Now this is real dirt fishin

[wvdirtdigger]

Now this is real dirt fishin'

Dug this old reel out yesterday evening. Form what I can tell the reel dates late 1800's. Along with a 17&18 wheat and a 03' v nickel. Too bad there was not a "gold trout" hooked on the reel. Lol.

 

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[jewelerguy]

that reel held up pretty well. probably had some heavy duty nickel plating

 

[blugotti1]

great finds!!

 

[Carolina Tom]

Nice finds. Thanks for sharing.

 

[el remolino]

That is reely cool !! Nice coins as well.

 

[frostdigger]

Awesome finds, love that reel.