Thread: I like them Oldies.....

Not talkin bout those great songs from the 50's-70's (although I do have a nice collection of vinyl from that era). I'm referring to those rods and reels from that same time period. Fished the past two days with a couple of classic Fenwick glass ultra lite rods paired up with a Quick Microlite 265 and a Garcia Mitchell 308. Fish were not coming easy, hot and muggy weather, but still enjoyed being out there. Today, right before noon, I caught a Green sunfish/Gill hybrid that put a big smile on my face. Nicest one I have caught and hit a classic lure to boot. Came up and inhaled a Arbogast Teeny Hula Popper. Love that aggression they get from the Green sunfish side. Quite a thrill when landed. Here's a few pics from the 2 days. Thanks for lookin!

That is a nice collection of vintage gear. I recognized the Mitchell. What is the one with the red handle and drag knob

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

That is a nice collection of vintage gear. I recognized the Mitchell. What is the one with the red handle and drag knob

DSJ,

DAM Quick 265 Microlite from the 1960's made in West Germany. Great little reels made to last.

Originally Posted by moonrunner

DSJ,

DAM Quick 265 Microlite from the 1960's made in West Germany. Great little reels made to last.

I have seen those reels. Most were large, none > have found were ul

Another UL model is the 110N

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

I have seen those reels. Most were large, none > have found were ul

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

I have seen those reels. Most were large, none > have found were ul

DSJ, I’m one to own the DAM reel you were talking about (no pun intended, lol.) It was one 3 reels I picked up in my younger self for casting baitNweight rigs to California. Though no big fish worthy of mention but lots of barred surf perches. I’ll post a picture if come across in the garage somewhere. Good read!


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Originally Posted by LVSpinfisher1

DSJ, I’m one to own the DAM reel you were talking about (no pun intended, lol.) It was one 3 reels I picked up in my younger self for casting baitNweight rigs to California. Though no big fish worthy of mention but lots of barred surf perches. I’ll post a picture if come across in the garage somewhere. Good read!


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I have seen one in my corner of Tennessee. I have came across a good variety here even some French made stuff

Old tackle - new fish! Beautiful!

Nice catches and outfits.
I have an old Mitchell 408 around here someplace . Sweet reel.
I have it on an old Shakespeare fiberglass UL rod .
Used to be my favorite.
Would love to have an old Fenwick UL glass rod .

Originally Posted by gillchaser999

Nice catches and outfits.
I have an old Mitchell 408 around here someplace . Sweet reel.
I have it on an old Shakespeare fiberglass UL rod .
Used to be my favorite.
Would love to have an old Fenwick UL glass rod .

gillchaser999,

Seems like you and I have some similar tastes in gear. Here's my Shakespeare Wonder rod ultra lite from 1952.(this rod and myself share the same birthyear)