What do I look for??

babun

October 09, 2012 11:21

Okay help me here...

I'm not a fisherman in any sense of the word, But I buy a lot of estate sales and yard sale box lots. Looking to resell most of the things.
I always see a lot of older fishing stuff but pass on it because I don't know anything about it.
Is there a simple way or a "list" of things I should be looking for in the rods and reels and tackle, I let pass thru my fingers.
Please if you could, a "fishing for dummies" primer.
Thanks, Bob

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  MMOMEQ-55

  October 09, 2012 21:35

  Most old lures are collectable. Old reels such as Abu Garcia Ambassadors are real collectable. Bamboo fly rods and old fly reels are real collectable. Not much of a market for old cheap reels such as Zebco. Not a lot of money in old fiberglass rods either.
  
  There is so much out there you need to get a book on the subject. There are lures out there worth a couple hundred and lures that look similar that are worth $2.00.

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  babun

  October 10, 2012 06:07

  Thanks, I do see a few bamboo rods now and again. Guess I'll just take a chance next time and buy the lots and hope for a diamond in it.
  If not, look for a "GIVE-AWAY" here on GB.[:D]

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  dahmer

  January 11, 2013 18:22

  Most old fishing junk is just that, junk! It takes experience and handling to tell the difference. There are people out there that will take cheap look-a-like lures and attempt to "season" them to make a good profit.

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