Old Fishing Gear (1970s) - pics

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Markus wrote:Thanks for sharing snag! I love that old tourny flyer.

Here's the oldest peice of fishing equipment I've personal seen. Still works great, it's not effected by moisture or cold and as far as I'm aware it still has all it's original parts. Image
I think it might be time to get this old rod/reel reconditioned, or maybe traded in on a newer model. Something lighter weight with a little more action. :P

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MT, I got a good look at this old piece of equipment in the washroom facilities at Blakewood. Got me wondering about the older gear....this one seemed to be all reel and no rod. :o :lol:
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Markus wrote:MT, I got a good look at this old piece of equipment in the washroom facilities at Blakewood. Got me wondering about the older gear....this one seemed to be all reel and no rod. :o :lol:
That is funny for so many reasons!!!! My sides are killing me right now!

Brillant!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

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Marcus......Gordo.....Bacon........ :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :wink:
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Marcus......Gordo.....Bacon........
Just like I said forgot in mid sentence! :lol:
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Snag,

Those pics were really interesting. I liked the bulletin for the competition. It's neat to come across old stuff that belonged to someone special. You should hang onto these things for sentimental value -- and I don't want to scare you here, but one day to show YOUR kids!

I think my father had some really old lures in his tackle box. I should dig them out for a trip down memory lane...

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Thanks, Dad, for taking me fishing when I was a kid.
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The Mitchell reels were definitely one of the most popular reels of the 70s, I bought my first one in the spring of 72, I was 15 at the time and Markus was a fetus! The bail spring was definitely the biggest problem, replaced mine yearly. They are not a reel to do battle with Muskie, Salmon or Rainbow, the guts are stamped metal and can strip easily under those loads. I know where parts can be found and a guy that repairs them. The big feature of the reel was that the spool was removable, you could carry a number of spools with different test lines. The draw back was the drag setting being on the front of the spool, awkward to reach when playing a fish. The price $20 to $30 made them even more poular. The left handed version or 01 was hard to find. By the late 70s river fishing for the newly stocked Great lakes Salmon and Trout had fishermen looking for something a little better. Abu in Sweden produced a series of spinning reels known as Cardinals. Sizes 3,4 and 5. The Cardinal reels only had 3 moving parts machined from high strength bronze, they also had a rear drag adjustment that was very fine and very smooth. They were only available for a couple of years, I beleive they were bought out by an American outfit, possibly Garcia, at that time the Cardinal line was discontinued. The reels originally retailed for $40-$50 dollars, within 2 years after production stopped they were selling for $150 used. The Abus were sold under the Zebco name here, as far as I know they still fetch a good buck. The Mitchel was and still is a good reel, as for collectors the left hand is the rarer. Ater 30 yrs I still have both reels and use them whenever I'm not down rigging. Reels are like women why look at another one if your happy with the one you have! Keep the reels Snag and if the 300 needs fixed let me know.
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Thanks for all the info guys!

I am definetly not seeling it. I am planning on having some display of "older" fishing gear, whenever I get my own place.

FFF, I'll check if the Mitchell needs fixing, it will be a while til I see it again though, no time to go to the cottage.

I wonder if the line on the TT is any good, I guess I won't risk it but I can't find any nicks or bends in the line.

MuskieWannabe I'm glad I helped! I'll for sure check out the Mitchell again once I'm back at the cottage, I have a few rods kicking around I'll stick it on one and see how well it works... then contact FFF if its busted.

Now I'm really excited, I could use another good reel. :D

And sorry for calling the stuff "old," I see its a sensitive subject. :lol:
I guess its just cause I was around -15 at the time! :lol:
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fishforfun wrote:The big feature of the reel was that the spool was removable, you could carry a number of spools with different test lines. The draw back was the drag setting being on the front of the spool, awkward to reach when playing a fish.

Thats another thing I noticed too FFF, he had a whole bunch of spools all with different line on them in the box.
The left handed version or 01 was hard to find.
My grandfather was left handed too, maybe he has that one. Its funny, I thought the TT was going to be the real good one, so I didn't bother bringing home the mitchell... as soon as one of us goes to the cottage, its going to be the first thing that comes home!
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If you were 15 when that reel was originally purchased I'd, well I'm not going to eat sheepshead, but that would make you older than Grey Mist :wink:
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fishforfun wrote:If you were 15 when that reel was originally purchased I'd, well I'm not going to eat sheepshead, but that would make you older than Grey Mist :wink:
:lol: :lol: Thats why I stuck the negative infront of it. :P
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FFF...it was 15 year before she was born....LOL
Nice guy but not to swift..LOL :wink:
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Ok sorry my bifocals were down stairs. I was thinking this girl still plays hockey and she wants me to believe....Snag not knowing anything about baitcasters the Mitchel was the classic for me in your pics!
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Marcus

got a good look at this old piece of equipment in the washroom facilities at Blakewood
I am starting to wonder about you :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :wink:
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