19" and prob just shy of 4lbs. Scrappy, she was, despite 48F water.
The reel is one of my customized (re-painted) Shakespeare 2062's. I re-painted two 2062's bc I just don't like the maroon/purple color (although the first was pretty dinged up). These reels are not rare and will continue their intended role as quality fishing tools, just in different dress -krinkle black, like the venerable DAM Quick's. I really love that look.
These 2062's are a joy to fish with: glass smooth, plenty of torque so far (with 8-12lb lines), silent (except for that guillotine bail!). The bail needs a running start not to bind upon closing; Perhaps I can adjust that, without making it too weak. And it closes with a vengeance! It almost conjures visions of severed fingers lying on the boat floor! I've added a thin leather bail stop to meet the... incoming one. The retrieve speed is slow (21") by modern standards, but so far hasn't posed an issue, and may even be a plus in the cold water of early season. I've found high speed retrieves most needed with techniques that call for "baitcasting" rigs anyway. Although, come summer, as the overall pace picks up, I've found myself going to faster spinning reels as well.
