Using old reels: I’ve got a pretty good antique reel collection Probly 75 on them. Nothing really valuable Least expensive $4 and highest probably $110 Lots of pre WW2 and some turn of...

Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

I’ve got a pretty good antique reel collection Probly 75 on them.
Nothing really valuable
Least expensive $4 and highest probably $110
Lots of pre WW2 and some turn of century
Also have a few old rods from 40s and 50d
Been thinking about taking a coiple rigs
Out with some of the oldest “ plugs”
I have. . Fish these a full day

Just want to tribute the guys that fished before a lot of us were born

Anyone ever do this. ?

Jeremy Loc: America

Maybe old rod reel and lure may just lure an OLD huge fish to bite.

Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

I think it would be worth a try
With today’s 15 bearing reels , aerospace inspired rods ,
Super lines , and lures that will knock your socks off.

Go back to basics.

Knowing me , I’ll last about 47 minutes and break out a loomis

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Looking forward to learning the results.

CoDen Loc: Little R, SC

Ben Bragg wrote:

I’ve got a pretty good antique reel collection Pr... (show quote)

bknecht Loc: Northeast pa

Ben Bragg wrote:

I’ve got a pretty good antique reel collection Probly 75 on them.
Nothing really valuable
Least expensive $4 and highest probably $110
Lots of pre WW2 and some turn of century
Also have a few old rods from 40s and 50d
Been thinking about taking a coiple rigs
Out with some of the oldest “ plugs”
I have. . Fish these a full day

Just want to tribute the guys that fished before a lot of us were born

Anyone ever do this. ?

My uncle John would frequently use his grandfather’s old lures and I told him that they were valuable. His response, “fish haven’t seen these in years, he’ll yes they’re valuable”.

mbrillhart1957 Loc: Southeast Wyoming

Ben, go to "fishingtalks.com". There are some people on there that only fish with vintage gear.
I collect vintage fishing gear. Love the old stuff. But when I go fishing give me the new gear.

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

Ben Bragg wrote:

I’ve got a pretty good antique reel collection Probly 75 on them.
Nothing really valuable
Least expensive $4 and highest probably $110
Lots of pre WW2 and some turn of century
Also have a few old rods from 40s and 50d
Been thinking about taking a coiple rigs
Out with some of the oldest “ plugs”
I have. . Fish these a full day

Just want to tribute the guys that fished before a lot of us were born

Anyone ever do this. ?

Every Fathers day I take out the old lures of my dad's and only fish with them

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

I think that you will enjoy the experience and it is a terrific idea. I use a fair number of modern rigs in my fishing exploits, but I also use several that are "vintage" on a regular basis, and I really like them. Same goes for lures...I use a good number of "collectible" ones and they still catch fish and are fun to ply the waters with.

I think that sometimes the fishing experience is about more than putting fillets on the table...which is great...but the second part of the sport is to enjoy the scenery and soak up the overall activity with how you have chosen to pursue it on any given day.

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

I always thought it would be fun and interesting to have a fishing tournament where ONLY vintage gear, say pre-1975, or pre-1960, could be used......break out the Mepps and Heddons and toss 'em with old Mitchells and Johnsons, spooled with black Dacron(nylon) on a "Ted Williams Special" rod from Sears or a white fibreglass "True Value" from the hardware store. Cane poles for the shore guys.
The fish would love it and make fun of our straw hats, plaid flannel shirts and overalls !

Andy cacciatori Loc: Modesto cal.

Last year I took out one of my old Garcia glass rods that I bought in Germany when I was in the service
In1973 !!
What a difference!! Much more heavier,it really surprised me! I did manage to catch a bass!
It is amazing the new technology today.
Have fun using your older Gear
Andy
BASSMAN
HAVE A SAFE 4TH OF JULY

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

FixorFish wrote:

I always thought it would be fun and interesting t... (show quote)

Superb idea! It just might catch on! Sometimes when I play golf I use old equipment (real "woods" and vintage era golf balls too). When I do this I tend to pick a course that was built many moons ago as opposed to the "resort" styled super long distance layouts!

The other day I was doing a "bounce/drop" test on some old golf balls on a cement floor, and the old balls came up about half the height of a new one! That means when you really connect on the clubs sweet spot, you can count on your ball looking like a rocket launched marshmallow! Still fun, but it might take an extra shot to reach the green!

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

I have a Ted William's special and a Mitchell 300 I use on fathers day with my dad's old lures

Andy cacciatori Loc: Modesto cal.

HenryG wrote:

I have a Ted William's special and a Mitchell 300 I use on fathers day with my dad's old lures

Now theirs and old rod and reel.I have my grandfather's old.300 and it still works find.
Have a great 4th of July
Andy

Andy cacciatori Loc: Modesto cal.

FixorFish wrote:

I always thought it would be fun and interesting t... (show quote)

Johnson reel I believe they were green ?