Identification
Pennsylvania Fishing
Apr 10, 2023 13:13:54 #
RedMommaLynne
Loc: West Chester PA
I am just getting started. I am wondering if and how you put personal identification on your rods and reels. Or don't you?
Apr 10, 2023 13:57:57 #
RedMommaLynne wrote:
I am just getting started. I am wondering if and how you put personal identification on your rods and reels. Or don't you?
I don’t, but you should nowadays. Post a pic if you do so.
Apr 10, 2023 14:18:00 #
It may not help much, but a small label maker would work on the rod. I only marked length on my kayak rods for reference.
Apr 10, 2023 14:42:10 #
RedMommaLynne wrote:
I am just getting started. I am wondering if and how you put personal identification on your rods and reels. Or don't you?
Welcome RedMommaLynne to the stage. I guess I've never done this. I would take the reel off the pole and engrave my name on the bottom of the reel that way they couldn't see it 🤔
Apr 10, 2023 15:51:26 #
The only time I’ve seen that was when a few friends of mine had custom rods made. Where do you fish near W.! pA? That’s where I live too
Apr 10, 2023 19:53:43 #
RedMommaLynne wrote:
I am just getting started. I am wondering if and how you put personal identification on your rods and reels. Or don't you?
Mine aren't ID'd, but what I have seen done is sticking one of those return address labels, like you get from a charity solicitation mailing, lengthwise on the thicker end of the blank, either just in front of the reel seat or on the exposed blank on a split grip, and wrapping with clear packing tape so it stays on and doesn't get wet. If I went that route I would have a label with just my name plus email address and/or phone #.
Apr 10, 2023 22:17:08 #
RedMommaLynne wrote:
I am just getting started. I am wondering if and how you put personal identification on your rods and reels. Or don't you?
I’m curious as to why you would do that. Thief? I doubt that you would ever see them again. Getting mixed up with others? Possibly, I guess. Not sure. Just asking. Just in case I need to do it…🤷♂️🐟on
Apr 11, 2023 06:52:29 #
Can't help with this one as I have that "pry my rods from my cold dead hands" mentality.
Apr 11, 2023 08:08:01 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
Can't help with this one as I have that "pry my rods from my cold dead hands" mentality.
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Agree 100%
Apr 11, 2023 12:06:08 #
Frank romero
Loc: Clovis, NM
DozerDave wrote:
I’m curious as to why you would do that. Thief? I doubt that you would ever see them again. Getting mixed up with others? Possibly, I guess. Not sure. Just asking. Just in case I need to do it…🤷♂️🐟on
We have Cannon AFB about 5 miles away. Met 2 airmen that asked where to go fishing. I told them I had good luck at Lake Sumner. They said they were never going there again as there were thieves there. I told them I was sorry to hear that as I have never had a problem. They went to get beer when they got back someone had opened their cooler and stolen their steaks. I started laughing and asked if anything else was missing. They said no. I told them that the thieves were raccoons and they knew how to open coolers. They laughed and said next time they would lock it up in trunk of car.
Apr 11, 2023 12:26:20 #
Frank romero wrote:
We have Cannon AFB about 5 miles away. Met 2 airme... (show quote)
I guess they didn’t have a return address sticker on them…😂🐟on
Apr 11, 2023 17:07:58 #
Don’t mark with ID. But, did put a thin slice of orange tape around the blank. I fish with a lot of guys on different boats and we all have some of the same gear. Each bring three setups. It’s just easy to find mine in a bunch that all look or are the same.
Apr 11, 2023 18:50:57 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
Can't help with this one as I have that "pry my rods from my cold dead hands" mentality.
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Apr 12, 2023 13:44:57 #
Bobfromfremont
Loc: Fremont Ca
Whitey wrote:
Welcome RedMommaLynne to the stage. I guess I've never done this. I would take the reel off the pole and engrave my name on the bottom of the reel that way they couldn't see it 🤔
I would engrave my name where they could see it, as a deterrent
Apr 12, 2023 14:39:28 #
Don’t recommend engraving a rod blank. Thought if someone steals your gear it’s gone. Unless they are really really stupid.
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