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Caranx

June 26, 2019, 12:30:46 AM
This Squidder has actually been mothballed for several years now.
I bought it from a high school friend back in the early 80's to fish for Ulua. It came in a box just as parts. Apparently he could not figure out how to reassemble it. I think I bought it for about $30.00 from him and recall the going price brand new was in the $60 to $70 range.
I remember I scotch taped the dog spring to the reel base for some odd reason and presently there is still some remnants of the tape there. I eventually got the reel running and fished it.
It was the first conventional reel that I had owned, all reels previously were spinners.
I caught my first Giant Trevally at 28 lbs. and I hardly used it afterwards because I was hooked on shorecasting and an upgrade was soon to follow.
After sitting for decades collecting dust and some corrosion I cleaned it up when I joined the Alan Tani Ohana.
Now I wiped it clean with an oily rag and put it on the self.
"Officially Retired"

David Hall

#1
June 26, 2019, 12:35:22 AM
Great history and a family heirloom. 

Crow

#2
June 26, 2019, 01:13:10 AM
Sweet !
There's nothing wrong with a few "F's" on your record....Food, Fun, Flowers, Fishing, Friends, and Fun....to name just a few !

Captain64-200

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June 26, 2019, 10:42:56 AM
Some of us will not get retired in this kind of perfect condition  ;D
Fred from Biarritz ,

BocaSnook1

#4
June 26, 2019, 02:13:37 PM
Beautiful reel!

Dominick

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June 26, 2019, 02:19:37 PM
Quote from: Captain64-200 on June 26, 2019, 10:42:56 AM
Some of us will not get retired in this kind of perfect condition  ;D
I resemble that remark.   :D  Dominick
Leave the gun.  Take the cannolis.

There are two things I don't like about fishing.  Getting up early in the morning and boats.  The rest of it is fun.

Donnyboat

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June 27, 2019, 12:14:54 AM
Looks great nice work, would catch plenty of fish for years, well done, cheers Don.
Don, or donnyboat

Bill B

#7
June 27, 2019, 03:16:19 AM
Love the squidders...glad you got to catch fish on it...Bill
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

Caranx

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June 28, 2019, 01:40:08 AM
Quote from: David Hall on June 26, 2019, 12:35:22 AM
Great history and a family heirloom. 

Thanks David. For sure, great memories with this one.

Caranx

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June 28, 2019, 01:40:49 AM

Caranx

#10
June 28, 2019, 01:42:43 AM
Quote from: Captain64-200 on June 26, 2019, 10:42:56 AM
Some of us will not get retired in this kind of perfect condition  ;D
Thanks Cap, it's not quite perfect, but still a shelf dweller!

Caranx

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June 28, 2019, 01:43:19 AM

Caranx

#12
June 28, 2019, 01:44:18 AM
Quote from: Dominick on June 26, 2019, 02:19:37 PM
Quote from: Captain64-200 on June 26, 2019, 10:42:56 AM
Some of us will not get retired in this kind of perfect condition  ;D
I resemble that remark.   :D  Dominick

Hahaha! Thanks Dominick!

Caranx

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June 28, 2019, 01:46:00 AM
Quote from: Donnyboat on June 27, 2019, 12:14:54 AM
Looks great nice work, would catch plenty of fish for years, well done, cheers Don.

Thanks Don, it's done it's job. Time to for it to rest and let the big dogs take over. 👍🏼👍🏼

Caranx

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June 28, 2019, 01:50:07 AM
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on June 27, 2019, 03:16:19 AM
Love the squidders...glad you got to catch fish on it...Bill

Thanks Bill,
Yes sir, had priceless memories with it. Now it sits in a visible spot that reminds me daily of the fond memories.
At least it will sit there in all it's glory. Won't get lost, broken or worn.
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