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Author:
therieldeal
Date:
Apr 27, 2011
Subject:
Old Shimano Baitcasting Reel
Message:
So last night I was talking to my grandfather about fishing, and I mentioned getting a baitcasting reel. He went into his garage and pulled out a 5 GALLON BUCKET full of assorted used reels! Apparently he collects them from the re-use shed at the dump… he must have had about 25 rod/reel combos stashed in the back corner of his garage as well. I guess I should have been shopping for tackle at his place all along! Anyway in the bucket we found an old (80’s maybe?) Shimano Bantam Mag Plus 250 SG. It is definitely well used and feels a little “loose”, but as far as I can tell it still functions properly. I put some new line on it last night, I’ll give it a try this evening. Is anyone familiar with this reel/does anyone know if it is halfway decent? It has a magnetic drag knob with settings 1-10, a “preset” drag knob, and a star drag knob below the handle. From looking at brand new baitcasters, the controls seem pretty much identical. I’ve ever used one before, but I read online about how to use it… hopefully I don’t end up with too many birdnests!
Author:
cobrabait
Date:
Apr 27, 2011
Message:
its decent for an old reel. they are like the old daiwas of the time with the mag force. clean n lube it and fish it! as long as its smooth and cranks who cares. parts would be the hard part but the price is right. i have some older reels from the 80's and break them out from time to time. some cast really well and are smooth for older cheap models.
Author:
Pikerman6
Date:
Apr 28, 2011
Message:
I have an old shimano baitcaster as well. It's definitely from the 80's, you can tell just by the colors. Does it have a plastic spool? Make sure you put some either fluorocarbon or mono backing on it, if you decide to use braid. I made that mistake once. Won't do it again.
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