Among other obsessions, errr uh, hobbies, I collect reels.
If you want to see some real craftsmanship and quality metal
crafting you should see some of the early teens, german silver
reels! These guys spin forever and the etching on some of them is unbelievable! And they cost new around 3-6 dollars:huh:
Our reels today are better in every way except for workmanship.
Back in "the old days" they didn't have a crankbait rod, a worm rod, a jigging rod, a swimbait rod, spinning was not here yet and a push button....what's that? However they made do with one rod and one reel and did pretty well considering all the tech they didn't have then.