https://oodmag.com/getting-back-to-classic-gear/
No matter how you like to fish, there will come a time when something you’re using becomes a classic, and a go-to.
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https://oodmag.com/getting-back-to-classic-gear/
No matter how you like to fish, there will come a time when something you’re using becomes a classic, and a go-to.
Great article. I spent the late 50's through the early 70's dragging Williams Wablers on monel steel line with my dad. Lake of Bays had some big lakers back then. What a horrible job for a nine year old kid, cranking in a 10 pounder at the end of 300 yards of steel, on a stubby banjo.
Reminds me of my Centre pin reel, an underrated low cost classic that has been in my gear since I learned to fish in the salt water, great in fresh water for controlling big fish.
Copper line and Williams spoons was my introduction to fishing c1970 Redstone Lake. What memories. Nothing better than trolling up a lake in 40' of water, June month, copper between the fingers working the spoon as the mist rolls off the lake.
I've spent many a mortgage payment on fad lures,must have Rapalas and gold plated spoons,but,when it comes right down to it,I've caught more Bass and Wallies on Hula Poppers and Jitterbugs than all the 'trendy" stuff combined.
Jitter Bug, Zara Spook, and simple jig and a mister twister. Other species i have a 42 year old orange jointed rapala that almost never fails. Little Cleo spoon is another that has landed me many fish. Simple wally worm harness works wonders as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by trimmer21
X2 on the Jitterbug. I think I must have 25+ of them right now and figure I have been using them for over 50 years. Tiny Torpedo was my second choice back in the day and still have a couple - have to try them again.
rodmcd
If you haven't had a big bass bust a Jitterbug beside the boat scaring the beejeezus out of you you haven't fished!
the classics...reading the threads here on this topic is making me so nostalgic I have dragged out all the old tackle boxes I have collected in my lifetime...the white tornado tries to get me to get rid of them every spring clean up, I usually drag them out then...look them over...remember the trips and the fish caught on them...good memories...then tuck them all away again.
I have been tempted to use them again from time to time, most I believe are antiques now and I would never forgive myself if mister toothy took them. Here are just a few.
- red and white jointed Beno
- U20 yellow with red and black spots flatfish
- silver Okdoke 21
- 3 inch jointed cisco kid with steel lip ( attached with tiny metal screws )and steel 1 1/2 inch leader ( part of the lure )
- Creek Chub pikie minnows of various sizes
- assorted Williams warblers
- red and white jeweled waterwitch ( it's a spoon )
All are fully intact with original hooks.
Some day, I keep telling myself, I'll build a shadowbox and display them on my trophy wall. Today is a good day to start.
Getting "back" to classic gear???? Some of us never left it.
I see dardevels and williams wabblers in there - a couple of my forever go-to lures.