Reel Repair by Alan Tani

This will be my first CarGem reel that is not an UL, I'll be curious to see the build quality and condition when it arrives.

Listing pics...

https://www.antipes.it/mul_cargem/Cargem_dal_catalogo_Rockland_1958.pdf

I was looking at that one too.
Already past my monthly reel budget.
Looks very cool.

Quote from: sandbar on September 16, 2026, 05:23:42 PMhttps://www.antipes.it/mul_cargem/Cargem_dal_catalogo_Rockland_1958.pdf

I was looking at that one too.
Already past my monthly reel budget.
Looks very cool.

I do wonder how big the pool of potential buyers for some of these arcane reels might be. There were at least two people bidding on this one, but are there 10 people in the world who might want it? 50? Only 2? Who knows.

I only have a couple that will go away soon, I hope —-

A 44M in similar cosmetic condition (6) — ex mechanical condition (9+).

And a 55 Mariner is that is close to unused (9C), (10M).

These reels are surprisingly astounding both functionally and so smooth.

Superior Old-School engineering and materials.

BTW, just read a report that Costco is starting to both ration, and double the price of motor oil.  Walmart likely will follow suit.  This is attributed to the global oil crisis due to the war in the Middle East.  But we all know, once it goes up —- it will never come down.

I have always used Mobil 1 synthetic in our vehicles, and Mobil 1 filters.

I change oil every 5000 miles.

Lowest consistent price has been WalMart & Costco.  Occasionally an auto parts store on special.

Stocked up a bit yesterday at WalBomb.

So whether you change your own, or have a quick lube place or your mechanic do it —- this is worth looking into.

Best, Fred

Quote from: CincyDavid on September 16, 2026, 06:42:14 PM

Quote from: sandbar on September 16, 2026, 05:23:42 PMhttps://www.antipes.it/mul_cargem/Cargem_dal_catalogo_Rockland_1958.pdf

I was looking at that one too.
Already past my monthly reel budget.
Looks very cool.

I do wonder how big the pool of potential buyers for some of these arcane reels might be. There were at least two people bidding on this one, but are there 10 people in the world who might want it? 50? Only 2? Who knows.

More than you might think. There are many, like me, that watch, notice and just wait for the opportunistic deal. If they're in mint or better condition a majority of those obscure watchers will be jumping in immediately.