1952 Model. Shakespeare changed fishing with these rods around 1946.Attachment 384969Attachment 384970Attachment 384971Attachment 384972Attachment 384973Attachment 384974
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1952 Model. Shakespeare changed fishing with these rods around 1946.Attachment 384969Attachment 384970Attachment 384971Attachment 384972Attachment 384973Attachment 384974
Some healthy Gills and a cool outfit !
I've never seen one of their spinning rods before. Their old fly rods are still popular, and people snatch them up on Ebay.Quote:
Originally Posted by moonrunner
Again, that cork is beautiful. Did you clean it or did it come that way?
I am digging that combination, would like to see in one big pile the fish that rod has caught.
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:yikes GAWD! Love it!
This particular rod was purchased years ago from a gentleman who refurbished old Shakespeare rods. He had replaced the cork. I do clean them if needed and use U-40 Cork Seal on all my rods.(good product). This one was bought because I was born in 1952. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
That rod is in beautiful shape. I would have loved to have had an outfit like that in the 50s. My dad wasn’t into the out of doors so all I had was really crappy stuff until I could earn enough to buy my own gear. Nice to see it still in action! Enjoy it! (That said, I still have that crappy rod out in the garage!)
Bob
Good rig for sure.
Another product you can use to protect your cork grips is called Tru-Oil. It is linseed oil with some additives. Orginal used for wood gun stocks but does a terrific job on cork rod handles. Got it on all my rod handles.
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Here is a 20 year old rod I just cleaned the handle up and put tru-oil on. It really helps keeping your cork grips clean.Attachment 385005
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Nice job on that handle. Most likely is a more permanent finish since oil based. The U-40 is a water base product. I have used Tru-oil in the past on some oil finished gunstocks. Thanks for the info.
Congrats on a fine trip. Awesome rod reel combo. Loved the pics.
I use several coats and buff it down with extra fine steel wool between coats. I usually do 4 coats and apply it with my middle finger. Easy to do.Sent from my SM-G960U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile appQuote:
Originally Posted by moonrunner
I've found the Magic Eraser good for cleaning cork. Then Minwax Poly Satin or Polycrylic flat. These coatings don't get too shiny and undo the natural look of the cork. Provides nice protection though.
Really nice photos. Well nice rod, nice 308, and nice fish, too!
nice combo for sure , what are the bluegills hybridizing with in there might i ask ?
some are hybrids no doubt , but back to what is my question ?
does that spot have green sunfish in it ?
You are correct. They are a bluegill/green sunfish cross. There are other ponds in this area where I have caught the green sunfish, but this particular beaver dam I have just caught hybrids. Nice lookers and fun to catch! Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ketchn
Pretty fish.
Regards
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I guess the next to the last one has been busy.