Thread: I GOTTA ADMIT .....

Are those rods and reels from the 60s too? They look like antiques. It's awesome though that you still love what you do after all these years and have been doing it in the same spot too.

Great report- Those reels have survived the test of time. beautiful area and nice gills.

Nice catch, pretty Gills!

Yes, nice pics and a real nice place to fish. Love the old gear.
Bob

Originally Posted by ArthurLK11

Are those rods and reels from the 60s too? They look like antiques. It's awesome though that you still love what you do after all these years and have been doing it in the same spot too.

ArthurLK11,
Thanks for the reply. The rods and reels are from the 60's-70's. I don't collect them, but have a half dozen or so old ones that were either mine or picked up along the way.

dont put that old 308 down near me , it might get lost , just saying
beautiful spot and fish no doubt about it , thanks for the photos and report

Hmmm. My 60's Mitchell 408 won't fit on a modern Fuji seat on my modern UL/l rods - the reel foot is too long and a bit wide. It fits on the old kinds of rods, like a Crappie Stix, Cherrywood, or Ugly Stick, but I prefer the new rods. Thinking of carefully grinding it to match a modern 1000-size Daiwa foot. Would you? I don't care about the "value" because I'll never sell it.

careful with the neck area if you do , thats the weak link