The below was caught today on my 120 year old greenheart rod, wooden Nottingham reel, and silk fly line. Even though it is just a small bluegill, it feels great to get an antique rod and reel back in the game when it probably hasn't been fished in 75 years!
Kevin aka Greenheart Rod Guy
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Back in the game!
Kevin Haney, Vintage Anglers
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That's awesome!
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That is really cool !!! But I expected a two foot salmon !!! John
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Great fun, John! Good show!
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Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
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In the mountains of Maryland, an 8" brook trout would be about the best you could expect...
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Re: Back in the game!
Fantastic good to see old tackle being used.
A nice Nottingham reel made by one of the Birmingham based makers I think.
A nice Nottingham reel made by one of the Birmingham based makers I think.
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Wonderful classic rod and reel combination Sir!