After all the logging roads they've bounced down, all the woods they've been walked through, and the thousands of bass they've landed, I finally have a couple Shimano reels that are wheezing and creaking after 40 years.

Shimano should warn buyers: "Buyer beware! These reels won't last forever."

Just try and add up the total feet of line that reel has reeled in, with or without a fish.

It’s mind boggling. Hahaha.

Are ya going to get some new reels?