Let's see a picture of your workspace...

[Lunker Larry]

Not quite the industrial giant of Fred's shop, but with the tunes cranked, a beer, coffee or tea: I'm a happy camper!

[foakes]

Really nice, Larry -- well equipped --

Like the DAM Quicks on the wall and bench -- along with that old Daiwa Spinner?

Best,

Fred

[steelhead_killer]

Nice Looking space Larry.  Reminds me of when I had the room!   

[STRIPER LOU]

What's wrong with having reels in every room of the house? I'm not seeing a problem here!!!!
.......................Lou

[thorhammer]

Clutter.

[STRIPER LOU]

I'm not seeing clutter. Looks pretty darn good to me!
...............Lou

[Lunker Larry]

Really nice, Larry -- well equipped --

Like the DAM Quicks on the wall and bench -- along with that old Daiwa Spinner?

Best,

Fred

Yes Fred. It is an old Daiwa spinner 8600A. Recently found it in an old fishing box I had and cleaned it all up. Will never use it but it looks good on the wall. Had it since early '70s. Is that time right for that reel?

[foakes]

Yep, Larry --

IMO, that was the Golden Age for spinners.

The evolution from the 60's had already moved forward, the reels were made of aluminum and metal -- not plastic -- there were some bearings in key areas, and the reels were efficient as well as simple.

They just worked well -- and they still do today.

Daiwa has always been a quality reel -- and the company has stood the test of time -- and is still dedicated to anglers.

Some of them have pot metal gears in later years -- and those are durable, but not as much as bronze, brass or steel gears.

Best,

Fred

[fsrmn]

 You asked for it  Tunes, A/C, Internet and comfortable chair. This is how I roll (literally). Life is too short to be organized. I cleaned it up a bit for the pictures Don't be afraid to post derogatory comments... I've heard them all from my wife already

[thorhammer]

Having looked at this picture, I think I made need counseling. I don't know what's worse: I made a path through the rod projects to the beer fridge or I made a path through the rod projects to the beer fridge...

[Dominick]

Thor, please take another photo with the refrigerator door open.  Dominick

[thorhammer]

Dominick, I was painfully cranking 600 yds of PP and 150 yd topshot onto the Cortez 9/0 in ignorant bliss when i saw this request...now I have difficult questions.....I have a beer fridge and wife has her own in garage. So I'm on the fence about going for therapy or going for more Blue Moon because I discovered I'm out.

Disclaimer: The Miller Lite was left by neighbor. I'll appreciate it next time I need to boil skrimp.

[STRIPER LOU]

Now John, that's what I call organized!!!!!

[Dominick]

Now John, that's what I call organized!!!!!

I bet myself a quarter that it would look like the beer case at the supermarket.    Dominick

[Shark Hunter]

You know you are serious about drinking some beer when you have a Natty Daddy on the Top Shelf!
I took a week Vacation just to get away from work and try to get ready for Christmas and work on a few reels for friends here.
I didn't realize how many boxes I have sitting around with reels in them. All in crown royal bags, labeled with the time of the service and the upgrades.
I went and bought 5 large totes to put them in. 26"x15x7. I wanted a shallow box to spread them out and still see what I have.
They are all full and I still have a couple boxes left.
I'm getting there.