Why I’m a vintage tackle enthusiast

[The Great Maudu]

The old vintage gear is still viable if in good working order. I think the reason I like it is because you have to be a little more involved with the process of catching and landing fish. You have to use a different skill set than you use with modern tackle. When I catch a nice fish on vintage rods and reels I get more of a sense of satisfaction. I've caught enough fish to last a lifetime so I get enjoyment from the process of fishing about as much as I do catching. And if I'm going to get shutout I still enjoy looking at and using the stuff. Here's a sample of what I'm talking about. Last summer I was shark fishing from the beach using a Pflueger  Templar 1420 1/2 and a bamboo game rod. If you've never heard the clicker run on one of these this short video will give you the experience.

[Cor]

Makes me nervous when it takes soo long to stop.

[oc1]

Well, look who's back.  Nice rig you have there.
-steve

[Reeltyme]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the Pflueger Templar with its double dogs sounds like an angel singing! The prettiest sounding reel I've ever heard!

[The Great Maudu]

Well, look who's back.  Nice rig you have there.
-steve

Thanks Steve, I got distracted. I'm finally back down on the Florida panhandle to fish and brought that rig with me. I took the video a year and a half ago to post here, but "somebody spoke and I went into a dream"
It's amazing how fast the time goes by when you're having fun.

[The Great Maudu]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the Pflueger Templar with its double dogs sounds like an angel singing! The prettiest sounding reel I've ever heard!

I agree. The Templar's and the Atlapac's Might be my favorites of the old timers. Pflueger was a great company.

[Swami805]

Nice video, Good to see you back

[The Great Maudu]

Hey Sheridan thanks for the welcome back! Good hearing from you.

[happyhooker]

Not sure why I like the vintage equipment.  Nostalgia for the old days when I couldn't afford any of the "good stuff".  I like working on reels, and it only makes sense to work on the old timers that were made to last, rather than the newer "throwaway" models.

Frank