JensM wrote:
The 3,5 inch Condex I think are an older one, as it has a massiv spool, but it is in a regular black dimpled paint, not that Dunlop green thing. Am thinking of pairing t hose two for some remembrance fishing, or look for something age appropriate for the Condex, not that I would know what that would be.
Tips on that would be appreciated, preferably British stuff.
Jens,
Matching the Condex to the Hardy Fibatube will work, but a 7wt WF line may be a bit tight. I wish I could help you with vintage European rod selections. Those old JW young reals with the black, dimpled paint are classics. Putting together a rod and reel to fish for remembrance is a great way to walk back in time. Especially when some of the equipment belonged to your father.
My father didn't fish, but I have rods or reels that have come to me with a story about their owner. It is nice to go fishing and remember the past owners of these rods and reels.