Anyone else bid on one? I got the brown one and look forward to seeing it.
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A & F prototype reels.
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Posts: 1981 06/19/2008 13:18 Moderator |
Pat -
Dean got one also. They look very "Young" inspired and though they were likely never actually marketed, they look like a well built reel. I kindof wanted the one you got (silver and brown/maroon), but am too cheap..... Look forward to reading your assessment of it when the reel arrives. It's too bad the seller couldn't sell them as a set.... Mark B |
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Posts: 189 06/19/2008 14:21 |
he tried some months ago to sell them as a set but to no avail. I am thinking he or someone else got their hands on several sets.
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Posts: 518 06/19/2008 15:10 |
turtledoc wrote: Wow. You don't miss a trick. I personally wouldn't put any stock in the A&F claims. The seller tried to sell the set multiple times, lowering the cost each time ...but never low enough, apparently. Dean. |
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Posts: 5875 06/19/2008 15:21 Bulldog1935 |
I've been watching these, but found other things to bid on.
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Posts: 520 06/21/2008 16:51 |
Mine came today.
Before (sellers pictures) ... 
And after ....
Last Edited By: reelsmith 06/21/2008 18:02.
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Posts: 1983 06/21/2008 20:31 Moderator |
WOW Dean, what a clean-up !!
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Posts: 521 06/21/2008 23:16 |
turtledoc wrote:
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Posts: 313 06/23/2008 15:31 |
I just got my reel. It is a nice maroonish brown. The drag is very smooth and adjustible. I'm very pleased.
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Posts: 314 06/24/2008 06:53 |
To my dismay, the reel is not easily converted to LHW. Drat!
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Posts: 1987 06/24/2008 07:36 Moderator |
Oh well Pat, at least you have my mailing address so all is not lost
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Posts: 522 06/24/2008 09:16 |
pmag wrote:
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Posts: 316 06/24/2008 10:32 |
Any ideas, Dean? Reshaping the spring or a different pawl? Bulldog?
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Posts: 523 06/24/2008 11:40 |
I think it would require another spring and pawl ...like on a CFO. One set for RHW and one for LHW.
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Posts: 1066 07/02/2008 03:05 MO/ARK Trout Bum |
Well, I've just got to chime on this..
As mentioned, I was suspect as to the A&F reference. BUT - I was interested in any of the ones with functioning looking springs and pawls, even if it took some work - thats why I didnt bid on the Dean got. The spindle screw looked nonexistent on the verso. Dean got it and I sorta kick myself now after seeing the easy cleanup. :-) I would be interested in one RHW if you guys would want to dump it. (pmag?) Brian |
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