever produced by any manufacturer.
NIB is nearly impossible to find.
Do you have a 716 NIB to display with this one?
It would be tough for me not to fish that one -- they are so sweet to use -- but I guess I wouldn't.
Congratulations,
Fred
Quote from: Tightlines666 on December 05, 2014, 01:19:04 AM
All I got today was this beat up and broken down Stradic. New gears, bearings, spool shaft, and clutch assembly and I'll have her working like new. At least it was free :)
I like Free John. ;D
Is that reel capable of catching a 6' shark? I saw a video on Blacktip H, where some guys were fishing at night with spinners. The reel was white with a tall spool like that, but I couldn't tell what it was.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 05, 2014, 01:48:27 AM
Quote from: Tightlines666 on December 05, 2014, 01:19:04 AM
All I got today was this beat up and broken down Stradic. New gears, bearings, spool shaft, and clutch assembly and I'll have her working like new. At least it was free :)
I like Free John. ;D
Is that reel capable of catching a 6' shark? I saw a video on Blacktip H, where some guys were fishing at night with spinners. The reel was white with a tall spool like that, but I couldn't tell what it was.
Daron,
Not really designed for 6' sharks, but I suppose it would be possible if you were in shallow water, with a fast boat and a good gaff and/or harpoon. I think it should work nicely for Papio (juvenile pacific jacks) and O'io (Bonefish) though.
Quote from: foakes on December 05, 2014, 01:30:43 AM
Sal --
As you know, those little 714s & 716s are some of the best spinners ever produced by any manufacturer.
NIB is nearly impossible to find.
Do you have a 716 NIB to display with this one?
It would be tough for me not to fish that one -- they are so sweet to use -- but I guess I wouldn't.
Congratulations,
Fred
No Fred, I do not have the 716, but looking ;). I had a couple in the past but never new, you're right I've never seen these new in the box.
Quote from: alantani on December 04, 2014, 09:37:16 PM
another option would be to re-chrome the old parts, but then all the nicks and scratches would show up. it would be nice, though.
Alan , You could do it for one you wanted to but it kills the collector value. One seller on ebay had reels from the 30-40's and the chrome work was redone perfectly but most would not sell and some that sold early were sent back. You can redo the chrome but you can't redo the weathered side plates back to new again.
The early Senators and some of the more expensive Penn reels were chrome over German silver.
Forgot I had these photoed...Misc old reels of mine...Some have been sold but most are just boxed up in storage:
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/timliddle/classiczebco001.jpg) (http://s763.photobucket.com/user/timliddle/media/classiczebco001.jpg.html)
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/timliddle/coitnmore001.jpg) (http://s763.photobucket.com/user/timliddle/media/coitnmore001.jpg.html)
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/timliddle/egercoxe006.jpg) (http://s763.photobucket.com/user/timliddle/media/egercoxe006.jpg.html)
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/timliddle/fourpfluegerreels001.jpg) (http://s763.photobucket.com/user/timliddle/media/fourpfluegerreels001.jpg.html)
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/timliddle/gumballthree001.jpg) (http://s763.photobucket.com/user/timliddle/media/gumballthree001.jpg.html)
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/timliddle/fieldfindtacklecall007.jpg) (http://s763.photobucket.com/user/timliddle/media/fieldfindtacklecall007.jpg.html)
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/timliddle/fieldfind006.jpg) (http://s763.photobucket.com/user/timliddle/media/fieldfind006.jpg.html)
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(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/timliddle/POINTPRO001.jpg) (http://s763.photobucket.com/user/timliddle/media/POINTPRO001.jpg.html)
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A LITTLE SUMTHIN' FROM TEXAS :Bingo/HUMP salesman Samplers, display by Patty Zapalac of Bingo Lures:
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SOME PRIZED BINGO'S:
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RARE SET OF SASSY SUZY'S (TEXAS)
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2 ROWS IN THE MIDDLE ARE BEN SMITH'S FROM FLORIDA
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THANKS FOR ALL THE NICE COMMENTS ;D ;D ;D Lobor of love, Tim
Tim,
I have at least 1 Coit reel somewhere. I bought 5 or 6 back in the 70's that were brand new in box from the family after his passing. Most of mine were blue. I gave most of them away to family or friends. I believe they were were 1:1 ratio.
TomT
That's Shakespeare is a beaut!
WOW Tim! :o
Nice Pictures. I like that old gumball machine setup. ;)
You got some cool stuff Tim, love the layout. ;)
Nice selection, Tim. Can you tell is some more about that Coit electric reel. Looks like a real beauty!
I too, like that lure/gumball machine.
Thanks
Dom
Quote from: broadway on December 06, 2014, 06:13:25 PM
Nice selection, Tim. Can you tell is some more about that Coit electric reel. Looks like a real beauty!
I too, like that lure/gumball machine.
Thanks
Dom
Dom: The Coit Electric Reel Company....Well that's about it ;D ;D ;D OK, I do know this... Edward J. Perinoni of Santa Clara and Dominic Perinoni of Los Gatos, California were granted patents in 1952, but applied for them in 1949. The belief is the brothers were originally going to patent a magged reel...Their non electric "C" reel, but came up with a electrical anti reverse that was powered by a C sized battery(bad idea for 1950's batteries that leak). I have a few of the reels but never took one apart:
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I do know that the clicker was an issue as it was always engaged and most people that purchased these reels didn't understand that the reels were built that way, as the clicker would disengage when you reeled on the handle. My guess is they used applied electric force to the ar dog by way of the battery circuit as a brake system? and was switched on and off by the switch on the crank side of the reel...This makes want to dig though my storage and find my Coit reels to take one apart and photograph the mechanism...I'm sure someone much smarter than me can figure this out
Someone gave me that reel a little while back, I've never seen one before. It was in pretty bad shape, so I decided to open it up and take a look. I didn't do anything to it, I'm not an electrician ;D
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I believe I sent it to Harry, along with some other junk.
Definitely a cool reel to have in your collection, especially in the condition that Tim has his.
As for the reel itself, it didn't impress me.
Sal
Impressive Big T
The impressive thing is when they developed the first electric reels. I bet if you upgraded this baby's magnetic inductance motor with a new brushless model, and paired it with one if the new Lithium Ion packs it would be pretty impressive. (In terms of retrieval rate when not under load).
The body and spool are very thin, that reel would get bent out of shape with a nice size fish on, but I could be wrong :-\.
It does look a little on the 'wimpy' side. And I'm not just saying that because it is 'princess pink'.
Actually:
As far as I can tell, the granddaddy of them all is the 20 May 1913 McCluer & Munn Patent #1,062,488 for an electrically powered automatic fishing reel. Marshall McCluer and Albert C. Munn of Muskegon, Michigan invented this exceptionally early electric fishing tackle patent, predating by a half year the first electric fishing lure I could find (West Virginia native J.C. Simms' beautiful Electric Artificial Minnow patent #1,079,891).
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Simm's minnow...I want one ;D
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Then Bugatti ?:
Italian automotive legend Ettore Bugatti's Patent #2,190,398 dated 13 February 1940 for an electric powered big game fishing reel. Originally patented in France, this fascinating reel shows off Bugatti's incredibly fertile mind. I have no idea if this reel was ever manufactured.
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And from Sal's pics it looks like that the Coit uses electro magnetic force to magnetize the drive gear as a brake...I guess the thumb and magnets have won out
Ok Tim, how do you get all of this cool info? Thanks for sharing Bud ;).
Wow! thanks for the explanation Tim and the photos and breakdown, Sal.
I'm shocked (no pun intended) that they manufactured this reel in "princess pink." I didn't realize there was such an audience for pink in the deep drop sector of fishing.
I like the free spool lever and the stainless (?) gear sleeve. Wonder how it works. Like you guys said, I don't think its a reel for the monster hunt, but may be fun to try out.
Interesting stuff,
Dom
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 07, 2014, 02:55:27 AM
Ok Tim, how do you get all of this cool info? Thanks for sharing Bud ;).
I believe if I told you I might have to kill you or at least fish with you ;D ;D ;D I am an internet whore an a rain man when it comes to #'s and such. I am a master Harley & Automotive mechanic, I have a love of fishing related items and Harley Davidson & this has lead me to many interesting items, people and life lessons ;D ;D ;D My Harley collection of pre 1950 parts is 5 times that of my fishing related items & I hope to have it all some day pay for a nice retirement and a life of fishing riding and meeting more interesting people. Come on the Alan Tani Express AND i WILL TELL YOU MORE ;D ;D ;D
It's funny, I was actually pondering the use of electromagnets as a super efficient, super smooth alternative to straight friction-based drag mechanisms in fishing reels. It seems to me that the force would have to be controlled or tuned to spool RPMs though. A relatively heat-less super powerful, and smooth drag system...sounds like a possible winner to me.
Looking more at the electro magnetic's it definitely looks like the magnetize's the brush on the main gear during a free spool cast?? It is so thin and the leaking of the old batteries were a sure failure... The company actually installed a rubber washer to keep the magnetic's from working in or around 1953, there is even some stories about the company trading reels for melons in the central valley. The company lasted from 1952-56 approximately... Mendota/Firebaugh area is about 30-40 minute drive from my home
I have one those Bugatti's. It is in pretty good shape. Check the photos. It's for sale $5.00 + free shipping. Dominick
Tim,
Regarding the Coit reel, the way I remember it is that the reel was dreamed up or designed by and named after the owner of the Coit Ranch in Firebaugh--this ranch was huge. The owner had died and sometime in the late 60's to mid 70's the descendents came across lots and lots of boxes of brand new in box Coit reels. A PG&E employee was out there and they offered to sell him as many as he wanted for $5 per reel. I don't know how many we (the employees of PG&E) bought but I am sure it was in the hundreds. I personally bought 6 and over the years gave 4 away to friends. 3 of those were given to buddies who have since passed on so their reels were probably given away or sold at estate sales. I remember trying to use one and never had much luck with it. Never did understand what the battery was really supposed to do. I possibly still have 2 of them, but can't tell you where. The ones I remember were blue, gold and red. I remember thinking at the time that the aluminum frames were neat looking--at least for the times.
TomT
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 07, 2014, 02:55:27 AM
Ok Tim, how do you get all of this cool info? Thanks for sharing Bud ;).
Historian Dr. Todd Larson and his blogg helped a lot.
Just giving credit where credit is due.
I'd like to see the Bugatti reel!
Y'know, a long time ago someone contacted me and said they had an electromagnetically braked reel. I asked for more info of course, but they never did come back with any. It wasn't the Ocean City Inductor, it was something else.
.
Quote from: Robert Janssen on December 07, 2014, 09:12:02 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 07, 2014, 02:55:27 AM
Ok Tim, how do you get all of this cool info? Thanks for sharing Bud ;).
Historian Dr. Todd Larson and his blogg helped a lot.
Just giving credit where credit is due.
I'd like to see the Bugatti reel!
Y'know, a long time ago someone contacted me and said they had an electromagnetically braked reel. I asked for more info of course, but they never did come back with any. It wasn't the Ocean City Inductor, it was something else.
.
Good morning and yes Dr. Todd Larson is the source of this information,
Fishing for History: The History of Fishing and Fishing Tackle: http://fishinghistory.blogspot.com/
When I was deep into collecting of old lures I read many of his blog posts, loved the Friday Funhouse
other great sources of information through the internet is:
O.R.C.A. : http://orca-online.org/
Robbie Pavey aka Mr Lure Box: http://www.mrlurebox.com/
Joe's Old Lures : http://www.joesoldlures.com/wwwboard/
I have learned a lot through these and many other internet searches & find that the best information is like what Tom T. said about the Coit reel. Real knowledge through meeting the actual people or families of the manufacturer
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 11, 2014, 09:07:22 PM
Here we Go! lets see some more of your guys collections! You are holding out on me! ;D
Looking good Lee! ;)
you want MORE?
ok, really cool to find others like myself who dig this stuff! it was fun digging some of this stuff out of storage, haven't seen it for awhile.
more to come also....
Ooooh! :o Anniversary Edition 113! Nice! ;D You better hide those mag power's from Sal. ::)
Nice reels Vilters! Very Nice!!! :P
Dandy collection, thanks for the show and tell. Never gets old to see what you guys have been hoarding ;D
Wow..Nice stuff ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 03, 2015, 10:51:36 PM
Ooooh! :o Anniversary Edition 113! Nice! ;D You better hide those mag power's from Sal. ::)
Nice reels Vilters! Very Nice!!! :P
the 970 was my dad's reel. it has a problem w/ the anti-reverse, so it has sat in storage for years. recently, a friend was looking for one & told me about how beefy these little reels are. so it is in line to get "the treatment" after I do some others first. I subsequently found the (near mint) 980 on craigslist for a smoking deal. get some of my best finds in the off-season 8).
here are my acc/tib reels, and my newelled penns, i love how light and strong they are. especially like the narrow kits. Carl was a true craftsman. a few years ago, I sold off all my newell reels, and regret it. I have started rebuilding my collection though.
These collections look like my version of heaven...
Very nice collection Vilters, looks like you've been at it for a while. Keep that 970, they don't make them as those anymore.
That's a very nice collection you have there vilters - puts mine to shame.
Quote from: Big Tim on December 07, 2014, 03:06:46 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 07, 2014, 02:55:27 AM
Ok Tim, how do you get all of this cool info? Thanks for sharing Bud ;).
I believe if I told you I might have to kill you or at least fish with you ;D ;D ;D I am an internet whore an a rain man when it comes to #'s and such. I am a master Harley & Automotive mechanic, I have a love of fishing related items and Harley Davidson & this has lead me to many interesting items, people and life lessons ;D ;D ;D My Harley collection of pre 1950 parts is 5 times that of my fishing related items & I hope to have it all some day pay for a nice retirement and a life of fishing riding and meeting more interesting people. Come on the Alan Tani Express AND i WILL TELL YOU MORE ;D ;D ;D
Tim,
I have an 08 FatBoy. I am certain I can generate a Harley question from time to time.
Mike
Mike, I'm a Fatboy fan as well...Nice bike
Quote from: vilters on January 04, 2015, 07:05:45 PM...the 970 was my dad's reel. it has a problem w/ the anti-reverse, so it has sat in storage for years. recently, a friend was looking for one & told me about how beefy these little reels are. so it is in line to get "the treatment" after I do some others first...
If nothing else, open up the 970 and ID the exact issue now. 970 parts are hard to come by at a reasonable price depending on what is needed; won't be getting any easier in the future.
Here is the latest 113H addition to my Color Guard:
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Now I just need to find the matching purse and shoes...! ;D
~A~
very nice, those colors go together well. it's even on a plinth!
Thats a pretty one. Is that an older style AT knob assembly?
:BEAUTIFUL REEL!
QuoteNow I just need to find the matching purse and shoes...! Grin
Now there is a problem that I have never run into. :D
Quote from: vilters on January 19, 2015, 08:41:50 PM
It's even on a plinth!
It's not a real Mr. Shark-style plinth, alas, just a couple of plastic blocks. :)
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A~
Quote from: Tightlines666 on January 19, 2015, 08:50:18 PM
Is that an older style AT knob assembly?
I haven't a clue, actually. It came on a JVariance 4/0 I bought on eBay, but the knob would barely turn, so I took the whole handle off. I managed to remove the knob and discovered that someone had gummed up the inside spindle with what I assume was red Loctite! :P
Anyway, I finally managed to clean the stuff out and now the handle works fine, so I put it on this reel. Is it really one of Alan's designs? Lucky me! :D
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A~
Yes, that looks like an old style hot dog handle. Just say the word Aiala, and I can send you a plinth for your purple reel. ;)
Great reel Aiala - that sideplate looks bombproof!
Beautiful reel Aiala! Fish the hell outta it :D
Quote from: BMITCH on January 19, 2015, 11:38:47 PM
Beautiful reel Aiala! Fish the hell outta it :D
That's the plan, Mitch! Big mean Cedros YTs on the SOA! ;)
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A~
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 19, 2015, 10:39:04 PM
Yes, that looks like an old style hot dog handle. Just say the word Aiala, and I can send you a plinth for your purple reel. ;)
Daron, I would
honored to display my reel on a genuine Made-by-Shark plinth!! I have just the right place on my bookshelf, too.
Shall I pm you my address? :)
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A~
Yes,
And a measurement from the clamp bolts. Center to Center.
I cannot compete with the Penn collections, but these are colorful and shiny. They were fun to take apart and put back together.
The K-Mart reel is surprisingly high quality.
Those K-Mart reels look pretty nice. I wonder who the actual manufacture was?
I think Olympic made them as well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/207-FISHING-REEL-BY-KMART-MADE-BY-OLYMPIC-FOR-KMART-VINTAGE-/221594545818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3398106e9a
And the lady of the lake.
This reel went overboard on January 3, 2009, with the pictured rod attached, of course. During January 2009, I purchased an underwater camera. On February 7, 2009, I went after it. I found it within like a minute. When the camera hit the bottom (about 10 feet), it landed just in front of the reel, looking up along the eyes of the rod. Thinking it would take some time to find it, it took me a minute to realize what I was looking at.
It took awhile to retrieve because it was tangled in several thousand yards of fishing line, but I did save it. I still use it. The damage was surprisingly light. Clean and lube, and new bearings. I also dragged in the huge ball of fishing line. Countless anglers contributed to that mess. I cannot say how many hooks and swivels and spinnerbaits I threw away when I got home.
The rod did not last long afterward. One or two good hook sets and it snapped. I guess the 34 day bath was not good for the graphite.
If you fish long enough, you have lots of interesting experiences.
Good stuff Unutt! ;D
My baby collection. Reels belonged to my 84 year old grandfather. All reels he owned and grew up with. Very grateful to be able to clean them up and take care of them.
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Love this reel. Engineering is amazing.
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WOW, grandfather had great taste in reels. I am sure he would be happy that you still appreciate them!
Yep, same here, your grandfather had great taste in fishing reels. That Delfino from Zangi is a tank of a reel....keep it alive ;).
Thanks for sharing.
Sal
Alto I would love to keep the Delfino alive but it is pretty brittle. The reel seat has cracked apart and the rest is pretty seized. I will try and clean it up a bit and it will be a nice shelf item. Really love getting all into fighting shape but that one is not gonna make it.
must have been the one he used the most, some still come around on line, but are usually not cheap.
Nice collection..There is a Delfino online now...Might be worth getting it for parts?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Zangi-Delfino-Spinning-Reel-Made-in-Italy-for-Parts-Restoration-/271757406679?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4600f1d7
Very Nice Joe! ;)
I know if I was your Grandpa, I would be very proud of you. ;D ;D
TomT
You've done an excellent job looking after those reels Joe - No dust on those babies.
Thanks all. I tried to pick up that Zangi Delfino off ebay but the bidding got a little crazy. I am not sure what the reel is worth in decent shape. Wish I would have grabbed it but wasnt ready for the bidding to go $50+
I think I may have an illness ? maybe Pennacitus ?
none for collecting,just fishing
this will be here in the next couple of days
Big Tim, It also looks like you are coming down with accuritus, a serious and costly illness. :D Dominick
You'll be in real trouble when you come down with high-tech 2-speeditus! High tech super spinner-itus might be even worse but keep telling yourself that they're just coffee grinders and ye shall overcome.
Pennacitis :D love it!
lovin the ol school penns, especially kitted ones! keep em coming...
Just a few reels - mainly Peens ive acquired over the last year - Still have a few boxes under the work bench I hope to get into and clean up .
enjoy
Matt...
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Nice Matt! ;D
Matt, if you find a 12 step program for your disease would you please give me their number ;D Sic collection
Tim
Nice collection Matt, thanlks for sharing it with us.
Sal
Looking good Mat. Dominick
Quote from: Big Tim on March 06, 2015, 01:50:01 AM
Matt, if you find a 12 step program for your disease would you please give me their number ;D Sic collection
Tim
I don't want the Number. I can live with it! ;)
Ted sent me this today. Its a Loch Ness Monster! I Love it! The Wife will not.
Mint 1946 Long Beach 66 and a 1954 68.
Don't forget to mention the custom jigmaster Michelins :o
Daron, tell your wife it will ward off evil spirits and bring you good health and prosperity........or just lie and tell her it will grow on her as time goes by. ;D Looks to me like Nessie agrees, she is winking at you. ;)
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I don't want the Number. I can live with it! ;)
Ted sent me this today. Its a Loch Ness Monster! I Love it! The Wife will not.
Mint 1946 Long Beach 66 and a 1954 68.
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Put it where she won't notice Daron. Like on top of the fridge behind the beer :D
It really does look like a Sea Serpent. ;)
I don't have a Mantle, But it will go atop the Gun Safe in the Living Room. ;D
I married a Good Woman. The table is always full of reels and reel related stuff.
I found a place for the new Accurate Winter Project reel, for now anyways.
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Quote from: Penn Chronology on March 06, 2015, 07:29:07 AM
I found a place for the new Accurate Winter Project reel, for now anyways.
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I like that rod 8)
Marc..
QuoteI like that rod Cool
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The rod is a 10 foot split cane surf rod from the 1940's, probably a Montague. The reel on it is a 1940's Squidder with a very unusual handle knob. One of those End of Day handle knobs.
Nice collection Mike.
Is that a Gewehr 98 you have there?
Mike.
dunno what i like more: 98's (have many) or Senators (perhaps too many. Nah.....). Similar in their way if you think about...i also "hot rod" 98's.
Mike, are those Vom Hofe reels on the bottom row?
QuoteMike, are those Vom Hofe reels on the bottom row?
The second one from the end is Julius Vom Hofe, B Ocean, 6/0. Here it is restored:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Edward%20Vom%20Hofe/Julius%20Vom%20Hofe--B%20Ocean%20Model--size%206-O--restoration%20085_zpsdseegigb.jpg)
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Edward%20Vom%20Hofe/Julius%20Vom%20Hofe--B%20Ocean%20Model--size%206-O--restoration%20086_zpscwxxwjxk.jpg)
I have a small collection of Vom Hofe's I have found over a period of years. I do not buy them online unless I find a sleeper. They get way too expensive. At this time I am restoring a Edward Vom Hofe Model 621--3/O. They are very special reels that represent where it all began.
QuoteNice collection Mike.
Is that a Gewehr 98 you have there?
The rifle is a Japanese Arisaka Type 38 with the Bayonet. Small caliber version.
If you run out of ammo, it makes a great club. :)
Hey Daron that is one minacious looking plinth. ;D Dominick
The wife saw it this morning and she actually liked it. She didn't call it minacious though.
She said it was Cute. :D
Mike, beautiful collection! Thanks for sharing it with us. Now, since I always say it as I see it, I'm not crazy about that white shelf. the one one the right is awesome, with the over sized brackets, but the white one has to go...sorry ;) ;D.
Hey Daron, any chance you could do a better picture without extra reels behind Nessie ??
When I get home tonight. I'm getting paid right now. ;)
Alright Ted,
Here is My Nessie for your viewing Pleasure. Take one last look.
or two
Well that's nothing like you sent me.
Mike
Sorry Mike,
Everyone has their own ideas about a Plinth. Ted just took this one to the extreme. ;D
Much better pic Daron.
I feel like I accomplished a nearly impossible task............finding a good use for a couple plastic jigmaster spools :D
Nessie lives !!
QuoteMike, beautiful collection! Thanks for sharing it with us. Now, since I always say it as I see it, I'm not crazy about that white shelf. the one one the right is awesome, with the over sized brackets, but the white one has to go...sorry Wink Grin.
Sal, that white shelf was left over from a job I did the week before. I just need a place to put it, so I threw it on the wall and it stuck. Sometime in the future I will change it to a another color. I am color blind, so I really never give color coordination much consideration. Next time I will consult my decorating team, better known as my wife.
My wife never enters my office. All the fishing reels just confuse her. I like it that way. ;)
:D :D...I was only joking with you Mike, I joke with people I really like ;).
Sal,
Very cool piece of driftwood... The reels are the icing on the cake.
It would be cool to know of the travels that piece of wood took to make it all the way to Kentucky.
Enjoy your reel serpent, Big D! ;)
Dom
Quote from: broadway on March 07, 2015, 06:08:19 PM
Very cool piece of driftwood... The reels are the icing on the cake.
It would be cool to know of the travels that piece of wood took to make it all the way to Kentucky.
Enjoy your reel serpent, Big D! ;)
Dom
Hey Dom it drifted in from Fukushima. ::) Dominick
[quote Cheesy Cheesy...I was only joking with you Mike, I joke with people I really like Wink.
Sal,][/quote]
Good to know, Thanks Sal but you are right, the shelf belongs in the bathroom........................ :D
I'm a big fan of Nessie ;D
My beauty Saros 3000F
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Quote from: Penn Chronology on March 06, 2015, 05:34:27 PM
QuoteNice collection Mike.
Is that a Gewehr 98 you have there?
Quote
The rifle is a Japanese Arisaka Type 38 with the Bayonet. Small caliber version.
If you run out of ammo, it makes a great club. :)
If you need another bayonet for it, I can probably find one around here somewhere.
I can support the Gewehr 98 also, if that becomes an issue.
Wow, I never saw so many in one place.
You are looking at 1/2 of one shelf out of 9 shelves. I have a few bayonets. And helmets. And fishing reels, of course. My wife calls this room the museum. She is not saying it in a nice way, mind you.
almost twins: 9/0 with silver dom-tom frame and a 4/0 with tiburon HLW frame
Very nice Adam, I'm surprised you didn't make a custom handle for that 113HLW.
I see the 9/0 is ready for action, are you going anywhere?
Sal
Good Stuff Adam. I really like the Silver ones too.
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 13, 2015, 04:02:55 AM
Very nice Adam, I'm surprised you didn't make a custom handle for that 113HLW.
I see the 9/0 is ready for action, are you going anywhere?
Sal
The 9/0 is almost done, I believe the only thing Im lacking now is stainless gears so I can really lean on the drag if need be(ill need a harness too at that point). The 4/0 has just begun, but its a solid start. I have a stainless sleeve for it and the drag kit, and the handle, but still need a knob. Im leaning towarda a round eva knob like I have on my Daiwa spinner. Double dogs are on the to do list too.
No set plans yet, but I hardly got a chance to fish offshore last year, and Im not letting that happen again. And theres lots of big stuff where I fish, including a hammerhead thats 14'+.
QuoteInsert Quote
You are looking at 1/2 of one shelf out of 9 shelves. I have a few bayonets. And helmets. And fishing reels, of course. My wife calls this room the museum. She is not saying it in a nice way, mind you.
I have been collecting all my life, so I understand the passion. I actually make myself sell, as well as buy, because becoming a Hoarder scares me. What always impresses me is when a collection is neat. I think that is what makes the difference between collecting and accumulating. If it is a mess, then the respect for the items in the collection has been lost . Those are the neatest set of bayonets I have ever seen.
Mike,
I can only be as neat as my free time allows. So I guess I am in between a Hoarder and an accumulator. ;D
I really need a Museum room. I have the space, just not enough Time.
Unutt, We need to see more of the Room! ;D
I say that in a Good Way. :D
QuoteI can only be as neat as my free time allows.
I understand that completely. I am not finding fault, I am just saying what impresses me. I am no where as neat as I would like to be because of time and space.
On that note, since we are in a collections thread, I would like to add one of the favorite Penn reels in my collection. A friend of mine found a dirty old, cut up reel in a barn somewhere in Northern California. He got the reel for next to nothing and sent me some pictures of it. I immediately felt I needed to have it, so I offered him about $50.00 for it and we made the deal. Here is what I saw and received:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Cut%20Away%20Reels/Ed%20Barrett%20Photo%20of%20Penn%2066%20Cutaway%20--1_zps3qqhnhvs.jpg)
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Cut%20Away%20Reels/Ed%20Barrett%20Photo%20of%20Penn%2066%20Cutaway--4_zpsmmcyf8po.jpg)
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Cut%20Away%20Reels/Ed%20Barrett%20Photo%20of%20Penn%2066%20Cutaway--6_zps3axwwwtp.jpg)
Basically a cut up, old Penn 66 with no handle, extremely dirty, non functioning, missing parts bucket reel. Or so we thought! I took the reel down and had a old torpedo handle I was going to add to the reel but changed my mind after I started cleaning and looking at things.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Cut%20Away%20Reels/Cutaway%20Penn%2066%20taken%20down%20002%20640%20x%20480_zpshi9v0psb.jpg)
The parts cleaned up like they were never near salt water. They had handling marks, little chips and scratches but for the reel's age, the clean up went better than expected. And there were other discoveries.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Cut%20Away%20Reels/Cutaway%20Penn%2066%20taken%20down%20007%20640%20x%20480_zps7pyl6lkz.jpg)
The vintage of the reel was the late 1930's, very possibly 1935 or I like to think that. The spool was cut very neat and the chrome plating was on the cut edge as well as the spool. Extreme care was taken to cut the side plates in order to demonstrate the internal works of the reel and also maintain the reel in a fully functioning capacity.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Cut%20Away%20Reels/Cutaway%20Penn%2066%20taken%20down%20014%20640%20x%20480_zps2tepp8nd.jpg)
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Cut%20Away%20Reels/Cutaway%20Penn%2066%20taken%20down%20016%20640%20x%20480_zpsyek9qmpl.jpg)
The bridge, jack, eccentric and yoke were either chrome plated or German Silver:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Cut%20Away%20Reels/Penn%2066%20Cutaway--2%20013%20640%20x%20480_zps0icgftkp.jpg)
When I finally fully assembled the reel, it operates perfectly. I feel it is a very first salesman's cutaway reel. The reel is a Long Beach 66 and the 1935 or 36 introduction date of this reel would fit in perfectly in the California push by Penn in the early 1930's to get their products to the West Coast and try to grab a piece of the market share in California.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Cut%20Away%20Reels/1936%20Penn%20Long%20Beach%2066%20cutaway%20reel--4th%20set%20007%20816%20x%20612_zpsenrvqgco.jpg)
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Cut%20Away%20Reels/1936%20Penn%20Long%20Beach%2066%20cutaway%20reel--4th%20set%20006%20816%20x%20612_zpsbia689yr.jpg)
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Cut%20Away%20Reels/1936%20Penn%20Long%20Beach%2066%20cutaway%20reel--4th%20set%20004%20816%20x%20612_zpstgvjnvrz.jpg)
I don't think I will ever part with this reel, but I always ask if anyone else has ever found a cutaway of any other conventional reel? I feel they must be very rare. I know that Penn has given to selected dealers, cutaways of spinning reels, modern and vintage Spinfishers, but this is the only conventional cutaway I have ever seen. There must be more of them.
In modern catalogs, Penn has shown pictures of the 113H with a cutaway bridge but never the entire reel, like this old Long Beach 66.
Could it be that this is the only one ??? ??? ???
Mike, I call that reel gorgeous.
About two years ago, I was trying to figure out where to place the second dog on the Jigmaster and I drilled a 3/4" hole on the plate, I still have it somewhere. I even asked Alan C. to make me clear plates, but his source was able to do it using their equipment.
Thank you for posting those, I really enjoyed it.
You never cease to amaze me.
Sal
That is too cool Mike.
QuoteAbout two years ago, I was trying to figure out where to place the second dog on the Jigmaster and I drilled a 3/4" hole on the plate, I still have it somewhere. I even asked Alan C. to make me clear plates, but his source was not able to do it using their equipment
I think clear plates must be difficult. I have never seen clear plates poured from a mold, although I would think it should be able to be done with the right chemicals but I could be wrong. Any clear plate reels I have ever seen were machined from flat clear acrylic stock like this Horricks and Ibbotson demo reel:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/HIsalesmanreel_zpsbf36c741.jpg)
The clear acrylic material also has a tendency to cloud up and stain because of the oils used for the internals. Over time the transparency degrades. I think I once saw a early and simple Ocean City model done in clear acrylic also, but I did not have the chance to grab that one.
QuoteThat is too cool Mike.
It is one of those rare fun items that you get lucky finding some time. I always like the stories connected with the piece.
Very cool 66.
Nice Mike.
The only transparent reel I've ever seen was on a Newell, and I mean the coplete reel, spool and all.
Maybe Newell Nut Has one to show us :-\.
Penn also had cut outs on inner parts, but I'm sure you're already aware of those.
I've seen one on Penn 50th anniversary catalog, here are a couple of pics
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/007_6.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/007_6.jpg.html)
It appears they did it to show the stainless steel gears
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/009_6.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/009_6.jpg.html)
About the reel above with the cutouts, I hope you don't mind, I liked it so much that i had to give it a shot.
I already had drilled plates, so that was an easy decision.
The spool on this one is plastic though
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/001_14.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/001_14.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/002_7.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/002_7.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/003_11.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/003_11.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/005_8.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/005_8.jpg.html)
As you can see, not as detailed as your but it works for me.
I was surprised to see that even the older reels have a tight tolerance, very tight on the right side.
Thanks for sharing Mike, this has helped me already, I've learned a few new things about these reels.
You can put details on books, but can't beat being able to see how parts work... I love the reel.
Sal
Sal,
I was aware of the 1982 catalog cutaway, that is the only other one I have seen.
Love your Jigmaster cutout. It yours, so you are in competition with the Penn factory, hard to compete with millions of dollars in specialty machines.............. ;)
I have to go to the airport for the weekend, next week I will post a modern Spinfisher V Penn factory cutout reel.
Later............
If anyone is up to the task of machining acrylic. I can provide the material up to 1/2" thick.
Sal, as soon as I saw Mike's cut out reel, I could see you going to town with that Dremel. ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 13, 2015, 03:17:20 PM
About the reel above with the cutouts, I hope you don't mind, I liked it so much that i had to give it a shot.
I already had drilled plates, so that was an easy decision.
The spool on this one is plastic though
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/001_14.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/001_14.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/002_7.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/002_7.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/003_11.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/003_11.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/005_8.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/005_8.jpg.html)
As you can see, not as detailed as your but it works for me.
I was surprised to see that even the older reels have a tight tolerance, very tight on the right side.
Thanks for sharing Mike, this has helped me already, I've learned a few new things about these reels.
You can put details on books, but can't beat being able to see how parts work... I love the reel.
Sal
Hmm, who was mentioning about taking a perfectly good reel and making it unusable...something about no respect for the Penn Senators for something like that?
Quote from: Bryan Young on March 13, 2015, 05:12:37 PM
Hmm, who was mentioning about taking a perfectly good reel and making it unusable...something about no respect for the Penn Senators for something like that?
Lol... ;D
I think thiscwas a worthy sacrifice...as Sal mentioned..it provides insight into the interworkings/tollerences/etc..that cant be gained from reading about it.
Hmm...maybe I should do a cut out on a Penn International 130 and see whats really going on in there?
Well, some walked right by it but some get the point, youget it John.
Bry Bry, since i'm not as good as you are with these Penn reels, I need to get in there and investigate. I have learned some interesting things already, would you like to know where the spool hits, right or left, when it click? cut your own reel ;).
On another note, this Jigmaster is not a $500 14/0.
To me it is now worth more than it did, I'm glad I did it.
Sal,
I for one, would love to a see a video of the reel's guts
'in action'.
Maybe the pinion engaging/disengaging w/ and w/o the spool already spinning, and what the reel looks like cranking normal, and under pressure (with the drag slipping). Maybe this is not so simple a task though.
hahaha, Sal, I'm just busting your chops.
You know, you can honestly harass the people you love because they are the only ones that will put up with you...others will literally bust your chops.
Quote from: Tightlines666 on March 13, 2015, 08:50:51 PM
Sal,
I for one, would love to a see a video of the reel's guts
'in action'.
Maybe the pinion engaging/disengaging w/ and w/o the spool already spinning, and what the reel looks like cranking normal, and under pressure (with the drag slipping). Maybe this is not so simple a task though.
Can't do it John, it isn't easy to position my phone just right and then it would need to zoom in and out. If I had the right equipment, maybe.
Here is a short clip on how cool it looks while spinning
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/th_013_1.mp4) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/013_1.mp4)
Pretty Neat Sal!
Yea, figuted that would be a challange. Thats still pretty darm cool. Thanks for sharing!
QuoteHere is a short clip on how cool it looks while spinning
HaHa, I love it. One academy award coming your way................................................... :) :) :)
Since we are talking about these cut and clear reels a light bulb came on in my head (that is something that does not happen every day, you know). Anyways, there was a reel company that did manufacture a clear side plate reel. A collector I know was lucky enough to find the reel and the supporting promotions of the reel. That same collector allowed me to log the info (Superhook aka Ray is generous that way). I believe it is a 1950's product made by Bronson. The Model name was the Sea Wolf.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Bronson%20Sea%20Wolf%20with%20clear%20side%20plates/Bronson_Press_Photo--obverse%20701%20x%20887_zpsojb4ljz6.jpg)
Luckily, the reverse of the photo had a description of what it is made from,
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Bronson%20Sea%20Wolf%20with%20clear%20side%20plates/Bronson_Press_Photo--reverse%20797%20x%20983_zpsxbpfczhp.jpg)
Here is the reel 60 years after it is made and been used. Transparency does degrade somewhat:
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Bronson%20Sea%20Wolf%20with%20clear%20side%20plates/BRONSON%20SEA%20WOLF%20CONVENTIONAL%20REEL%20013%20640%20x%20480_zpswj2ayhwg.jpg)
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Bronson%20Sea%20Wolf%20with%20clear%20side%20plates/BRONSON%20SEA%20WOLF%20CONVENTIONAL%20REEL%20020%20640%20x%20480_zpsqwvsrerq.jpg)
I feel this reel held up fairly well but for some reason I do not know of any other clear reels made using Tenite.
Nice looking reel.
I found some interesting facts about tenite, cool stuff
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenite
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 14, 2015, 06:10:01 PM
Nice looking reel.
I found some interesting facts about tenite, cool stuff
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenite
At least I'm not the only one who immediately looked that material up
Those are some really neat cutaway reels, Mike Cass. And the line on that Bronson is seriously heavy duty... 7000 lb spectra, wow.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/DrRob101/line_zpsg9lssgfr.png) (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/DrRob101/media/line_zpsg9lssgfr.png.html)
Everol has had some neat cutaway reels too; they are usually on display at tackle shows.
(http://teameverol.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/EVEROL-Reel_Special-CUT-AWAY_pic31.jpg)
(http://www.pescare.it/2084-thickbox_default/everol-two-speed-series-250-20-lbs.jpg)
Eye candy... Newell made some of these a few years ago.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/fiddyfoe/IMG_8063.jpg)
(http://www.fishingunited.com/forum/attaches/62_001%20CLEAR%20NEWELL.jpg)
Pic credit: MrCricket and EC Newell Man
EC NEWELL MAN got that reel past me. We are friends & also fish the same boats. He does have his own web site here in NY.
Mike
Quote from: Three se7ens on March 14, 2015, 07:36:23 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 14, 2015, 06:10:01 PM
Nice looking reel.
I found some interesting facts about tenite, cool stuff
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenite
At least I'm not the only one who immediately looked that material up
It could only mean two things Adam, weather we're stupid or smart ;) ;D.
Great thread, I'm really enjoying cool information that keeps generating. Thanks guys!
Sal
Only a few of the many.
Quote
Eye candy... Newell made some of these a few years ago.
Pic credit: MrCricket and EC Newell Man
The Everol is neatly done as I expect a Ferrari Fishing Reel would be, but the Newell is to die for. That reel is phenomenal!!!
Quote from: Robert Janssen on March 14, 2015, 08:45:16 PM
Eye candy... Newell made some of these a few years ago.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/fiddyfoe/IMG_8063.jpg)
(http://www.fishingunited.com/forum/attaches/62_001%20CLEAR%20NEWELL.jpg)
Pic credit: MrCricket and EC Newell Man
I believe Bruddah Bill has one of these hotties in his shop. Awesome looking piece
Quote
Those are some really neat cutaway reels, Mike Cass. And the line on that Bronson is seriously heavy duty... 7000 lb spectra, wow.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/DrRob101/line_zpsg9lssgfr.png) (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/DrRob101/media/line_zpsg9lssgfr.png.html)
In those days the fishing line has a duel purpose. You could fish with it or tie down you boat.
Quote from: igor peric on October 19, 2014, 12:46:35 PM
Some oldfashion reels and a few new spinners...
(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag170/bocaporta/reels/dd_zps9e8298a4.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/bocaporta/media/reels/dd_zps9e8298a4.jpg.html)
This is Abu garcia 5000 D, direct drive mechanism
(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag170/bocaporta/reels/230920144033_zps1af5bf0b.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/bocaporta/media/reels/230920144033_zps1af5bf0b.jpg.html)
Fin Nor Offshore 9500, Alvey 55A & Daiwa BG90 M (3,25:1 gear ratio)
(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag170/bocaporta/reels/190820143807_zps6c9b3b29.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/bocaporta/media/reels/190820143807_zps6c9b3b29.jpg.html)
Shakespeare Sigma 035
(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag170/bocaporta/reels/gomila_zpsdf3dcde4.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/bocaporta/media/reels/gomila_zpsdf3dcde4.jpg.html)
...and some of my spinning reels
Hey, I thought I was the only one with a Abu 5000D! Low and behold, Igor has it's brother!
That was my first bought and paid for reel, back in the late 70's, I believe.
D is triplets, i have the third. no idea what to use it for unless i was gonna drift a flounder but a cool reel. i have one of the Sigma's also, IMO one of the better reels Shakespeare ever produced but they went all plastic.
As long as we are on the topic of cut outs and spinners...here are a couple of pics of a modern Penn Spinfisher display model with cut outs.
And here I am thinking my tackle shop is the only one in the world with this display. He did refuse to sell it to me.
(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/m3040c/Penn%20Spinning%20Reels/Penn%20Kingfisher%20V%20cutaway%20display%20piece%20from%20Penn%20factory%20014%20480%20x%20640_zpsw1yyitlc.jpg)
We now know that there are at least two of these floating around.
Quote from: Penn Chronology on April 10, 2015, 12:30:31 AM
And here I am thinking my tackle shop is the only one in the world with this display. He did refuse to sell it to me.
We now know that there are at least two of these floating around.
I asked too :)
&was not surprised by the answer.
The SSV's can't hold a candle to the older Spinfishers. Newer is not always Better.
They might look tough, but Alan Hawks review tells a different story.
http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/spf.html
(http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/264/200/acb.jpg)
I used to have 2 - Sigma reels & 2 - 6500's I can't find any of them. I'm going for a Custom Rod on Monday so I might as well buy a New Reel for it.
Mike
[quote
Hey, I thought I was the only one with a Abu 5000D! Low and behold, Igor has it's brother!
That was my first bought and paid for reel, back in the late 70's, I believe.
[/quote
Tristan ;) Yes, Abu Ambasadeur 5000 D, nice litlle reel
This is one of my favorite / old school Mitchell 308 with some kind of slow "oscilation system"
(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag170/bocaporta/mitch_zpstlnjg7ol.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/bocaporta/media/mitch_zpstlnjg7ol.jpg.html)
Another new addition, thanks to Sal. Surfmaster 100 loaded with stainless goodies
Realty enjoyed the the see-through/cutaway reels. When I worked in the ammunition industry, on rare occasions we had to make cutaways of firearms for court demonstrations. It requires a lot more study and planning than one expects. It grieved me to cut up a nice Colt or model 12 to settle a lawsuit.
Regards
Charlie
QuoteRealty enjoyed the the see-through/cutaway reels. When I worked in the ammunition industry, on rare occasions we had to make cutaways of firearms for court demonstrations. It requires a lot more study and planning than one expects. It grieved me to cut up a nice Colt or model 12 to settle a lawsuit.
Regards
Charlie
Actually you created a piece with a special history. Since your were working in the industry, the cutaway would have been considered to have been done professionally. If you would have been able to save the cutaway and attached the papers with it that caused for it to be cut away, then you would have created a special piece of history for that old weapon. Most collectors always want to add special pieces to their collections when they are fully documented and professionally created.
This is no easy job:
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Quote from: Three se7ens on April 27, 2015, 04:44:52 AM
Another new addition, thanks to Sal. Surfmaster 100 loaded with stainless goodies
This little reel is a pleasure to use, you won't want to put it down ;D. I'm glad you like it.
Sal
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 09, 2014, 05:50:50 AM
I have come a long way since I came here. I enjoy it every day and consider you all my friends! ;)
I am a simple person that doesn't ask for much. I work hard and enjoy the simple things in life. ;D
I hope you all will express yourself as I have, and I enjoy building and refurbishing every one of these!
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14/0's in the back, 16/0 in front of the Everol 14/0, 12/0's next, then the 10/0's. 9/0's and 114H's on the right. A few Jigmasters and Surfmasters in the front.
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Super Mariners, The Tank, and the Wex! ;)
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Nothing but Cherries Al!
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A couple rigs I'm ready to bring to the Gulf Coast in two short months! 14/0 on the right with a Batson Rainshadow 130 lb 5'6" blank with Zirconium guides, two 12/0's with the Big Nasty and a two piece Davis roller rod, 9/0 on a 100lb roller rod and a 114H on a Senator Mariner rod.
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I couldn't fit these on the table.(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_23071_zps3a2f5bca.jpg)
A few more rods I haven't rigged yet. Winthrop roller, Billfisher 80 lb, Custom wood handle 80 lb and a few other roller rods.(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_23091_zps8ed8f7e9.jpg)
Your turn Guys! Pull out all the stops! Lets see what you Got! ;)
Daron, i showed your penn collection and your multiplier collection to the wife,
put it this way im forgiven.
Wow, very impressive, tackle tart and some lol.
Nice collection Daron. You're a gentleman and a scholar in my book.
Thanks Paul. I don't think I've ever been called a tackle tart. :D to the other Paul.
Give it time, you'll be a tackle tart, like me. ;D
I have been trying to behave myself and actually haven't bought any reels in a while now. That ended today. A guy at my work went Salmon fishing in Michigan and bought some reels. He brought them in to show me. I guess he knew I would bite. He had a Abu 7000 and a triton 300.
I kept my cool, I only went home with the triton. ;D Other than the name plate, its in pretty good shape. Reminds me of a Sealine. Alloy frame and aluminum spool.
Quite the small collection.
A few Jig masters,a 2/0 Senator, an uber-rare Green 209, And a Penn lever drag GLS 25
Quote from: Steve-O on May 28, 2015, 02:49:27 AM
Quite the small collection.
A few Jig masters,a 2/0 Senator, an uber-rare Green 209, And a Penn lever drag GLS 25
You and that fish in your avatar look very close lol.
Nice reels.
Quote from: Fisherman Paul on May 28, 2015, 07:54:38 AM
Quote from: Steve-O on May 28, 2015, 02:49:27 AM
Quite the small collection.
A few Jig masters,a 2/0 Senator, an uber-rare Green 209, And a Penn lever drag GLS 25
You and that fish in your avatar look very close lol.
Nice reels.
About as close as one can get ...however, I still have my clothes on!Lol!
There's a story with the avatar.....here.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=2622.0
CHEERS!
missed this one..... :-\
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 09, 2015, 05:49:31 AM
A 30 lb capable 12/0 into a 50 lb Shark Tamer.
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Haha I can't wait to show my missus this thread! She thinks I'm a freak cause I've got a dozen or so sets ;D
On a serious note I find this a bit inspirational working on & collecting reel.
Cheers Pete
A pair of silver beauties & Thank you Bill ;D also a JX from elsewhere
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Pretty cool Tim! I like that Shark.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 18, 2015, 11:57:39 PM
Pretty cool Tim! I like that Shark.
Thanks D, the 440 is from Bill Karr and little birdie lead me to the old JX..These will fit nicely into the collection
Great collections guys when the wife goes back to work in a few weeks ill have to drag my reels out and take some pictures. ;D
Here is the start of my collection...
QuoteHere is the start of my collection...
Great start. Collecting is a very personal thing. The most important thing is you have fun doing it.
John,
Your enthusiasm for restoring and collecting old penn reels is going to make you a stellar collection.
Keep it up pal... Thanks for sharing,
Dom
We admitted that we were powerless over Jigmasters, and our propensity to bling had become unmanageable...
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/P1000603_zps8wcsol1v.jpg)
But seriously, one can never have too many! ;) :D ;D
~A~
Hey rainbow reels. They look terrific Aiala. Dominick
Eye popping colors!
Very nice.
we are all easily distracted by shiny baubles
Aiala,
Looks like we found the rainbow connection. They look great and match your sparkling personality even better.
Keep at it,
Dom
Stunning collection Aiala! It's hard to pick a favorite but I'm leaning towards the green 501. Thanks for sharing.
-Mike
Aiala,
looking closer, what type are the green plates on 501 that require the beauty rings?
lee pro mebbe?
John
Thanks, guys! I do love me some colored Jigmasters... and I've got other sizes, too. ;D
John, you are exactly right... those are green Lee Pros, and the reel isn't a 501, but a 99. I've caught a whole bunch of YTs with that rig... it's a blast to fish with! :D
~A~
excellent. love the throwback matching green torpedo! very nice arsenal there.
I'm starting to feel like a minor-league version of Mr. Shark... he engineers the giant reels, but I can't stop building Jigmasters and 4/0s!
Here's my latest, a narrow YT Special, assembled with deep gratitude to Randy for the Baja Pacific sideplates, Paul Berinson for the gold narrow AccuFrame kit, Adam for the handle (polished by Dominick), and the gold knob from Keith:
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Can't wait to try it out on some El Niño biters at the end of October...! :D
~A~
Quote from: Aiala on August 17, 2015, 06:40:27 PM
Can't wait to try it out on some El Niño biters at the end of October...! :D
~A~
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A~
End of October, umh! it's my birthday end of OOctober! :D ::) ;D
Very Nice Aiala! ;D
No minors for you. We all share the same addiction.
Quote from: MeL B on August 17, 2015, 06:49:50 PM
Quote from: Aiala on August 17, 2015, 06:40:27 PM
Can't wait to try it out on some El Niño biters at the end of October...! :D
~A~
End of October, umh! it's my birthday end of October! :D ::) ;D
Well then, c'mon down! It'd be awesome to have more AT guys along. It's a Phenix Rods 5-day aboard
ROYAL STAR, leaving Wed. 10-28-2015 at 10:00 AM, returning Mon. 11-2-2015 at 7:00 AM: http://www.royalstarsportfishing.com/schedule.php
If
Señor Niño really cranks up like they're saying, who knows what kind of fish will be close by? Can you imagine a wahoo bite in one-day range?? Stranger things have happened...! ;) ;D
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A~
Quote from: PacRat on August 04, 2015, 05:49:32 PM
Stunning collection Aiala! It's hard to pick a favorite but I'm leaning towards the green 501. Thanks for sharing.
-Mike
I agree!
If you ever decide to sell that Green 99 I am in line.....
Quote from: Aiala on August 17, 2015, 10:07:03 PM
Well then, c'mon down! It'd be awesome to have more AT guys along. It's a Phenix Rods 5-day aboard ROYAL STAR, leaving Wed. 10-28-2015 at 10:00 AM, returning Mon. 11-2-2015 at 7:00 AM: http://www.royalstarsportfishing.com/schedule.php
If Señor Niño really cranks up like they're saying, who knows what kind of fish will be close by? Can you imagine a wahoo bite in one-day range?? Stranger things have happened...! ;) ;D
~A~
i really want to do at least a 4 day this year but i have to be in brasil for my daughter's birthday this november. anyways i've been doing half days at seaforth, at least i'm fishing... 8)
Beautiful collection Aiala. The thing I like most about the Jigmaster is it`s size...just so handy and versatile.
Basto
Avet 50 and 12/0 shown twice. Missing are my daiwas and spinners.
1/0's (this winters projects. Going to be used for kayak trolling)
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12/0 with 14/0 handle (and a few unseen upgrades)
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Monofil 25
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12/0, avet 50 and mak 80.
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SX, EX50 and HXW.
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I keep liking those little SX's, but I'm on a no more reels deal as of yesterday. ;D
Nice collection you got there Lowprofile, should keep you busy with the few upgrades we have available, well, maybe just a tad more than a few ;D.
Sal
Nice reels Chris. I see they all have detachable handles and butts.
Davin is building my first detachable handle rod. A Stuart #4 on an igfa 80 blank.
Quote from: Rancanfish on August 23, 2015, 12:25:13 AM
I keep liking those little SX's, but I'm on a no more reels deal as of yesterday. ;D
Ha! I swore off buying reels last fall, then saw a deal on an SXJ, and fell off the wagon. See, I had been looking for a good, used SXJ before I took the pledge, so I had a ready-made excuse. As for the Squidders and Jigmasters I've bought since, ... one of these days I've got to climb back on that wagon.
Quote from: Alto Mare on August 23, 2015, 06:29:16 PM
Nice collection you got there Lowprofile, should keep you busy with the few upgrades we have available, well, maybe just a tad more than a few ;D.
Sal
All of them except the 1/0's have been modded in a few ways. I've been doing my own reels since I was 15. But yes, the 1/0's are going to get a full remodel. They shouldn't take long though.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 23, 2015, 10:42:55 PM
Nice reels Chris. I see they all have detachable handles and butts.
Davin is building my first detachable handle rod. A Stuart #4 on an igfa 80 blank.
They definitely have thier pros. Make sure you grease the seat and reel foot and pad the clamp. I use a cut section from a web belt.
I guess that's a little over half. You will notice some 1970's 808's right behind the Int rack...I ain't skeered 8).....
Nice! ;)
Thanks! I'm about to go into the 117 in the next couple weeks and see what's up; never cracked it. I will likely be hitting you up for some advice.
I set up a photo booth for my wife to help with her ebay sales, so naturally, I had to test it out. My 113HLW:
Awesome pictures.nice collections .
That is one Nice HLW Adam. :o
Wow Thor, I never saw this. Very nice collection. I wish you had a better pic though.
Adam, that 4/0 looks sweet. Your handles really make it. I would like you to increase the area by the mounting hole for the handle another 1/8"...if possible.
Very nice...
Thanks, Sal! Hard to get a good pic in dim garage; this winter I have to inventory and will be breaking up the collection for closer photos. Not a whole lot of what I would call plinth-worthy stuff, but some desirable nice pieces in there (just not so rare) and stuff I use. I try to put anything I have on a stick, lined and ready for use even if I know it won't be. I think that's just north of half of the collection but all I can get in the garage.
Always good to see I'm amongst others with OCD and a major collecting passion. ;D
Nice stuff!
Thanks for showing
Dom
I feel much better about myself after seeing all these other reel fanatics! Look honey there are others like me! ;D
Quote from: broadway on November 03, 2015, 09:26:06 PM
Always good to see I'm amongst others with OCD and a major collecting passion. ;D
Nice stuff!
Thanks for showing
Dom
I used to tell my wife it was cheaper than drugs...after a bit when she couldnt back into garage, she goes.."yeah, noooooo". :)
JUST ONEhundred MORE
bizactly..
Quote from: Aiala on August 17, 2015, 06:40:27 PM
I'm starting to feel like a minor-league version of Mr. Shark... he engineers the giant reels, but I can't stop building Jigmasters and 4/0s!
Here's my latest, a narrow YT Special, assembled with deep gratitude to Randy for the Baja Pacific sideplates, Paul Berinson for the gold narrow AccuFrame kit, Adam for the handle (polished by Dominick), and the gold knob from Keith:
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/P1000619_zpsc1dyeoqj.jpg)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/P1000620_zpsaaymuepd.jpg)
Can't wait to try it out on some El Niño biters at the end of October...! :D
~A~
somehow I missed this post, this reel is a beauty, congrats Aiala for that great trophy reel you have there.
i missed this also....awesome build!!!!!
I don't recall having heard of Baja Pacific plates before; can you share some details on those plates?
thanks!
J
Quote from: thorhammer on November 12, 2015, 08:11:24 PM
I don't recall having heard of Baja Pacific plates before
me either.. but they would surely look good in someone's arsenal that live and fish in Baja every time. ::) ::)
Quote from: Superhook on November 12, 2015, 02:52:26 AM
JUST ONEhundred MORE
Picked up a nice 309 on the way home at a good price lol
Quote from: thorhammer on November 12, 2015, 08:11:24 PM
I missed this also....awesome build!!!!! I don't recall having heard of Baja Pacific plates before; can you share some details on those plates? Thanks!
Thanks, fellas!
Actually, Thor, I hadn't heard of Baja Pacific plates, either. But when I saw that Randy was offering this beautiful set, I couldn't resist! (I boil on bling like tunas on chum... ::) ) Anyway, he's the one to ask. I'm pretty sure they're long since discontinued, though.
As for using the reel, I was hoping to try it out on my recent Guadalupe adventure, but the fish were so hefty that I had to stick to 2-speeds and never even mounted it on a rod. :-\ So, it goes back in my display case, and I'll try again next June on my 8-day. :)
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A~
Noted thanks!!!! I will be on the lookout, along with red 9/0's, 440 metal body, F's, ....on and on
Quote from: Aiala on August 03, 2015, 03:48:28 PM
We admitted that we were powerless over Jigmasters, and our propensity to bling had become unmanageable...
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/P1000603_zps8wcsol1v.jpg)
But seriously, one can never have too many! ;) :D ;D
~A~
I needs me that Carolina Blue one, Aiala!!!! I'm Tarheel.......:)
Quote from: Aiala on August 03, 2015, 03:48:28 PM
We admitted that we were powerless over Jigmasters, and our propensity to bling had become unmanageable...
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/P1000603_zps8wcsol1v.jpg)
But seriously, one can never have too many! ;) :D ;D
~A~
Thanks to this photo and Tom's and Randy's, et al, swag it has indeed become unmanageable. i had thought nine was sufficient. Now i need two more organ donors for the CC new plates. It was cheaper when i used to gas the boat and actually go fishing :)
Quote from: thorhammer on December 14, 2015, 10:32:59 PMIt was cheaper when I used to gas the boat and actually go fishing. :)
Hilarious... and
true. (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Laughing/lol-044.gif)
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A~
Wait a second...
I was using the fact that I am not currently a boat owner to partially justify my reel habit. I thought I was saving money here, somehow ? ???
Nossir. We are easily distracted by shiny baubles.
Quote from: thorhammer on December 14, 2015, 11:57:34 PM
We are easily distracted by shiny baubles.
Yup... like YTs, dorado, 'hoos,
et al. ;D
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A~
Well, since this thread seems to want to go on forever, I figured I would post my recent life event. I have created a new research center for myself. I have tried to consolidate my collection to one wall of my 11 by 10 foot cave.
It all starts with a simple new rack for a very important part of my little collection, my game fishing rods. I have an affinity for big tackle. I guess it is the history, because I certainly have not done much big game fishing in my life. I have tried fishing for Bluefin tuna and Shark from other peoples boats. All I ever have succeeded doing when making those few attempts for monster catching was having fun catching the big Bluefish we used for bait and spending large amounts of money for the extremely expensive Charters.
Anyways, I still like the tackle so the first part of my remodel was to make a place for my special big rigs,
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From left to right on this little wall rack are my favorite rigs. The first one on the left is a 130 pound class custom rod made in Montauk Point in the 1960's, at the historically famous Johnny's Tackle Shop. That shop closed when Johnny passed away; but, when it was open it was the place to go in Montauk for information about what was happenings in the ocean and on the surf. The rod is made with all top quality parts of the day, a Aftco Aluminum Butt, Lakeland Locking Reel seat, Shakespeare Blank and high end Mildrum guides, the double roller tip is a size 28. Not the biggest rod; but, certainly a stout stick.
The next rod is 6/0 Neptuna rig made to the desired specs of Steve Zuckerman by Neptuna. Some of the California folks here may remember Steve Zuckerman. He was a wealthy contractor in California in the 1960's and 1970's that was also a very renown big game fisherman. Some people know him by his very personal tackle. He had Neptuna fit a 6/0 Fin-Nor into one of their cradles, then custom make a 30 pound class Lamiglass rod with eight Aftco Roller guides and a Aftco Tip top. Don't really know why someone would want a rod built that way; but, it is what it is.
The next rod is one of mine. I installed a Senator 114H into a Neptuna cradle, cut up a appropriately sized locking reel seat to install into the cradle then cut up a Penn Speciall Senator 6/0 rod to fit the male end of the locking reel seat ferrule. Painted and clear coated the cradle. So, after a $250 investment to build this rig, I have a rig that I put more money into than I can sell it for, so it sits in my rack.
Moving on, we have an Ocean City 10/0--Model 810 Cradle reel from the early 1950's. What made me keep this rig is that it still has its original rod tip. The rod tip is a solid fiberglass 80 pound class tip. The tip was very cracked, so I had a friend of mine, (at the time), restore the rod for me. It will be forever retired; but, at least it was saved.
Next is one of my own creations. A Neptuna cradle with a Penn International 80. I have seen only one other of these. Mine is build with a 1960's vintage 80 pound class rod tip installed into the cradle with a big game locking ferrule. I believe the rod is a Montague rod but I do not know the brand of the guides. Anyone that might be able to help me with that info, I would be grateful of.
I will continue with this in another post, my picture hosting service is getting temperamental and dumped itself. Tis is Part One of the new cave story.
John - Nice Job!!! You had a busy weekend!
Mike - Impeccable...'buff said ;D
Continuing on with my cave remodel I will move along the 10 foot wall. The old Splint cane surf rod is one of the only items that did not get moved. It stills sits where it did before.
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I built these new cabinets out very exotic American Select Pine. After pricing Walnut and Cherry wood, I decided I was a Pine kind of guy, I also did consider that the money I saved using Pine rather than a furniture grade wood will feed my family for a month (they get really mean when they are not fed ???), so, Pine is the wood of choice for my cave.
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I needed to get my stuff out of the deep shelves I had them hidden in. I sort of forgot what I owned, so this new display unit was built for a purpose of self-awareness.
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Now I can see my stuff and all is well in my cave again.
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My research and never ending Bill Paying center has a desk just big enough to do the job I need it to.
Thanks
Nice Wall of Fame!
Nice looking set up there.
Thanks for sharing!
I can see you have a number of special items in your collection.
May I be so bold as to ask for a bit more information on that Blue-colored OC box, and the red box adjacent to it?
Also, I like the fact that the OC Dover Club is prominently displayed on the top shelf, behind glass.
QuoteMay I be so bold as to ask for a bit more information on that Blue-colored OC box, and the red box adjacent to it?
Also, I like the fact that the OC Dover Club is prominently displayed on the top shelf, behind glass
Hello John,
The blue box has a red reel in it. it is a 961 Sea Coast model. I have to research it. It is one of those reels that was hidden away and I forgot I had it.. The box was homemade by an old friend of mine. The box next to the blue box is an original Ocean City Inductor Surf reel, Model 250 and box.
Yes, my Dover Club reels are very special, to me anyways.
Now that's how to get the most out of a small man cave. Looks like you built the shelves around the reels to maximize space.
Even used the space behind the door. Oh well, you'll have to hang you ironing board somewhere else eh? ;) ;)
QuoteNow that's how to get the most out of a small man cave. Looks like you built the shelves around the reels to maximize space.
Even used the space behind the door. Oh well, you'll have to hang you ironing board somewhere else eh? Wink Wink
When you live in "Hotel Cacioppo", you have to use every inch of space you can come up with. Notice the little white bumper on the end of the desk top, that stops the door from hitting the reels.
Quote
Mike - Impeccable...'buff said Grin
QuoteNice Wall of Fame!
Thanks Guys!
Very Nice Mike.
I would love to have a Cave like that. ;)
QuoteI would love to have a Cave like that
It is easy, lock yourself into the smallest room in the house and refuse to come out. Tell anyone trying to get you out of the space that you need it for business to support the family and that they should leave you alone and be happy they have such a great provider. If that does not work, build a shed ::) ::) ;)
Very nice Mike. A lot of work went into building those shelves. Have to ask what's on the other three walls?
Very nice new set up Mike. You have obviously invested serious amounts of time and dedication to your collection; quite amazing. When you get a chance, maybe add the photos to the 'cabinets and displays' post in the Antique section, that way your custom work can motivate some of us in the future ;D
QuoteVery nice Mike. A lot of work went into building those shelves. Have to ask what's on the other three walls?
Directly opposite are the shelves the collection was in before. Then there is a window on one end and a closet on the other. The room is a small 10 by 11 foot bedroom before I took it over. Used to be a guest room, now the guests have to sleep in the yard.................<:O)
QuoteVery nice new set up Mike. You have obviously invested serious amounts of time and dedication to your collection; quite amazing. When you get a chance, maybe add the photos to the 'cabinets and displays' post in the Antique section, that way your custom work can motivate some of us in the future
Thanks. I will add the photos to that section, with a few more for fun. Now I have to go try to find the thread you are talking about. I think it is the one with Broadway Joe's and Sal's fabulous works of art they call display cabinets.
finally I have the time and the reels together for a family picture.
this is nothing compared to some of your collections, but for now they conver most of my current fishing needs.
most of them have been upgraded and tinkered with the help of the reel gurus here as well as from help from the boss
I still need many parts, handles, knobs to have them how I want them.. but I not in a hurry
first the casting family
Penn on the left, next Daiwa, Shimano and abu garcia to the right and my casting reels with my few spinners (mostly for my kids and wife when we fish from the beach)
Nice stand of equipment! I wish I had a Van Staal on the OBX as a kid!!!!!!!!!!!
Steelfish,
Looking sharp! What happened to the left side-plate on that 113h?
Chad
Quote from: cbar45 on January 12, 2016, 10:06:16 PM
What happened to the left side-plate on that 113h?
Chad, That is an accuplate That I found forgotten on a basement of a good friend.
I meant what happened to the original sideplate...Think I might be coming down w/reel OCD when things like this grab your attention..;)
Chad
Quote from: cbar45 on January 12, 2016, 11:16:32 PM
I meant what happened to the original sideplate...
well, the stock left side plate is now installed on 113h old model (burgundy) from a customer that need it a new bearing/rings
Now that is Customer service! ;D
Not as impressive as most out there, so I added a few pistols to round it out. AND those awesome bearing packers.
I actually really like the way the acuplates look on the graphite half frame. I bet that is one rigid reel.
Ron
Quote from: noyb72 on February 01, 2016, 05:57:29 AM
I actually really like the way the acuplates look on the graphite half frame. I bet that is one rigid reel.
Ron
Yep, I also like how they look too.
You can bet both parts make the reel feels 2x more rigid than stock plates with posts.
It just need SS sleeve and test it with a nice fish .. it has AS gears and Keta octagon inserts drags
Here is my collection.
Reels on display on my TV stand in my living room:
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/bcraighrst/DSCN0415_zpsaua3krbd.jpg)
Here are some more reels:
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/bcraighrst/DSCN0416_zpsobmqr7g3.jpg)
And some rods, plus a few more reels in the garage:
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/bcraighrst/DSCN0417_zps3k9kybct.jpg)
Very nice Bryan...some serious shelfies and users in the mix. Thanks for sharing.
Good Shots Bryan.
Very interesting collection Bryan. Old and new together always makes for good conversation.
Quote from: BryanC on February 07, 2016, 08:42:28 PM
Here is my collection.
Reels on display on my TV stand in my living room:
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/bcraighrst/DSCN0415_zpsaua3krbd.jpg)
Here are some more reels:
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/bcraighrst/DSCN0416_zpsobmqr7g3.jpg)
And some rods, plus a few more reels in the garage:
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/bcraighrst/DSCN0417_zps3k9kybct.jpg)
Man those rod stands have driven me nuts!! I had to modify the stand because my combos would fall from the unsteadiness it causes. you had any problems??
Nice setups though!!!
Quote from: red93crxhatch on March 05, 2016, 03:55:00 AM
Man those rod stands have driven me nuts!! I had to modify the stand because my combos would fall from the unsteadiness it causes. you had any problems??
Nice setups though!!!
I just saw this. If you have problems with the rods falling out of the stands, could it be that the lower support "ring" (the lower piece with blue foam) is too low? When I first put these together, I had it down at the bottom, and the rods would tip over just from the weight of the reels. Once I raised it up 6-8", they were all stable, even with reels attached. I think the assembly instructions were lacking a bit. I am happy with how these stands work now though. No issues.
My modest Penn Collection. This site has been an invaluable resource.
2 Jigmaster 501s - 1 Stock Steel Gear - 1 Pro Challenger 5:1 Double Dog Stainless kit
1 Jigmaster 506 - Pro Challenger 5:1 Gear
1 Surfmaster 100 - Stock Steel Gear
1 Squidder 146 - Stock Steel Gear
All with Smoooth Drags and Stainless gear sleeves.
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/tgoff/IMG_4946.jpg) (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/tgoff/media/IMG_4946.jpg.html)
My Penn Z Series Collection
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/tgoff/IMG_4938.jpg) (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/tgoff/media/IMG_4938.jpg.html)
Sweet collection tgoff 👍🏽👍🏽
Great sets of reels there. Those Z reels look pretty. Now you need a bail less version or 2.
Awesome Collection there tg.
Good to see you have your priority's straight. ;)
Those are some Sweet Penns.
Well, these are ready for the season finally.... Aargh, I wish I could figure out why my pics get rotated.
Wow, I've missed lots of nice reels above, very nice guys.
Here you go Randy...nice reels.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/image1%2023_JPG_thumb.png) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/image1%2023_JPG_thumb.png.html)
Sal
Thanks, very much, I,m in for adjusting, modifiying, and just plaain keeping reels making these things better than digging clams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!gst.................
Here are a few of mine.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/anglingarchitect/grouper.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/anglingarchitect/media/grouper.jpg.html)
Oh my gosh, looks like my garage! Ready to go rigs, nice.
Very nice Mark, a couple look familiar...
Thats an old picture Sal so they are from before you hot rodded them for me.
I don't have the Newell any more sold it to Newelnut two years ago when I first visited here.
Mark
Under normal conditions I am not allowed to display fishing or hunting gear, trophies or anything for that matter outside my one four shelf display case which is tolerated in the house, However since I am recovering from recent surgery I started placing my newest reel builds as I finish them on my wife's fireplace mantle. One at a time over the past three weeks I have snuck them into place, today the mantle is covered. This is no big part of my collection of reels but it is the most recent and some of the nicest. From left to right. Silver Cortez conversions squidder, gold accurate 500, red accurate 99, blue accurate 4/0, black CC sideplates on silver p29 frame, my favorite black and red jigmaster magnum, lastly a pair of CC on tiburon framed 4/0 tanks. The boss will not tolerate this much longer and the reels will move back to the garage but for now I'm going to push my luck!
This morning she noticed the reels on the mantle!
I have been duly warned!
Remove them or they will be removed!
Dave, not to change the subject but did we collaborate on the fireplace mantle and tile at some point? Mine was brick faced and the wife wanted granite.
Called the local stone guy and he wanted $1850.00 to face it in granite.
SERIOUSLY???
Went to Lowes and bought $50. worth of tile, had some thinset mortar and grout from another project, $150. of pine and trim, about 10 hrs of work, and lots of cuts later they look almost the same!
By the way I'd get the same thing, NO REELS here! ;D ;D ;D
Best regards, .. Lou
Almost forgot, and additional $10.00 for the scroll thing-a-majig from Lowes.
Ha! I was going to post the same thing Lou. Old brick fireplace, et al. That was one of my toughest projects. Getting the trim angles right was a small (beer) problem, but I got it done.
Very nice display David!
Hah that is too funny!
Mine was red brick also and since I was redoing my entry floor I just picked up a few extra boxes of marble tiles and thin set them over the brick, having spent most of my working life as a professional woodworker, I made the mantle in my garage. Hey it is a tremendous improvement and everyone who sees it wants me to make them one too. I made one for my sister and then closed my shop forever. Looks like all great minds think alike!
That is too funny. (I think you were talking to Lou, but it is funny).
I have not done any wood work since the mantle project. Unless you count firewood.
Nice job on the fireplace fellas, If I find one of mine I'll post it.
No tile supplier in the US had what my customer was looking for, I had to make my own 2x2, 6x6 and 12x12 out of marble ::)
Dave, remove all cast iron frying pans from the house, you should be ok with the aluminum ones and tell your wife the reels stay ;D
They do look nice there. :)
Great idea Sal!
My son agrees with you, and they do look good there!
My wife and I will be married 43 hrs this coming August.
Did I mention she's Sicilian?
Over the course of years I have evaded assault with knives, hot irons, and pretty much anything she could grab and swing or throw my way, and in every case I can assure you of two things. First in every case it was my fault! Second in every case had I been slower or distracted for an instant I would have sustained serious injury! I swear it was never my intention to provoke her to those extremes, I just wanted to provoke her a little bit!
I was young and very foolish.
I'm older now, wiser and physically way to slow to evade a direct assault I wouldn't want to find out if I could dodge a flurry of fishing reels flying at my head!
The reels will go back to the garage. Just not tonight!
Quote from: David Hall on June 04, 2016, 02:59:56 AM
Great idea Sal!
My son agrees with you, and they do look good there!
My wife and I will be married 43 hrs this coming August.
Did I mention she's Sicilian?
Over the course of years I have evaded assault with knives, hot irons, and pretty much anything she could grab and swing or throw my way, and in every case I can assure you of two things. First in every case it was my fault! Second in every case had I been slower or distracted for an instant I would have sustained serious injury! I swear it was never my intention to provoke her to those extremes, I just wanted to provoke her a little bit!
I was young and very foolish.
I'm older now, wiser and physically way to slow to evade a direct assault I wouldn't want to find out if I could dodge a flurry of fishing reels flying at my head!
The reels will go back to the garage. Just not tonight!
Haha.... I know how you feel ;D
This doesn't include all my reels, but they're the main ones that this family of reel nuts cause me to buy and build. This community has given me a lot and can't thank you guys enough for building my love for fishing even more. I even have my own small side business for repairing and hot rodding reels for customers.
(http://i.imgur.com/spfwYael.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BZnwZNOl.jpg)
Funny thing about me and newells. I started off saying "I'll never buy a newell, they're old technology and overpriced." Then it was "A 300C is still technically a Penn jigmaster right?" Now my friends tell me "Remember when you said you'd never be into newells?"...... ;D
(http://i.imgur.com/aFpHaZil.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/lewl7iYl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GrccEVfl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/EbKWdsPl.jpg)
Very Nice Yogi. ;)
That is how you do it Brother.
Stylin' and Profilin'.
Nice Reels My Man.
NICE!!!!!! This is my favorite thread of all.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 24, 2016, 08:58:32 AM
Very Nice Yogi. ;)
That is how you do it Brother.
Stylin' and Profilin'.
Nice Reels My Man.
The best thing about doing reel repairs at home is the boxes of parts/reels all look the same when usps drops them off...whether they're mine or a customers.
I need to get back out to the workbench.
Quote from: Yogi_fish808 on June 24, 2016, 08:48:06 AM
This doesn't include all my reels, but they're the main ones that this family of reel nuts cause me to buy and build. This community has given me a lot and can't thank you guys enough for building my love for fishing even more. I even have my own small side business for repairing and hot rodding reels for customers.
(http://i.imgur.com/spfwYael.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BZnwZNOl.jpg)
Funny thing about me and newells. I started off saying "I'll never buy a newell, they're old technology and overpriced." Then it was "A 300C is still technically a Penn jigmaster right?" Now my friends tell me "Remember when you said you'd never be into newells?"...... ;D
(http://i.imgur.com/aFpHaZil.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/lewl7iYl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GrccEVfl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/EbKWdsPl.jpg)
Be that as it may, I still wants pair of P229's.
Good grief, can I get a pass to the island of mutant bonefish? That thing is huge...
I was feeding a school of those mutant bones bread crumbs over lunch, right at a local marina over lunch today. No fishing zone, but I watched a guy break out his spinning gear and break 2 off before giving up.
Haha nice as that one is, it only weighed in at 7.5lbs. It's not unheard of to get them in the 10-12lb+ range or even over 15lbs here. Still looking to catch one in the double digit range!
Thorhammer
That's the thing isn't it. We must have every reel we want in pairs! In an ideal world I'd have a pair of P/G 344s, 447s, 550s. All built to the max of course.
Quote from: Aiala on April 09, 2014, 08:11:42 PM
What Jigmaster obsession?? ;D
(But I think that's enough... for now.)
~A~
I was looking back to the beginning of this thread, my favorite, and wonder how much people's stands have changed since these photos. I know Aiala has hot-rodded at least half-dozen jiggy's, and Daron's kitchen table would collapse under the incremental increase of those I even know about (the Everols alone might do it). I only came in March 2015, and I think I've gone up about a hundred.
Quote from: Yogi_fish808 on June 30, 2016, 05:37:42 AM
Haha nice as that one is, it only weighed in at 7.5lbs. It's not unheard of to get them in the 10-12lb+ range or even over 15lbs here. Still looking to catch one in the double digit range!
Thorhammer
That's the thing isn't it. We must have every reel we want in pairs! In an ideal world I'd have a pair of P/G 344s, 447s, 550s. All built to the max of course.
Yes. Orphans keep me awake at night. And then you can't very well let them sit around without matching sticks to sit on....
Quote from: thorhammer on June 30, 2016, 12:10:38 PM
Quote from: Aiala on April 09, 2014, 08:11:42 PM
What Jigmaster obsession?? ;D
(But I think that's enough... for now.)
~A~
I was looking back to the beginning of this thread, my favorite, and wonder how much people's stands have changed since these photos. I know Aiala has hot-rodded at least half-dozen jiggy's, and Daron's kitchen table would collapse under the incremental increase of those I even know about (the Everols alone might do it). I only came in March 2015, and I think I've gone up about a hundred.
These collections are so impressive, I feel silly even posting my average/common reels. Maybe after I complete a few project reels I'll assemble a family photo. LOVE this thread! 8)
you post up your collection regardless....it's YOUR collection. doesn't have to be hot rod to be unique or just something you like. Maybe not a Zebco 202 collection :)
That said, I do have 808's and 888's from the 70's as I used them as a kid. I posted pic on here somewhere lol
Show us what you got mo.
All my reels are common. Commonly Big!
You have a passion for fishing and reels. That is why we are all here. ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 30, 2016, 04:56:28 PM
Show us what you got mo.
All my reels are common. Commonly Big!
You have a passion for fishing and reels. That is why we are all here. ;D
OK...ya got me there...great point! Here's some pics:
A drawer full of assorted conventionals.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4036/35248781370_c0fa012b4d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VGPdDQ)
Some Pfluegers.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48325587957_c19afdbdca_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gCngEn)
A drawer full of Penn levelwinds.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4285/35635292725_2e9394d557_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WhYc1H)
My Squidder.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4111/35505015321_603daacc25_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W6su5z)
My Surfmaster.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4024/35505020281_50ef559f50_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W6svy6)
My Jigmaster. This one is like a big block wagon...total sleeper! While it looks pretty harmless on the outside, inside it's all stainless. Pro Challenger double dog bridge, 5:1 gears, ss jack and yoke.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4236/34794234874_ec128dc56f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V1DxPh)[
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4019/35635295625_c4e3eb0f5a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WhYcSH)
Quote from: thorhammer on June 30, 2016, 04:44:12 PM
you post up your collection regardless....it's YOUR collection. doesn't have to be hot rod to be unique or just something you like. Maybe not a Zebco 202 collection :)
That said, I do have 808's and 888's from the 70's as I used them as a kid. I posted pic on here somewhere lol
Now you've opened a can of worms...hee hee! I'm a Zebco fan too. They made many fine products, but always seem to be remembered by that lowly 202. At any rate...here's a few Zebcos I fish.
First photo, a Rhino RBCXL for flathead catfish. Second an 888 and a HawgSeeker for channel catfish. Last but not least, one of my all time favorite Zebcos, the 733 Hawg. Great gears, smooth drag, direct drive feature, bait clicker, and a star drag! 8)
Man, those are some sweet reels :o....and after all the drooling I need to quench my thirst on my "other" collection. ;D ;D
Ted
Quote from: mo65 on June 30, 2016, 06:01:28 PM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 30, 2016, 04:56:28 PM
Show us what you got mo.
All my reels are common. Commonly Big!
You have a passion for fishing and reels. That is why we are all here. ;D
OK...ya got me there...great point! Here's some pics:
A drawer full of assorted conventionals.
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb470/mo655/002%207.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/mo655/media/002%207.jpg.html)
Some Pfluegers.
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb470/mo655/P5110003.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/mo655/media/P5110003.jpg.html)
A drawer full of Penn levelwinds.
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb470/mo655/002_3.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/mo655/media/002_3.jpg.html)
My Squidder.
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb470/mo655/p12_1.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/mo655/media/p12_1.jpg.html)
My Surfmaster.
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb470/mo655/008%202.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/mo655/media/008%202.jpg.html)
My Jigmaster. This one is like a big block wagon...total sleeper! While it looks pretty harmless on the outside, inside it's all stainless. Pro Challenger double dog bridge, 5:1 gears, ss jack and yoke.
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb470/mo655/003_2.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/mo655/media/003_2.jpg.html)
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb470/mo655/001.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/mo655/media/001.jpg.html)
Mo sandbagged us! Nice reels dude.
I think I want to have lunch with Maxed out!
Nice collection Moe!
.....Lou
Not too Shabby mo. ;)
Ted, All those bottles are full.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 30, 2016, 09:40:35 PM
Not too Shabby mo. ;)
Ted, All those bottles are full.
Daron, those bottles used to be full :D :D
Quote from: David Hall on June 30, 2016, 08:56:36 PM
I think I want to have lunch with Maxed out!
Yeah me too. I want to crack that Wild Turkey. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on June 30, 2016, 11:05:19 PM
Quote from: David Hall on June 30, 2016, 08:56:36 PM
I think I want to have lunch with Maxed out!
Yeah me too. I want to crack that Wild Turkey. Dominick
Yeah, I'm in as well. I like to do lunch, dinner and stay over.
Great collection Mo, thanks for sharing it with us.
I bet that Mitchell Garcia has the best Chrome out of the bunch, I had a few.
Ted - You need to add a bottle of Blanton's to the mix...that Red Label would suit me fine after a nice dinner in the late Fall...and the Jameson is always perfect on a camping trip to take the edge off...I love all types of Whiskey or Whisky ;D
You guys are funny. :D Those booze bottles actually belong to our restaurant and I never got a single sip, cause I'd be drinking all the profits ;D ;D
Back on subject: One of my all time favorite reels is a full conversion jigmaster 99. Perfect size for live bait albies.
Ted
Wow! I really like those 99s...:o...gonna have to add one of those to my stable.
Boy, this is getting better and better. All look good, but that green is sick looking...in a good way. :)
Quote from: Dominick on June 30, 2016, 11:05:19 PM
Quote from: David Hall on June 30, 2016, 08:56:36 PM
I think I want to have lunch with Maxed out!
Yeah me too. I want to crack that Wild Turkey. Dominick
I'm eyeing the Chivas!!! Ted, do tell, restaurant? What kind and where?
Sid
Sid, it's just a local little local dive bar with a full kitchen and a decent beer garden and a few pool tables. 20 years with lots of ups and downs and now in cruise control cause the wife and I are now both old and grey. :D :D
Quote from: Maxed Out on July 01, 2016, 10:22:38 PM
Sid, it's just a local little local dive bar with a full kitchen and a decent beer garden and a few pool tables. 20 years with lots of ups and downs and now in cruise control cause the wife and I are now both old and grey. :D :D
I want to go to the bar ;D Nice reels to
BT
Couldn't resist putting my own spin on this PR454 after I bought it. Purple Tib 550 spool/frame, Penn steel 4:1 gears, Bryans 5+1 drags and ss jack handle. Taped up and painted the handle stripe purple to match. Spooled up with fresh line and ready to use this weekend camping overnight.
Aloha,
Kyle
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(http://i.imgur.com/crNPtT6l.jpg)
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Kyle, that is a beauty! Good idea on the handle, at times small things as such bring it all in.
I can tell you have attention to details.
Nice job!
Sal
Great looking reel Kyle!
Nice work.
You should have no trouble finding your right in the lineup.
It's apparently Pizzarro Monday.....my wife comes in and says "Get some of your reels out of the garage. I will clean out the cookbooks in the den book case and you can put your collectables there..." IN OUR MAIN LIVING SPACE!!!!
I said I didn't have enough to fill that case and I needed to go shopping....yeah, you know how that went...
Stay tuned....
Haha! Mine did sort of the opposite...it was basically "reels can only go in the one case...sell some to make room" gotta love her anyway though! I have a decent sized case right in our main living space so I can't complain at all. Our women deal with a lot of smelly greasy reels, so its only fair that we 'contain the mayhem' :P
Quote from: Maxed Out on July 01, 2016, 08:17:15 PM
You guys are funny. :D Those booze bottles actually belong to our restaurant and I never got a single sip, cause I'd be drinking all the profits ;D ;D
Back on subject: One of my all time favorite reels is a full conversion jigmaster 99. Perfect size for live bait albies.
Ted
Found a nice Silver Beach and it's on the way; I couldn't let those pretty custom bars you sent go to waste and I didn't have one in any case :)
Youre fired. :) mayhem now has a life of its own....existing display case upstairs. rods in attic. rods in garage. rods in shop. rods in shop at lake place. rods in closet in lake place. reels in totes. I'm taking Fred lessons lol
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 09, 2014, 05:50:50 AM
I have come a long way since I came here. I enjoy it every day and consider you all my friends! ;)
I am a simple person that doesn't ask for much. I work hard and enjoy the simple things in life. ;D
I hope you all will express yourself as I have, and I enjoy building and refurbishing every one of these!
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_23021_zps3d895610.jpg)
14/0's in the back, 16/0 in front of the Everol 14/0, 12/0's next, then the 10/0's. 9/0's and 114H's on the right. A few Jigmasters and Surfmasters in the front.
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_23031_zps807a1097.jpg)
Super Mariners, The Tank, and the Wex! ;)
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_23031_zps807a1097.jpg)
Nothing but Cherries Al!
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_23051_zps736902a4.jpg)
A couple rigs I'm ready to bring to the Gulf Coast in two short months! 14/0 on the right with a Batson Rainshadow 130 lb 5'6" blank with Zirconium guides, two 12/0's with the Big Nasty and a two piece Davis roller rod, 9/0 on a 100lb roller rod and a 114H on a Senator Mariner rod.
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_23061_zpsc36402f0.jpg)
I couldn't fit these on the table.(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_23071_zps3a2f5bca.jpg)
A few more rods I haven't rigged yet. Winthrop roller, Billfisher 80 lb, Custom wood handle 80 lb and a few other roller rods.(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_23091_zps8ed8f7e9.jpg)
Your turn Guys! Pull out all the stops! Lets see what you Got! ;)
I never get tired of looking at this thread. I'm guessing you need a couple more kitchen tables by now....one for Everols alone at least.
Quote from: Tightlines666 on December 14, 2015, 11:39:46 PM
Wait a second...
I was using the fact that I am not currently a boat owner to partially justify my reel habit. I thought I was saving money here, somehow ? ???
Hey John, speaking of which, how's the new boat doing?
Well here is my collection of reels.
Mike
Nice collection Mike! 8)
Very nice Variety Mike and super clean as well. :o :o
Ted
P.S. don't be fooled by Daron's supposed claims to own all those top end reels.....I'm pretty sure he hijacks those pics off the internet ;D ;D
The Avet 50/3 wide and the hx raptor 3 speed are new so I am working on spooling them soon.
Mike
Quote from: Maxed Out on August 28, 2016, 07:02:39 PM
Very nice Variety Mike and super clean as well. :o :o
Ted
P.S. don't be fooled by Daron's supposed claims to own all those top end reels.....I'm pretty sure he hijacks those pics off the internet ;D ;D
I assure you Ted. They are all mine.
I will amass the collection again as soon as I get my Green Everol.
This will be the center piece of my collection. ;)
Custom engraved by my man Paolo himself.
Nice reels you have there Mike. ;D
Life is Good!
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No way! That would be icing on the cake for sure Daron.
Way ;)
Each of my reels have a purpose i am building rods built to fit the reel i have.
Mike, front a the row left side, that's an Ultra Mag XL right? What size is it? Got a size V(5, roman num.) I think made in the mid-80's, and I have been real impressed with the disengaging levelwind system and a few other engineering aspects. What do you think a yours ? It's one of the very few others I've ever seen.
Gfish
It is a xl 3 ultramag with upgraded drags and ceramic bearings. The drive shaft bushing is upgraded to bearings also. The reel casts like a dream. If you look i have two one is set up for distance casting the level wind was removed. The level wind was ahead of its time. Both reels are like new condition.
Mike
Mike that's nice stand you got there. Back when I fished bass tourneys my partner fished those mags; he loved them. Is that a revo beast? How do you like it?
John
No that is not a Revo. That is a beast round it has all the upgrades I could do. It already comes with special coatings from the factory. I added boca bearings and a double bearing idler gear. It comes from the factory with carbon drag washers.
Nevermind, of course you like it!!!!!! That's a sweet motor!!!!!
I didn't like it at first not until i replaced the bearings and idler gear. The spool has to be centered perfectly or it will squel like a wounded animal. Once i worked out all the problems its a great reel.
Mike
Mrs. Linda collected a disreputable bunch of smelly fisherman.....
Quote from: thorhammer on September 11, 2016, 11:59:09 PM
Mrs. Linda collected a disreputable bunch of smelly fisherman.....
Nice Thorhammer!
i was wondering where this photo would surface. dinner was great!!!!!
Looking good gentlemen!
Linda is great, I had the pleasure of meeting her. I'm still trying to figure out what she sees in that old man.
Just kidding pal ;D, you two are an amazing couple.
very impressive collection of reels. linda says she's going to dump them for $20 each when dominick kicks the bucket, because that's what he says he paid for them! ;D
Dominick... you could've worn that pretty lime(?) fishing shirt on the Argo and I wouldn't have felt so over dressed in my light blue one... Next time?
Again... Thanks Alan, John and everyone.
Steve
I've been waiting on this one for a while. 12/0 two speed.
Way to go Daron. 8) Dominick
Daron, even if there is not a shark on the end of the line that reel will sure draw a lot of attention. :o Rudy
Gorgeous reel Daron and a nice color, enjoy it.
Quote from: RowdyW on September 19, 2016, 05:00:47 PM
Daron, even if there is not a shark on the end of the line that reel will sure draw a lot of attention. :o Rudy
Yeah, did you ever consider armed guards on the beach? ::) Dominick
Sweet!
Beautiful reel Daron.
Mike.
WOW Daron, I love the personalized tail plate....and the color is stunning. All that aside, the 2 speed factor + all the drag must mean it is a beast. Congrats
Ted
Brother...that reel is killer! 8)
When I fish for Sharks, I usually go out right before Sunset when everyone has left and Fish into the night.
If I have John with me, He is as crazy as they come. I mean that in a good way. ;)
If its Just me and my Boy or just family, I only need two guards. Smith and Wesson. ;D
It has been a very tough road getting these reels.
I want to see one of atoms squidders pictured next to that monster. Think you can find a lime green one?
Yeah buddy! Very happy to see you got the HULK, as you were very patient but persistent in getting that baby in your hands. She has plenty of good company over there, and I love the tailplane SH logo.
Enjoy that beauty... we can't wait to see what you bring in with her on your next trip to the sand.
Congrats,
Dom
I really put in the time on this one.
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_3524_zpskmsdm4ik.jpg)
I appreciate all your comments, but the whole ordeal was quite tiring. This reel traveled 6,000 miles to get to me.
First, I tried dealing with a distributor, after two months, I had to file a paypal claim. Two weeks later, I forwarded the money to the manufacturer that had a custom made reel for me still in his facility.
It took 7 days to get out of Italy. Only four to make it to New York. Another 7 days from customs to get in my hands.
Persistence pays, but Damn its exhausting.
I win. ;)
Wow Daron that's a sick looking greenie! One of a kind reel for a dedicated/everol addicted guy!
You got a spot for shark fishing on the Long Hall anytime Darron. Cmon out.
Green is my favorite color. That is a work of art. Congrats my man, it couldn't have turned out better.
Patrick
My current favorite reel for baitcasting with 50lb mono here in Hawaii. G440 with all the modern upgrades, Tib frame, Bryans 5+1, Delrin undergear washer, etc. Casts an 8oz like a dream and a quick easy retrieve with the tall/narrow spool. A lot of guys here in the islands want the wide spool 344's to fish 50lb mono and tend to stretch 400 series to 447 or even 550 width but imo this is an easier reel to fish with.
Aloha,
Kyle
(http://i.imgur.com/pXmCnTbl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/J9mlGv4l.jpg)
I got most of my Senators together for a family photo, 112H, 113H with half frame, 114H with posts, 114HLW with full frame, 114 and 113.....MIA are another 112H and 113, they decided to help a buddy go halibut fishing this week....Bill
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj632/Fubarciw/fishing%20equip/IMG_0118.jpg)
Nice looking reel Kyle. I will not spend a penny on a Newell. I refuse to start another collection, lol. But that's pretty.
Bill, you know those reels won't work unless you put the handles on right? ;D ;D
And I am calling dibs right now on a spot on the 'Long Hall' if Daron comes sharking out here! 8) (Purty please of course).
Oops.. ;)
Quote from: Dominick on September 19, 2016, 07:07:37 PM
Quote from: RowdyW on September 19, 2016, 05:00:47 PM
Daron, even if there is not a shark on the end of the line that reel will sure draw a lot of attention. :o Rudy
Yeah, did you ever consider armed guards on the beach? ::) Dominick
Bula Ya'll,
Lol, Dom that was funny, but I'd bet big D is an armed guard himself ;)
Daron, that reel is a work of art and even more prized by what you had to go through to get it.
Dealing with customs on the US side has never even crossed my mind. ever. But I do know what it's like for sure. ::)
I love Dom's nickname the HULK, is that official? It should be ;D ;D
Maybe over Xmas break I'll finally have time to get the collection out for a selfie Lol.
You guys all take care and I'll see ya again soon!
Erik
I am leaning towards Godzilla.
I have the perfect rod for it. ;)
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_2692_zps1234dfca.jpg)
That's the coolest lookin' personalized logo I've seen, sharkhunter. Looks like a real accurate portrayal of a set a shark jaws. I foresee possible customizing type business opportunities...
Gfish
Retro-active reels.
Olympics 615, Senators 114,113,Daiwa-Seiko Dynamics.
(http://s017.radikal.ru/i401/1610/3c/f44dd1ffbb22.jpg) (http://radikal.ru)
Nice set! I've not seen those Daiwas before.
Dynamics have one useful (to me) thing-levelwind line guide system, which is solid and strong enough to handle with a big fish.
Reel's gear ratio-2.3:1
It will take quite a time to get a fish to a transom of your boat.
All is stainless steel, reel's weight with line (bigger one)-55.03 Oz
Daiwa produced these reels for the domestic market only (if I am not mistaken).
(http://s018.radikal.ru/i504/1610/70/b3b24772890f.jpg) (http://radikal.ru)
They look like they mean Business. ;)
No kidding. Post a pick of the internals if you open it open it up.
Please, follow here:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=9502.0
Daron,
Wasn't sure if you had an everol 20/0, but there is one on the big auction site. A little much for me
If you look right under this post, I'm holding one. ;)
If its the Blue one from Australia, It has been on there a long time. He is asking too much.
Wow! I love this thread! Here are a couple pics of my modest collection, mostly Long Beaches and 49s with a couple small Senators. Love the old Senators you guys post also, but those are a little out of my budget for the most part. LBs and 49s are still relatively cheap so far. I have a few more on the bench, but it's a mess so I'll hold off on that one. ;D
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q156/Jobo15/DSCN4252.jpg) (http://s135.photobucket.com/user/Jobo15/media/DSCN4252.jpg.html)
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q156/Jobo15/DSCN4251.jpg) (http://s135.photobucket.com/user/Jobo15/media/DSCN4251.jpg.html)
Great collection you have there....I really like those blood red handles...Bill
Nice reels 49. ;)
Thanks Bill, those handles are a happy accident, especially the power handle on that 60 long Beach which was the main selling point for that one. And thank you Shark Hunter, I think any three of the ones I have would fit inside one of the big boys you use! :D
John
John,
The Long Beach is the reel that started it all. They are one of my favorite to collect.
What is truly amazing, is that you can find one over 70 years old, Rebuild it and fish it.
Long Live the Long Beach!
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_2753_zpsb796715b.jpg)
Aha Shark Hunter! That photo of some of your Long Beaches is part of the reason I got hooked on them! So here's the bench mess with the rest of my mostly LBs and a few ringers in the bunch.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q156/Jobo15/DSCN4255.jpg) (http://s135.photobucket.com/user/Jobo15/media/DSCN4255.jpg.html)
Do you know how old the one in front row with wood handgrip is?
thanks
Basto
Hi Basto,
Not sure of the year on that one, I only received it recently. As per Mike's book it's definitely not a first year as it has 4 posts and the fluted handle retainer with the lock screw. Also the seat is stamped 250 YDS, but no other numbers on the other hardware and the handle is actually a very nice swirled composite, not wood. Could be questionable lineage. ;D I've tried to get some close ups for the "As you found them" thread, but my macro photographic skills are somewhat lacking.
John
49 Freak & Basto ,
You'd be safe calling that Long Beach a 1938 , with that handle.
Ray
Thanks Ray, it was a 3 reel deal and I just happened to notice the small handle. Not knowing exactly what it was I took a chance and lucked out so there you are Basto. 1938 sounds good to me.
John
John
Very nice pickup! Love that handle.
Basto
Scored this R533-5.5 on the big auction site for a reasonable price last week, about what guys here pay for a standard black 500 series. It came from a member of the AT family, the seller didn't give his user name but hopefully he see's the post and knows it's in good hands. It was already upgraded with Bryan's 5+1 kit, Motive Fabrication SS Star and 533 narrow tiburon kit. It was nice to open a newell and find I hardly needed to do anything to it. Added one of Alan's ss handles/3/0 grip, delrin undergear washer and a silver 550 kit to fish heavy mono over reef here in Hawaii.
Special thanks to braddah Bryan for trading the 533n kit and getting the 550 kit sent over from tiburon.
Aloha,
Kyle
(http://i.imgur.com/4yWPv69l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/R7Jkswll.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wfyUTcdl.jpg)
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Also have a 533 kit for fishing 50lb mono during the off season.
(http://i.imgur.com/Xnak21fl.jpg)
Yogi thats a good looking pair of Newels, the Tib frames make them look even better....Bill
Thanks Bill,
I wish it was a pair, it's just the same plates swapped between 2 different frame kits.
Spectacular
I don't own a single Newell, but that one is the Bomb!
I have one Five series I stolt for $20 at a yard sale. I'd love to have that one above and a basket full but have resisted that bug so far....
Quote from: thorhammer on November 20, 2016, 02:05:35 AM
I have one Five series I stolt for $20 at a yard sale. I'd love to have that one above and a basket full but have resisted that bug so far....
I resisted the newell bug for a while...then one 300 series became a pile of different ones.
I love that wide red newell. Someday I will own a newell, hopefully it's half that nice.
I did find a new senator in my basket of parts :o
You can't fool us Ted,
That's the 1 off reel you put together with a combination of parts I'd never have known could fit together. Nice work!
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p633/doen1/20161119_232843_zpsnjeg0ewb.jpg) (http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/doen1/media/20161119_232843_zpsnjeg0ewb.jpg.html)(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p633/doen1/20161119_232704_zpsjdbinm3e.jpg) (http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/doen1/media/20161119_232704_zpsjdbinm3e.jpg.html)
4/0 Wide's and 4/0 Blackies.
LB68 and 113hlw in the back.
LB66/113N ,113 and LB68/113/wide. The US Senator 113 Std width looks to be same as the LB66/113N Senator when side by side.
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p633/doen1/20161120_1245560_zps49dqyco9.jpg) (http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/doen1/media/20161120_1245560_zps49dqyco9.jpg.html)
Ted your Frosty kit looks super on 113n!
Thanks to Ted for his knowledge of the LongBeach and Jay for having some parts on his online store.
Wow Anthony, some of your creations are reels I've not seen before. Very impressive.
The black 113 4/0 is often overlooked because of the popularity of it's high speed brethren(113H). These are excellent examples of the limitless potential of those old blackies. What's next Anthony ??....inquiring minds need to know :D :D
Ted
Very nice collection you got going there, those are very capable reels, in case you wanted to get them wet.
Sal
Looking Good Anthony! ;)
I got to spend the evening going through an entire Dam Quick Collection.
Thank You Fred. I've been looking forward to this.
Sigh....
I had dreams of doing the same thing one day, but ya beat me to it. ;)
That grouping should stay together. Not sure how long it would take to put that together, but I do know it's special.
Enjoy those reels.
I am definitely keeping them together John.
This is a piece of History here.
A few added bonus reels.
Some Shakespeare's and Mitchell's.
The Pièce de résistance.
A Penn Angelsea. :o
Sh I've only one DQ, wish I had more. Sweet reel. Mine is from my youth , I used it for LG mouth bass. I got it from my uncle as gift.
Fred restored it for me. He has all the parts.
Forgot to mention above,Ted's frosty bars were his rejects. I received them before he sanded the others to perfection and re-anodized.
If I remember right he kept two, he said they weren't good enough of. I asked for pics and I liked the frosty for the old Lb66N.
It looks good Ted , if you could only see it in person. You would have kept more. It's like smoked silver instead of smoked black.
Sorry I didnt mean to hi/sky/jack.
You can Hi/sky/jack any time Anthony. ;)
Fred offered these in exchange for a 14 and 16/0.
I jumped at the chance.
Everyone had a shot. I didn't even have to dip into my personal stash.
I just bought them and fixed them up.
I really enjoyed the evening ogling every single one.
I was getting some looks from the misses.
They are all put away now. Labeled, categorized and put into the Vault.
Hi Daron and co, i am new to overhead reel, maybe you could look at these specees, and tell me if they fit into the large catagory of overhead reels and maybe rough value in american dollars, the 1st-Avet SN#HX6/2R-11838 the 2nd is a Penn international 30VSX 2 speed, thanks donnyboat.
Those look nice Daron.
Would be great to see them standing and lined up with a better pic.
Enjoy them.
Sal
BTW... I think you need a bigger display cabinet :)
Quote from: Donnyboat on November 27, 2016, 01:16:48 PM
Hi Daron and co, i am new to overhead reel, maybe you could look at these specees, and tell me if they fit into the large catagory of overhead reels and maybe rough value in american dollars, the 1st-Avet SN#HX6/2R-11838 the 2nd is a Penn international 30VSX 2 speed, thanks donnyboat.
Donny,
I really don't know enough about Avet's or small International's to give you a recommendation.
If you post these questions in the Avet and International Section, I'm sure someone more qualified can answer your question.
Sorry, I can't be more help.
Okay Daron, thanks for your promt reply, you know anything about a Penn gold 20, sorry thats all i have on it for now, i am trying to get more details on it, thank and cheers don.
Just the spec's from Mystic
https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/ReelSpecs/PennSingleSpeed_20_20T.aspx (https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/ReelSpecs/PennSingleSpeed_20_20T.aspx)
"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackles old online store over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"
Quote from: Shark Hunter on November 27, 2016, 06:01:16 AM
I got to spend the evening going through an entire Dam Quick Collection.
Thank You Fred. I've been looking forward to this.
Wow Daron how did you score those reels?
Keith
It was a trade for a 14 and 16/0.
thanks for that Daron, i have`nt seen it yet, seller is asking $ AU 225 for it, cheers don.
Ok I'm a newbie. I'm going to try to add a photo
There's a Zebco 202 in there from the early 1970s.
Just like you all here I've always loved fishing and most of the early reels as they failed I took them apart trying to figure out how to fix them. Then I found alantani.com! WOW. I now was able to repair my reels and soon started collecting.
I've got a few more ;D in the shed and a rack or two or three of rods there too . When I was taking pictures my wife remarked she might need to go shopping ::)
Doh!!!! Homer, first rule of AT is NEVER take the pics for this thread when significant other is home. You'll get us all busted :) Just kidding that's a nice spread you got there, let's see the rest and welcome to the jungle, we got fun and games!!!!
John
Thanks, it sure is addicting. ;D
Ohhhh yeah.....you has been assimilated......and now part of the collective :D......welcome and we look forward to your posts....Bill
Welcome to the addiction, as were all in this togather I thought of another tip for your good health. ???
Never show more reels in a single picture as the wife has shoes! Of coarse i.m just kidding. And watch out for flying objects! :-*
Quote from: gstours on December 17, 2016, 04:38:07 PM
Welcome to the addiction, as were all in this togather I thought of another tip for your good health. ???
Never show more reels in a single picture as the wife has shoes! Of coarse i.m just kidding. And watch out for flying objects! :-*
As men, we think it reasonable to compare the number of pairs of shoes to our reel collection -- right?
WRONG!!!
According to my wife, and most women I know -- one has nothing to do with the other.
Trust me -- it doesn't work like that...
Nice, quality collection, Mjg -- good work also...
Best Always,
Fred
If you buy wisely you always have the chance to recoup your money or even make a profit. If the belittler can not say that about their spending then maybe they should review their own spending habits.
Quote from: Superhook on December 17, 2016, 08:32:09 PM
If you buy wisely you always have the chance to recoup your money or even make a profit. If the belittler can not say that about their spending then maybe they should review their own spending habits.
Ha ha, good analogy Ray, my wife has no spending habits....only saving habit ::). I always let her know when I sell a reel for a profit. It's the non-profit ones she doesn't need to know about ;) ;). Just breaking even is sometimes a challenge, and building a custom reel will always cost more than the reel will sell for. We all know that :D :D
Quote from: Mjg378 on December 16, 2016, 07:57:40 PM
Ok I'm a newbie. I'm going to try to add a photo
There's a Zebco 202 in there from the early 1970s.
Just like you all here I've always loved fishing and most of the early reels as they failed I took them apart trying to figure out how to fix them. Then I found alantani.com! WOW. I now was able to repair my reels and soon started collecting.
My eyes are immediately drawn to that prewar Penn with the clamp and 6 bars (a first year 3/0?), and those german silver Kentucky casting reels (B.F.Meek's & Son's or possibly Horton?), and the Hendrix skeleton. You've got some good workhorses as well.
Thanks for sharing!
Y'all are on slippery slope here. I'd ease off on shoe reference until Aiala weighs in. She's the most well-spoken by far and her retort might be as gentle as a YFT on a beach master. Forewarned is forearmed. Although I am now curious as to whether she has more reels or shoes. This could be s turning point for us hoarders.
Quote from: foakes on December 17, 2016, 05:25:17 PM
Quote from: gstours on December 17, 2016, 04:38:07 PM
Welcome to the addiction, as were all in this togather I thought of another tip for your good health. ???
Never show more reels in a single picture as the wife has shoes! Of coarse i.m just kidding. And watch out for flying objects! :-*
As men, we think it reasonable to compare the number of pairs of shoes to our reel collection -- right?
WRONG!!!
According to my wife, and most women I know -- one has nothing to do with the other.
Trust me -- it doesn't work like that...
Nice, quality collection, Mjg -- good work also...
Best Always,
Fred
Yeah-but ask them to explain the difference. The only difference is these are mine and those are yours. ::) Dominick
Thanks for the comments. ive learned so much from Alan and all you guys on this 'really' great site.
Tightline666 I took a few pictures of the 6 bar 3/0. I picked this up so long ago I don't remember. Used it in Florida a few times before buying a high speed model. I cleaned it up with Alan's tutorial and even added a 5 stack drag to it with out having to dremmel.
Used it again, (cleaned it up again of course) great reel but have to admit I like the higher speed
It all started when my Pop,who was a contractor, was paid for a job with fishing gear. He came home, this would have been in the early 70s and brought me a pile of fishing reels, poles and tackle. Here he said. The only reason I took this was because I know how much you like fishing. My Pop was awesome.
These are the only reels I have left from then. I still have a few lures and a tackle box that I use as my electrical tool box! I used the Bronson comet ice fishing a few years ago. The south bend has a serial number 20583A under the reel foot. Unfortunately there were a number of reels I tore apart figuring how they worked. I just liked these that I have left. The reels I buy and sometimes sell will come and go but these here will always be in the collection
I guess I began collecting about 50 years ago because I still have my first open face spinning reel, a Garcia Mitchell 304 my dad got new for me. Not long after ABU & Zebco came out with the Cardinal line I bought my first one, a Cardinal 6, in 1969. It was over $40 way back then. Once the Cardinal 4 was available I got three of those, and a Cardinal 3 in '75. I'm still using all 5 of those reels regularly to this day. When ABU Garcia switched the fulcrum brake manufacturing to Japan in the early '80's I picked up a few C3s & C4s from Cabela's before they quit making them and those are still part of my regular fishing outfits, too.
I started collecting seriously about 12 years ago. I've got about 400 reels now, including the 22 my wife & I keep in the boat for fishing. Most are open face spinners, although I do have about 25 automatic fly reels. I don't fly fish very often, though. I retired 2 years ago so I'm now going through and breaking them down, cleaning, repair/adjusting and lubing those that I hadn't been able to get to. I haven't built any for a couple of years but I build my own rods, too. Those high modulus St Croix & G Loomis are a little pricey for my blood so I buy their blanks & build my own. I make about $2 an hour doing it but it's fun, rewarding and I get the top line guides and style handle I want.
I probably clean my reels a little differently than most guys. I don't sonicate anything. I take my reels completely apart and soak all the metal parts in either lacquer thinner or acetone, preferably lacquer thinner for a day or so. Then I wipe them off and buff them. Ball bearings and nylon parts just get a short soak. All the painted body and plastic parts get cleaned with Original White Goop Hand Cleaner. It's gentle on those materials, never blisters paint and is a great degreaser. I then wash those parts in warm water Dawn. Once everything is spotless and dry they get greased, oiled and put back together.
Here's an old '56 ABU Garcia all cleaned up and ready to put back together:
(https://alantani.com/gallery/34/17004_03_02_21_4_38_16_343071810.jpeg)
This is where I work on my reels:
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Some of my boxed reels:
(https://alantani.com/gallery/34/17004_03_02_21_4_40_58_343091755.jpeg)
A variety of Ultra-Lites:
(https://alantani.com/gallery/34/17004_03_02_21_4_43_47_343121266.jpeg)
(https://alantani.com/gallery/34/17004_03_02_21_4_43_44_34311137.jpeg)
An ABU 444, Zebco 1970, 1 of 100 manufactured and never sold to the public, and an ABU Record 700:
(https://alantani.com/gallery/34/17004_03_02_21_4_47_10_343132329.jpeg)
A few Japanese ABU Garcia & Zebco Cardinals and two China, a 3 & 33, Cardinals:
(https://alantani.com/gallery/34/17004_03_02_21_4_51_30_343171795.jpeg)
(https://alantani.com/gallery/34/17004_03_02_21_4_51_30_343161476.jpeg)
Some of my ABU and Zebco 3, 4, 4X, 6, 6X, 7 & 7X Cardinals:
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Sportech (1996) and American (1997-2007) Classic IVs, one on a Custom St Croix Legend Elite rod I built:
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hi midway tommy between yourself and fred the old time spin men should have most of their questions answered
good stuff cheers
Wow, that's the most Abu's I have ever seen! Nice collection.
.....................Lou
Beautiful collection Tommy and a nice work station. Love that chair, could work there all day.
Sal
Tommy, that's great stuff!!!!
Someone go check on Harry K.....when he sees all those Cardinals he's gonna have a seizure.....
John
Most impressive Tommy!
Really impressed with your obvious knowledge and professionalism in appreciating these vintage reels!
I think I can learn a lot from you, Tommy.
Best,
Fred
Thank you all for the compliments. There are a lot of great older spinning reels out there that, with a little TLC and stewardship, will still be catching boat loads of fish after many of their newerfangled Asian counterparts have long since had a visit to the "Reel Graveyard". Every reel in my collection that I have had the opportunity to breakdown and service is water ready and could be pulled off the shelf to go fishing at any time.
Fred, you you are way too kind. I doubt there's much you will learn from me, but maybe I'll be able to throw some helping tidbits out there every once in awhile that will make spinning reel life a little better and easier for a few people.
Beautiful collection...your photos and care taken in your reels shows it is obviously a passion rather than just a 'hobby'. Looking forward to more from you sir!
Way to come in with a bang.
You have alreasy earned my respect. Thanks for joining the family. Pull up a chair and stay awhile.
John
What an incredible collection Tom.....I could imagine you and Fred in the same room would be able to talk for hours about spinning reels and never get past a few models......ohhh to be a fly on the wall during that conversation....only thing I would be able to contribute would be a couple Mitchell 300's and a 302.....and I still get nervous opening them up :o....Bill
No reason to get nervous opening them up, Bill. Just have a phone or digital camera and take some shots every step of the way. Put them back together just like you took them apart and refer to the pics when necessary. In my mind that's better than a schematic anytime unless, that is, you need to order a part or someone did some type of Rube Goldberg jury rigging in there. Then a schematic comes in pretty handy. ;)
QuoteThank you all for the compliments. There are a lot of great older spinning reels out there that, with a little TLC and stewardship, will still be catching boat loads of fish after many of their newerfangled Asian counterparts have long since had a visit to the "Reel Graveyard". Every reel in my collection that I have had the opportunity to breakdown and service is water ready and could be pulled off the shelf to go fishing at any time.
Great to see your collection. I have a feeling you and Ben Wright (RIP) must have crossed paths. Very impressive collection and the fact that they are all ready to fish is the best part. I serviced a made in China Penn 650SSm last week, the difference between the Chinese copy of the American reel can be felt as soon as you pick up the reel. Nothing like the older American and European spinners.
Hi Tommy, great collection, if you and Fred ever get together, have a tape recorder with you, and play it back to us, jee wizzz, would that be interesting, Tommy could you be more specific with the mixtures of cleening agents you us, @ what racio to water ect, thank donnyboat.
Quote from: Penn Chronology on December 22, 2016, 06:51:32 AM
Great to see your collection. I have a feeling you and Ben Wright (RIP) must have crossed paths. Very impressive collection and the fact that they are all ready to fish is the best part. I serviced a made in China Penn 650SSm last week, the difference between the Chinese copy of the American reel can be felt as soon as you pick up the reel. Nothing like the older American and European spinners.
Yes, Mike, Ben was single handedly responsible for my deep obsession and knowledge of open face spinning reels. We got very close the last few years of his life. He was a great mentor and friend. I miss him and our near daily conversations a lot.
Donnyboat,
Lacquer thinner, for the internal metal parts, is straight out of the can. I use a glass container with a lid to reduce the fumes as you can get kind of sick or high if you smell too much of that stuff. It's pretty volatile, my wife doesn't like it much but tolerates it in the house as long as I keep the smell minimal. I've never had a problem with it eating at the nylon parts but I have left sealed bearings in it too long and had to unseal & repack them, so I limit their soaks to a half hour max. Below's an example of the Original Multi-Purpose Goop I use.
No pumice, as the pumice will scratch surfaces. After I scour the Goop with a medium stiff bristled small glue or artist type brush I rinse them under straight water and toss them into a small plastic tub with warm water and a couple drops of Dawn dish washing detergent and lightly brush them to remove any possible Goop residue or missed dirt and rinse. I towel dry those parts thoroughly but I'm not under the gun to get a reel done so I let everything air dry at least over night before I put the reel back together. Dull or UV discolored plastic parts get polished with Meguiar's PlastX if they are really discolored. I use Plaskolite Cleaner to bring any exterior plastic parts back to near their original shine.
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Good thanks Tommy, when we are new in this game, all details help, thanks mate, cheers donnyboat.
QuoteYes, Mike, Ben was single handedly responsible for my deep obsession and knowledge of open face spinning reels. We got very close the last few years of his life. He was a great mentor and friend. I miss him and our near daily conversations a lot.
Because of the level you have brought your collection to, I assumed you knew Mr. Wright. I understand why you miss him, he was a major loss to many collectors; but, his contributions will live on in his name forever, especially when a collector like you carry's on his gifts to us all.
Now, let me change the subject for a bit. I have been looking for a particular spinning reel for many years. Hoping you have one for sale, I know that is a long shot; but, it is nice to hope from time to time. If not, are you familiar with it. I have been told it is such a close copy of the Mitchell 300 that it is actually considered a counterfeit rather than a copy.
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Any info about this reel I find interesting.
Thanks
I know of it, but I've never held one in my hand. I know they're a copy of the 3rd/4th version Mitchell, depending on who's version numbers one goes by, which, BTW, was their last half bail, 1948 - 52. Mitchell's full bail came out in '52. It was green, rather than black like the Mitchell so it really shouldn't by any means be considered a counterfeit, and was distributed in the mid/late '50s. I didn't realize it was made "exclusively" for OC. It very well may have been made by Olympic. Olympic manufactured numerous copies of popular reels such as the Alcedo Micron, 2CS, Cargem Mignon 33, etc., during that era. You don't see them very often, the Mitchell collectors and Japanese collectors like to display them in their collections. Here's a great photo of one in pretty nice condition:
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Very impressive Daron. Soon it will be time to open the museum!
MY best to you and yours for the holidays.
QuoteI know of it, but I've never held one in my hand. I know they're a copy of the 3rd/4th version Mitchell, depending on who's version numbers one goes by, which, BTW, was their last half bail, 1948 - 52. Mitchell's full bail came out in '52. It was green, rather than black like the Mitchell so it really shouldn't by any means be considered a counterfeit, and was distributed in the mid/late '50s. I didn't realize it was made "exclusively" for OC. It very well may have been made by Olympic. Olympic manufactured numerous copies of popular reels such as the Alcedo Micron, 2CS, Cargem Mignon 33, etc., during that era. You don't see them very often, the Mitchell collectors and Japanese collectors like to display them in their collections.
The info I have on the reel is that it was made in 1953. It was painted dark green when it was made for Ocean City, there was only one single production run and it was a exact structural copy of the Mitchell Series 3. It was manufactured by Ueno Seiko. In 1954, Ocean City introduced their own Model 300 and had no more of these International 100's made.
In 1954, Ueno Seiko, sold this copy under it own brand name the Olympic 81, painted black and I believe in a full bail version. This is the same company that makes Seiko watches, except this is another division.
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I would love to add one of these to my collection. I have never seen one for sale.
Yeah, I remember doing a bunch of that research on Olympic and connecting most of their dots earlier this year. http://reeltalk.orcaonline.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=18625&p=83868&hilit=Ueno+Seiko#p83868 I just never think of Olympic as Ueno Seiko since most of their US known tackle was sold under the Olympic name. The Olympic 81 was thought by many to be circa early '60s since the Olympic Tackle Co wasn't established until 1958 and the company name wasn't changed to Olympic until 1961.
New member here,,, i got in to Penn reels 2yr ago and I know I got a problem :-[ wow you guys got so nice stuff
Welcome Ben......your collection is outstanding in its self......What are you fishing for and what part of the world do you live in? Bill, Sacramento Delta
Welcome aboard, Ben --
You have a nice selection of older Penns --
Good collecting!
Best,
Fred
Welcome Ben to the dark side ;D nice grip of gear Ben.
Big Tim
Thanks guys ,,I'm from salem va, near va tech I fish trout,smallmouth,striper like to hit the salt when I can
Nice green peerless there Ben.
Tommy, as a teenager the old man next door gave me a wide jigmaster-size Olympic that he had picked up cheap in Japan but never used. It had a lot of ornate embossing on the side plates. I always wished it was a Penn but that's what I had to work with. However, the reel took a lot of abuse and caught some nice tarpon. Is there any information out there on Olympic's Penn knock-offs?
-steve
Welcome Ben, nice collection.
I feel as I've met you before :).
Enjoy it here!
Sal
Welcome Ben! ;D
Welcome to the group Ben!
....Lou
Welcome to the club, Ben. Nice 30's reels in that front row there.
You're gonna dig this place.
Keep it up but save some for the rest of us ;)
Dom
The collections here are unbelievable and a mad max upgrade 9/0 two speed,, there's a lot really cool stuff here most repeat to everyone
That's a fine collection Ben for only two years. Love those white spools...some great lookin' reels there! 8)
How did you know the white spool my favorite ;D
Ben, nice stand you have there. Welcome!
QuoteYeah, I remember doing a bunch of that research on Olympic and connecting most of their dots earlier this year. http://reeltalk.orcaonline.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=18625&p=83868&hilit=Ueno+Seiko#p83868 I just never think of Olympic as Ueno Seiko since most of their US known tackle was sold under the Olympic name. The Olympic 81 was thought by many to be circa early '60s since the Olympic Tackle Co wasn't established until 1958 and the company name wasn't changed to Olympic until 1961.
The info I have about Olympic was passed on to me. My research is a side bar to the Ocean City move into spinning reels. That 1954 date had something to do with the expiration that Hardy had on the full bail. If I remember right, the Hardy patent protection expired in 1954 on the full bail spinning reel allowing Seiko aka Olympic to manufacture the full bail version of the Mitchell Series 3. I have not really researched this myself; but, I felt that the person that passed this on to me was very serious about his research, so I did not double check his info.
Quote from: Penn Chronology on December 30, 2016, 06:24:10 AM
QuoteYeah, I remember doing a bunch of that research on Olympic and connecting most of their dots earlier this year. http://reeltalk.orcaonline.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=18625&p=83868&hilit=Ueno+Seiko#p83868 I just never think of Olympic as Ueno Seiko since most of their US known tackle was sold under the Olympic name. The Olympic 81 was thought by many to be circa early '60s since the Olympic Tackle Co wasn't established until 1958 and the company name wasn't changed to Olympic until 1961.
The info I have about Olympic was passed on to me. My research is a side bar to the Ocean City move into spinning reels. That 1954 date had something to do with the expiration that Hardy had on the full bail. If I remember right, the Hardy patent protection expired in 1954 on the full bail spinning reel allowing Seiko aka Olympic to manufacture the full bail version of the Mitchell Series 3. I have not really researched this myself; but, I felt that the person that passed this on to me was very serious about his research, so I did not double check his info.
The 1954 expiration of the Hardy patent was a significant timeline in the evolution of the open face spinning reel, it opened the marketplace for others to utilize the automatic full bail. Some companies were ahead of the curve in development of their new products, but as is so much the case in the older fishing reel distribution history, new or innovative ideas took a year or two to develop and were slow making it to the consumer. Companies weren't near as pressured to increase sales and profit margins back then as they are today.
Quote
Yeah, I remember doing a bunch of that research on Olympic and connecting most of their dots earlier this year. http://reeltalk.orcaonline.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=18625&p=83868&hilit=Ueno+Seiko#p83868 I just never think of Olympic as Ueno Seiko since most of their US known tackle was sold under the Olympic name. The Olympic 81 was thought by many to be circa early '60s since the Olympic Tackle Co wasn't established until 1958 and the company name wasn't changed to Olympic until 1961.
The info I have about Olympic was passed on to me. My research is a side bar to the Ocean City move into spinning reels. That 1954 date had something to do with the expiration that Hardy had on the full bail. If I remember right, the Hardy patent protection expired in 1954 on the full bail spinning reel allowing Seiko aka Olympic to manufacture the full bail version of the Mitchell Series 3. I have not really researched this myself; but, I felt that the person that passed this on to me was very serious about his research, so I did not double check his info.
The 1954 expiration of the Hardy patent was a significant timeline in the evolution of the open face spinning reel, it opened the marketplace for others to utilize the automatic full bail. Some companies were ahead of the curve in development of their new products, but as is so much the case in the older fishing reel distribution history, new or innovative ideas took a year or two to develop and were slow making it to the consumer. Companies weren't near as pressured to increase sales and profit margins back then as they are today.
That is very interesting and I feel also very correct. Ocean City was much more on top of the open face Spinning than Penn was. Penn did not offer spinning reels until the 1960's while Ocean City was offering the 300 model in 1954.
Well, I thought I had posted in this thread, but I was mistaken . . . So, without further ado, a few pics !
A few more . . .
Some spinners
More spinners
Nice stand Dave! Even nicer I'm in driving distance! ;D
What's the custom under the 700?
Very nice collection Dave, looks like you've been enjoying many of them.
Thanks for sharing.
Sal
The "Limited Edition" PENN 525 SUPERMAG XTRA from the UK . . . What makes it "limited" is that Neil Mackellow arranged for 50 reels to have the Stainless Steel trim, rather than the usual Black trim . . . I have two of them !
Sweet!
Quote from: thorhammer on January 10, 2017, 11:07:07 PM
Nice stand Dave! Even nicer I'm in driving distance! ;D
What's the custom under the 700?
If you meant the rod that the Calcutta 700S is mounted on, it's an original All-Star Breakaway Stinger . . . 13',2" with a Graphite Butt and E-Glass / S-Glass hybrid top half. That's before Breakaway joined All-Star and engineer Don Mook took them in the all-graphite, 70/30 split direction.
If you are talking about the rod in the pic with the "cluster" of rods leaning up, that's a Terry Eustace "Long-Range Carbon Carp" from the UK produced in the 1980's . . . 12ft long with a slow, parabolic action . . . It's great with 3/4oz to 1.5oz and 8-10 lb-test, but you have to "wait on it" during a long-casting attempt. It really reaches out there !
Tight Lines !
WOW Dave :o :o, very impressive.
BTW, in case you didn't notice, you have a reeel problem on your hands. Glad your here, cause we have the only cure known to mankind.....more reels ;D ;D
Quote from: Maxed Out on January 11, 2017, 12:49:52 AM
WOW Dave :o :o, very impressive.
BTW, in case you didn't notice, you have a reeel problem on your hands. Glad your here, cause we have the only cure known to mankind.....more reels ;D ;D
Yes, it's a terrible problem . . . LOL ! ! !
To make it even worse, those aren't all of them . . .
Tight Lines !
Nice Dave! I'm a big fan of my 525's and 535's, heck all my GS reels. Post up the rest!
John
My "Ham shack" -or middle bedroom of my home where i keep all the electronics, r/c stuff; and most importantly the Fishing gear!! The vintage penn reels just draw me somehow.. the 190 is on the way from fleabay.. i restored all but the red 114hlw and the supermariner.(I took them apart, but they were pristine inside and out) I'm guessing around 1939 on the "85", but it has a hersheys kiss looking clicker button.. (still need 4 weathered base screws fof that one). It was really bad when I got it and everythings kinda brassy looking.(would'nt be right with shiny screws haha)... Carl
Very nice Carl! ok I'll ask, what's with the $20?
Sal
Ha !! The $20 was put up there to show a non fishing buddy what a penn 6/0 senator was and show size.. I just pulled that pic off my phone and did'nt notice till the pic was up.. I enjoy your articles..
Dave, I am tired just thinking what it took to bring all those outside for the group photo.....nice collection brother.....
Carl, you are on the highway to the Darkside ;)....soon you will be brushing your teeth with old crusty grease toothbrushes and waiting to the mailman at the end of the driveway to intercept the package with your new reel :D......Bill
Carl,
I have an old corroded with cracked side plate 85 that started this whole adventure for me. I may have the original worn screws you are looking for
Nick
Quote from: Carl Larsen on January 16, 2018, 06:26:30 AM
Ha !! The $20 was put up there to show a non fishing buddy what a penn 6/0 senator was and show size.. I just pulled that pic off my phone and did'nt notice till the pic was up.. I enjoy your articles..
Ah...I see...very nice.
Sal
Also in the "ham Shack" there seemed to be some airplane cockpit type panarama pictures as maybe wallpaper. Interesting background and inventive . Can you tell us how you did these and a little story. You g
iving me some new ideas. Thanks ;) Youve collected well my friend.
The posters are sportys pilot shop freebies. Phone number on bottom of poster. White fibreglass pole blocking pic is offshore shakespeare marine com antenna. Reels are on my Farfar's (danish for fathers father) machinist chest from ceco machine in chicago during WW2.< he was on the team that designed the tooling for the stamped steel plates with holes that were used for aircraft landing runways that grass grew through (made runways look like fields). I spent a lot of time with him as a kid. I was the only kid in kindegarten who could read a starrett micrometer (still got it)
I wouldn't mind hearing more about your RC planes. Do you have mostly scale stuff? I used to be pretty big into RC aircraft. I still have 3 Gliders (1 german-made scale fiberglass, 1-2 meter electric, and a small park flyer) and a PT-40 trainer. If I had more time, I would get a high performance discus launch glider, and a competition level 2 meter. I started out flying gliders, moved to gas, then home designed electric park flyers, and some scale electrics, then full circle back to gliders. We have great conditions for flying the gliders here.
John
My humble collection of Newells, I have added a few more since they was taken. Have other reels, but they are packed away to avoid a beating from the wife lol
Bravo mrwilson!
That's a very nice batch of Newell's Mr. Wilson.
.................Lou
Mr Wilson, that is a sweeet collection !!! They all look great !! Carl Newell is one I would have loved to meet as he was an interesting guy !!
Nice looking group of Newells, still my all time favorite reel. That's a little slice of newell heaven right there.
Don't let Dennis near them, Mr Wilson. :D Nice group!
Nice Newell's. ;)
Thanks guys, let me get some time to gather all my reels and take a group shot...when the wife is away haha
Nothing humble about that....nice stand. I see some T-bar upgrades i think. they are nce.
A few upgraded frames, handles and all of them have upgraded drags to HT-100 with the exception of the 533 which has Bryan's upgrades stack.
Quote from: thorhammer on January 17, 2018, 12:43:16 PM
Nothing humble about that....nice stand. I see some T-bar upgrades i think. they are nce.
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I have come a long way since I came here. I enjoy it every day and consider you all my friends! ;)
I am a simple person that doesn't ask for much. I work hard and enjoy the simple things in life. ;D
I hope you all will express yourself as I have, and I enjoy building and refurbishing every one of these!
14/0's in the back, 16/0 in front of the Everol 14/0, 12/0's next, then the 10/0's. 9/0's and 114H's on the right. A few Jigmasters and Surfmasters in the front.
Super Mariners, The Tank, and the Wex! ;)
Nothing but Cherries Al!
A couple rigs I'm ready to bring to the Gulf Coast in two short months! 14/0 on the right with a Batson Rainshadow 130 lb 5'6" blank with Zirconium guides, two 12/0's with the Big Nasty and a two piece Davis roller rod, 9/0 on a 100lb roller rod and a 114H on a Senator Mariner rod.
I couldn't fit these on the table.
A few more rods I haven't rigged yet. Winthrop roller, Billfisher 80 lb, Custom wood handle 80 lb and a few other roller rods.
Your turn Guys! Pull out all the stops! Lets see what you Got! ;)
i always chuckle when i see this....that was already an outstanding collection four years ago when you had "come a long way". I expect your definition of what is a long way has changed since then lol....
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I do have a bigger Kitchen Table now, but not big enough. ;)
WOW buddy, you need to control yourself ;D! time to get a display cabinet on craigslist ;)
That's about $20,000 sitting on that table and I'm not counting the custom parts ;D
Very nice Daron!
Sal
Now that's some collection right there!
Guys,
This thread was started four years ago. This is the original post that started it.
I could fill that table probably four times now.
Yes, I have a problem.
But, I don't own anyone a dime and am sitting well for my retirement in about 10 years or so.
Those pics. look like a table full of fun, choices and long-term value!
Gfish
Thank You G.
John keeps twisting my arm.
He wants to see it all.
I don't know if he is ready for that.
I know I'm not. ;)
I'm in. As a matter of fact I'm gonna start posting mine up to flush you out lol. The difference, like with Sal, is I have a lot of reels but a lot of yard sale five dollar 209's. They have SS's NIB..
There some very great reel collections here ;D and Marlo going to ready like the ham,,,,I will ask him if he gets the skip :D
Just finished upgrading the drag last night in the 533. All purchased upgrades for my Newell's are installed. Here's the line-up, left to right below: S533-4.6, S338-5, G332-F, G229-F, and C220-5. All of them will free spool for sixty seconds, although they do make funny little Newell-ish noises when they spin fast.
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The 533 was a purchase from Newell Nut around Christmas, 2015. It came with the black Tiburon frame and I fished it several times before doing anything to it. It's really nice, so light. After a short time, I upgraded the gear sleeve to SS. Just last night, I upgraded to the five-stack drag and SS handle with kokelar grip. It took some tinkering to get the drag just right, but now it's perfect again.
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The S338-5 was purchased used from a fellow who had neglected it such that the spool would not turn. I got a good deal on it, figuring it would not be expensive to fix, and that was true. It was not expensive, but not expensive and not hard are not the same thing. The reel had apparently sat on its left side-plate while wet allowing water to puddle in the bearing cup. The bearing and spool shaft were rusted together and not easy to separate. Once separated, however, all it needed were new spool bearings. This one hasn't been fished yet, but it has the SS gear sleeve, five-stack drag, and SS handle/kokelar grip upgrades.
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The G332-F was purchased two summers ago, as part of a lot including many rods and reels from a retired fellow living in Palm Desert. So, it was a good deal also. Interestingly, it came loaded to the brim with white 65 lb braid, and did not appear to have ever been fished. That's a lot of braid! It sat on a shelf until recently when I got the bug to upgrades reels again. Like the 338, it now has the SS gear sleeve, five-stack drag, and SS handle/kokelar grip upgrades.
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The G229-F was purchased on Ebay. It wasn't really a steal, but it was a bargain, because it came from Michigan, and it appeared to have been fished only a few times, in fresh water. It must have sat around for a long time, because the spool felt like the owner's preferred lubricant was chewing gum. Surprisingly, it cleaned up well and didn't even need new bearings. It has the five-stack drag upgrade, and I replaced the original handle with the longer handle from one of the 300-series reels. This reel was used several times for shallow water rockfishing before the upgrades, and I really liked it for that application.
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The C220-5 was my first Newell purchased at a bargain price from a fellow who, I think, just didn't like the C-series. So, he let me have it for $100. From what I've read, the C-series doesn't have the best reputation, but mine is in very good condition, and I've had no problems at all with it. All it really needed was new spool bearings to spin like a top. I fished it several times before upgrading anything, and it really does cast a 2 oz jig amazingly well. The 220 was upgraded the same day as the 229 and I made the same changes to both reels.
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If I were to do one more upgrade, it would be to move the short arm/grips from the two 300-series reels to the two 200 series reels, and put new long arm/grips on the 300-series reels. Those long, 3-position SS arms are really nice and would give me the option of short-throw for jigging and long-throw for bait or bottom fishing.
Nice line-up, fishmeluck! Newell Nut made me one as well a couple of years back, you got the right guy.
Enjoy those beauties.
Sal
Nice set of Newells. The 2 G's are early ones with metal clickers and graphite spools, When Newell was at the top of their game. Thanks for posting
That's a reel quality stand you have there; nice going!
John
Dang it!!! I just got BUSTED.
I'm reading this post from the beginning and admiring some of the great photos, when my wife gets home from her evening teaching job. She takes a seat next to me at the computer and starts a conversation about her day. Being an attentive husband, I stop reading the post and engage her in conversation (but fail to close the web page). Mistake #1. After a bit, she looks at the photo of many reels covering a kitchen table and says "You've got more reels than that".
I immediately reply "No I don't".
She replies, "Yes you do".
I reply, "No, I dont" and proceed to count the reels in the photo, triumpfantly proclaiming that there are more than 75 reels visible in the photo, and that I don't have nearly that many... Mistake #2
She replies, "Yes u do" and walks out of the room and into the garage where I keep my gear.
I avoid mistake #3 by remaining in the house next to the computer until she returns...
"I count 37 reels that I can see, and know you have several more in the box on the shelf!"
OHHH CRAP!!!
I hate it when I get busted...
lol another reason I don't dare to post all my reels out as that would involve laying everything out.
Quote from: rogan on January 30, 2018, 11:39:32 PM
Dang it!!! I just got BUSTED.
I'm reading this post from the beginning and admiring some of the great photos, when my wife gets home from her evening teaching job. She takes a seat next to me at the computer and starts a conversation about her day. Being an attentive husband, I stop reading the post and engage her in conversation (but fail to close the web page). Mistake #1. After a bit, she looks at the photo of many reels covering a kitchen table and says "You've got more reels than that".
I immediately reply "No I don't".
She replies, "Yes you do".
I reply, "No, I dont" and proceed to count the reels in the photo, triumpfantly proclaiming that there are more than 75 reels visible in the photo, and that I don't have nearly that many... Mistake #2
She replies, "Yes u do" and walks out of the room and into the garage where I keep my gear.
I avoid mistake #3 by remaining in the house next to the computer until she returns...
"I count 37 reels that I can see, and know you have several more in the box on the shelf!"
OHHH CRAP!!!
I hate it when I get busted...
well, that was a great tactical move on your part, sir. where I got sunk is debating (arguing) what exactly is "few"...
as in, "How many reels did you buy at the yard sale?" is a totally different answer than "How many reels do you own?" ....
Ok Rogan,
Lets see them. ;)
Here are the Pro Gears.
Just got the Wahoo last week
Quotewell, that was a great tactical move on your part, sir. where I got sunk is debating (arguing) what exactly is "few"...
as in, "How many reels did you buy at the yard sale?" is a totally different answer than "How many reels do you own?" ....
Thorhammer, as the saying goes, "This aint my first rodeo". I've made that tactical blunder a time or two in the past, finally starting to remember my history. I even remembered not to compare my "collection" to one of hers. We all know where that dark path leads...
yeah i made a comment about a bunch of shoes once. just once
My best half has wanted a new kitchen for twenty years and I've been impeding that progress with all my reels, or so she says every time a box with another reel came in the mail. Well this year she put her foot down and said THE KITCHEN GETS A MAKEOVER. ??? So, for the last few months I, with some help from my sweetie, reworked & rebuilt part of the cabinets, tore out old formica counter tops & vinyl floor, installed corian tops & tile backsplash, new sink, new appliances and installed wood floors in the kitchen, dining room & hall. Finished up the tile backsplash Sunday and the base shoe will go down by the end of the week. Sure will be glad when this ordeal is over so I can concentrate on reels and fishing. :D Contractors, especially retired ones, hate working on their own houses. :P If you happen to read this, honey, I still love you! :-* ;D
That is Funny Tommy. :D
I do my best to keep my wife Happy.
We are going on three Vacations this year.
One with the grandkids.
I think that qualifies. ;)
God help me. ::)
Spooling up my Custom Senators last night. Whew! :P
Lookin good ;D
Very nice Mr. D.
Any idea what the Senator count is up to at this point? I'm willing to bet its beyond impressive! ;D
Have a great evening, .. Lou
Thay look great,,,,, ;D
Bet that 5 lb spool of 130 was pricey! Looking good!
Getting all my gear organized as we're fixing to sell our house. Here's a picture of the Newell collection. i think that's all of them but a few more may crop up, I'm only a few layers deep in the tackle room. Sheridan
Wowzer !!
That's a beauty Newel collection Sheridan!
Quote from: handi2 on February 25, 2018, 11:49:31 PM
Lookin good ;D
Keith,
I'll be walking into your shop in about 5 weeks.
If you can get your charter boat buddies to catch me a Blackfin again. I would be appreciative.
I will see you soon, ;)
Daron
Sheridan,
That's one impressive Newell collection you have amassed.
Daron,
I'm always impressed when I see your reels... they are hooked up to the nines!
Thanks for showing,
Dom
Sheridan, great Newell collection. Love them all but the purple one's are awesome and pretty darn rare!
Very nice, .. Lou
Sheridan well done love that collection, Thanks for showing them, cheers Don.
That is some Newell Collection you have there Sheridan. Holy Smokes! :o
Those colored Newells are smokin'! 8)
Quote from: Miles Offshore on February 26, 2018, 01:58:53 AM
Bet that 5 lb spool of 130 was pricey! Looking good!
Not Really,
About 80 bucks if you buy four.
There are 11 here, 1 I'm tinkering with, and 15 more in the mail !
Good looking squidder in the front row, nice collection. sounds like you'll be busy for awhile
I just got the 145 squidder a week ago.. (It is as purchased-i added oil, but have'nt polished yet) I totally dig that thing ! And thanks for the compliment !
Nice! Looks like you're hooked, Carl, and being reeled in. :)
Not the collection, but picture worthy.
I opened an old box in the garage today to find three 349's that I forgot about. They were picked up years ago but I never got around to them.
At the time they about were $50 flea bay finds.
(https://i.imgur.com/F0OiAmX.jpg?2)
In the rear for size comparison (L) 113H Tib frame (R) Tib frame 349 wide "wahoo special"
A summer projects is if I can get these three stock dinosaurs some new guts and frames.
Someone talk some sense into me!
I'm not sure if it's going to be cost effective to to a complete rebuild with the lack of after market upgrade parts.
The appeal to this larger reel imo was to hold MEGA amounts of dacron and mono.
Maybe I'll just tear down and do a new Smoothdrag drag/washer kit. Not sure if SS gear sleeves are available?
I'm just in love with the 4/0 narrows and 349's.
I think 4/0 tanks are the most cost effective reel with available parts for size and weight.
-gary
How 'bout one of these for one of your 349s Gary?
Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on April 10, 2018, 10:32:15 PM
How 'bout one of these for one of your 349s Gary?
Your killing me!
I'm thinking real hard about one.
Let me look into getting SS guts and all the fix-ins before I commit.
-gary
(https://i.imgur.com/AKKNoOR.jpg)
146 - 505
501 - 506
I took a two year break from this site.
Now that I'm back, the greased CF drags and SS gear sleeves just don't cut it anymore.
I can tell this is going to cost me money.
-gary
Gary if you need gears I have them. Need a bridge I have a few also.
Mike
I should not have pulled these out onto the bench tonight!
I've already got a few rebuilds and conversions on deck in the near future.
Also a problem or two I need to solve before starting these four.
I can fish these inside the bay as they are, live bait and halibut for now until I get the time to get to them
and do the full ss makeover.
Thanks Mike. I'll shoot you a PM if I need them down the road.
-gary
This is one of the most epic and favorite threads of mine....HOW do we have no posts since April...I know we have new folks, and the rest of you pirates have been adding collections up, so get some pics up!!!!!
I know there's some interesting stuff we haven't seen yet...
Here are some of my reels. They had a "show your reels" post on ORCA today so I figured I would put them here to !! John Taylor
4 more pics
Very nice John! That's some serious winching equipment.
.............Lou
few more
posted double last time sorry !!
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on August 26, 2018, 07:00:37 PM
Very nice John! That's some serious winching equipment.
.............Lou
Thanks Lou !!! I brought the fancy red acrylic you gave me to the old guy that made my handle for the 20/0 and he is making another just like it only with your material !! I told him to try and keep more red showing than on last handle he agreed. He thought that red was very nice !! I also let him know not to turn buffer / polisher on to high speed and he picked right up on the fact it would heat it up to much. He is a VERY knowledgeable old guy. Will post pics when I get it. I leave for Kansas in a couple weeks deer hunting so might not be until I get back. Thanks again Lou !!! John Taylor
You got it bad John. And all that is in addition to the rods racks you showed us a while back. World class.
-steve
Thanks Steve !! I do enjoy the reels as well as rods !!! Gives me something to unwind with Lol !!! I run a small paving co. and have been swamped with work this season !! I know that is a real good thing but because of weather and a few breakdowns I am behind so people calling wondering if they are next *()_+)(*&^%&*()_)(*&^%^&*()_ Gets stressful !!! Maybe I should skip deer hunting this year ??? Nope I am going !!! Lol !! Here are a couple more. John Taylor
John,
Please let me know when you plan on the opening of the museum........... You have accumulated an amazing collection!
Thanks Mike !!! John
Very Nice John. Very Nice!
Holy Cow! :o
Wow John!... what a treasure...
I've seen a few, this one is hard to beat.
Thanks for sharing!
Sal
Jon, when I wrote that note the other day for someone to revive this excellent thread, I actually had written a sentence to call out you and one other member to share pics of some treasures, and then erased it because some folks are private about that....and then you deliver magnificently!!!! WOW!!!
John
Wow John - seriously!
So many highlights, and so many fascinating approaches to drag engineering etc over the years.
Particularly like those Garcia Gladiators.
Thanks for sharing, Justin
John you swing a big club my friend!
I am one of the few fortunate enough to have put my fingerprints on many of those beautiful reels. Some I was flat out afraid to touch.
Thank to every one for all the compliments !!!! I really enjoy it ! John Taylor
Does that 4/0 Garcia really have 36# of drag ??....wow, very impressive !!
Ted
That doesn't mean 36# of drag. That's the Everol drag scale. Notice pic below there are 3 yellow rings on the spool as the fish strips off drag and the line gets low the drag pressure increases so what your looking at where it says "in a line" 2-3-6 the 2 is drag pressure between 1st 2 yellow lines the 3 is 2nd two lines and the 6 is when line is getting low between last 2 lines and drag pressure is increasing ! I showed a close up of drag scale notice all the way up the numbers increase as line gets lower on the spool and drag increases !!! I didn't really understand why the Everol's had so many dam numbers until I read an article that explained it to me !!! Once you understand it it's simple logic as line pays out the drag increases. It's all based on the three sections between the yellow lines. Hope I explained it good enough. John Taylor
That is where Everol got its start.
Those Garcia's fetch a pretty good price.
From back in 58 to today, Everol makes a fine reel.
I prefer the New Model. ;)
John, you certainly have some special reels in these photos but I'm most curious about that gladiator in front. I've never seen a brown color, only the gold. Is that a limited edition or presentation reel of some kind?
I'd like to be the second person (mike has first dibs) to enter your museum when it's ready.
Seriously impressive!
Dom
Quote from: broadway on August 28, 2018, 02:36:28 PM
John, you certainly have some special reels in these photos but I'm most curious about that gladiator in front. I've never seen a brown color, only the gold. Is that a limited edition or presentation reel of some kind?
I'd like to be the second person (mike for dibs) to enter your museum when it's ready.
Seriously impressive!
Dom
Dom that Gladiator was on eBay over in England for a long time but price was to high. The guy finally accepted an offer. I thought it was real neat and had never seen one. I like the little red Garcia Admiral 4/0 even more. Those are pretty rare reels !! John Taylor
Two sexy Italian chicks !!!!!
John,
Sexy indeed! I've seen couple of the red Admirals but not in the condition that yours is in. I'm a collector of only Penn reels, but that gladiator is one pretty reel.
Do you have the 20/0 Coxe cradle reel? Is that the one in the photos?
Beautiful collection!
Dom
Quote from: broadway on August 29, 2018, 03:13:47 AM
John,
Sexy indeed! I've seen couple of the red Admirals but not in the condition that yours is in. I'm a collector of only Penn reels, but that gladiator is one pretty reel.
Do you have the 20/0 Coxe cradle reel? Is that the one in the photos?
Beautiful collection!
Dom
Dom it's a 16/0 Coxe cradle. John
Thanks for sharing your collection. Very nice. Good luck 🦌 hunting too. Great reels in history.🐠
Gotcha! Well, i'm Sure you'll have it someday. Let me know when you get it so you can take this catalog off my hands. ;)
Stay fishy
Dom
Quote from: broadway on August 29, 2018, 04:41:39 PM
Gotcha! Well, i'm Sure you'll have it someday. Let me know when you get it so you can take this catalog off my hands. ;)
Stay fishy
Dom
I will take catalog and rod off your hands !! John Taylor
Quote from: gstours on August 29, 2018, 12:15:14 PM
Thanks for sharing your collection. Very nice. Good luck 🦌 hunting too. Great reels in history.🐠
Gary I think I would rather have your fishing than my reels !!!!!! Buttttttttttttt I do love the reels !!! John Taylor
John, We could wipe out all the fish on this side of the Rockys if we ever got together with your collection combined with my big dreams.
Butt you never know. Keep collecting and use one once in a while as your still young. Best of luck.
Quote from: gstours on August 29, 2018, 11:15:06 PM
John, We could wipe out all the fish on this side of the Rockys if we ever got together with your collection combined with my big dreams.
Butt you never know. Keep collecting and use one once in a while as your still young. Best of luck.
Boy Gary I bet those two "Sexy Italian Chicks" I posted would put a hurtin on a big old Halibutttttttttt !!! John Taylor
My Jigmasters.
I probably haven't got all of 'em...yet, but I will someday, right? Naw, way too popular a reel for guys to stop creating new variations. And these are just the commercially available kits and stock reels. Guys from this site have done some great individual creations.
I can bore you with alota words, or show you mostly alota pictures. Pictures are less boring, but there's gotta SOME explanatory text.
"All together now".
This's startin off good...NOT!. My stock HS 506 is is on the operatin table for a bearing transplant. Try'n visualize it lower left next to the HS 505. No, wait!: here's an older, not so great picture with the 506 next to the 505:
The irregular size, mostly aftermarket's. I'mina call 'em the "Uppies"(upgraded).
Top: a Vintage Offshore/Randy/Tiburon- "Superjigmaster". Middle: a Cortez Classic "Jigmaster 99 kit". Bottom: a another Randy Pauly/Tiburon creation: the Jigmaster P21XN, with stock HS 506 plates n' guts, except for a Pro Challenger ss gear sleeve. The 99 has mostly P.C. guts ana Maxed Out-Ted-shift lever. The Green n' gold uppie's got a Ted handle, Accuplates, mostly stock guts, star and eccentric system.
Love the colors man nice!!!
1-more. Ignore the 146 Squidder in the back, it's also gonna get a bearing transplant.
My "Diffies"(diffrent)
A 500 Accurate(plates & frame) Jigmaster Magnum. A heavy "beast" of a Jigmaster, with Pro Challenger-Allen Chui-ss guts, including the HX gear set, which features a very adjustable(ramps up slowly)and smooth functioning drag system.
The 2 part(frame & sideplate) Jigmaster 501 Mag. from P.C. This is the smoothest/best jigmaster "kit" product I've acquired yet. Perhaps it's cause of the integration of the tail-plate and frame as one piece and some darn good machining. Sorry Allen, but I hadda write some mag adjusting info. on the tail-plate, until I get used to it.
The standard stock size uppies.
Left:A C.C. side-plate/Tib. frame n' spool 501. Got a Reel Speed drag system and P.C. 5:1 ss gears. Right: A C.C. Jigmaster 500 kit in my favorite color, with a Maxed Out shifter and mostly P.C. innards.
As you may be able to see, most of these have P.C. knobs and handles.
All the "diffies" and "uppies".
The "Stockies", starting top left.
A 500M with the box, Pristine 501L with box, bottom left; HS 505, HS 506 and a 500S.
That's a lot of muscle, Gregg!
So, the stock 500S is pretty unique. 1st picture: the side-plates are made of delrin(or lexan, or are they the same material with diffrent trade names?) insteada bakelite. And it features solid bars on the frame. This model only lasted several years from the late 70's to the early 80's.
In the second picture the biggest diffrent thing to me on the "S" reel, was that the quick-take-apart feature was reversed to the tail-plate. Note the structural design difference between the S on the left and a 500 on the right, especially the screw arrangement. Of course you're lookin at the head-plate of the 500(right),and at the tail-plate of the 500S(left).
Note that the the 500S has a screw securing the click spring for an easy change.
I like the takedown screw on the tail plate. Looks a lot easier to remove the tail plate than the head plate.
Very nice collection. Thanks for showing.
Greg
The beginnings of a more generalized collection of oldies but goodies...? Not actively collecting them but whatta ya gonna do, when you see one you just godda have?!...and you know it will afford you yet another opportunity
to come up with a new way of trying to explain your addiction to your better 1/2. So far, my best explanation sounds somethin like: "with some guy's it's gambling, bars, lap-dance type places, etc., but not me, I'm home with you and my collection. This is about like your shoe collection, some of which you never wear, but they are still cool to own, right?"
Top left, on just the bottom shelf: a pristine Long Beach 60, a Zebco Cardinal 4, lower left: a Long Beach 65 "Deluxe", a Silver Beach 97, a DAM Quick 250 Standard and a Shakespeare Royal Maroon 2062.
This is what I thinned by collection down to. I have a few more reels that I keep in reel bags. Also, three silver Penn 130VSXs on CMS custom rods.
I'm looking to pair up a 900H and 114H with some standup rods. After that, I might upgrade a few Senators.
*anyone know how to rotate that picture?
Can't decide yet.
This is a 650 CS Alvey, sent to me from Donnyboat(Don Walton) straight from land of OZ. Accorrding to Don, the Company was pretty serious about hangin it up, but has somehow been revitalized and is goin strong now.
So, I couldn't risist takin it out to see how it worked surfishin for Ulua's(GT's).
In Hawaii, shore based Ulua fishermen use a "slide bait" rig.
Chuck a 6-10 oz. sinker out, set the rod up, tighten the line, catch a tidepool or reef fish, hook 'em so they can swim, and with a short leader(line with a sliding clip and a hook on the other end), that you attach to your main line, send 'em on out and wait. The Alvey works beautifully once you get used to castin it.
Don recomended a rod like my 15 ft.'er with one major exception: about a 8 in. Butt section...yeah, she was tough to cast, but I's able to make 'er work.
I can't decide though, a collector reel, or a surf monster. It is unique and an attention gettin/conversation piece(most guys here use Newell's or a 113H).
Sweet reels. I'm sure you'll put them to good use
Hey Gregg, I do have light gold shift lever that will match those gold plates
Ted
Nice!
Thanks for sharing, Greg! I'm impressed, you've got a nice collection going there.
Now that's a nice collection ;D
Quote from: FatTuna on September 12, 2018, 09:24:41 PM
*anyone know how to rotate that picture?
If I hold my left finger on the "option" key and click on the photo with my right finger, a new window will open and the photo will turn to the portrait position.
I don't have an option key Basto. Maybe that's been my problem all along :)
Nonetheless, that sure is a lot of rods FT. That's an interesting slant on collecting Greg; stock reels and then the same models with all the fixings. Both of you must be hard-pressed to use them all.
I've wanted to try casting with the reel at the bottom but never get around to it. There was a beautiful custom surf rod at the auction site a month or so ago that was set up that way with a fixed reel seat. It was expensive and did not stay listed very long. The Alvey would have been perfect on it.
-steve
Great looking reels G. ;)
I tried righting Fat Tuna's rod pic.
I have a new laptop and Windows 10 is a different game that I haven't mastered yet. >:(
Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 15, 2018, 01:32:34 AM
Great looking reels G. ;)
I tried righting Fat Tuna's rod pic.
I have a new laptop and Windows 10 is a different game that I haven't mastered yet. >:(
If you click on the picture the rods are upright.....no windows 10 knowledge required ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 15, 2018, 01:32:34 AM
Great looking reels G. ;)
I tried righting Fat Tuna's rod pic.
I have a new laptop and Windows 10 is a different game that I haven't mastered yet. >:(
I still run Windows 7, 64-bit . . . Windows 8, 8.1, & 10 are "too foreign" for me . . . More like using a "Smart Phone" ( Which I refuse to own ).
Tight Lines !
New addition to my Mariner collection... the 49A! Thanks to Ted and AC49 for sourcing this interesting history piece. Front and center is a '39 waffle clicker, a '56 ish with large arbor vented spool, King Salmon with wooden torpedo, the 49A and a new old stock 349H. Also first shot at posting a pic so fingers crossed.
(http://alantani.com/gallery/26/17048_20_01_19_9_13_32_269281007.jpeg)
Thats a nice group Jeffro!
Quote from: Jeffro on January 21, 2019, 10:43:10 PM
New addition to my Mariner collection... the 49A! Thanks to Ted and AC49 for sourcing this interesting history piece. Front and center is a '39 waffle clicker, a '56 ish with large arbor vented spool, King Salmon with wooden torpedo, the 49A and a new old stock 349H. Also first shot at posting a pic so fingers crossed.
(http://alantani.com/gallery/26/17048_20_01_19_9_13_32_269281007.jpeg)
Hi Jeffro glad that R187 (about $13) 49A reel and box has good home.
Enjoy that piece of South African history :)
Regards
AC49
Thanks for showing them Jeffro, nice collection, really good solidreels ay, cheers Don.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 09, 2014, 05:50:50 AM
I have come a long way since I came here. I enjoy it every day and consider you all my friends! ;)
I am a simple person that doesn't ask for much. I work hard and enjoy the simple things in life. ;D
I hope you all will express yourself as I have, and I enjoy building and refurbishing every one of these!
14/0's in the back, 16/0 in front of the Everol 14/0, 12/0's next, then the 10/0's. 9/0's and 114H's on the right. A few Jigmasters and Surfmasters in the front.
Super Mariners, The Tank, and the Wex! ;)
Nothing but Cherries Al!
A couple rigs I'm ready to bring to the Gulf Coast in two short months! 14/0 on the right with a Batson Rainshadow 130 lb 5'6" blank with Zirconium guides, two 12/0's with the Big Nasty and a two piece Davis roller rod, 9/0 on a 100lb roller rod and a 114H on a Senator Mariner rod.
I couldn't fit these on the table.
A few more rods I haven't rigged yet. Winthrop roller, Billfisher 80 lb, Custom wood handle 80 lb and a few other roller rods.
Your turn Guys! Pull out all the stops! Lets see what you Got! ;)
And you have come a far piece since 2014...i want to see an updated pic....the FIVE YEAR CHALLENGE! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4148/35614968291_97f79160b6_b.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4056/35705668306_230e246420_b.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4046/35746083835_1d8155d6e7_b.jpg)
Very nice!
Quote from: Jeffro on January 21, 2019, 10:43:10 PM
New addition to my Mariner collection... the 49A! Thanks to Ted and AC49 for sourcing this interesting history piece. Front and center is a '39 waffle clicker, a '56 ish with large arbor vented spool, King Salmon with wooden torpedo, the 49A and a new old stock 349H. Also first shot at posting a pic so fingers crossed.
(http://alantani.com/gallery/26/17048_20_01_19_9_13_32_269281007.jpeg)
Thanks for the compliments. My original picture was downsized pretty small when I uploaded it to the gallery. How are you all keeping the original dimensions?? Is the "additional options" a better way or must I use a third party hosting site? I used to have a flickr account but it was randomly deleted.
Your pics are fine Jeff. You have a sweet set of reels and the 49a is right at home with its brethren !!
Ted
Ok John Boy.
I will take a picture of every reel I own, only if you do the same.
Challenge accepted!
Only one catch, It will have to be weekend after this coming, when my wife is working.
It is going to take up some space, and I need an empty house.
You aren't going to give in, and I am already regretting it.
I know I have at least 5 times what was on that Table then.
Made a lot of friends since then too.
From Kentucky to across the globe.
Yes, I have a problem.
Plus side. I'll finally know how many 10, 12 and 14/0's I have! ;D
Crap...I knew that would come back lol. I have a good portion on rods which will complicate this, but I'm in! I'm good to go three weeks out if you agree...this is not gonna fit in one or two pics for either of us!
Daron already knows this, but this and the Tank thread are my favorites, and add the wierd spinning reel thread- you get to see a variety of tackle. This thread had gone a little slow over the last year, so let's pick it back up, people! Doesn't matter what it is you have, you have it because you wish to....post it...I was tickled to pick up a little vintage black Zebco 404 last week for a buck; it brings back memories of the first reel I had in my life. They all have a purpose.
John
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 23, 2019, 05:19:10 AM
Ok John Boy.
I will take a picture of every reel I own, only if you do the same.
Challenge accepted!
yay !! this is getting interesting, Im going for the popcorn cuz I know you both guys will post tons of pics to show all the inventory :D
Quote from: Swami805 on February 26, 2018, 03:37:50 AM
Getting all my gear organized as we're fixing to sell our house. Here's a picture of the Newell collection. i think that's all of them but a few more may crop up, I'm only a few layers deep in the tackle room. Sheridan
Compa, amigo, now wonder you toll me the newell bug bit me with just 3 reels(in another thread), you are a lost case of Newell-itis
great collection, I dont recall seeing this post before
Quote from: steelfish on January 24, 2019, 05:15:43 PM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 23, 2019, 05:19:10 AM
Ok John Boy.
I will take a picture of every reel I own, only if you do the same.
Challenge accepted!
yay !! this is getting interesting, Im going for the popcorn cuz I know you both guys will post tons of pics to show all the inventory :D
My Brother in Ky and I had a discussion and aligned for the sake of sanity to put some boundaries on this exercise, since there is only so much time lol.
Quote from: Swami805 on February 26, 2018, 03:37:50 AM
Getting all my gear organized as we're fixing to sell our house. Here's a picture of the Newell collection. i think that's all of them but a few more may crop up, I'm only a few layers deep in the tackle room. Sheridan
Compa, amigo, now wonder you toll me the newell bug bit me with just 3 reels(in another thread), you are a lost case of Newell-itis
great collection, I dont recall seeing this post before
Hold off on that popcorn Ese.
My wife blew her knee out and I'm playing Mr. Mom for a while.
She has waited on me hand and foot for 30 years. I owe her some payback.
The time will come. ;)
oh crap! My best to the Mrs.!!!!!! Hopefully not too badly.
Daron best wishes to the Mrs,
Now back on topic
D,Hope it's a quick recovery for your better half. We know you'll take good care of her... we see how you take care of your reels so I think it's safe to say she'll be getting the best of treatment.
Chris, I've seen a bunch of reels you've purchased in the past year and I can say undoubtedly, that ain't all of 'em, lol.
I'll post a new one soon, but I have a few reels coming my way now that I would like to add before I photograph them.
All the best,
Dom
Can't wait to see what you got man!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 06, 2019, 08:17:09 AM
Hold off on that popcorn Ese.
My wife blew her knee out and I'm playing Mr. Mom for a while.
She has waited on me hand and foot for 30 years. I owe her some payback.
The time will come. ;)
thats sounds not fun amigo, reels and fishing can wait, you're a good guy, take care of the Mrs.
Nice Chris. Darin, take care of the missus. Dominick
Gfish the old Alvey is a bomb proof surf reel and can pack on a mile of line If you want to get real inventive I've seen guys here using them on the beach together with a compressed air mortar.fires an attached plug and a 12 oz snapper lead about 400 plus meters out.you can then use a slide bait or just make sure your bait is firmly secured before you fire it. This was out at Point Malcolm on the Great Australian Bight.They were landing 20lb plus snapper and big gummy sharks off the beach using that rig.Was a sight to behold
I would like to see a cannon shoot 400 meters. My Kayak would be History. ;)
Thanks for the wishes guys. She went to her first therapy session today and is doing great!
Ohana Power is Amazing. ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 07, 2019, 05:15:12 AM
I would like to see a cannon shoot 400 meters. My Kayak would be History. ;)
Thanks for the wishes guys. She went to her first therapy session today and is doing great!
Ohana Power is Amazing. ;D
Thanks Gadget!
Heck Daron, they probably got some kinda law against it here...
you guys sure know how to derail a thread..... :D
All the best Daron !!
Here are a few of my 49A reels from oldest 1951/2 to 1980's
Regards
AC49
QuoteHere are a few of my 49A reels from oldest 1951/2 to 1980's
That is a very impressive bunch of 49A's. Do any of the reels have the "A" molded into the logo like this?
Quote from: Penn Chronology on February 09, 2019, 07:25:47 AM
QuoteHere are a few of my 49A reels from oldest 1951/2 to 1980's
That is a very impressive bunch of 49A's. Do any of the reels have the "A" molded into the logo like this?
Hi Mike yes the 2 reels on the left are a few of the "A" molded into the logo reels I have managed to find over the years. I am busy restoring / cleaning up the others at the moment when I get the time. They are pretty scarce here in South Africa but once you know what to look for they can be found. ;)
Here are some close up pictures of the head plates with the "A" in the logo.
Regards
AC49
Was digging in the reel bag Alan gave me and had a few laid out, so why not a pic, plus a couple on the bench and some mementos from Ohana...
Daron and i were gonna pull out the whole lots but life got us both, so here's a few baubles anyway.
The little guy with the blue handle is a pristine 185, which I didn't even notice until I picked it up for the pic. Though it was a 180 til I asked "where's the star????"
pic
Quote from: thorhammer on February 10, 2019, 11:02:04 PM
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Does that ultrasonic cleaner work pretty well? I've been looking at those on ebay. Decent price!
Thanks
Jeff
The old knife trick. ;D
Looking Good. ;)
Sweet collection, that's a cool looking handle up front, trippy man ;D
At $54 the US cleaner works pretty well; got it a couple weeks ago and wish I had a couple years ago...
The Ka-Bar was for you, Brah! See your popper hanging there?
Darin, that's a Sal special handle designated for a 12T I'm working on, whenever I can find a thrust washer.
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Re: Show your Collections!
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Quote from: Penn Chronology on February 08, 2019, 11:25:47 PM
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Here are a few of my 49A reels from oldest 1951/2 to 1980's
That is a very impressive bunch of 49A's. Do any of the reels have the "A" molded into the logo like this?
Hi Mike yes the 2 reels on the left are a few of the "A" molded into the logo reels I have managed to find over the years. I am busy restoring / cleaning up the others at the moment when I get the time. They are pretty scarce here in South Africa but once you know what to look for they can be found.
Here are some close up pictures of the head plates with the "A" in the logo.
Regards
AC49
The early ones with the "A" molded in the side go way back to the origins in the 1950's. In the USA, finding reels in the 49A marked box is very hard. I feel collectors are starting to import them back into the country.
My full set of first gen Senators
(Some of these are not new finds. They just moved) ;D
Chris, I'm in awe at the beauty ;D ;D ;D
Awesome! That's what this thread is all about!
Great collection of Senators Chris!
Wow, Chris, nice set of first gen Senators! How long you been collecting?
Wow!!!
Sal
Good for you Chris that quite an accomplishment to put that set together !!! What now LOL !!!!! John Taylor
Im gonna start buying up all the Fin Nors so you cant have them LOL
Man that's the line up, what a great collection you've put together,very nice.
Stunning Chris. :o
Thanks guys!
Chris,
That is such an awesome line-up!!! Thanks for sharing ;D
Brett
Really impressive Chris !!!!
Something to aspire too.
I like the display cabinet too, but they sure do look sweet all laid out in a row.
congrats on your reels.
Col
Beautiful collection, Chris. You are one of a very few people in this world with that collection. Took me a decade to do it.
Welcome to the club,
Dom
That's a jaw dropping group, Chris! Nicely done!
Very nice!
Impressive collection!!
QuoteMy full set of first gen Senators
I know how hard it is to put them together. I have trying for many years to finish my set; but, the 16/0 remains elusive. Someday I will find the right deal, or not. The fun is in the hunt............................<:O) Beautiful set.
I was getting the spinning reels that I regularly fish ready for the upcoming season, and thought I'd snap a photo. The 308 Mitchell is my trout reel, the Penn 720z is for crappie, the Dam Quick Microlite is used for bass, and the Shakespeare 2065 Spin Wonder is for pier use.
The second pic proves how badly I need to work on display skills...I guess they do stay dust free in that drawer. At the top is a Penn 712z and a Shakespeare 2052. Then a Dam Quick 221, a Mitchell 408, and a Quick 1000. At the bottom is a Heddon 205-R, a Penn 430ss, and a Mitchell 410. 8)
Nice Mike! You should find yourself a nice little glass display case. Those drawer reels deserve to be seen by all that visit you! 8)
Cool display, Mike, I like the buck in the background and nice reels too!
Cool reels Mo! I agree with Tommy, the ones in the drawer deserve the spotlight as well.
Sal
John, sorry I'm late to the party, but that shoulder patch looks awfully familiar 😎 Guys those collections are getting out of hand.....😜 Bill
No such thing Brother Bill. ;)
Well done Chris that collection looks great, cheers Don.
Quote from: Midway Tommy on February 28, 2019, 03:44:52 AM
Those drawer reels deserve to be seen by all.
Quote from: Alto Mare on February 28, 2019, 04:00:29 AM
I agree with Tommy, the ones in the drawer deserve the spotlight as well.
OK fellas...I pulled them out for a proper mug shot. Now all I gotta do is figure out how to get them back
into that drawer! 8)
Quote from: mo65 on February 28, 2019, 03:53:41 PM
Quote from: Midway Tommy on February 28, 2019, 03:44:52 AM
Those drawer reels deserve to be seen by all.
Quote from: Alto Mare on February 28, 2019, 04:00:29 AM
I agree with Tommy, the ones in the drawer deserve the spotlight as well.
OK fellas...I pulled them out for a proper mug shot. Now all I gotta do is figure out how to get them back into that drawer! 8)
Mo, that's one gorgeous pic right there. If I were you, I would leave them out.
Sal
They look great John, would be nice to have a glass cabnett for them, cheers Don.
Nice group Mo!
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 28, 2019, 06:13:34 AM
No such thing Brother Bill. ;)
Amen, Brother Daron . . . AMEN !
Tight Lines !
Well, part of my collection anyway...I've been working on this set a couple of years and still have a few bits to go like Joe's socket head screws on the 9/0, handles for 3/0's and a SS sleeve or three, but all five are ready to fish as-is with steel gears, new carbontex drag kits (9/0 has a Bryan stack in it) etc.
Nice, and well thought out, John...
Thanks for showing us!
Best,
Fred
Love that blue/silver John...top shelf! 8)
Top Notch stuff right there. ;)
Fabricated and taught by the best.
John, the silver and blue looks great!👍... enjoy those.
Sal
That's a sweet pile of aluminum ya got there, John... I notice you always go for the ice blue and silver, and now I see the results.
Good eye bro,
Dom
PS- love those Maxed Out handles too
PPS- Grab one of Sal's too, they are beautiful and fully functional
Sweet set of reels there John boy
The blue/silver yts in the middle is missing o-rings on the shifter. You testing my eyesight ??....nice try lol.....I'll toss some in your parcel next week
Quote from: broadway on April 30, 2019, 01:27:16 AM
That's a sweet pile of aluminum ya got there, John... I notice you always go for the ice blue and silver, and now I see the results.
Good eye bro,
Dom
PS- love those Maxed Out handles too
PPS- Grab one of Sal's too, they are beautiful and fully functional
Ok folks it's been three months and I know dang well some people are building collections!!! let's see it!! This is one of my favorite threads!!
Dom- I have a few from Sal, including this massive one he made me to match my Harnell build for the 16/0..
Ted, just didn't get the O-rings on yet...
John, that is one classy handle with some great coloring that looks nice on that monster.
Enjoy that handle and that sweet Harnell.
Love those rods,
Dom
Sweeeeeet reel brother...love tha handle...Bill
What a beast, John, and the knob looks awesome on that old classic!!!
Thanks, folks! Obviously Sal made the handle, and the 16/0 was a birthday present from my wife (through Daron who bought it from Dan Hermann, and held it out of sight, lol). I've had that Harnell 15 years and finally started the rebuild when I got the reel- two years ago. I still have the butt wrap left to do, but it will wait until the winter prolly- I have overdue builds for Mike (Wally15) and Steelheel. Life has had some interesting turns in the last year but slowly digging out- haven't built a reel in months, I think. HarryK, MY MAN, sent me a box of Gudebrod unobtanium thread a few months ago, and in it was a spool of green that is very close to the Harnell classic dark green color- and spot on Sal's grip. I will integrate into the diamond wrap with the green / gold trimar used for the guides.
Has anyone heard from Dan? I know he was busy with new house and kids but he hasn't been on in four months or so...good dude.
Sounds like you made an Ohana collaborative rod and reel combo... very cool!
Dan is a great dude, it he's probably really busy with that new home and his family.
He said he had some work to do on the home, but Dan will be back when he has the time... he fit here too well not to.
Keep it up, John!
Dom
Hi John, thats a great set up, I send jokes to Dan from time to time, he always asks how we are keeping, never complains, so I guess he is fine, cheers Don.
My collection is idling these days. I am very careful not to accumulate too many more possessions at this time in my life. But every now and then certain events happen. The passing of a friend or events that change a person's life. We are simply custodians of these special items, so I feel there is an important time when special collectibles get passed on. Two of these special items have been passed to me and are now part of my preservation hobby. One was Ray Hodges, Edward vom Hofe, Commander Ross 14/0 (which is actually larger and heavier than a Penn 16/0 Senator) and a special experimental color reel that was culled from the experimental pack and saved by Martha Henze Egly. This one off tan Penn Spinfisher 716 now resides with me. These two reels are at extreme opposite ends of the fishing spectrum but both are very significant historical pieces.
A couple of nice reels Mike !!! Glad you got them ! John Taylor
I love the color on the Penn !
Nice Mike thanks for showing us, cheers Don.
Thanks for sharing those Mike! Two fantastic pieces of fishing reel history, the kind of stuff that makes a reel guy's jaw slap the floor. I love my tan 722z, always thought it was odd no other model shared the color. Makes me wonder what else is out there to discover! 8)
Beautiful reels, Mike, thanks for sharing the great pics and history!
Mike, I'm very happy to see you got Ray's commander ross all squared away. It's a nice reminder of a good man and a good friend.
That 716 is the shizznit! ...and the display is a beauty too!
Thanks for showing
Dom
Thank You, Michael —
Because of your integrity and historical respect for these early and rare examples — the mantle has been passed to you to preserve them, for now.
Good job & appreciate the photos!
Best,
Fred
Great keepsakes, Mike. Ray's knowledge, sense of humor and friendship is sorely missed! That's a really cool experimental prototype colored 716!
Thank you all for the great feedback. Here is a little of the documentation of the tan---Model 716 in Ben Wrights Spinning Reel Reference and Value Guide on page 309, The late Mr. Wright mentions this particular reel.
I also include the Auction Front Page and item #37, which is my tan 716.
Thanks again for the comments. These kind of reels make the hobby more than simply amassing a bunch of reels.
So nice to see more people are collecting these old classics. I built a small 4x7 room in my garage. Loaded it with shelves. Put in a small desk to work. It's my sanctuary. Planning on building a room off the back of the garage so I can expand and have room to work on rods too. These pics are from a few months ago. I've added quite a few since. Last count was 265 in this room alone. Must be over 300 by now. Also love collecting and using old fiberglass rods. Honey lamis, Shakespeare, Garcia conolon. Love em!!
Nice "man cave " !! But it looks like you should have made it bigger :D
I'll be making a bigger room off the back of my garage. At least twice the size.
Now that's a collection! What are the 2 red reels on the back bottom self?
Quote from: Swami805 on August 15, 2019, 12:50:57 PM
Now that's a collection! What are the 2 red reels on the back bottom self?
Do you mean the pink?? Those are penn 714 greenie and 716z. Painted them for my daughters. They were my dads.
Very well done, Doug —
Best,
Fred
Very nice Doug, bigger room for sure, thanks for showing us, cheers Don.
Doug, thanks for sharing, that is a "collection", love the pink reels, ;D
Now that's what I call "closeup and personal"! ;D An awful lot of nice reels in that little space! :o What's the Old Pal?
Dang! You have a bunch of those things, don't you. Thank you for showing.
-steve
Wow!!!! Love it,,,,,,, ;D
Looked red this morning before coffee, haha. Thanks
Build an extra room to live in, at the rate you're going you'll need the house to keep your reels.
Beautiful, thanks for posting
Nice. My wife would have a cardiac event if I even came close to your collection and then throw me out of the house!
Quote from: Midway Tommy on August 15, 2019, 05:49:53 PM
Now that's what I call "closeup and personal"! ;D An awful lot of nice reels in that little space! :o What's the Old Pal?
I have a couple old pals. Cougar 600 and 2 Jaguar 800. Nice Italian made reels.
Quote from: Reels_penn4life on August 16, 2019, 02:47:24 AM
Quote from: Midway Tommy on August 15, 2019, 05:49:53 PM
Now that's what I call "closeup and personal"! ;D An awful lot of nice reels in that little space! :o What's the Old Pal?
I have a couple old pals. Cougar 600 and 2 Jaguar 800. Nice Italian made reels.
Yes they are. I've got 2 of each, one's an early silver rotor Cougar. I keep looking for a Cheetah 500 but they're few and far between. Maybe someday. :-\
A couple of pictures of my collection
Nice! Great to see some life back in my favorite thread!
Really impressive, Kim —
I took the liberty of reorienting 3 of the sideways photos.
Best,
Fred
Thanks Fred
Nice display !!
It looks fantastic!
Nice collection Kim, I been looking for a tall cabinet, like your for some time now, ideal ay, thanks for showing, I know a man that has a huge collection of Alvey reels, he lives in Mt hawthorn, WA, cheers Don.
More like a small museum.
Fabulous collection,,,, :D I wonder how many penn reels are owned by members here,,,,, ;) biggest and best chunk,,,,,,, ;D
Now that's a pretty sweet collection ya got there, sir.
Lots of nice chrome 8)
Thanks for showing
Dom
Superb display, and great variety too. Thanks for posting. We all have a lot in common, but most commonly shared interest on this forum is our love of reels, historic, old, and new.... Thanks again, and I'm guessing there's more yet to be seen
Ted
Nice collection and display. 8)
QuoteA couple of pictures of my collection
Very well done. Great organized display.
Thanks everyone
No matter how big or small I would like to see more of other people's collection's
Quote from: Sharkb8 on August 25, 2019, 05:08:04 AM
Thanks everyone
No matter how big or small I would like to see more of other people's collection's
I would be remiss to leave out Zane Grey, possibly the first "Tackle Ho" . . .
Tight Lines !
That's a collection you can retire from...
His wife must've been a saint... or a fisher woman. ::)
Dom
Nice collection
Awesome Kim! ;)
QuoteI would be remiss to leave out Zane Grey, possibly the first "Tackle Ho" . . .
ZG did love his tackle. In the lobby at the Penn factory on Hunting Park Ave. in Philadelphia hangs a extremely Limited Edition replica of this original photo with lists written by Zane Grey of all the tackle in the photo. These are very coveted reproductions of the original lists and photo.
This is closer to what my collection looks like today. I am trying to upgrade things somewhat. The evolution is continuous.
Nice display Mike !! Looks great !! John Taylor
Wow!!!!! :o
Very nice collection
Sweet Mike! Not sure what an upgrade looks like from there...but here's a downgrade....special Ohana guest coming over for burgers- Biggiesmallzzzz is in da house today so i pulled out a few jiggy's not on reels that I haven't seen in a while.
John
Mike that looks great!
Big to Biggie Smalls. It is all what you are proud of.
Tell Drew I said Hey Brother. ;)
Here is the man the myth the legend with the 16/0!
He says hello back at you.
Your killin me Smalls! LOL
Quote from: thorhammer on August 28, 2019, 02:23:56 PMHere is the man the myth the legend with the 16/0!
You're gonna need a bigger boat . . .
Tight Lines !
Told Mike I'd post a pic on big Mitchell's...might get Keith's attention as well :)
John,
Where do you find the time to do all you do? You have so many sweet set ups, mods, builds, rod repairs, etc. I'm starting to feel like you have a workshop full of elves producing all this tackle and gear for you.
One thing is for sure... you have tons of fishy experience. 8)
Thanks for showing,
Dom
Nice collection of Mitchell's you got there.
Thanks, gents. One of these days I plan on getting out all of the Mitchell's for a family photo, but it will take about as long as Daron pulling out 12/0's. Tho I will say there are a load of 4- series in there that only Biggiesmallzz has seen that is gonna have Mo65 (Mike) and friends drooling- I have pristine 400's 402's 406's, 408's gathering dust in crates :)
Dom, I won't lie- sometimes I go out to the shop at 630 am before work with a coffee to work on stuff. However, i also walk the property to see if I managed to kill any voles, and feed the fish off my dock. It helps to keep me sane most days. I can build a jiggy or Senator or wrap on four guides with two cups off coffee :)
QuoteTold Mike I'd post a pic on big Mitchell's...might get Keith's attention as well
Very impressive set of Mitchell's. They look perfect and I can see they are not retired. Very nice....
Let's make this clear. I do not collect reels, or anything else. I am not OCD. But, sometimes things just accumulate, sort of by accident, ya' know. While these were tuned and on a rod I snapped a pitcher.
(http://www.raingarden.us/snap/collection.jpg)
From top to botton:
Langley Lurecast on St. Croix tobacco fiberglass blank
Langley Target on California Tackle, Cal Royal tobacco fiberglass blank
Langley Target on St. Croix graphite blank
Langley Target on Phillipson tobacco fiberglass blank
Langley Target on pre-Garcia Conolon tobacco fiberglass blank
Langley Target on homemade graphite blank
Langley Target on Batson-like Chinese graphite blank
hybrid Langley Target/ Langley Streamlite on Batson-like Chinese graphite blank
Langley Target on Batson-like Chinese graphite blank
Langley Target on Batson-like Chinese graphite blank
The Langley hybrid has the wider spool, frame and tail plate from a Streamliote and the head plate/free spool mechanism from a Target.
All have 110 yards of 20# Power Pro or J-Braid. All are 9.5 to 10.5 feet long. Most have single foot PacBay micro guides. All have neodymium magnets attached to the head plate. Three of them are tuned to throw a 1/4 ounce jig and the rest are tuned to throw a 3/8 ounce jig. There are large differences in overall weight, but little difference in casting distance (within a given lure weight). All have been used but some are luckier than others.
(http://www.raingarden.us/snap/langleyfish.jpg)
Most have shaved tail plates. Some are drilled. The magnets add more weight than the shaving and drilling removes weight.
(http://www.raingarden.us/snap/langleyscale.jpg)
-steve
Nice 'accidental accumulation' of modified vintage Langley reels and hand crafted custom rods Steve - good to see one of your home made blanks in the mix as well, I'm still in awe of that project.
Mike
Steve that looks like a collection to me very nice
Kim
Quote from: thorhammer on September 19, 2019, 02:20:42 AM
There are a load of 4- series in there that only Biggiesmallzz has seen that is gonna have Mo65 (Mike) and friends drooling- I have pristine 400's 402's 406's, 408's gathering dust in crates :)
Wow John! I just saw this post. How do I miss so many posts when I practically sleep on the dang floor here??? :D I bid on a 498 a few days ago...of course they blew me out of the water...I'll get one someday! 8)
Quote from: Sharkb8 on November 01, 2019, 11:01:16 AM
Steve that looks like a collection to me very nice
Kim
Yep...has all the earmarks of a collection. Don't worry Steve, the community won't look down on you for being a "collector". ;)
Nice equipment, Steve !
Don (Donnyboat) from AU, we regularly communicate about all things fishing,
And he told me he purchased a new in the box Penn 500. Asked him why, that seems like a small knife to bring to a gunfight in his neck of the woods. Told him to send me his small reel collection and I'll post it. So here you go Donnyboat!!!!
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Hi Wayne & Jennifer, hope this contact finds you two & your family in good health, Wayne I manage to get a new un used Jig master 500 L with the box, from Henk Fiolet, for AU $75, including postage, he is still compiling the list of what he has for sale,
I also brought a Penn Senator with rod, on a local trade sight for AU $50.00, I also rebuilt a Penn International for a bloke, he also had two 114 HLW senators, that he gave me, he brought the 3 of them all in pieces for AU$10.00, the senators need new main gears & pinions, so he gave them to me, I am also doing up an International 50 for him, that was also included in the $10.00.
I am working on my rocklobster pots, hoping to get them in the water next week, there is a full moon on November 12, they should start moving then, keep well cheers Don.
Then this last communication: Sometimes I use Google Translate to better understand what he is saying!!!! ;D ;)
Nice to get your reply Wayne, I doubt,if I will use the 500L, we have plenty of fish to use it for, such as skippy about 2Lb 8oz, or sometimes heavier, when burelying for them we often get samson fish, blue bone groper, even the Wester Australian Dhu fish, but I have plenty of reels for that, as the 500L is new with the box, I think I will keep it for a shelfy, I have a little stand next to me in the office here with, Penn senators 1/0, 2/0, 2x3/0s black & red,4/0 black & red, A 49, a squidder, a penn 85, a Penn 150, a Penn 155, pluss the two reels I got from, Crow, Arlyn the sears 6 4376 & the Ocean City Bay City, they all have lines on them, ready to go, I will take a photo of them in the morning with a bit more light in here, & send it to you, also what does the L stand for on the 500L I thought it would be left-hand wind, but it is right-hand wind, so that's good coarse I prefer to wind with my right hand, we are aloud to do net fishing as from next Wednesday, in the peel inlet, near Mandurah, see if you can google it a large area of water, that's were we do most of our crabbing, they have placed the starting Date back till December 1, used to be November 1, keep well cheers Don.
I'd say Don needs some shelves !! Lot's of them......"cause it looks like his collection is getting pretty big ! I fumbled the ball, on this one too....sorry Don :P....I was "away from home" most of the night (my wife had a bad reaction to some medicine, so we were doing the 'emergency room ' thing !), and only saw your email a short while ago. I wonder, does that "Catchem lure" work ???
Quote from: El Pescador on November 01, 2019, 01:48:10 PM
Sometimes I use Google Translate to better understand what he is saying!!!! ;D ;)
Nice collection Don! I love that Aussie slang...was talking to my brother about a reel yesterday...mentioned the condition and told him "It's in pretty good nick". He says "come again?" :D
Quote from: mo65 on November 01, 2019, 01:20:56 PM
Quote from: thorhammer on September 19, 2019, 02:20:42 AM
There are a load of 4- series in there that only Biggiesmallzz has seen that is gonna have Mo65 (Mike) and friends drooling- I have pristine 400's 402's 406's, 408's gathering dust in crates :)
Wow John! I just saw this post. How do I miss so many posts when I practically sleep on the dang floor here??? :D I bid on a 498 a few days ago...of course they blew me out of the water...I'll get one someday! 8)
Hey Mike, note: 498 and 99 (wrong hand wind, no one wants that one but Ron, lol ) are skirted and always go for more than unskirted (that I have) 488/89. The 486/87 are same body, but smaller spool / rotor. 386 / 387 are somewhat rarer, and are the slower retrieve versions, following Mitchell numbering convention. 488 was a standard for decades in the tailrace where I fished these...some really big cats back there, blues in there over 100lbs. The WR blue came from the lake my little place is on, which is on the upstream side of the dam. Google WR blue cat, Kerr reservoir (Buggs Island). I think that one was 138 or so, but every year now someone gets a three digit and 30lbs doesn't raise an eyebrow. We caught total 150 lbs in three hours a ways back and left them biting...I'm about 100 miles downstream from Benni.
Quote from: mo65 on November 01, 2019, 02:06:18 PM
Quote from: El Pescador on November 01, 2019, 01:48:10 PM
Sometimes I use Google Translate to better understand what he is saying!!!! ;D ;)
Nice collection Don! I love that Aussie slang...was talking to my brother about a reel yesterday...mentioned the condition and told him "It's in pretty good nick". He says "come again?" :D
HaHaHa, luv it Mo, You'd fit in well down under ;D
Don, that's a great looking collection you've got going there and that 500l looks like a ripper !
Sorry I couldn't get my computer skills working, don't know what went wrong there.
Just to fill you guys in, I had the pleasure in having a chat with Don today on the phone, sure is great to put a voice to the text, so to speak.
You guessed it, Penn reels was the main topic ( go figure ah ).
Any way, a nicer bloke you could not hope to chat with.
cheers
Col
Steve,
Sure looks like a collection to me....but I wont tell or judge ;D
Im torn between the 3rd rod from top, and the 6th rod from top as my favorite. If I had to pick just one..............6th from top would win.
Which is your favorite ???
Which is the "luckiest" rod.
Thanks for sharing
Brett
Nice group, Donny! Where the heck are the spinners, though! ;D
Steve, you are in denial! Time to make an admission or enter a twelve step program! ;D
Quote from: Midway Tommy on November 01, 2019, 07:26:51 PM
Steve, you are in denial! Time to make an admission or enter a twelve step program! ;D
Yeah, I've slipped off the wagon a bit and am checking myself back into rehab immediately. I knew it was time to take action when this thing arrived in the mail.
(http://www.raingarden.us/snap/oc300a.jpg)
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-steve
Thanks for all the comments members, love your ocean City spinner Steve, looks great.
Arlyn, the catch-em lure, I picked it up @ a garage sale for AU$5.00, never been opened, so its a shelfy, I will never use it.
Tommy I have quite a few spinners, just have not, had the time to give them the love they need, done up a couple of single arm Mitchell 489 reels also two Sea Martin reels that I picked up cheep, one with a rod for AU$25.00, & the other came with about six other reels, including one of the Mitchell 489 reels, & a rod turner AU$130.00 for the lot, plus several spools of tread.
with the reels I do up, I take the line of them, as I am removing it, I use a wet sponge with alittle detergent, around the line, then I run it back onto another spool with wet sponge, with Know detergent, after I do up the reel I, place the line back on the reel, so the line is on the spool, inside out, or back to front so to speek, so the line showing now looks like new, as it has not faided like the other end that has been used for years. it come up nice & shinny, ay.
MO, Mike, so you like our Aussie slang mate, some of us more un educated lot use more slang then the other poor devils ay..
Yes I receive a phone call from, Colin Milne yesterday, I tried to talk but could`nt get a word in, know in all fairness, it was good to talk to you Colin, thanks very much for taking the time, to contact me, it was great, defiantly, will keep in contact, with you. cheers & thanks again Don.
Steve nice eggbeater
Don I think the L stands for light weight it has aluminum spool
Kim
It's time to dust off the reel and to go fishing
Kim
My latest little display, in honor of my new book. Soon to be available. Oh Noooooooooooooooooooooo,,,,,,,. Not a Penn in the bunch......
Wow. OC made tube reels too (second from the end on left and right on lower shelf).
-steve
Quote from: Penn Chronology on November 02, 2019, 03:01:42 AM
My latest little display, in honor of my new book. Soon to be available. Oh Noooooooooooooooooooooo,,,,,,,. Not a Penn in the bunch......
Looking forward to the Ocean City book Mike ! I want an early copy signed by you. Nice little OC display to !!
John Taylor
Thanks Kim, for the info, nice rack full of weapons you have there, yes the temp is coming good in aussie for fishing, Mike, I love that lot of ocean City reels, thanks for the pics,
Arlyn I hope your wife is okay now, cheers Don.
That's very cool,,,,, 8) the only thing I can find about ocean city is a picture of bettie page fishing with one or it could have been a senator,,,,, ;D
Great displays guys!
Yup ! definetely some nice stuff !
Quoteooking forward to the Ocean City book Mike ! I want an early copy signed by you. Nice little OC display to !!
John Taylor
I owe you a little favor. There is one with your name on it. Coming soon, here's a preview.
QuoteYeah, I've slipped off the wagon a bit and am checking myself back into rehab immediately. I knew it was time to take action when this thing arrived in the mail.
Hang on to that OC 300 Steve. There is an entire chapter in my new book dedicated to OC Spinning Reels and the 300 is the main character. There are actually four versions of the 300. The one you have is an early model.
QuoteWow. OC made tube reels too (second from the end on left and right on lower shelf).
-steve
Yes they did and I believe it was a share of technology with Meisselbach. The OC tube style bait casting reel was named the "E Z 2 Part". Both the head plate and tail plate screwed out of the tube. Very cool little reel from the 1920's. Extremely high quality. In the photo, Ocean City "E Z 2 Part" on the right, Miesselbach "Tripart" on the left. There are difference but the concept is shared.
Thank you Mike. Did the EZ2 Part come with a freespool clutch?
Quote from: Penn Chronology on November 03, 2019, 05:58:04 AMthe concept is shared.
After Horton bought out Meek they made some tube reels too. The Simplex and Blue Grass. A little smaller than the Meisselbach but as good or better quality
I bought the OC 300 because it was very affordable and I figured the value would increase ten-fold after your book comes out.
-steve
QuoteThank you Mike. Did the EZ2 Part come with a freespool clutch?
No. Just a clicker button. You would not believe how heavy it is for a small reel. Built like a tank.
QuoteI bought the OC 300 because it was very affordable and I figured the value would increase ten-fold after your book comes out.
One can always hope.
Quote from: Penn Chronology on November 03, 2019, 06:13:20 AM
You would not believe how heavy it is for a small reel. Built like a tank.
Yeah. I think there are some inherent advantages in the tube reel. They are unlikely to twist or torque when dropped compared to a posts and stand reel. For the maker, it is easier to get near-perfect alignment. The weakness may be those very fine threads on the tube and sides. It is easy to cross-thread them and some have reverse threads that can bind if tightened too much.
-steve
QuoteYeah. I think there are some inherent advantages in the tube reel. They are unlikely to twist or torque when dropped compared to a posts and stand reel. For the maker, it is easier to get near-perfect alignment. The weakness may be those very fine threads on the tube and sides. It is easy to cross-thread them and some have reverse threads that can bind if tightened too much.
-steve
No reverse thread on a Meisselbach or an Ocean City but they were built differently. The Meisselbach has threaded collars that hole the plates in place (reel on the left), the OC plates thread right into the tube. Being that they are both solid frames, they resist torque stresses to a very high degree. over time or with any damage, the breakdown of the reels do become problematic. They are pure early 20th century concept that was dropped very soon after the 1920's.
Quote from: Penn Chronology on November 03, 2019, 06:38:18 AM
They are pure early 20th century concept that was dropped very soon after the 1920's.
I wonder if the concept was dropped because there is so much cutting waste. You start with an expensive piece of heavy tubing then about 90% of it is cut out and thrown away or recycled.
-steve
Quote from: Penn Chronology on November 03, 2019, 05:43:00 AM
Quoteooking forward to the Ocean City book Mike ! I want an early copy signed by you. Nice little OC display to !!
John Taylor
I owe you a little favor. There is one with your name on it. Coming soon, here's a preview.
Sweet !!! John Taylor
Quote from: 54bullseye on November 03, 2019, 09:47:20 AM
Quote from: Penn Chronology on November 03, 2019, 05:43:00 AM
Quoteooking forward to the Ocean City book Mike ! I want an early copy signed by you. Nice little OC display to !!
John Taylor
I owe you a little favor. There is one with your name on it. Coming soon, here's a preview.
Sweet !!! John Taylor
Hello Mike, please reserve a copy for me as well.
As John has mentioned, I would also like an early copy sig.ne as you did the Penn for me.
Let me know if I need to submit payment at this time and where to send you.
Thank you for your hard work, I'm sure I speak for all.
We are so lucky having you.
Sal
Ay Sal, that sounds like the gold kettle, calling the gold pot, valuable, nice to see you here again, and sounding positive, great, cheers Don.
I can't believe the OC book is almost here.
Have been looking forward to it for quite some time now.
Let us know when we can get copies.
John
yep- I'm in for a signed one to add to the collection!
John
Im in for one too and put Sal's book on my tab.
Quote from: 1badf350 on November 03, 2019, 09:04:51 PM
Im in for one too and put Sal's book on my tab.
Put my book on Chris's tab to !! ;D
Hey Mike,
I've always been curious of OC reels but haven't put the time into learning them as I have the Penn reels.
I'm in for an early signed copy too.
Dom
PS- put my book on John's tab ;D... just kidding, couldn't help myself.
I will gladly sign and distribute until my supply runs out. Everyone that wants one will get a copy. My selling price will match the Whitefish press selling price. Anyone buying from the Whitefish Press who wants a signature, just ask me. I will sign a self stick mailing address label and send it to you. They can be stuck to inside of the front cover. Or some people have actually mailed me their book and I have signed them and mailed them back. Anyways, I should have enough to go around.
QuotePut my book on Chris's tab to !!
:D :D :D :D :D
No early payments. They have not been printed yet. Only a few drafts exist right now. I will post a thread when I get my stock. Thank you all for you interest. I think I did a pretty complete job. Took me two years to complete the work with a lot of help from some good people. I think it is special. Nothing out there at all about Ocean City. Only catalogs and they are very hard to put a complete set together.
They are a very diverse brand from big game to fly reels. There is something for every fisherman from OC and some unusual designs.
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QuoteHey Mike,
I've always been curious of OC reels but haven't put the time into learning them as I have the Penn reels.
I'm in for an early signed copy too.
Dom
PS- put my book on John's tab ... just kidding, couldn't help myself.
Let's see. Chris wants to pay for Sal's. John wants Chris to pay for his and you want John to pay for yours. This is getting interesting. ???
Mike if you are putting together a list I'm in. Congratulations on completing it. Dominick
I want on the list too Mike!
Put mine on Dominick's tab. :D
I have not started a list. Whenever my stock arrives I will put it out in a post. Then we will take it from there. Then we can figure out who pays for who ;D ;D ;D
You guys are too funny!
Chris, that is so kind and so generous but I just don't feel right about you spending all of that extra money on me!
Thanks, again, Mike for making the joy possible!
You are the best!
Sal
Quoteou guys are too funny!
Chris, that is so kind and so generous but I just don't feel right about you spending all of that extra money on me!
Thanks, again, Mike for making the joy possible!
You are the best!
Sal
Thanks Sal/ You guys are a riot. I think when I get my stock I am just going to send everyone a copy and see who pays me. I do not even care about the money, I just want to see who pays for who........................... :) :) :) :)
Can you put mine on Daron's tab, who is being handled by Sal, who is eventually being picked up by Chris? What an awful nice gesture for Chris to do this.... ;D Bill
Is the ocean side book or a new mixed drink,,,,,, :o
Quotean you put mine on Daron's tab, who is being handled by Sal, who is eventually being picked up by Chris? What an awful nice gesture for Chris to do this.... Bill
Posted on: November 10, 2019, 10:52:22 PM
Posted by: Penn Chronology
QuoteInsert Quote
Is the a ocean side book or a new mixed drink,,,,,,
OK------------ ??? :D :D :D
Got the shed/workshop sorted out yesterday, and made space to put reels on display shelves.
I pulled the conventional reels out of their boxes on the same table as my kids cereal box.
The picture perfectly describes my growing reel addiction.
Very impressive. You must be very proud of that lot.
Greg
Nice collection !
I love buying new reels, salvaging old reels, and building reels out of the amazing parts the Ohana makes. Lucky for me my wife just developed an addiction to collecting vintage Pyrex. She now understands why I keep buying more reels
Nice set of reels Nick
Love them froot loops too. A spoonful of sugar in every bite !!
Nice Nick, you have them looking really good, thanks for showing us, cheers Don.
Yeah nice work but wheres the grinders? I know there's more in there ;D
Quote from: thorhammer on March 09, 2020, 01:17:32 AM
Yeah nice work but wheres the grinders? I know there's more in there ;D
I'll put together a photo of the spinners in front of a lucky charms box
Nice collection of reels Nick
Kim
Nick, that's a serious collection of fish killers! Bill
I picked up a neat little 36" high lighted curio display cabinet awhile back at Good Will down the road for $25. I decided I would display my Italian made spinning reels in it. I had a few displayed in a lawyers book case, but the rest were cleaned & serviced and stored in a tote because I had no place to display them. I decided the last few days it was time to get them organized and put in the cabinet. I thought I would take a couple of photos of them out in the open before I put them in the cabinet.
Most were made by Zangi, but not all. From left to right.
Bottom Row: Ted Williams 550, Ted Williams 450, Ted Williams 350, Pescador 500, Pescador, 400, Pescador 300, Sears 300, Sears Spinning Reel 391-38250
Second Row: Ted Williams 510, Ted Williams 410, Ted Williams 310, Ted Williams 500, Ted Williams 400, Ted Williams 300, True Temper True Spin 322, Spem Velox
Third Row: Orvis 150A, Orvis 100, Orvis 100, Pelican 100, Orvis 50A, Alcedo Erie 2CS, Alcedo Micron, Cargem Mignon33, Cargem Silverfish 402
Top Row: Old Pal Jaguar 800, Old Pal Cougar 600, Old Pal Cougar 600, Trade Winds, Inc. Spin-in Royal 585, A.P.M. Agal, Minerva, Cargem 404
(Note: The 2 boxed Cargems have never had their bag seals broken open) :o I've got boxes for a couple of the others but didn't have room in the photo for them.
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/17004_18_04_20_4_00_11_32573826.jpeg)
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/17004_18_04_20_4_00_11_32573330.jpeg)
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/17004_18_04_20_4_00_13_32578987.jpeg)
All but the Agal, Spin-in Royal, Minerva, & Spem Velox are pinion worm gear driven.
Here's the cabinet they're going into. It's tough to take pics of mirror backed cabinets. ;D
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/17004_18_04_20_4_18_17_32579901.jpeg)
Gee Tommy, your a bit confused, you need a larger cabinet than that, place a led light inside @ the top of the door, thanks for showing us cheers Don.
Wow,,,, :o,,,,,, ;D
Hi class collection Tommy. Very nice indeed.
Greg
Word has it, that Tommy has a reel display of every country in the world -- providing they produced vintage spinning reels.
Plus historical knowledge and documentation.
Ask to see his collections from Estonia & Cameroon.
Best, Fred
Quote from: foakes on April 19, 2020, 08:39:17 PM
Word has it, that Tommy has a reel display of every country in the world -- providing they produced vintage spinning reels.
Plus historical knowledge and documentation.
Ask to see his collections from Estonia & Cameroon.
Best, Fred
??? Didn't know they made spinners in Cameroon. :-\ I'll have to get on that! ;D
I do, though, have one of these that may have been made in Estonia prior to 1991. :D
Did some horse trading and was able to hunt down a SurfMaster 150 to add to its stable mates of the 200 and 100. Only issue is it's a 100 head plate and the owner carved his initials in it. No matter glad to add it to the collection. Bunt not sure if I like the 150 or the 100 better 🤔
Well, my preference for use is a 150, and the 100 for looks. I Tib'd out my 150's and added 24-112 handles (I think). I have an Accurate frame on the 100. If I was crazy enough to kayak on the ocean these are what I would use.
Good score...even with the initials !
Well, I started out a week ago to service a 322-5 but parts are lost in the mail. And a gray 25 monofil I paid $10.00, for but ran in to a delay there too.
So I started going thru everything that was waiting, adding SS sleeves, 5 stacks, etc. Then I started playing at swapping parts and this happened.
See the two to the left. I was bored with my 545's, almost sold one awhile back. But the expense of double dog bridge, drags, sleeve, adding steel gears, etc., you have to be crazy. I added a SS sleeve and 5 stack to the gold one. I have to say, stock gears are so much smoother.
If you leave them in a group, like that, they WILL interbreed ! ::)
Quote from: Crow on May 22, 2020, 11:36:47 PM
If you leave them in a group, like that, they WILL interbreed ! ::)
Do I hear banjo music ?
Classic spinners and spincasters.
One of the ways for me to deal with the SIP/Pandemic thing was to collect a few reels that are classics to me. Please correct any misinformation.Thanks.
1] Zebco 33. The inventor, R.D. Hull was of course, a watch maker. He probably played around with the idea of a no-backlash reel for awhile and then produced a "bare bones" version in '47. He took it to "The Zero Hour Bomb Company" a producer of oil well bombs, also in '47. That might be an interesting side story? Why choose that particular company?
In '49 the first assembly line version rolled out(also very "bare bones" looking). From '49 to '54 they did some serious marketing at Sportsman's shows around the country. In '54 the real/original/classic Zebco 33 was introduced and sold for $19.50. That was a lot of cash for 1954.
The first fishing I ever did was with a Zebco 202/Zebco 4' rod molded together, as a 4 yr. old. I coveted the 33's I saw others fishing with. Never got one until recently.
This one is maybe a '59 to '67. It has the feather-touch cast control, brass gears, stainless steel covers and several other features/changes that might put it in that era. There were many changes in the history of this reel. The latest versions of this model are about $30 retail and have kept the overall design and look. Quality too? Unknown to me, but knowing what I do, I don't even wanna try and find out.
Nice one Gregg
There should be a generation called the "Zebco generation" anyone with a pulse and is over 50 years old had to have had a Zebco in thier younger days
Photos from above:
1] Gotta love the paperwork from that era.
One thing to note: the parts on these reels, both old and new, are often interchangeable, so an oldie may not be period correct.
2] the Feather-Touch Cast Control. Pushing on the casting button lightly while your terminal tackle is in flight would cause the brass triangle "thingie" to rub on the line and slow-down or stop the cast and "make it land on a Lilly pad!" I was able to match the U.S. Patents on the box with the one on the reel so the box is probably correct.
3] brass gears were used first and are the smoothest. Harder steel gears came along in the '60's and are not favored by guys that are in the know. At some point in time cast alloy gears(zinc?, aluminum?) were introduced. Perhaps you can see that these reels were not in the category of heavy duty construction. But from this particular era, I can tell that the material quality is top notch. For the heck of it, I put myself in the mind frame of a modern corporate tackle manufacturer and looked at this reel, "hmmm, ok let's first replace the metal AR lever with plastic..." and on, & on, and so it goes...
4]The southeastern United States has produced some great and classic American products, including fishing reels. I have one of the "Kentucky" reels form the early 1900's a Bluegrass #25 by B.F. Meek and Sons. Another watch maker turned reel producer. An excellent product made by machine craftsman/artists to last several lifetimes. That's prolly all they knew. Photo below.
More latter...
2] Johnson Century
At about the same time Zebco spincasters started to be marketed, Johnson-Denison Inc., from the the North-Central U.S. created the Sidewinder series as a commercial spincaster product in 1949. 7 iterations were manufactured until 1954. In '55 they came up with the Century 100, with parts that could be reversed for left-hand, or right-hand retrieve. The 100A came out in '57 with improvements in the drag system. The 100B was further improved with more drag range, and introduced in '62. The B models lasted until '79, then came out again in '95 as a 40th Anniversary deal for another 2 years.
After that, production went to China, until 2009.
Flyguy from fishingtalks.com, where I got this from, says about the 100B; "It will be interesting to see if they will ever be manufactured again." I say; "why?" It's probably not economically profitable for a company/corporation to bring them back to their former bulletproof glory and therefore it would probably never happen. What would show-up if something did happen, would probably be cosmetically great looking, but mostly plastic junk.
The Zebco 33 & Johnson 100B were both in good condition, but bought used in the box. I like to test the non-pristine ones, then re-service and "Shelffy" them. No bites fishin the Johnson. The retrieve was too slow for tropical saltwater fishing. Strong feeling spincaster, though. The Z-33 caught me some trolling bait while sibiki bottom fishing and it's probably good for this, but not quite as strong as the 100B.
This reel is can be changed to left or right hand retrieve and(or) used as an under-spin. The spool is reversible (changes the line winding direction), the side-plates can be substituted right for left, and the AR system has 2 opposing dogs that can be switched on or off depending on cranking direction.
The only plastic parts are the Teflon drag wafers(only realistic way to describe them, Johnson calls them "drag shoes") the casting push button, the drag knob and the handle knob.
This is a very solid heavy spincaster. Seems to be more solid than the Zebco 33 and more versatile with the ambidextrous winding system. There are only 32 parts for the 100B and a measly 26 for the Z-33. Simplicity, quality materials and time-tested reels = GOOD.
Another cool thing is that the drag on the Johnson can be programed(adjusted) for a heavier or lighter overall range.
Also note that there's a 1yr. Guarantee and a lifetime service policy. The 33 has a no time limit "warranty", and says that the reel is "guaranteed against all defects in materials and workmanship". "Repairs within this warranty will be made at the factory at no charge." Me thinks better than the 100B.
As the story goes, R.D. Hull went to a Sportsman's Show in 1949, Minneapolis, MN, met with Denison and Johnson who were showing their Sidewinders. They had a long conversation about how to solve certain design issues, shook hands(gentlemen's agreement) and parted ways. Looking at these 2 reels you would never know they came up with any similar answers.
Anyone shop at Ardan? A jewelry store? There's a diamond icon that's with the name that's on the box price tag. Never heard of it. It also says: "list price $14.95, Ardan price $11.33"
Shipped with 10lb. Stren. Kinda tells you that it's not a typical 4-6-8 lb. line spincaster.
More collector reels latter, spinners this time.
Nice additions to your collection G! My Dad was a Johnson man all the way...I still have Pop's old Johnson reels...if they could only speak. 8)
Nice bunch, Greg. I used a Citation for awhile when I was a kid. Caught a 5 1/2 # walleye on it when I was 12. Then I switched to a Garcia 304 @ 14 & never looked back.
Ardan was a great discount store back in the '60s thru '80s. They had a lot of discounted inventory, ran closeout specials and were cheaper than KMart most of the time. I used to shop there regularly.
Quote from: Maxed Out on January 09, 2021, 02:42:17 AM
Nice one Gregg
There should be a generation called the "Zebco generation" anyone with a pulse and is over 50 years old had to have had a Zebco in thier younger days
So, that's why my cardiologist is always giving me a funny look.
Like to see how the Johnson warranty would work today. I think Pure Fishing has the rights to Johnson fishing tackle these days; they usually farm out all repair/parts questions and don't make any Johnson reels as far as I know. The original Johnson "factory" in Mankato still stands, acting as a manufactory/shipping point for MinnKota.
Frank
Spinners
NIB, used in box, and used-no box.
1] An early 50's DAM Quick 250 Standard on the left side. Says in English on the crank-side: "STATIONARY DRUM BAIT CASTING REEL", the tail-plate side says in German:" STATIONAR ROLLE , DAM.BERLIN SW68". After WW2, the occupied city was divided into manufacturing/economic zones, DAM was located in SW68. The only plastic on this reel is the handle knob. This baby is built at once like a tank and a well made watch. Possibly a little worn at 70yrs. old, it's not smooth, not quiet, kinda heavy, not pretty——I'll take it!
Check-out the large main gear and a relatively large pinion gear in picture 3. The ratio is about 3.3 : 1.
2] A Shakespeare Maroon series 2062, EB(made in 1969). I really love this reel. In fact, the only negative thing I can say about it, is that there is a hollow aluminum "clank" sound when the bail slams shut. Love to find one NIB.
3] An early 60's DAM Quick Microlite 265. As close to ultralite spinner perfection as it gets, for me. Unusually sturdy for a small spinning reel. Only used it a few times, but I'm honestly thinking of putting PE #4(40lb.) braided line on it to try and go after some bigger fish. Love to get this'n NIB too, but prolly unobtainium.
Nice, very nice reels. Thanks for the photos . The good old days. ;)
A used in box Zebco Cardinal 4
Got it from a guy in the mid-West, so probably no saltwater use and it was in good shape. Very good/innovative designed reel and relatively light-weight. The plastic parts: spool, bail arms, drag knob, handle knob, click gear and drag washer bushing. A well designed gear box and I've never had any water ingress. Unique fulcrum arm actuated drag system with a strategically located adjustment knob. An AR click spring located on the gear box cover and an AR dog that locks on a pinion ratchet above the worm gear section—very strong way to do this. A 5:1 gear ratio, with very smooth cranking action.
Plenty of parts and rather complicated to disassemble/reassemble.
BUT...too much plastic. I posted about this on another thread, specifically about the bail arms. Midway-Tommy, one of the spinner gurus here, commented that he's never seen any breakage of the plastic parts aside from the spools. I tested the drag on this one and using too much torque, broke the keyed carbon fiber washers——my fault. Never have I broken anything else. I did receive a different Card.4 from a seller, with a circular split in the spool, on the arbor-flange interface. Abu company does seem to have some good quality, maybe extra strong plastic composites, but excess mono. pressure + time + too much uv-light, could cause any plastic spool to crack.
Yet another one I'd like to get NIB with the papers, without paying a small fortune. There's a nice tool that came with this one for the rotor nut and the oppsite notched end is needed for the line-roller nut.
There are aluminum aftermarket spools available and I got one. And there seems to be a lot of parts available on da bay.
One thing about the drag, though. 2-Card.4's and a Card.6 for me so far, and I can't seem to get smooth-no start up-drag at the higher drag ranges on any of 'em. The fulcrum brake design? or me?
More latter.
You have some pretty neat stuff, there, Greg !
NIB Spinners
1] A late '60's Quick 330 Finessa. Pristine, and yeah, I removed the peanut butter-like aging grease and "Tanized" it. Had to pull the trigger and buy it when I saw a spare spool as a bonus. The DAM guarantee had a lot of words in the info./description, which is a bad sign to me, possibly making it harder to deal with. It came with the spare parts (a nice touch) and a lot of information on 4 pieces of paper. The spool is marked as a 285 and the box says 280? The 285 spool is aluminum and the one that comes with the reel is plastic(left side in pic.)and marked "330". The 285 spool fits perfectly.
More;
The box has "DISCO MART'', price $19.97. Why they always godda do that? They can't just use an even $20.00? Anyone know about this cool named company?: DISCO MART?
The 4th picture is with the bail folded down. This is a suggestion from Fred(foaks), which releases torque pressure on the bail spring, for long or short-term storage. Some spinners will do this, some won't, for example; the older Standard 250 posted above won't, they're both DAM Quick reels, but different designs.
NIB Spinners, continued.
A 1974 Mitchell Garcia 300. Pristine. Love these reels. I found one disappointing thing during tear-down and re-greasing; a plastic AR dog. The AR dog!!!??? What were they thinking? Maybe more repair/parts sales/profits? Bad.
Nice plastic box with a cardboard cover. An extra spool(shallow size) too. Lots of useful paperwork, check-out the guarantee, 5th pic. down: no time limit (as in 1-year...) I don't think it's legal anymore to make customers fill-out and send-in a "registration card" in order to validate a warranty/guarantee, though I could be wrong given the political environment of the last 20 yrs. I remember those registration cards that came with stuff I bought back in the 90's——"So, tell us about yourself...", "what's your yearly income?" etc., etc.
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More MG 300 stuff
Last for now, A Penn Spinfisher 714 "Ultra Sport". Seller stated that it may, or may not, have been used. There is some paint loss on the reel seat that tells me it was at least it was put on a rod at one time. 51 parts listed in the schematic, relatively simple. The instruction manual is dated 1975, sounds right. A 1-year guarantee that, like others, sounds more like a warranty to me. Gonna look that'n up to see if those terms are interchangeable. Got the usual beat-up Penn box(though Penn boxes are not the only ones like that). Actually I kinda like beat-up boxes as long as all the paperwork/tools/lube container etc., are there.
This is a solid reel with only 2-Teflon drag washers, a plastic handle knob and plastic drag knob. All the rest looks like well engineered metal parts. Very nice. It's the only Greenie I've ever owned and now I wanna get a used one to see how it performs.
Greg, the bail will flip over & lay flat on all the fulcrum brake Cardinals, too. It helps to keep the bail from getting bent, also.
More Penn 714 Greenie stuff
Very nice reels, Greg —
All are some of my best friends!
Best, Fred
Quote from: Midway Tommy on January 10, 2021, 04:35:44 AM
Greg, the bail will flip over & lay flat on all the fulcrum brake Cardinals, too. It helps to keep the bail from getting bent, also.
You are correct sir! Hope everything's going good smack dab in the middle of the country for you Tommy. Had a nice day out at the beach today with all the room and parking choices, with very few tourists around. I miss my in-law family though. They're trying to kill my daughter & son-in-law, nurses in the Riverside(So-Cal) area for Kaiser. Both hero's to me now, with lot's of horror stories and on the verge of burn-out. Their hospitals are lookin like N.Y.'s were awhile back with the bodies piling-up. And the Grandchild will be 2 in Feb., I gotta SEND him his kids learning-Mickey Mouse themed spincaster combo., instead of seeing the munchkin in person. I wanna teach/bond with him too!
Quote from: Maxed Out on January 09, 2021, 02:42:17 AM
Nice one Gregg
There should be a generation called the "Zebco generation" anyone with a pulse and is over 50 years old had to have had a Zebco in thier younger days
Ha! Yup. Box headed your way in 2 weeks or so...
Quote from: mo65 on January 09, 2021, 01:57:09 PM
Nice additions to your collection G! My Dad was a Johnson man all the way...I still have Pop's old Johnson reels...if they could only speak. 8)
Thanks, Mo!
My ethnocentric Minnesota aunts & uncles used them; "Johnson from Mankato, Minnesota, must be a good ol' boy Swede, must be a great reel".
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Quote from: happyhooker on January 09, 2021, 08:20:16 PM
Quote from: Maxed Out on January 09, 2021, 02:42:17 AM
Nice one Gregg
There should be a generation called the "Zebco generation" anyone with a pulse and is over 50 years old had to have had a Zebco in thier younger days
So, that's why my cardiologist is always giving me a funny look.
Like to see how the Johnson warranty would work today. I think Pure Fishing has the rights to Johnson fishing tackle these days; they usually farm out all repair/parts questions and don't make any Johnson reels as far as I know. The original Johnson "factory" in Mankato still stands, acting as a manufactory/shipping point for MinnKota.
Frank
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Yeah, gone are the days... Johnson Park, huh?
Quote from: gstours on January 10, 2021, 01:38:16 AM
Nice, very nice reels. Thanks for the photos . The good old days. ;)
Yup. Thank God for eBay, antique/2nd hand stores, church bazaars and yard sales.
Quote from: Crow on January 10, 2021, 02:41:15 AM
You have some pretty neat stuff, there, Greg !
Thanks, Arlen. "neat" goes with these reels. How 'bout "Neato"! Haven't used that one in about 50yrs.
Quote from: foakes on January 10, 2021, 04:53:17 AM
Very nice reels, Greg —
All are some of my best friends!
Best, Fred
Thank you buddy. Mine too!
The Card., MG 300, Z-33, Century100B and DAM 330 Finessa were all reels I wanted as kid, but never got, and it took awhile before I finally got the 300. Come to think of it, I never did get the MG 408 I also coveted...
Quote from: Gfish on January 10, 2021, 04:59:45 AM
Quote from: Midway Tommy on January 10, 2021, 04:35:44 AM
Greg, the bail will flip over & lay flat on all the fulcrum brake Cardinals, too. It helps to keep the bail from getting bent, also.
You are correct sir! Hope everything's going good smack dab in the middle of the country for you Tommy. Had a nice day out at the beach today with all the room and parking choices, with very few tourists around. I miss my in-law family though. They're trying to kill my daughter & son-in-law, nurses in the Riverside(So-Cal) area for Kaiser. Both hero's to me now, with lot's of horror stories and on the verge of burn-out. Their hospitals are lookin like N.Y.'s were awhile back with the bodies piling-up. And the Grandchild will be 2 in Feb., I gotta SEND him his kids learning-Mickey Mouse themed spincaster combo.
Things are peachy keen here. Weather's not too bad. Saving lots of money since there's nothing much to do. :D
FYI, the Cardinal bail flips over to the side opposite the handle. It lays flatter that way and when you collapse the handle it's compact
Those kids are troopers and need to be commended! Send them our appreciation! 8)
Quote from: Midway Tommy on January 10, 2021, 05:35:58 AM
Those kids are troopers and need to be commended! Send them our appreciation! 8)
For sure. They must be as tough as nails. You make good stock.
Oh, reels.... I'm not big on reading the fine print but it was fun to read the 714 pamphlet. Especially the pep talk about UL spinning and about how great their drag works with one teflon washer. Thank you.
-steve
Nice reels there Greg some great finds
Kim
Quote from: oc1 on January 10, 2021, 06:37:48 AM
Quote from: Midway Tommy on January 10, 2021, 05:35:58 AM
Those kids are troopers and need to be commended! Send them our appreciation! 8)
For sure. They must be as tough as nails. You make good stock.
Well, the young lady has none of my genes. Notice how she's vamping for the camara. I call them the Asian Ken & Barbie. They have reams of these types of photos of themselves. Maybe I should be their modeling agent. Really though, I wish they could live a spoiled Ken & Barbie So-Cal life-style right now, rather than going through what they have to. It builds character, but I worry about the possibility of any psychological scars
Here's a better one.
Beautiful couple, Greg —
I have a lot of respect and admiration for what they are doing —
We are now in the 13th month of 2020 — with likely another 9-12 months to go before things ease up a little.
But we will be changed forever — there will be no return to "normal".
Everything will be different — much good, some not so good — but a radically different lifestyle then we had expected.
Change & adjustment...
Everyone please stay safe & smart.
Best, Fred
Quote from: Gfish on January 11, 2021, 01:17:11 AM
Notice how she's vamping for the camara.
Yeah, with the three-finger scouting symbol.
I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
We can do the Boy Scouts too if you want.
-s
Greg- great stuff you got there- I'm glad to see this thread picked back up. It's one of my favorites, and sits idle for long periods these days. I keep after Daron to give us an updated shot since his first picture. I'm pretty sure it's no longer a picture of one table of stuff. I need to get some on here myself.
Since this is a Show Your Collection page, I figure I could show the newest addition to my collection. I have been very busy with work, Facebook, Orca and Volume II that is nearing completion, so I have not been posting much here, especially since the down time this site had to endure. I am very glad we are back.
This reel was sent to me from a friend I have in Australia. They are very hard to find and I have posted it on Facebook and Orca, so this may be redundant but here it is anyway. These cut away models are tough to find and hand done at the factory. I feel lucky to have acquired this reel.
WOW that looks great
Kim
Fine example of a cutaway, Mike.
Did you say volume 2?? 8)
Tell us more please.
Thanks bud
Dom
Quote from: broadway on February 28, 2021, 12:35:24 PM
Did you say volume 2?? 8)
Eagerly awaiting...much of my Penn reel collection wasn't covered in the first edition. There are many Penn milestones that happened after 1957, I'm betting volume 2 will be awesome. That's a fantastic cutaway Mike! 8)
Very cool! Especially the way they did the spool assembly. Great pictures.
Rare bird, for sure....glad it's roosting with you !
QuoteDid you say volume 2?? Cool
Tell us more please.
Thanks bud
Dom
I am waiting for the Forward from a key man. Then I have to submit to the publisher and then I wait for that process. Hopefully I live long enough to see it published. It is done and on CD. I will be bothering Whitefish very soon.
Thanks for your interest Dom.
I look forward to it, Mike!
Take care of yourself, we need ya
Best,
Dom
Me too! ;D
Update.
Tired of not finding a good size bookshelf at the 2nd-hand store, I broke down and bought a new one from Costco. I think one could shop exclusively at Costco if they had no hobbies they were real intense about, and live kind of a lush life. Here, they do sell sports equipment, even rod/reel rigs once and awhile and some ok paddle boards and kayaks. Some pretty good "middle of the road quality" products.
This, too fancy for me, book case weighs a lot and seems to be made of hardwood—? Not particle-board? It says: "Rubberwood solids" and down below; "Birch veneers". So, prolly some version of particle-board?
Sturdy construction too, albeit relatively soft metal nuts n' bolts.
So, now I got room for a couple more. On rods, waiting to fish, I have 14 others. Maybe get a rod-rack?, naw, I have 4 nice rods and two definite display quality pieces; An Alex Custom Baja 49'er baitcaster and an old Montague Hexagonal trolling rod. The rest are beat-em-up cheapies.
Empty boxes now fill the old book case
Looks good, Greg —
All quality reels too!
Best, Fred
Thanks!
Can someone turn the top picture?
BTW, The Daiwa BG 8000 NIB & the Penn Super Peer 309M NIB on the shelf of the old, little bookcase, are for sale. No papers for the 309; just lube, clamp assembly and tool. The BG has everything it came with + the bill of sale.
NIce work G. Glad to see this thread rebooted- it's one of my favorites. I need to get some up here myself.
John
Nice collection Greg good to see a Alvey in there too
Kim
Great Display Greg. ;D
8) Nice collection , all tho i would rearrange some reels , i can think of better top shelf reels . 8)
It all looks great Greg, Kim, that Alvey is possibly the one I sent to greg from Western Australia, with quite a few lures, cheers Don.
A lot of nice reels you have there. Should be able to add a few more layers of shelves as your collection grows. Thanks for posting
Well done, Greg! The only drawback is it leaves a reason for your better half to grimace every time she walks by. ;) I'm pretty sure, it's a gal thing you know, that you'll be prodded to dust them off quite regularly. :D
Time to fill those open spaces, Bubba! ;D
Looks great G! What handle is that you added to the Levelmatic? Did you also bend the star arms to make it work?
Great display, Greg !
(https://i.ibb.co/z8n4NYC/20211012-192231.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RhvD7mt)
Nice, T! Did you swap out knobs on the Avets?
That's an arsenal of someone who gets the best there is for what they do.
Quote from: thorhammer on October 13, 2021, 02:19:56 PM
Nice, T! Did you swap out knobs on the Avets?
That's an arsenal of someone who gets the best there is for what they do.
Yea, I did both at Alan's garage, he's the only one I know that has a drill press, had to buy him tacos just to use it. ;)
My arsenal is just practical with not a lot of overlap, SXJ-MC for surf, SX for live bait & drifting, Valiants 300 & 500N for jigging, & the low profiles do everything else.
FWIW those Valiants are what I consider the best we produce in the USA for jigging, but there are others considered even better from overseas mfgs like Studio Ocean Mark & Jigging Master.
@ Greg, amigo, that display needs more reels asap ;D ;D my OCD cant handle those empty spaces
@RFninja, nice selection of reels, somehow the stock jigmaster kind of dont match there, maybe if you get one of those XN tiburon kits for it it will look as narrow as the accurade reels ;D
Quote from: steelfish on October 13, 2021, 06:25:24 PM
@ Greg, amigo, that display needs more reels asap ;D ;D my OCD cant handle those empty spaces
@RFninja, nice selection of reels, somehow the stock jigmaster kind of dont match there, maybe if you get one of those XN tiburon kits for it it will look as narrow as the accurade reels ;D
I know, huh, Alex😜. I'm thinkin that one more Spincaster such as onea those cool lookin Shakespeare Wonder Reel in a box for the top. Maybe an Italian spinner down below and then the 3–I have on rods—a Fin-Nor LT 100's a classic, right?
Mo, it's one of the 3–handles you get with a new(several years ago) Abu Revo Toro Beast. I hada do some grinding on it to get the handle nut down tight. Yeah, I did bend the star points(nerve wracking), slightly.
Quote from: Gfish on October 13, 2021, 08:48:45 PM
.... Yeah, I did bend the star points(nerve wracking), slightly.
I know the feeling, I did something similar when I installed a trinidad 12 handle to my calcutta 400TE
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=17967.0
Calcutta Conquest BFS on the left, Millionaire CT SV on the right.
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Nice reels, Bob! And thanks for the Abu intel! I like those plinths....we used to have thread here, "of plinths, displays and such" i think, that was cool. I think Dominic started it.
Quote from: thorhammer on October 14, 2021, 12:09:02 PM
Nice reels, Bob! And thanks for the Abu intel! I like those plinths....we used to have thread here, "of plinths, displays and such" i think, that was cool. I think Dominic started it.
They're dirt cheap on AliExpress, I think I paid like $1.50 for them, bought myself a dozen. They have them for low profile reels, round reels, and spinning reels.
The only Abu's I have not on rods. Why the KaBar, says you? Why not?, says I. Daron would've put it there, because it's a KaBar on my work bench, but since wasnt here, I did it anyway.
10000CL 2-speed, 10000C 2-speed, 8000 2-speed, 2500C.
mod, please rotate.
you've gotta teach me how to do that someday! ;D
Hey Alan, that's the two-speed 8000 you did for me when I first got here, along with a Calcutta TE. I dumped the little toy knob tho.
There is probably a quicker way with some devices and computer knowledge, Alan —
As a Mod or Admin like you — we have the ability to modify any post.
1) copy the photo to YOUR device's photo library
2) edit the photo to the proper orientation position — tap "done" or "save"
3) go back to the post
4) tap modify
5) check the box next to the photo that needs adjusting
6) tap save at the bottom — now the old photo is gone
7j tap modify again
8) go to "additional options"
9) select the new image you saved to your photo library
10) tap save again — it is now right side up
I use my iPad primarily, sometimes my iPhone, sometimes my MacBook laptop.
Best, Fred
How come when you click on a photo here to enlarge it, it often rotates to the proper orientation?
When I open a photo iwith Microsoft Edge there is a rotate button in the ribbon above.
For someone who didn't like Jigmasters in the beginning, they seem to be multiplying. Top row L-R: first two were bought by my dad and seem to be early representations of the aluminum spools, 505HS, early representations of the JM with plastic spools. Bottom row L-R: parts reel with aluminum spool, 501 with bars and 3 piece spool , Tib P21 XN, 501 with solid bars and aluminum spool, 70's reel with solid bars and aluminum spool. I need another JM like I need another hole in my head and yes the wife offered to give it to me 🤣🤣. Bill
The more, the merrier ! Nice assortment!
Quote from: Bill B on May 17, 2022, 09:29:39 PMFor someone who didn't like Jigmasters in the beginning, they seem to be multiplying. Top row L-R: first two were bought by my dad and seem to be early representations of the aluminum spools, 505HS, early representations of the JM with plastic spools. Bottom row L-R: parts reel with aluminum spool, 501 with bars and 3 piece spool , Tib P21 XN, 501 with solid bars and aluminum spool, 70's reel with solid bars and aluminum spool. I need another JM like I need another hole in my head and yes the wife offered to give it to me 🤣🤣. Bill
Every time a hair on our head dies it leaves a hole in our head , I don`t see a problem ... :d
I have always created my own fishing rod racks out of scrap lumber. Some hang vertically, some horizontally and some free standing racks. Well, they are all full and I was thinking of creating another one when one popped up on Amazon, probably tracking my cookies in my browser as I was searching for a different free standing design.
The price of $20 was too hard to pass up, so I took a flier and bought this: https://www.amazon.com/vdp/017d30c4e1c94c23b58892a11c95dc5b?ref=dp_vse_ibvc0
I don't think you could buy the parts for $20. 8)
My baby Ambassadeurs.
(https://i.imgur.com/Gum3YTU.jpg)
Never owned an Abu, but they look like a nice size to palm and durable as well.
Nice grouping.
Best,
Dom
Hey Bob, nice work, and glad to see this thread kicked back up- it's one of my all time favorites. I like at the beginning when Daron say's "I've come a long way", in 2014.I'd like to see where he's at now; I think he might have to use his deck rather than the table.
Bob, what have you done there? I know those aren't stock, because mine are stock, and they don't look like that besides the plates :)
There's a small fortune in them-there perty little Abu's! :d
Quote from: thorhammer on October 13, 2023, 12:34:20 PMHey Bob, nice work, and glad to see this thread kicked back up- it's one of my all time favorites. I like at the beginning when Daron say's "I've come a long way", in 2014.I'd like to see where he's at now; I think he might have to use his deck rather than the table.
Bob, what have you done there? I know those aren't stock, because mine are stock, and they don't look like that besides the plates :)
The two on the left are 2500C IAR models. I actually found a place that had some NOS side plates so I grabbed 5 sets, still have 3 sets for safe keeping. Those reels have a 7mm offset frame to palm better, double bearing worm and idler, lightweight shallow spool, lighter line guide, static mag brake, 6.1 gears, aluminum driveshaft, and lighter brake plates. The reel with black accents weighs 6.3 oz and the silver weighs 7 oz as it has the factory brake plate. On the left up top is a 1600C IAR with a lighter spool, double bearing idler and worm and lighter line guide. Bottom left is a '75 2500C with spool, idler, worm, and 4 post driveshaft for faster turnover. They all fish very well. My favorite is the 1600C IAR, it's a joy to use and pairs well with a short fiberglass rod, great for creek fishing.
Pro at work. Excellent! I plan to get into mine this winter and see what's there; I know I have a couple of 2500C parts reels that aren't missing more than bearings. I STOLE several plus the parts reels in a box at a pawn shop about 15 years ago...I think I got five working 1500 / 2500 plus parts reel for a hundred bucks or so. Have added a couple more along the way. I lived at the beach then and those are too small for anything we did there, so I think the folks didn't really know what they were.
Quote from: jtwill98 on September 01, 2023, 07:07:47 PMI have always created my own fishing rod racks out of scrap lumber. Some hang vertically, some horizontally and some free standing racks. Well, they are all full and I was thinking of creating another one when one popped up on Amazon, probably tracking my cookies in my browser as I was searching for a different free standing design.
The price of $20 was too hard to pass up, so I took a flier and bought this: https://www.amazon.com/vdp/017d30c4e1c94c23b58892a11c95dc5b?ref=dp_vse_ibvc0
A follow-up with a picture of this items since I was in the shop taking pictures this afternoon.
I want one of those on a lazy Susan.
My latest. Here's a rundown of the parts. New old stock 2500C IAR side plates, pinion yoke, 5.3:1 gears, brake plate, and push button. Chrome frame (040005 stamping, correct for the 2500C IAR), 80mm handle, spool cap, and star wheel from Simon Shimomura. Line guide, 2540R spool, driveshaft, and pressure plate from Avail. Lastly, a 2 bearing worm and cog from Valleyhill. The only used part in this build was the brake collar as those are near impossible to find new old stock. Some of these parts I already had on hand, such as the side plates. My goal was a factory appearing reel and it came out great. The 2500C IAR was produced for Japan from 1994 to 2002 and models sold in the USA and Europe were known as the 2500CI.
(https://i.imgur.com/sMa0uMb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V2hFWjX.jpg)
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Here she is mounted on its intended rod; a Graywolf 5'4" 4-8lb progressive E-Glass made by Shane Gray here in Michigan. I'll be chasing river smallies and trout with this one. The rod is almost all Michigan made with the exception of the reel seat and guides. Shane even makes the blanks. His blanks are made on Steffen Brothers tooling and mandrels, whom he bought a few years ago. Steffen was known for producing some of the straightest and most consistent fly rods for 40 years. They wanted to retire, so Shane went and learned their methodologies and bought the company.
(https://i.imgur.com/5daLGKg.jpg)
Nicely done. One of these days I'll get my hands on one of those.
Scored another thumb bar reel for a price I couldn't pass up, a 2600C IAR. These were to be the successor to the 1500C/2500C before Pure Fishing took complete control of Abu in 2000. Production years were from '97 to '99. While they look similar to the push button models, the brake plate is far different.
Here is the brake plate used in the 1600C and 2600C, note how it uses a nylon pinion yoke. This keeps the pinion better centered and makes for an exceptionally smooth cranking reel. It also uses a kick lever like more modern reels. Compare it with the very simple 2500C brake plate.
2500C
(https://i.imgur.com/4mahe5u.jpg)
2600C
(https://i.imgur.com/F9ghzn7.jpg)
And the new guy!
(https://i.imgur.com/ObjlQPe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OgwrxM1.jpg)