Old reels on FB

Stren_g · May 20, 2019, 08:41:48 PM

Just wondering if y'all recognize any of these, and are they collectible?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mike Cork · May 21, 2019, 10:15:00 AM

Collectible is up to the owner. Worth? That's different, these reels would be worth about $15 to $30 each judging by the pictures. Nothing of value really but if you have a vintage reel collection they can make great pieces.

Mother has a vintage wall in the house that has old rods and reels, lures, and nets that looks really cool. I'll have to get it put back together and take a photo or two.

Stren_g · May 21, 2019, 10:27:31 AM

I don't have a collection, but I may pick up a few of these .

Mike Cork · May 21, 2019, 10:31:09 AM

They are fun to take a part and polish up. They make great conversation pieces. Could be the start of a collection for you

While it can get expensive and addicting, vintage fishing equipment is fun to collect.

LgMouthGambler · May 21, 2019, 10:32:51 AM

Collecting reels is a looooooong dark road.

Stren_g · May 21, 2019, 10:35:03 AM

There are several listed from 10-$50. What are some of the more sought after vintage reels?

Mike Cork · May 21, 2019, 10:36:51 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 21, 2019, 10:32:51 AM
Collecting reels is a looooooong dark road.

LOL but you're still using most of them and looking for the Holly Grail.

Mike Cork · May 21, 2019, 10:40:08 AM

Quote from: Stren_g on May 21, 2019, 10:35:03 AM
There are several listed from 10-$50. What are some of the more sought after vintage reels?

I can't remember most of the names but the reels that draw the most money are the ones with artwork engraved on them. There are many early reels that have water scenes or maybe a bass jumping past some cattails engraved into the side and these are the big money reels.

Best to do a google search to find the high dollar stuff.

A collectible really depends on you. What do you find cool to look or play with. Most everything that is antique is some sort of level wind.

Stren_g · May 21, 2019, 10:46:22 AM

I think its all pretty cool. There's an old jc higgins with a jumping bass engraved, a shakespeare criterion with the whole side plate engraved that looks pretty cool too. I really don't need another hobby, really lol

Mike Cork · May 21, 2019, 05:00:04 PM

I hear ya about hobbies LOL, but at least reel collecting is cool

especially the engraved ones.

Stren_g · May 21, 2019, 05:14:56 PM

That's a solid point, I may have to dig deeper into this stuff....

Oldfart9999 · May 22, 2019, 06:39:54 AM

Quote from: Stren_g on May 21, 2019, 05:14:56 PM
That's a solid point, I may have to dig deeper into this stuff....

We'll start calling you Matt Jr..

Rodney

Stren_g · May 22, 2019, 11:22:38 AM

I'm trying to resist lol. I'm watching to see if anything else cool gets listed.