Hi Guys,

Been looking at the older Shimano reels as I think they might just complement my Ambassadeurs nicely.  I've been wanting a reel for cranking, too, and have been deciding between a '70s 5500 or buying something else.

Mostly, though, I put the bid in for $22.50 because I figured it would be cool if I won two reels for that price, and I'll be danged if I didn't.

 

I figure I'll clean 'em up, service them, and see what happens.  The rods are shipping with them, too, so the shipping cost of $15 ups the price to a little less than $40, but still a deal, I think.

What can you all tell me about these reels before they get here?

Thanks,

Josh

I used to have that Daiwa.

Was it any good?

1 minute ago, dave said:

I used to have that Daiwa.

 

For the 90's,  sure.  No complaints.

I just looked,and i have both those reels in my cabinet. I used them for many years,before swithing over to Abu 4600's. Good ole reels and i could use them tomorrow if i wanted. Hopfully yours will be in good working condition