Old Old Tackle

[OttoVu]

My father in law passed away a little while back.  He was an old school fisho, almost archetypal – the type that had a tinnie, a few cork handlines, a prawn net and spent his holidays dragging the family up and down the coast in the caravan always looking to catch a fed of fish.

Now my Mother in Law heard about my new found interest to get back into fishing and offered me his old tackle and gear.  So on the weekend I had a look.  With eager anticipation I went into the back shed (where else !!) and ……………what a mess of tangled and damaged gear.  Mostly solid glass rods, some with missing guides, reels that are missing parts.  The rods mostly seem to be short and stout boat rods with huge reels (more like winches).  The tackle box was at one time water logged and most of the tackle inside is in a sad and sorry state.  Lots of cork handlines !!  None of those new fangled plastic casters for my FiL.

So will be chucking it out soon ……… however there maybe a few things that some may find of interest – assuming collecting old fishing gear is a thing.  See photo.  The spinners are early Diawa, the centre pin is made in the US (Speedcast IIRC) and there is an old Alvey Side Cast (not in photo).  Free to anyone who maybe interested. 

There are a few things I did keep – but I’ll post more about these later

[Little_Flatty]

Hi Otto,

I could be interested in a few of the cork handlines - have had my eye out for them for a while. I'd actually use them.

For the rest of the stuff, by 'throwing out' I hope you don't mean the bin! Older stuff like that is valued by op shop browsers, so maybe you could donate it to one and see what they do with it. There were a few stores in Dirty Jane's in Bowral that specialised in that stuff. Not all of it was functional, but it was always interesting to see an old split cane fly rod up close.

Anyhow, let me know if the handlines are still there and I'll pm to pick up.

Mike

[OttoVu]

Mike 

Next time I am down there I'll pick the handlines and let you know.  Must inform you that my MiL is not in the best way at the moment ......probably not the best time for 93 y-o to be needing care but her kids have been great.  My visits there are not that frequent.  On the up side my MiL never throws anything out.  Not sure if my wife knows what to look for 

I'll keep in touch 

[Little_Flatty]

Cheers Otto!

No rush. Hope your MiL stays safe and glad to see she’s being looked after.

Will pm you my details.

Mike

[Jaymanner]

Hi Otto,

If the Alvey is still around I or my son could put it to good use.

We are hoping for a few keepers as the weather warms up.

 

 

Edited September 3, 2020 by Jaymanner

[OttoVu]

On 9/3/2020 at 4:03 PM, Jaymanner said:

Hi Otto,

If the Alvey is still around I or my son could put it to good use.

We are hoping for a few keepers as the weather warms up.

 

On 9/3/2020 at 4:03 PM, Jaymanner said:

 

I assume it is ----- tbh I have not been down at the MiL for some while now.  

I'll update this thread when I next visit 

Cheers 

[Jaymanner]

Thanks!

Tight lines.

[OttoVu]

Geez - its been a awhile. 

Best I update.  Life can be a bastard at times and I have been preoccupied with "stuff" other than fishing.  Operation (relatively minor - but all good), work off the scales - deadline today....just finished, #2 son fractured ankle - its like he is a toddler all over

And.....my MiL is not in a good way and at 94 does not look good.  So no way could I start picking at the remains just yet.  

Life goes on - fingers crossed I get a rare chance to scare some fish.....

[Little_Flatty]

No problems Otto.

Let’s just leave it for now. Look after your MiL and yourself! And yes, one of the best ways of doing that is getting out for a fish!