This thread has been interesting, entertaining, and worst of all inspiring.

I think after all the tricked out reels I've seen, I've been inspired to build one myself.

I had thoughts of getting some cork from my Hobby Lobby and put them on one of my reels, but so far it doesn't look like it going work out. Need get back to drawing board. 

Here is the core of my outfits (Right to Left)

Curado 200E5 & Crucial CRC-C70M

JDM Metanium MG & Avid AC68MXF

Zillion 100SHA & Custom G Loomis Mahogany Blank MB783

Revo Skeet Reese & G Loomis GLX MBR 844C (Frog Duties)

Chronrach 100B & Cumara CUC-72MH

Chronarch 50MG & Custom G Loomis Slate C722

JDM Calcutta 100 w/GTB 200 Bearing Handle & All Star PRL

Calcutta 150 & All Star T38x 845 C (Oldest Outfit)

Calcutta 200GTB & Dobyns 795 SB MT

Symetre 3000FJ & Mojo MBS70MF

Stradic 1000MG FB & All Star Platinum P762S (Newest Addition)

WOW - there are some outstanding rigs in this thread!

My humble battery is all low- to mid-range stuff...just tools... Some of the reels date back to the 1960s and there's another half-dozen rods up in the attic.

WOW - there are some outstanding rigs in this thread!

My humble battery is all low- to mid-range stuff...just tools... Some of the reels date back to the 1960s and there's another half-dozen rods up in the attic.

I'm probably the only one to notice the BRE Z car in the poster in the background.

Someday I'll pick up an early Z car. If there are any still around.

Hey Goose52!

Your's is my favorite pic on the thread...It looks

like you take great care of your equipment and

have it arranged for a very nice presentation.

Outstanding post!

8-)

Someday I'll pick up an early Z car. If there are any still around.

Can't have mine - I bought it new in '72...still have it!

Lol. nicely done. I am always curious to see what other fellow anglers have on their Lamiglas Excel rods since I've picked a few up during the Black Friday sales. Currently I have a 704C with last seasons Revo STX.

The current influx of the new valued rods are a welcomed sight. It's fun to pair them up with reels in your collection. I enjoy fishing my Cyclone Evoluzion/Aldebaran combo just as much as my Lamiglas Excel/Revo STX combo.

I slapped a daiwa viento on mine but im looking to buy an abu revo inshore with a power handle. The black widow 2 looks really cool with the matching accents.

Robert, holy crap. Do you actually fish with that stuff? I'd be scared to use it. Why spend so much on rods and reels? It is pretty awesome though

I use all my stuff.  Scratches add character. 

Hey Goose52!

Your's is my favorite pic on the thread...It looks

like you take great care of your equipment and

have it arranged for a very nice presentation.

Outstanding post!

8-)

Gosh, thanks - I'm sorta speechless on that!

I'm really enjoying seeing all the modern stuff in this thread but to add a bit of a blast from the past I went out to the garage and took another photo.

I got the Ted Williams 400 as a gift from my Dad probably around 1959 or 1960 - it was my only reel for about 6 years and caught a lot of fish. I fished it this year on a 60s vintage solid glass rod - caught two little bass and put it away 'till next year. (Those solid glass rods sure make you appreciate a modern graphite rod!)

The Lido (what the heck is a Lido!) spincast reel I got for one book of SSS trading stamps. For a rod, I had found a 5.5' plastic handle casting rod laying on the bank on Tamiami Trail in South Florida. I cut off the plastic handle, bought a metal ferrule for a couple bits, and then bought a new chucked handle for a buck or two. So, the whole rig cost me a book of trading stamps and about $2.50 cash. In the summer of 1967 (my last year living in FL) I was trolling a Rapala (or maybe a Rebel) with the Lido rig down a canal off the Trail and caught a 4 3/4 lb largemouth...I remember it well..... I have the Lido mounted now on a cheap BPS rod for use by my wife.

Lotsa memories !

Kb, I love that rod handle that looks like a dark cherry color. Fantastic. The crankbaits display is something I like to have.

Hey Goose52!

Your's is my favorite pic on the thread...It looks

like you take great care of your equipment and

have it arranged for a very nice presentation.

Outstanding post!

8-)

Gosh, thanks - I'm sorta speechless on that!

I'm really enjoying seeing all the modern stuff in this thread but to add a bit of a blast from the past I went out to the garage and took another photo.

I got the Ted Williams 400 as a gift from my Dad probably around 1959 or 1960 - it was my only reel for about 6 years and caught a lot of fish. I fished it this year on a 60s vintage solid glass rod - caught two little bass and put it away 'till next year. (Those solid glass rods sure make you appreciate a modern graphite rod!)

The Lido (what the heck is a Lido!) spincast reel I got for one book of SSS trading stamps. For a rod, I had found a 5.5' plastic handle casting rod laying on the bank on Alligator Alley in South Florida. I cut off the plastic handle, bought a metal ferrule for a couple bits, and then bought a new chucked handle for a buck or two. So, the whole rig cost me a book of trading stamps and about $2.50 cash. In the summer of 1967 (my last year living in FL) I was trolling a Rapala (or maybe a Rebel) down a canal off the Alley and caught a 4 3/4 lb largemouth...I remember it well..... I have it mounted now on a cheap BPS rod for use by my wife.

Lotsa memories !

thats what im talking about.

the baits in the display boxes is a nice touch as well.

Robert, holy crap. Do you actually fish with that stuff? I'd be scared to use it. Why spend so much on rods and reels? It is pretty awesome though

I use all my stuff. Scratches add character.

Hahaha, I agree. You've got some amazing stuff. If I had that I'd frame it all!

Hey Goose52!

Your's is my favorite pic on the thread...It looks

like you take great care of your equipment and

have it arranged for a very nice presentation.

Outstanding post!

8-)

Gosh, thanks - I'm sorta speechless on that!

I'm really enjoying seeing all the modern stuff in this thread but to add a bit of a blast from the past I went out to the garage and took another photo.

I got the Ted Williams 400 as a gift from my Dad probably around 1959 or 1960 - it was my only reel for about 6 years and caught a lot of fish. I fished it this year on a 60s vintage solid glass rod - caught two little bass and put it away 'till next year. (Those solid glass rods sure make you appreciate a modern graphite rod!)

The Lido (what the heck is a Lido!) spincast reel I got for one book of SSS trading stamps. For a rod, I had found a 5.5' plastic handle casting rod laying on the bank on Alligator Alley in South Florida. I cut off the plastic handle, bought a metal ferrule for a couple bits, and then bought a new chucked handle for a buck or two. So, the whole rig cost me a book of trading stamps and about $2.50 cash. In the summer of 1967 (my last year living in FL) I was trolling a Rapala (or maybe a Rebel) down a canal off the Alley and caught a 4 3/4 lb largemouth...I remember it well..... I have it mounted now on a cheap BPS rod for use by my wife.

Lotsa memories !

I 2nd that sentiment Goose.  Love your tackle!

I 2nd that sentiment Goose. Love your tackle!

WOW - high praise indeed! Thanks!! I have modern stuff (meaning mid-1980s or newer) for my primary fishing gear, but I also have many fond memories of the early days and I still fish this old stuff occasionally just for grins. Now, I need to take that Lido back from my wife and go catch a bass on it (hopefully, it still has some sort of working drag after reeling in the 4 3/4 pounder 42 years ago)...

The title of this thread Is "Show off your stuff".

Show your stuff, take a peek, compliment others,

or move on to another thread. We aren't going

to have personal attacks and don't need critical

comments. It's just for FUN.

-Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior

Global Moderator

Agree 1000%

Whats wrong with some people?

Whats to gain about posting something negative in this thread?

Very cool stuff guys!

Fishing porn...for fishermen.... ;D

;D No kidding!  ;D

This thread is amazing. Great too see there are other fanatics out there just like me.

Btw We are still waiting for a peek Bantam.. ;D

beautiful stuff people!!!

TJ

Lol. nicely done. I am always curious to see what other fellow anglers have on their Lamiglas Excel rods since I've picked a few up during the Black Friday sales. Currently I have a 704C with last seasons Revo STX.

The current influx of the new valued rods are a welcomed sight. It's fun to pair them up with reels in your collection. I enjoy fishing my Cyclone Evoluzion/Aldebaran combo just as much as my Lamiglas Excel/Revo STX combo.

I slapped a daiwa viento on mine but im looking to buy an abu revo inshore with a power handle. The black widow 2 looks really cool with the matching accents.

Those Lamiglass rods are one of the best looking rods made IMO.

Here's mine. Nothing too flashy or high-end, but functional.

From L-R:

6'6" MH/F Johnny Morris Signature Series spinning rod - no reel at the moment

6'6" M/F St. Croix Triumph - Mitchell 308Xe (my travel/trunk combo)

6'6" M/F Shimano Crucial - Shimano Symetre 2500FI

6'8" M/XF St. Croix Avid - Shimano Symetre 2500FI

6'6" MH/F St. Croix Avid - Pflueger Patriarch 64WLP

6'10" MH/MF Quantum Tour Edition PT Signature Series KVD spinnerbait - Shimano Curado 200E7

7' M/MF Kistler Magnesium TS Alton Jones Crankbait Special (composite) - Pflueger Asaro WLP

I have several more around here, but the rest are mostly panfishing/ultralight setups.

Pink reel anyone?

THAT is cool

Pink reel anyone?

A little something for the ladies.

My wife would probably try fishing if I got her one of those.

Hey Stasher1, those are some clean and well organized setups.

Pink reel anyone?

That is sweet! Im not a huge fan of pink, but that reels is nicely done.

Hey Stasher1, those are some clean and well organized setups.

Thanks. I don't typically keep gear very long, so I'm extremely careful with it to make sure I minimize the depreciation.

As a matter of fact, there are two rods in that pic that'll wind up in the Flea Market shortly after Xmas.

man its great to see other guys stuff   high end stuff or not  everyone sure does take care of there equipement  looking goooooood