Calcutta Re-wrap project - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

onetriphudson · 03-09-2011, 10:28 AM

Thats an awesome plan!

I like new stuff and seeing technology get better, but there is nothing like fixing up an old car or fishing reel and putting it to use! Especially since your grandfather caught fish on that thing.

Last year I bought an old used Penn 501 on a 20# cork wrapped stick, with a wing nut clamp. The guy who owned it before apparently loved fishing but had passed away. Didn't even change the line and took it fishing the next day. Caught a 35# seabass and it took me an hour and a half to fight it out of the kelp. Not bad for $50!

tagyak · 03-09-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by onetriphudson

Thats an awesome plan!

The guy who owned it before apparently loved fishing but had passed away. Didn't even change the line and took it fishing the next day. Caught a 35# seabass and it took me an hour and a half to fight it out of the kelp. Not bad for $50!

now that's what i call lots of MOJO

T Bone · 03-09-2011, 10:42 AM

The reel was not on it.Dont know what happened to it.There were clamps,VERY cool brass ones.I am just going to put a sealine 40 on it and not worry about the reel part.
As for the Initials or name.It wont be a weave or anything.Just paint marker between coats of flex wrap.

T Bone · 03-09-2011, 10:49 AM

The reel was not on it.Dont know what happened to it.There were clamps,VERY cool brass ones.I am just going to put a sealine 40 on it and not worry about the reel part.
As for the Initials or name.It wont be a weave or anything.Just paint marker between coats of flex wrap.

T Bone · 03-09-2011, 11:25 AM

These clamps are pretty cool.I gave them a second look,hit em with steel wool and it turns out they are made By Perfection.

Hunters Pa · 03-09-2011, 11:26 AM

You'd be surprised the diameter of tip eyes available.

I have an extra set of old barrel guides if you are interested. i'm working on a bamboo project myself, but it looks like we will be moving soon so it's gonna have to wait

when we do move I'll be looking to have some work done on the new place. I know a new set of front doors is in order, so I'll keep you in mind.

T Bone · 03-09-2011, 12:02 PM

The largest boat rod top in the mud hole catalog is about half the diameter of this thing.The tip is in good shape anyways.Thanks for the info though.I am not going for a perfect restoration.I am hot rodding it a little so I am set with guides.

Let me Know when you are ready for the doors.Ill give you the BWE discount...

03-09-2011, 10:42 AM	#3
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	The reel was not on it.Dont know what happened to it.There were clamps,VERY cool brass ones.I am just going to put a sealine 40 on it and not worry about the reel part. As for the Initials or name.It wont be a weave or anything.Just paint marker between coats of flex wrap. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

03-09-2011, 10:49 AM	#4
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	The reel was not on it.Dont know what happened to it.There were clamps,VERY cool brass ones.I am just going to put a sealine 40 on it and not worry about the reel part. As for the Initials or name.It wont be a weave or anything.Just paint marker between coats of flex wrap. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

03-09-2011, 12:02 PM	#7
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	The largest boat rod top in the mud hole catalog is about half the diameter of this thing.The tip is in good shape anyways.Thanks for the info though.I am not going for a perfect restoration.I am hot rodding it a little so I am set with guides. Let me Know when you are ready for the doors.Ill give you the BWE discount... __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

03-09-2011, 10:28 AM	#1
onetriphudson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 143	Thats an awesome plan! I like new stuff and seeing technology get better, but there is nothing like fixing up an old car or fishing reel and putting it to use! Especially since your grandfather caught fish on that thing. Last year I bought an old used Penn 501 on a 20# cork wrapped stick, with a wing nut clamp. The guy who owned it before apparently loved fishing but had passed away. Didn't even change the line and took it fishing the next day. Caught a 35# seabass and it took me an hour and a half to fight it out of the kelp. Not bad for $50!

03-09-2011, 11:26 AM	#6
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	You'd be surprised the diameter of tip eyes available. I have an extra set of old barrel guides if you are interested. i'm working on a bamboo project myself, but it looks like we will be moving soon so it's gonna have to wait when we do move I'll be looking to have some work done on the new place. I know a new set of front doors is in order, so I'll keep you in mind.