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I imagine I am not the only one with this particular problem. I am out looking at new rods, and reels and meantime, while checking my equipment, I dug a bunch of stuff out(still missing 2-3 casting reels, but I found 34 to start with) and realize this thing has gone further than I thought, since many of these reels actually work to some extent, and the thing that really got me is the spinning reels. WTH??? I have 20 spinning reels, 2 only missing a part, with 1 broken and one needing the reel handle straightened. Basically when I reduce it to a ratio type of thing, I find I have 2 big spinning rods and reels, and 4 unusable at this time but easily repairable, and 14 perfectly usable light to medium spinning reels, including an ultralight, for 7 light to medium spinning rods. And two of those reels have NEVER BEEN USED. I came to find all this crap because I was looking for this nifty Daiwa Gold two piece medium rod I just bought a couple weeks ago (what a bargain $10), and when looking for a reel to put on it, I find I have a choice of 8, because one of the 7 rods has a busted tip. How does one get to this position? Kind of amazing because I just gave away two spinning rods last winter to a kid, and thought at that time, I have more than enough for all I do or would do, which is mainly a little panfishing up north once a year, and truck trout down here a few times a year. I am not really sure why I have the big spinning rigs, though I got one to try and tailwater striper fish and then found it was still a little shy going for the distance I needed. I am pretty sure all this stuff was a bargain, or needed at the time. I have kept my casting rods in repair, replacing guides, cork, whatever when needed. The spinning side of the equation actually has me in a sweat. I guess I just hate to pass up a good deal. Is it time for a sale? Or do I just need to start buying more spinning rods??  Luckily or unluckily for me, I fish with a guy that has even a bigger closet full than I do, so I have been able to look at him and somewhat justify how out of control this is. The casting thing is pretty well justified since I have bought most of these new and beat them up casting over the years going back to the 70's, but the spinning thing?? It worries me! Attachments ----------------  reels.jpg (81KB - 156 downloads) casting.jpg (84KB - 157 downloads) spinning.jpg (78KB - 164 downloads) | |||
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Posts: 2894 Location: Yahara River Chain | firstsixfeet, I'm trying to figure out, are you bragging or complaining? | ||
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Slamr - 7/20/2010 4:12 PM Swap meet, 2011. Rent a u-haul, and get there early. I have always wanted to go, but I know how it would be.......I'd come home with more than I took... And speaking of accumulations, I am betting you are on the way already Slammr! Edited by firstsixfeet 7/20/2010 4:21 PM | |||
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