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Title: Help me with my antique spin casting reel
Post by: Knocker of rocks on October 12, 2011, 08:45:43 AM: I inherited an almost unused Wright & McGill "Stream and Lake" spin casting rod, Model 88A, circa 1961 to 67. I'd like to change out the line, but I'm a little confused given that this is unlike any spin casting rod I've ever seen.

Any help would be appreciated

I can post photos if needed
Title: Re: Help me with my antique spin casting reel
Post by: TheHunt on October 12, 2011, 09:14:37 AM: Post pictures please.
Title: Re: Help me with my antique spin casting reel
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 12, 2011, 09:46:55 AM: Don't do it, leave the line on for antique value!
Title: Re: Help me with my antique spin casting reel
Post by: quadrafire on October 12, 2011, 09:52:45 AM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on October 12, 2011, 09:46:55 AM
Don't do it, leave the line on for antique value!
:yeah:

I had an antique baitcast reel, changed out the line, now looks like crap and doesn't work nearly as good as new reels.
I agree leave it as is with the old line and just admire it :twocents:
Title: Re: Help me with my antique spin casting reel
Post by: Knocker of rocks on October 12, 2011, 10:01:19 AM: I'd like to use it. These old reel have a value of less than $10.00 on E-Bay.
Title: Re: Help me with my antique spin casting reel
Post by: quadrafire on October 12, 2011, 11:35:40 AM: Sorry my previous post was about the reel, didn't see that it was the rod you were asking about :sry:. Heck --give it a try---why not.
Title: Re: Help me with my antique spin casting reel
Post by: quadrafire on October 12, 2011, 11:36:32 AM: Quote from: Knocker of rocks on October 12, 2011, 08:45:43 AM

I can post photos if needed

Go ahead. maybe that would help
Title: Re: Help me with my antique spin casting reel
Post by: Knocker of rocks on October 12, 2011, 02:17:01 PM: Quote from: quadrafire on October 12, 2011, 11:35:40 AM
Sorry my previous post was about the reel, didn't see that it was the rod you were asking about :sry:. Heck --give it a try---why not.

I made an error typing, it is a reel. I fiqured out how to change the line, but I'll probably keep what's there for now.

But I am going to use it, seems like a shame not to use a fine unused American made product for its intended use
Title: Re: Help me with my antique spin casting reel
Post by: TheHunt on October 12, 2011, 02:20:11 PM: I just like to see old stuff. Sometimes I just look in the mirror and say what an old SOB! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: