Old reel

[catfishtoon]

My wife has an antique store and we see Alot of worn out old reels and stuff come in our vendors bootheS. This one caught my eye. South Bend no.1000a Moreno Level Wind. Anti-Back-Lash. It worked pretty good on the shelf so I paid 10$ for it to add to my meager old reel collection\drawer. Took it in the bathroom and flooded it with dawn dish washing soap and let the water run till it clear. With no lube at all it is very smooth. Will take it apart tonight and clean and lube it properly. Will be looking for a old rod for it. The braided line is still good. Thought about setting it up to jig by the boat in deep water.

Anyone have one these? Ever use it?