Flatrock Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 I've never been one to buy excessive fishing rods and reels... I mean I have rods for specific purposes and that's it... I had this Shimano Mark ll Quick Fire light rod/reel combo that I've had for yrs, mainly for small fish. I love this outfit because even a brown trout can feel like a 5 lb bass, but mainly because I can cast a very light rig forever. Well last night I decided it was time to replace the line as I wanted to set it up for ned rig fishing, when the spool comes off and it won't lock back in place.... sigh. Grab the second spool and same thing, won't snap on... great..! I loved this reel because it has rear drag, always been smooth and can cast a mile. I figure ok I'll just look it up and buy another one, right ? I mean its a Shimano Mark ll Quick Fire. Oh no..... In various descriptions the reel was described as vintage... VINTAGE ???? What do you mean vintage ? I've only own this reel for what, 30 yrs ? Well long enough that I don't remember when I bought it and it was made in Japan.. not China or Twain. I swear they just don't make reels like they used to I didn't want to buy Walmart so I bought a Kastking Pontus Baitfeeder 2000 with dual drag for $36 on amazon... I really like the rear drag. Maybe this reel will last longer than 30 yrs... 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted August 23, 2019 Super User Posted August 23, 2019 See. That is what happens when you get old. You think 30 years is just a moment in time. Wait until you get to be my age. 1 Quote
scbassin Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 Vintage = older than dirt. Flatrock, I have 2 of those reels that I bought back in the mid 70's. 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 23, 2019 Super User Posted August 23, 2019 40 minutes ago, scbassin said: Vintage = older than dirt. I resemble that remark! 1 Quote
Flatrock Posted August 23, 2019 Author Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, scbassin said: Vintage = older than dirt. Flatrock, I have 2 of those reels that I bought back in the mid 70's. That's so wrong in many ways... I had to replace another old spinning reel bought in the 80's back in June, the spring in the wire baler broke and I never gave it a second thought... For some strange reason seeing people calling this reel vintage, that and Shimano no longer mfg this line, just hit home... AND I"M NOT OLD..! yet... Quote
waymont Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Flatrock said: Shimano Mark ll Quick Fire Dude. It's $20. Just get it and be happy. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-Mark-II-Quick-Fire-II-Japan-Spinning-reel-/323852405406?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10 1 Quote
Super User Team9nine Posted August 23, 2019 Super User Posted August 23, 2019 26 minutes ago, waymont said: Dude. It's $20. Just get it and be happy. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-Mark-II-Quick-Fire-II-Japan-Spinning-reel-/323852405406?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10 Agree 100%. In my state, I can buy a special “Antique” license plate for “historical” vehicles that are at least 25 years old. Just buy the d**n reel ? Quote
Flatrock Posted August 25, 2019 Author Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 2:26 PM, waymont said: Dude. It's $20. Just get it and be happy. On 8/23/2019 at 2:55 PM, Team9nine said: Agree 100%. In my state, I can buy a special “Antique” license plate for “historical” vehicles that are at least 25 years old. Just buy the d**n reel ? You two just don't get it... Its not about the reel, well ok some of it is but its more about something I bought that is now classified as "Vintage" Quote
redmeansdistortion Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 Vintage gear can be a lot of fun to fish with. Sure it doesn't have all the bells and whistles or light weight and sensitivity of what we have today, but that doesn't mean it isn't fun. There is nothing more raw feeling than fighting a fish on an old hollow fiberglass rod topped with a knuckle buster, it's a d**n hoot all on another level. A lot of those vintage baitcasters had no drag or anti-reverse, it was all thumb all the time. You had to be very good with that thumb too, because they didn't have the hold-your-hand features we enjoy today. 1 Quote
OCdockskipper Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 My gear from the 70's & 80's is vintage. Your gear from the same era is just old. ? Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted August 25, 2019 Super User Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 3:55 PM, Team9nine said: Agree 100%. In my state, I can buy a special “Antique” license plate for “historical” vehicles that are at least 25 years old. Just buy the d**n reel ? Yeah, same here. A bunch of guys get them for their 90s beaters cause they don't need to pass emissions. 1 1 Quote
Super User king fisher Posted August 25, 2019 Super User Posted August 25, 2019 I still use a flip phone, hunt with a 50 year old re curve bow,or 50 year old muzzle loader. Have always driven cars at least 30 years old. Fly a plane made in 1947. My wife say's I'm Vintage. But almost all of my fishing gear is new top of the line. Love new fishing gear. All about priorities 1 Quote
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