This has got to be my last fishing reel down in FL unless I come across something that is practically free. Spent $5 on this one at the junk store. It listed for $35 new so it isn't like it's a classic or anything, but it is perfect for the stiff rod that I bought for a measly 2-bucks when Cathy and I went to Micanopy antiquing. The rod is fiberglas but has a meerschaum or epoxy coat over it, which was chipped off in about 6 or 7 places, probably from slapping against the gunwhales of a boat or something. I took the epoxy dough, the kind you cut off a piece of then knead it with your fingers until it is mixed, and pressed it on all of the chip spots of the rod. You really have to work fast because at first it doesn't want to adhere, but then it starts setting up and you've got very little time to press it home and shape it a little bit. It is really good stuff though. I use it to seal pvc pipes and all kinds of stuff. I will have to sand it down after it cures. Anyhow, now I've got one intermediate stiff fishing pole and a heavy duty reel on it, once I've taken this one apart and cleaned, lubed it.
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