Tip Shops- a great source of unwanted tackle

[wazatherfisherman]

If you're lucky enough to have a council "tip shop" near you, they're always worth checking for old, outdated or unwanted fishing tackle. Old fibreglass rods, wooden reels, lures often turn up for bargain prices. Every now and again a real bargain pops up- my mate John in Murwillumbah picked up this Penn International 30 wide on a custom made 15 kg game rod with full AFTCO rollers and aluminium butt for would you believe $30! I asked him what he was going to do with it and he said "put it on buy/swap/sell for $60" needless to say I couldn't get my wallet out quick enough! 

Reel arrived here (Syd) in 2 days from posting and after having a thorough check, only needs a new rod clamp bolt (and maybe a service- still seems to be working as should)- he's bringing rod with him when he comes to Sydney in a couple of weeks- can't wait to see the rod

[Green Hornet]

That would be the score of the century Waza.

I always take a peek whenever I'm at the tip but most of the junk I see is exactly that.

[kingie chaser]

Score 

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Penn-International-Series-II-30TW-Combo/274082532664?hash=item3fd0978d38:g:CogAAOSwUYtdwOe0

Edited December 22, 2019 by kingie chaser

[wazatherfisherman]

6 hours ago, kingie chaser said:

Score 

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Penn-International-Series-II-30TW-Combo/274082532664?hash=item3fd0978d38:g:CogAAOSwUYtdwOe0

Hoping the rod is just as good!