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Archive for July, 2008

ABU COLLECTORS DREAM VINTAGE AMBASSADEUR RECORD 5000SG

Thursday, July 17th, 2008
or20080717b.jpg ABU COLLECTORS DREAM VINTAGE AMBASSADEUR RECORD 5000SG
Closing : Jul-21-08 19:04:25 PDT
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ABU AMBASSADEUR MODEL 5000 SG

REEL OF REELS OFFERED AT NO RESERVE!!!!

THIS IS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST REELS THERE IS TO FIND RATED AS A GRADE 5 !!!!!

THIS REEL COMES STRAIGHT FROM MY COLLECTION AND IS AS NEAR COMPLETE AS YOU WILL EVER FIND INCLUDING THE PARTS IN THE CONTAINER
I WOULD CONSIDER THIS REEL AT ITS AGE AS GOOD+++ ( I SET EXTREMELY HIGH STANDARDS ON EXCELLENT). MECHANICS OF THE REEL ARE SOUND WITH THE EXPECTED MINOR PINS AND RASH, THE CASE IS NEAR PERFECT!!!

SILVER BUCKLE CASE AND THE TYPICAL NO SERIAL # ON THE SMOOTH FOOT.

PENN MODEL 706 SPINNING REEL/RARE MANUAL PICK-UP MODEL

Thursday, July 17th, 2008
or20080717a1.jpg PENN MODEL 706 SPINNING REEL/RARE MANUAL PICK-UP MODEL
Closing : Jul-21-08 19:00:00 PDT
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Here is an excellent condition Penn Model 706 Saltwater Spinning Reel. This is a USA manufactured Penn Spinning Reel and this is the rare Manual Pick-Up Model. This reel is excellent mechanically and ready to go fishing. I don't think this reel has ever been used around saltwater and hardly used at all. This reel is ready to go fishing or into your Penn Reel Collection. Shipping for this reel to anywhere in the US will only be $7.00.

Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod 7′ 9″ 2/2 Payne Parabolic EX NR

Saturday, July 12th, 2008
or20080712c.jpg Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 9" 2/2 Payne Parabolic EX NR

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This auction is for a very rare and highly collectible Payne Parabolic bamboo fly rod in excellent restored condition. This 7 ft 9 inch long, two piece, two tip, 6 sided, bamboo fly rod is in excellent condition. The restoration job is professionally done - looks like the work of Bob Summer's but cannot confirm. This fly rod is the seldom seen parabolic model with an even more unusual wood seat spacer instead of the generally standard cork seat. This is apparently how the first ones were made. Rod is a two piece with two tips - all sections complete, full length and ready to fish. This is a fantastic Payne fly rod - and a superb collectible. Vintage split cane fly rod with replacement sock in excellent condition and includes an accurate (correct hardware and tube material) yet also replacement tube as well. Tube is labeled PAYNE Parabolic 7' 9" #4. Personally find it to be an unusual and most exceptional 4 wt fly rod for sure. Beautiful cane in excellent condition with no issues or repairs. Brown wraps tipped yellow with red at the grip and male ferrules. All wraps are in excellent condition as are each of the guides - agate stripper guide looks to be original. Original ferrules fit very tightly and separate with a loud pop. SEE PHOTOS. NO RESERVE auction. All Items Sold As Is so please ask any questions before bidding. I accept Money Orders, Certified Check and PayPal. Prefer to ship via USPS Priority - will package well for shipping. Please note that Insurance IS Required on this item and needs to be added to the final shipping cost. No additional handling fees charged. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST PAY VIA PAYPAL. For international shipping fees please see usps.com for options and prices. As well regarding international sales - Item value will not be reduced on any customs sheet or delivery note for any reason - full sale value will be posted - sorry for any inconvenience.
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VINTAGE AMBASSADEUR ABU 2100, BOX AND ACCESS. RARE!

Saturday, July 12th, 2008
or20080712b.jpg VINTAGE AMBASSADEUR ABU 2100, BOX AND ACCESS. RARE!
Closing : Jul-19-08 19:00:00 PDT
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ABU 2100 IN THE ORIGINAL BOX. NEVER HAD LINE INSTALLED. ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES AS SHOWN. AS CLOSE TO PERFECT AS YOU COULD FIND A REEL OF THIS VINTAGE. BOX SHOWS MINOR HANDLING. BOUGHT THIS FROM GARCIA CORP. IN THE LATE 70'S. A VERY SCARCE ADDITION TO YOUR AMBASSADEUR COLLECTION IN THIS CONDITION. E-MAIL ANY QUESTIONS. FORIEGN BUYERS WITH LESS THAN 50 FEEDBACKS CONTACT BEFORE BIDDING.

Beautiful INDIAN Made BIRCH BARK Fishing CREEL RARE!

Saturday, July 12th, 2008
or20080712a.jpg Beautiful INDIAN Made BIRCH BARK Fishing CREEL RARE!

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Here we have a wonderful item up for bids. It is a Beautiful Antique INDIAN MADE fishing CREEL. It is circa 1920's. It is made entirely from birch bark with plant stitching. A nice moose hide tie and shoulder strap. Beautiful fish graphics. Made by the Attik Indian Tribe from Southern Quebec, who were nortorious for their birch bark craftsmanship. It measures 9.5 inches tall. Perfect for display. A fine collectors item. Shipping and handling will be $16.00 to the U.S and $25.00 to Canada. Overseas will be about $30.00. I ship within Canada or The U.S., whichever is the cheapest and never any duty is charged. I prefer personal checks or money orders as methods of payment. I also accept Pay Pal. Please allow 3-5 business days before your item is packaged and posted, thanks. Canadian customers are subject to applicable sales tax because I live in Canada. Feel free to email me with any questions and thank you for your interest in this sale. If there is a need to return an item due to an error on my part, I will not refund any shipping or insurance charges only the purchase price. (more...)

Vintage Great Lakes Imperial 85 Whirlaway fishing pole

Friday, July 11th, 2008
or20080711c.jpg Vintage Great Lakes Imperial 85 Whirlaway fishing pole
Closing : Jul-13-08 18:57:34 PDT
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This Vintage rod is a Great Lakes Imperial 85 Whirlaway fishing pole. It is in great shape and in still in its original box. The Fishing pole itself is MINT condition, the box has had a little ware and tare but still looks great. We will ship the pole in a seperate box to keep the original packing in tact. It has never been used for my grandfather forgot he had it.

Two Vintage Penn Saltwater Fishing Reels with boxes

Friday, July 11th, 2008
or20080711b.jpg Two Vintage Penn Saltwater Fishing Reels with boxes
Closing : Jul-13-08 09:12:35 PDT
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These are two (2) Penn reels that are complete with instructions and boxes. Please note the boxes are very old and in poor condition. One box has a hole in one side. Model 704 and Model 710. These reels appear to be complete and in working condition - but sold AS IS.

MINT HARDY 33/8″ NARROW DRUM TROUT PERFECT + CASE

Friday, July 11th, 2008
or20080711a.jpg MINT HARDY 33/8" NARROW DRUM TROUT PERFECT + CASE
Closing : Jul-13-08 05:33:03 PDT
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A MINT HARDY 33/8" NARROW DRUM TROUT PERFECT,MKII CHECK,CORRECT SMOOTH ALLOY FOOT,FITS MODERN RODS,HARDY CIRCULAR AGATE LINE GUIDE NO CRACKS OR CHIPS,,RIM TENSION CONTROL ,IN HARDY BLUE ZIP CASE.

LARGE EVANS EAGLE CLAW SPRING HOOK TRAP 1877 VINTAGE !

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
or20080709e.jpg  LARGE EVANS EAGLE CLAW SPRING HOOK TRAP 1877 VINTAGE !
Closing : Jul-16-08 13:22:18 PDT
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Here is a good one you don't find very often !!! This is the larger size and is about 5" with the ring and about 4" without it. It is marked "PAT.APL.17-77".I think this is one of the earlier ones where the hooks are a little more rounded.The latch to set it is missing which is typical and it is a used trap.Buyer to pay shipping and please ask your questions before you bid if at all possible.

Heddon Model 13 Featherweight 7′, 2/2, Bamboo Fly Rod

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
or20080709d.jpg Heddon Model 13 Featherweight 7', 2/2, Bamboo Fly Rod

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Heddon Model 13 Featherweight 7', 2/2, Bamboo Fly Rod

Rod Description Code

MAKER'S NAME. Length. Rod Model. # of Pieces/ # of Tips. Line Weight. Rod Weight. Rod Action

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Type of Reel Seat (See Below). Color of Wraps. Comments. Condition. Other.

Reel Seat Code

S/L - Screw lock (down)

Rev S/L - Screw lock (up)

S/B - Single slide band

Skeleton - Two slide bands

N/S - Nickel silver

N/S S/B - Seat barrel is nickel silver

HEDDON - 7'0. "#13". 2/2. #4. 3 1/4 oz. Fast. S/L over bright green variegated plastic. Gold/green wraps tipped

w/ black. Another excellent 1940's era rod from Heddon!!. Swelled butt which is marked "Heddon", and "#13 - 7' - 0 1/2 F - HEH or F". Information in Mike Sinclair's book on Heddon indicates this rod was built in 1941-43. Original tube w/ label, and bag w/ tag. Mint condition.

This is a beauty, a great example of Heddon's best work during their 'glory' days. Insurance will be quoted upon sale.

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Penn 2/0 No. 111 Senator Salt Water Reel NIB

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
or20080709c.jpg Penn 2/0 No. 111 Senator Salt Water Reel NIB
Closing : Jul-13-08 16:31:35 PDT
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Penn 2/0 No. 111 Senator Salt Water Reel NIB

Made in USA

This is a nice reel that was never fished. The function is good in all respects and the reel looks new. This reel is ready to fish or collect. Comes with nice box, wrench and No. 22 catalog.

Vintage HENSHALL by HEDDON Bamboo Fly Rod 8’6″ 3/2 XLNT

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
or20080709b.jpg Vintage HENSHALL by HEDDON Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 XLNT

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*** BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE BAMBOO FLY ROD ***

HENSHALL HANDKRAFT

(WEBER of Stevens Point, Wisconsin)

By HEDDON

MINT CONDITION!!!

- Overall Length: 8 ft. 6 in.

- Three-Piece / Two-Tip Design

- Bamboo Construction

- Rod has INCREDIBLE well-balanced action!

- Ergonomic Cork Grip feels GREAT In The Hand...

- Cork and Reel Seat are EXCELLENT.

- Tip, Guides, & Guide Wraps are all MINT.

Middle section is missing one snake guide. (see pic)

- Includes the original aluminum hard tube and rod sock.

This is one NICE, sharp-looking, and highly collectable rod... (more...)

Eden bamboo fly rod by Bernard Ramanauskus model 8315

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
or20080709a.jpg Eden bamboo fly rod by Bernard Ramanauskus model 8315

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This masterpiece is in MINT original condition. Check out the pictures. All of the EDEN cane rods built by Bernard Ramanauskus are node less construction. That means all of the weak bamboo nodes are removed by a process of scarfing out the nodes, thus replacing the weak nodes with 18% more solid bamboo power fibers. The results are nothing short of amazing! Since rods made without nodes are inherently faster and stronger than their conventional counterparts, Eden cane rods developed their own proprietary tapers to take advantage of the node less contruction techniques.

This particular rod is a dry fly taper. It has a swelled butt which gives it an enormous power reserve and can easily flick out a little midge w/a few feet of line out or punch size 4 stone fly while facing a strong head wind. This is a rod built for long casts and big flies. It is not a streamer rod. It is a medium fast actioned rod with a tendency towards the faster side. Bernard rates this cane rod for a 5DTor a 6DT, depending on your personal preference. If you are familiar with the Dickerson family of rods, this one feels eerily similar to an 8014 stretched out to 8'3".

All tips are intact and this rod has NO ISSUES whatsoever. No blind wraps. No short tips. No clicking ferrules. No splits or delams. The silk wraps are in perfect condition as are the guides. The rod is 100% original and in MINT condition. What more can I say? This is just a fantastic rod. Good luck. (more...)

ALLCOCKS DUCO VINTAGE REEL half bail, box & book, mint

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
or20080709.jpg ALLCOCKS DUCO VINTAGE REEL half bail, box & book, mint
Closing : Jul-12-08 14:30:00 PDT
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Allcocks Duco

Sold with its box and booklet

The top half of the box is undamaged but the lower half is a little scuffed around the bottom edges.

The reel itself is stunning, just some tiny marks from handling.

There are no marks to indicate that it has been on a rod

or that it has ever had line on the spool.

The screw heads are unmarked so I haven't looked inside but I can tell that it is perfect mechanically.

Perfectly usable of course and that is your choice.

Highly collectable, a very rare find in this condition.

Flyfishing Creel Wicker

Monday, July 7th, 2008
or20060707b.jpg Flyfishing Creel Wicker

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Wicker Fly fishing creel complete with shoulder strap and handle. Including a tight weave wicker and Velcro closure. Perfect condition ,never used. Measures 14" wide x 9 x 8" high. sold as is. (more...)

H L Leonard 2 pc Bamboo Fly Rod 6 foot for #3 2 tips

Monday, July 7th, 2008
or20060707a.jpg H L Leonard 2 pc Bamboo Fly Rod 6 foot for #3 2 tips

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Here is one beautiful little Leonard bamboo rod. This rod may have only been fished several times. The rod is in perfect condition. The cork handle is not even soiled. As seen in the pictures the original owner scribed his name on the wooden real seat with an electric pencil, this is very minor and on the surface only.

New in 1976.

Bag and aluminum tube is all original. (more...)

Vintage Fishing Bait Basket

Sunday, July 6th, 2008
or20060706b.jpg Vintage Fishing Bait Basket
Closing : Jul-10-08 18:23:13 PDT
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This fishing bait basket measures 10" in length, 7" wide and stands 5" high. It shows natural wear as pictured, with no damage. Auction is open to the U.S. only. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

DUCHARME /FLETCHER & CO/Vintage 1881 SPORTSMANS CATALOG

Sunday, July 6th, 2008
or20060706a.jpg DUCHARME /FLETCHER & CO/Vintage 1881 SPORTSMANS CATALOG
Closing : Jul-10-08 18:00:00 PDT
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DUCHARME / FLETCHER & CO / Vintage 1881 SPORTSMAN'S CATALOG DUCHARME FLETCHER & Company, 1881 catalog has 108 pages and is 7 ½” wide by 11” long. This 1881 catalog is unique in many ways. Beautifully detailed illustrations of a very wide selection of firearms such as revolvers, rifles & shotguns, with names such as Ballard, Kennedy, Winchester, Colt, Baker, Merwin, Hulbert & CO., and many more. Ammunition such as, but not limited to: Oriental powder, Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Reloading Tools, 20 colored plates of artificial flies for fishing, Fishing rods, Reels, tackle and a lot more. The illustrations are just so defined & detailed. Illustrations inside include but are not limited to the well known artist JB Fields. Also included in this most surprising catalog is a whole section on Michigan Law protecting such game as prairie chickens, deer, snipe, speckled trout & grayling. These sections also include illustrations. This catalog by far is a collector’s piece, and a piece of history. Front cover is loose from binding and contains overall chipping and cracking, & is missing some small pieces. Back cover is attached to binding, but some medium sized pieces are missing. The rest of this catalog is still bound together and is in EX condition. THIS ITEM MUST BE SHIPPED PRIORITY INSURED. Thank You For Bidding! We preferably Accept, US POSTAL Money Orders, Money Orders & Bank Cashiers’ Checks. Visa, MasterCard & Discover also may be used. We DO NOT Accept PayPal. Payment Is EXPECTED Within 10 Days After Close Of Auction. ALL SHIPPING FEES ARE BASED ON SHIPPING WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY. SHIPPING FEES MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE BUYER. Buyer Is Responsible For Shipping, Handling & Insurance Charges. NY Residents must pay sales tax, percentage according to county in which high bidder resides. We will email the high bidder within 2-business days of auction close with payment

Vintage Heddon Dowagiac Fishing Lure

Saturday, July 5th, 2008
or20060705b.jpg Vintage Heddon Dowagiac Fishing Lure
Closing : Jul-09-08 18:30:33 PDT
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Not a collector but this lure appears to be in fairly good condition for it's age. Found it recently in a tackle box at an estate sale. The paint on the bottom edge is damaged a little, see close up. If you have any questions feel free to email me.

DAM QUICK 550 VINTAGE FISHING REEL in box + books

Saturday, July 5th, 2008
or20060705a.jpg DAM QUICK 550 VINTAGE FISHING REEL in box + books
Closing : Jul-08-08 11:46:06 PDT
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This is in the condition I found is in and it has not been cleaned. There are 2 books and other parts in the box, it seems to work fine and turns forward and reverse with nice smooth action.

Vintage GARCIA MITCHELL 300 Spinning Reel IN BOX Spool

Saturday, July 5th, 2008
or20060706z.jpg Vintage GARCIA MITCHELL 300 Spinning Reel IN BOX Spool

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GARCIA MITCHELL

300 Spinning Reel

MINT IN BOX

I will be listing over 600 Collectible and new Reels in the next few weeks. So be sure to put me on your Favorites! I offer a 100% money-back guarantee, so bid with confidence!

This is a Garcia Mitchell 300 Spinning Reel in the box. This reel is in Mint Condition.

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Runs real smooth
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Bail Snaps Back
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Anti-Reverse works great
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Serial Number is F125305
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Made in France
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Spool has the blue spacer
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Includes Extra Spool and case
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Paperwork
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HIGHER END LURE LOT HEDDON BINGO FROG 5 HOOK PFLUEGER

Friday, July 4th, 2008
or20060704b.jpg HIGHER END LURE LOT HEDDON BINGO FROG 5 HOOK PFLUEGER
Closing : Jul-07-08 16:55:28 PDT
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ALOT OF REALLY NICE LURES HERE IN THIS LOT !

TAKEN PICTURES OF BOTH SIDES

TAKE A LQQK !

PAYPAL IS ONLY ACCEPTED WITHIN 48 HOURS.

PERSONAL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT.

THESE ARE PACKED AND READY TO GO RIGHT NOW

PRIORITY MAIL DELIVERY WITH CONFIRMATION.

$12.00 SHIPPING GETS IT TO YOUR LOCATION.

GOOD LUCK !

Shimano Bantam Chronarch CH-100A

Friday, July 4th, 2008
or20060704a.jpg Shimano Bantam Chronarch CH-100A
Closing : Jul-07-08 17:00:00 PDT
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Closet cleaning continues. I am going to list as used only because I put line on it and used it 1 day. As you can see from pictures it is really new. All paperwork, tools, bag and box are included. Christmas present early 90's. Just not a bait caster type guy. My loss is your gain. This is a super reel, slim,smooth and built to last. shipping includes delivery confirmation and insurance. I will combine shipping so please look at my other items. Questions answered, so feel free to e-mail me . Thanks for looking

Orvis Mod. 100 Spinning Reel With Box & Instructions

Friday, July 4th, 2008
or20060705y.jpg Orvis Mod. 100 Spinning Reel With Box & Instructions
Closing : Jul-05-08 17:57:28 PDT
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My brother had this some 50+ years ago. It is in excellent condition as he didn't use it too much. Both spools full of line. Very complete instruction manual. Shipping wt. 2 lbs.

antique ALCEDO fishing reel

Friday, July 4th, 2008
or20060705z.jpg Antique ALCEDO fishing reel
Closing : Jul-06-08 01:42:05 PDT
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Antique- fishing reel from Italy. Amazing condition. In the original box ALCEDO is the name of the manufacturer. I still have all of the paper work that came in the box. I would like to start bidding on this reel at $500.00. Serious inquires only please!

8′ PHILLIPSON PACEMAKER Bamboo Fly Rod – NICE!!

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
or20060703c.jpg 8' PHILLIPSON PACEMAKER Bamboo Fly Rod - NICE!!

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This is a Phillipson Pacemaker cane fly rod for a 5-Weight Line. It's a hard-to-find 8-footer, and actually measures a bit less than that when put together. All the wraps and hardware are original and tight. I bought the rod recently for a specific fishing trip to try the taper and measure it up for duplication. Casts like a dream and, though I didn't try it, would probably work with a DT4 because it feels and looks lighter than others I've handled. All the piece are full length. It may have had a light varnish overcoat by the previous owner, but I'm not sure. The rod bag is original I am told, but the tube is a replacement. One tip has a slight set. The reel seat has a couple of dings. The grip is soiled from honest use. Conservative reserve. (more...)

Vintage ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 1000 Baitcasting Reel

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
or20060703b.jpg Vintage ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 1000 Baitcasting Reel
Closing : Jul-07-08 18:28:47 PDT
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Here is a ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 1000 baitcasing reel. This reel has a narrow spool and very smooth operation. Numbers on the bottom of reel read 820900. Very, very nice condition. Please contact me if I can answer any questions and thanks for looking. Again, this reel is LIGHTLY used.

HOLLIDAY 40 SPIN REEL MINT,BOX,PAPERS,BAG 1960′s DR1

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
or20060703a.jpg HOLLIDAY 40 SPIN REEL MINT,BOX,PAPERS,BAG 1960's DR1
Closing : Jul-06-08 17:45:00 PDT
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UP FOR AUCTION>.. VINTAGE HOLLIDAY MODEL NO. 40 SPINNING REEL MINT NEVER USED WITH MATCHING BOX, PAPERS AND STORAGE POUCH. PATENTED IN 1959 AND DISTRIBUTED BY THE HOLLIDAY REEL COMPANY OF AKRON, OHIO IN THE EARLY 1960's. !! . REEL FOOT IS STAMPED MADE IN ITALY PATENT N.2879954 .

THIS QUALITY OF SPINNING REEL DOES NOT HIT EBAY OFTEN AND IS A MUST HAVE FOR THE SERIOUS SPINNING REEL COLLECTOR.

REEL IS IN MINT APPEARANCE CONDITION AS WELL AS NEW NEVER FISHED WORKING ORDER !!! BOX AND PAPERS SHOW VERY SLIGHT SHELF WEAR.

Vintage PENN Green 716 Ultra Light Spinning Reel

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
or20060702c.jpg Vintage PENN Green 716 Ultra Light Spinning Reel
Closing : Jul-06-08 18:40:31 PDT
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Here we have an AWESOME Original GREEN PENN 716 Ultra Light Spinning Reel in the original box up for auction. Reel looks like it has never seen water and is in excellent new in the box condition. Marked on side Penn Ultra Light. Emblem on other side is marked Penn Reel 716 Spinfisher. Also has the original paperwork. Box and paperwork are in Excellent like new condition. Someone did write on box bottom in marker $22.50. I buy from local auctions and estate sales and do my best to show clear photographs of items and describe them accurately. See pics for condition. Any large white shiny spots in pics are GLARE.. .. AND .. No Reserve.. $9.99 to start.. email with questions or for other *pics* SORRY I DON'T TAKE PAYPAL.. Buyer to prepay item & Priority Postage.. Items must be paid for within 10 days.. Insurance is included in shipping charge.

*SUPERB* 1939-48 HEDDON #551 “Stalwart” 5-1/2′ Split

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
or20060702b.jpg *SUPERB* 1939-48 HEDDON #551 "Stalwart" 5-1/2' Split

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It's my pleasure to offer at auction an absolutely Superb 1939-1948 HEDDON NO.551 "STALWART" 5-1/2 FT., ONE-PIECE SPLIT BAMBOO CASTING ROD WITH DETACHABLE OFFSET HANDLE & ORIGINAL LABELED CASE AND TUBE. First offered by Heddon in late 1938, the #551 Stalwart sold right up until the Korean War Trade Embargo in 1952, which effectively put an end to all bamboo rod production for James Heddon's Sons. Because of the rodshaft markings, we know this to be a Neo Classic Era model that was built from 1939 to 1948. Heddon's Cleo Hanley has handwritten "Heddon" diagonally across three flats and "#551 - 5-1/2 - L" on one other. The "L" stands for Light action. Also on the rodshaft is the decal of the retailer, "Kerr's Of Beverly Hills", a prominent gun & tackle dealer until the 1970's. Reel seat is correctly stamped "Heddon Pal" and carries the four 1934 Patent numbers granted to Heddon for the handle design. I've included a photo of the original listing from page 33 of Heddon's 1939 catalog. Rod is equipped with "Browntone" Tonkin cane, beautifully swelled butt, Carboloy guides & tip top, maroon silk wraps tipped in orange, detachable offset handle and solid cork tournament grip & foregrip. Rod is in solid Extra Fine original condition, showing virtually no wear. It is among the the nicest of one-piece Heddon casting rods that I've ever handled. Bamboo is Perfect, with no splits, cracks or delamination whatsoever. Tip section is the correct length and shows only a very faint set. All guides, tip top, wraps, ferrules and buttcap are Excellent. The reel seat adjusts perfectly and draws the tip section in tightly & securely. Solid cork tournament grip and foregrip look virtually brand new. A beautiful example that has seen little action and would be almost impossible to upgrade. The original leatherette case w/tube is in about Fine+ condition, showing light overall wear and minor cracking, but no holes or tears whatsoever. Still carries the white Heddon Inspection label, which is correctly marked for the rod. A Superb, original package from Heddon and one that seldom comes up for sale. To be sold in true auction format, with a very modest starting bid and NO RESERVE. Buyer to pay $13.00 for bullet-proof, professional shipping via U.S. Priority Mail. Insurance is optional. Payment must be received within 10 days of auction closure. I accept PayPal, Money Orders and Cashier's Checks. Thanks for your time and good luck (more...)