Fishing Reels

Antique Fishing Reels

Now that you have decided to start your collection, you have to know where to start. A great source for antiques can be found on internet auctioning sites like Ebay where you can find a vast array of general fishing equipment. There are also many books that can be found at your public library or online book store that will help you identify, evaluate and maintain your antique reels. Online forums, chat rooms and clubs are dedicated to this very task and if you look hard enough, you will be able to find thousands of others who share your love for the pursuit. Antique reels can also be found right under your nose. Check through your garage or attic for your old equipment and see what you come up with. Garage and yard sales, flea markets, antique shops and thrift shops might also have what you are looking for.

Old Fishing Reels

Doing some research on what exactly you are looking for can make the difference between a classic antique and just another old reel. Some specific categories in which collectors specialize are wood, nickel and brass reels or reels from certain areas. You can also look for reels from a particular manufacturer that may no longer be in business or even homemade reels can be a prize collectors’ item. Also, you can find certain collectors that take an active interest in rod/reel combos. Details of all these types, brands, colors and sizes can typically be found in online glossaries maintained for the sole purpose of helping you grow the collector inside you.

Fishing Reels

Just because you are starting up a collection of antiquities, does not mean to throw out the new. Hang on to your current reels that you use for your fun in the sun trips to the water and maintain their functionality. Many antique reels are still in working order and require a fair degree of cleaning, maintenance and upkeep, but they can also make a pleasant addition to any room in your house. Before deciding to take one down from the shelf and attach it to your rod, make sure that you will not be causing any damage to the value of the reel and that you are secure in its use.

Whether you have a wide range of modern reels and rods, or even if you just decided to start looking for older specialty items, a collection of antique fishing reels can be a great new pastime for the avid angler. Always research your investments, find others who share your common interest and give you proper guidance and enjoy the hunt.