When 40 stars line up "PERFECT" this happens
When 40 stars line up "PERFECT" this happens
A dream was fulfilled today! A 40yd Perfect found
This reel was found in a bucket of scrap metal to be taken to the recycle center. The reel had also been floating around on the internet for over year. I saw the old ad and thought "No way would this reel still be there." So I sent a message to the owner. I had forgotten about it and, a month later, I checked to see if she had replied and, to my amazement, it said "I still have it, are you interested?" I was shocked. I could not believe it. The obvious search was overlooked and I had a chance, so we exchanged some private messages and I made an offer that made her happy.
So, the reel is 500+ miles away from me in Arkansas and my trust issue and the horror stories of scams kick in. I do not want a "too good too be true" ad to turn into a scam. So, I think "How can I make it happen fool proof?" I remember my buddy Frank is 540 miles away and only 40 miles from the reel. So I call Frank and then Marie(the reels owner) and a plan is set for Frank to pick the reel up in person. Now the reel has a great story and is an extremely nice example of one of Shakespeare's finest reels and it just so happens to be a 40yd narrow spool, what I collect! This is one of my finest finds ever, one that I doubt will ever be topped, but I am okay with that. Chad
Here is a link to where the reel sat idle for a year, I still can't believe this happened to me.
https://www.fishingtalks.com/i-have-a-sh ... 62350.html
This reel was found in a bucket of scrap metal to be taken to the recycle center. The reel had also been floating around on the internet for over year. I saw the old ad and thought "No way would this reel still be there." So I sent a message to the owner. I had forgotten about it and, a month later, I checked to see if she had replied and, to my amazement, it said "I still have it, are you interested?" I was shocked. I could not believe it. The obvious search was overlooked and I had a chance, so we exchanged some private messages and I made an offer that made her happy.
So, the reel is 500+ miles away from me in Arkansas and my trust issue and the horror stories of scams kick in. I do not want a "too good too be true" ad to turn into a scam. So, I think "How can I make it happen fool proof?" I remember my buddy Frank is 540 miles away and only 40 miles from the reel. So I call Frank and then Marie(the reels owner) and a plan is set for Frank to pick the reel up in person. Now the reel has a great story and is an extremely nice example of one of Shakespeare's finest reels and it just so happens to be a 40yd narrow spool, what I collect! This is one of my finest finds ever, one that I doubt will ever be topped, but I am okay with that. Chad
Here is a link to where the reel sat idle for a year, I still can't believe this happened to me.
https://www.fishingtalks.com/i-have-a-sh ... 62350.html
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Love those Open Face Spinning Reels! (Especially ABU & ABU/Zebco)
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Great story, Chad, and one we all hope will happen to us one day too. This is what makes the hunt worthwhile! Congratulations!
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Great story, Chad! This would be a good one for the next issue of The Reel News. You OK with me using these photos in the magazine?
thanks.
Richard
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I am fine with that or I can send you some better ones when it gets to my hands next week.
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Congrats, Chad! I still remember how excited Jack Bright was when he finally got the 40 yard Shakes he was searching for!
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Haha, Jack was like a little kid, running around the 2006 convention in Lake George, NY showing everyone he came across! I was very happy for him back then too. It was a lot of fun watching him.
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I have not stop smiling in 3 days and my girlfriend wishes I would talk about something else lol.
I never knew Jack but I know he had good taste in reels, I sure wish my buddy Harvey was here to see this find but I am sure he is smiling down on me.
Thank You All for the kind words
I never knew Jack but I know he had good taste in reels, I sure wish my buddy Harvey was here to see this find but I am sure he is smiling down on me.
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Jack pestered me for several years to get that 40 yard perfect. At the time I had a collection of 40-50 yard Shakespeare reels and the Perfect was the top dog. After making Jack a happy man I sold the collection since the star was gone. I wonder where that Perfect is today. Jack didn't take it with him.
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Way to go Chad !!
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If I remember correctly, Jack had a son that kept his collection.
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astounding for a 100-y-o jewel to end up in a scrap bucket
more astounding for it to be rescued and to find the exact seeker
more astounding for it to be rescued and to find the exact seeker
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Now that is a tale for the ages!Ron Mc wrote:astounding for a 100-y-o jewel to end up in a scrap bucket
more astounding for it to be rescued and to find the exact seeker
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Cool story.
Who says miracles aren't reel?
Who says miracles aren't reel?