ditchman Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 a while ago i put out an equiry for a couple of old fishing reels to match the to rods that i was rebuilding , as they had none...and i needed them to complete the set , as i intend to mount them in my new place........... chris sent me these...............they are the same age as the rods....over a 100 years and i took em apart and cleaned them up and oiled them and now i will pack them up and finish them with a laquer and mount them all when i move............i offered the filthy luka but he would have none of it... thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 Lovely looking reels hopefully you’re going to catch a fish with them before you hang them up 😊 all the best of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 Lovely work , and a very kind offer , need to see some pictures of them on the rods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 minute ago, johnphilip said: Lovely work , and a very kind offer , need to see some pictures of them on the rods that you will.........you will just to wait until ive sorted out my loif.. i plan to mount them on a navy blue baize background/frame....they wont be tied into position as visitors might like to take them down and assembloe them to feel what it is like to handle a 100 year old plus rod......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 Good old Old Boggy! Well done Chris, I look forward to seeing pictures of what Simon does with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 dont talk wiv me no more im 3/4 's way thro a bottle of plink and i dunt care no more ive had a gud day as i hav finelly found a place to store my funitur whe the time comes....so im slowly gettin things sorted......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, ditchman said: dont talk wiv me no more im 3/4 's way thro a bottle of plink and i dunt care no more ive had a gud day as i hav finelly found a place to store my funitur whe the time comes....so im slowly gettin things sorted......... That's good news! Woogahumftumumph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 hour ago, ditchman said: a while ago i put out an equiry for a couple of old fishing reels to match the to rods that i was rebuilding , as they had none...and i needed them to complete the set , as i intend to mount them in my new place........... chris sent me these...............they are the same age as the rods....over a 100 years and i took em apart and cleaned them up and oiled them and now i will pack them up and finish them with a laquer and mount them all when i move............i offered the filthy luka but he would have none of it... thanks chris Blimey Simon, what have you done with all that dust and carp that they had when I sent them ? Completely spoilt now Seriously, you didn't waste any time on them and they look really good. I'm so pleased that they have gone to a good home to someone who deserves to have and appreciate them. Look forward to seeing photos of them in your new abode in due course. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Simon ,they would be a treat to use today harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 39 minutes ago, Harnser said: Simon ,they would be a treat to use today harnser they are both fully working......they just need small leather washers to act as drag......they would work well trotting worms down a swim.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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