You have some beautiful examples of those old reels there Mike. I'm from the UK, and have only recently discovered the American Pfluegers (lovely reels, precision built in the USA, like my treasured Fender and Gibson guitars). My first Pflueger (I think a Pflueger?) was a little Portage Seminole 40, then I got a Pflueger Pelican (strange looking, but beautiful to me), and my most recent Pflueger is a very pretty boxed 1941 Skilcast with the cork arbor and 6th faceplate scew; a smaller reel that I thought it would be, but it is in incredible condition (lightly used but very well cared for). I am now hooked, as they say; my Pflueger journey has just started. Thank you for the inspiration. All the best, Paul
How does it cast? Anywhere near as good as a Supreme (almost as well as my Ambassadeur c3)? As a diehard pike fisherman I've been pretty interested in those reels, but have not actually laid hands on one yet.
Just found a J.A. Coxe Invader 26 (mint) that I had forgotten about years ago, and can't believe the price those are going for. I think I'll be using it this summer. I've got a handful of old Abu's, but they are common here. I seriously think I'll try fishing with vintage reels only. All the new stuff is hard for me to look at.
That's great!! Don't know why they are so desirable compared to others. I don't really see any special things about it. Maybe the numbers of them produced. That's always a factor. Maybe people think they are "prettier", I don't know. I always liked a good round baitcaster like that Pflueger Rocket. And glad you pulled out the ol' Zebco, I've got my old 202 here because the memories...like an old john boat that leaked...and how it pulled in a 6 lb. bass back when things were simpler.
Hello K Brooks. My name is Shawn Beck. A friend just gave me a Rocket 1355 L with a Brule 5'6 steel rod in mint condition. It has black thread line on it. Cleaned reel with 70% alcohol swab's and pads. Then oiled the reel with a lube pin I bought a Menard's for $3.99. It seems to work fine. Only problem is. I have never casted this old of reel before. Cleaned the rod. It's also in mint condition. The rod and reel were put out in the trash. My friend also got a fly fishing rod and reel. In great condition too. I am looking for a booklet to tell me about the rocket and how to cast it. Just can't find a video either on this model. The rod is made of steel. Painted white made in Iron city Wisconsin. I use Quantum reel's for baitcasting fishing. Still have a pistol grip Ugly stick. I got in the early 80's with a Zebco vintage 33 close face reel. I use for wacky rig fishing. Just thought maybe you could shed some light on where I could find a booklet? There a screw on the side I think is for tensioning the spool. Its 20 degrees outside. I am dying to check this combo out. Shawn.
An old guy gave me a Zebco Hawg about fifteen years ago. It's been sitting in my garage unused since I got it. Just might have to get it out and give it a cleaning to see how well it works. Thanks for the heads up!
I have a Pflueger Summit fiberglass rod I just won in an auction! I would imagine I need to find a Summit reel to match. The rod currently has a Pflueger Trump reel. I'm trying to find a summit reel now, lucky you! Do you have any with the red "jewels" ?
Glad you enjoyed the vids...I have a soft spot for the classic tackle. Actually using it is something many collectors miss out on...that stuff WORKS as good as it LOOKS!
neofishaddict i think you would like the australian Alvey reel type they are built like a fly reel but are a side cast i collect the old ones they look cool and work better then anything else ive ever used
Man, you have some nice reels! My buddy picked up a old 1950 ocean city 993 reel for me for 15$ at a antique shop. They don't hold much value collecting. Their 14/0 & 16/0 size reels do. More than penns. That 993 reel I took apart and someone poured motor oil in it probably 40+ years back. I basically serviced it myself, as I do all my reels, removing all that oil/grease took hours! I used penns blue grease and reelx oil and its like new! It's my striper and catfish reel. Even the cast control works and it was frozen when I got it. Some of the old ocean city reels even had leather drags and bakalite drags too. I would get it for sure! A lot of ol' timers compliment my 64 year old reel and mines all original! Tight lines!!!
Those look amazing! I've got two Penn reels, a 350 Leveline, and a Senator 4/0. The 350 is on a beautiful Daiwa 7ft rod, it's a nice brown with metal flake and the eyes are wrapped with orange and red. The senator is on a enormous bamboo rod.
I’m so addicted to going to flea markets because I come across great gear vintage and new for ridiculous low prices. I’ll sometimes resale on eBay . Thanks for sharing sir!
Another great video mate, I also have a Pflueger summit and the Akron as well, I would love to you do a short video on the workings of them eg, what the small knobs do and how to adjust them, I manly collect old Peens so the Summit & Akron are bit of a Mystery for me.,,,,,,thanks mate,, Paul,, Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🦈
Mike Shaver have you ever come across an Australian Alvey reel? if not you should give one a try i dont use anything else and i prefer the old bakerlite ones
I just secured a summit on eBay in great condition!! I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 so getting one is kind of a big deal lol , how do you think it will hold up on light saltwater
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You have some beautiful examples of those old reels there Mike.
I'm from the UK, and have only recently discovered the American Pfluegers (lovely reels, precision built in the USA, like my treasured Fender and Gibson guitars).
My first Pflueger (I think a Pflueger?) was a little Portage Seminole 40, then I got a Pflueger Pelican (strange looking, but beautiful to me), and my most recent Pflueger is a very pretty boxed 1941 Skilcast with the cork arbor and 6th faceplate scew; a smaller reel that I thought it would be, but it is in incredible condition (lightly used but very well cared for).
I am now hooked, as they say; my Pflueger journey has just started.
Thank you for the inspiration.
All the best,
Paul
Love my old reel !!
This video caused me to buy a Rocket 1375, absolutely love it! Wish it had more drag but it's a joy to use
How does it cast? Anywhere near as good as a Supreme (almost as well as my Ambassadeur c3)? As a diehard pike fisherman I've been pretty interested in those reels, but have not actually laid hands on one yet.
@@bushleague3472 I'm catfishing so distance is my primary concern, as for that it's excellent. It's probably not as good as an Abu for lures ect
Just found a J.A. Coxe Invader 26 (mint) that I had forgotten about years ago, and can't believe the price those are going for. I think I'll be using it this summer. I've got a handful of old Abu's, but they are common here. I seriously think I'll try fishing with vintage reels only. All the new stuff is hard for me to look at.
I found a 26 in my stuff too! Wonder why they are so coveted?
That's great!! Don't know why they are so desirable compared to others. I don't really see any special things about it. Maybe the numbers of them produced. That's always a factor. Maybe people think they are "prettier", I don't know. I always liked a good round baitcaster like that Pflueger Rocket. And glad you pulled out the ol' Zebco, I've got my old 202 here because the memories...like an old john boat that leaked...and how it pulled in a 6 lb. bass back when things were simpler.
I have a Pflueger Rocket 1355, much like the one shown, however I cannot seem to get it to cast. Maybe it needs oiling.
Hello K Brooks. My name is Shawn Beck. A friend just gave me a Rocket 1355 L with a Brule 5'6 steel rod in mint condition. It has black thread line on it. Cleaned reel with 70% alcohol swab's and pads. Then oiled the reel with a lube pin I bought a Menard's for $3.99. It seems to work fine. Only problem is. I have never casted this old of reel before. Cleaned the rod. It's also in mint condition. The rod and reel were put out in the trash. My friend also got a fly fishing rod and reel. In great condition too. I am looking for a booklet to tell me about the rocket and how to cast it. Just can't find a video either on this model. The rod is made of steel. Painted white made in Iron city Wisconsin. I use Quantum reel's for baitcasting fishing. Still have a pistol grip Ugly stick. I got in the early 80's with a Zebco vintage 33 close face reel. I use for wacky rig fishing. Just thought maybe you could shed some light on where I could find a booklet? There a screw on the side I think is for tensioning the spool. Its 20 degrees outside. I am dying to check this combo out. Shawn.
Love your videos, greetings from the uk .
Hello...and thanks for watching!
I love the old bait casting reels. I have about 75 in my collection.
An old guy gave me a Zebco Hawg about fifteen years ago. It's been sitting in my garage unused since I got it. Just might have to get it out and give it a cleaning to see how well it works. Thanks for the heads up!
I still fish with my hog. And a couple of penn 109s
I just won 3 Summits in a auction. Love the engraving.
I have a Pflueger Summit fiberglass rod I just won in an auction! I would imagine I need to find a Summit reel to match. The rod currently has a Pflueger Trump reel. I'm trying to find a summit reel now, lucky you! Do you have any with the red "jewels" ?
@@theanxious indeed it does. I have acquired 5 more since and haven't seen many in good shape. Just keep looking and you will find one
got me some reel envy
Nice Reels!
Love the videos, got my old pfluger 1494 Akron made fly reel ready to go for the steelhead run. Gotta love the old school stuff.
Glad you enjoyed the vids...I have a soft spot for the classic tackle. Actually using it is something many collectors miss out on...that stuff WORKS as good as it LOOKS!
neofishaddict i think you would like the australian Alvey reel type they are built like a fly reel but are a side cast i collect the old ones they look cool and work better then anything else ive ever used
Man, you have some nice reels! My buddy picked up a old 1950 ocean city 993 reel for me for 15$ at a antique shop. They don't hold much value collecting. Their 14/0 & 16/0 size reels do. More than penns. That 993 reel I took apart and someone poured motor oil in it probably 40+ years back. I basically serviced it myself, as I do all my reels, removing all that oil/grease took hours! I used penns blue grease and reelx oil and its like new! It's my striper and catfish reel. Even the cast control works and it was frozen when I got it. Some of the old ocean city reels even had leather drags and bakalite drags too. I would get it for sure! A lot of ol' timers compliment my 64 year old reel and mines all original! Tight lines!!!
Those look amazing! I've got two Penn reels, a 350 Leveline, and a Senator 4/0. The 350 is on a beautiful Daiwa 7ft rod, it's a nice brown with metal flake and the eyes are wrapped with orange and red. The senator is on a enormous bamboo rod.
I’m so addicted to going to flea markets because I come across great gear vintage and new for ridiculous low prices. I’ll sometimes resale on eBay . Thanks for sharing sir!
Great video
Another great video mate, I also have a Pflueger summit and the Akron as well, I would love to you do a short video on the workings of them eg, what the small knobs do and how to adjust them, I manly collect old Peens so the Summit & Akron are bit of a Mystery for me.,,,,,,thanks mate,, Paul,, Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🦈
Hola que tal usted conoce el reel daiwa navigator con devanador,? Desde ya muchas gracias y exitos
Love those Pflueger classics. Good stuff Mo! And oh yeah you are right. Those Zebcos have caught WAY more fish than the designer sporting reels.
One of my favorites is the Pflueger Skilkast with the ball bearing clutch. I think they outcast anything out there.
I have several pfluger's and love them. Can you still find the proper line for them?
Excellent video thank you for sharing! Question the Pflueger Rocket, which model was that? possibly 1355? Thanks!
Beautiful reels...great video!
Sir plz.. Plz would u send a vintage bait casting machine for me. In the name of god. Or how to buy for online shopping
Thanks for your well-done video. It was fun seeing those old reels again. I have an old Pflueger from the 50's but I lost the handle.
Most old Ocean City's aren't worth much...but are cool reels if you can pick it up cheap.
Mike Shaver have you ever come across an Australian Alvey reel? if not you should give one a try i dont use anything else and i prefer the old bakerlite ones
yes i just bought a black zebco
202 with a 2020 rod all in real good shape. for 3.00 at a estate sale .Iam going to use it.
202 reel with a2020 rod
trying to find information on berkley and company open face spinning reel#405,made in japan 1950s?dont know.
I just secured a summit on eBay in great condition!! I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 so getting one is kind of a big deal lol , how do you think it will hold up on light saltwater
Love that old Pflueger rocket.
Look into the vintage daiwa millionaire you'll be quite satisfied I have three of the ones in this vid and a ton more will make video soon
I have a few vintage Millionaires. Great reels!
the summit is beautiful... have one also
Awesome fishing reels
I found an old ocean city reel no.101 should i buy it? Is it worth much? Please if you have more info I would love to know more about these reels :)
Nice video Mike very Informative.
I have a plueger supreme. I am looking for the rubber left side plate edge cover. Its made of rubber.
Very nice.
the 406 is awesome.... have one
howdy cousin! Randy Shaver here!! I got an old Penn reel, but dont know how to use it!
Sorry kid who’s dad golfed but never fished .😢
i got a mitchell like that but it the ultra lite
Likes the old 303
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I have the akron