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Phone latch Gem
Post 16 Apr 2021, 19:25 • #1 
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It's been awhile since I've been here. All sorts of adventures (and disasters) in the last few years, but.....still here (mostly whole and very grateful!). I came looking for Bulldog's bath recipe for this recent acquisition....

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Actually, I believe the proper term for it is "horseshoe" latch. A classic example of not really looking for something but mentioning wanting one in passing and then...having it turn up, so-to-speak. I believe these were only made in 1934-35. The foot looks to be brass, as do the posts. Some serious swirl on that handle, eh? A little tidy, some Hot Sause and maybe some Boshield and I expect that it will look even better. I suppose I'll have to learn how to crank properly again?


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Re: Phone latch Gem
Post 16 Apr 2021, 19:47 • #2 
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Nice one ! viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1385


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Re: Phone latch Gem
Post 16 Apr 2021, 20:26 • #3 
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that's certainly one of the more desirable Pflueger reels, both because of its cool and scarcity.
I think their value can only improve.


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Post 16 Apr 2021, 20:48 • #4 
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Sure nice conversing with you again Sir. Many of the, shall we say, "more-interesting" folks over on the other webpage have seemingly departed as well. Damn shame.


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Re: Phone latch Gem
Post 17 Apr 2021, 08:43 • #5 
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Lloyd, stay and play - you can talk about cane here - glass is great and the focus of this forum, but it's not protected as an endangered species.


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Re: Phone latch Gem
Post 17 Apr 2021, 14:50 • #6 
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I sure like the sound of that. I still drop in over there because there are a few good folks left. But... during the last year, many folks departed because of the heavy-handed censoring due to some COVID 19 threads. God forbid you didn't tow the CDC line there. Sheep, run by sheep.


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Re: Phone latch Gem
Post 17 Apr 2021, 17:30 • #7 
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That handle sure looks like it may be a One Pfoot replacement.Its a beauty.


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Re: Phone latch Gem
Post 17 Apr 2021, 18:02 • #8 
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Lloyd, This is a fishing forum. The primary subject is fiberglass, but fly reels, flies, spin fishing, and more all make an appearance. Please keep the topic to some aspect of fishing. Last I knew, cane rods are fishing rods...

For what it worth, we do not encourage or support off topic discussions. In particular staff will delete on sight posts about politics, religion, and COVID. We all have opinions on these, but if I don't have to suffer through yours, you won't have to suffer with mine. Please don't even bring them up.

If the subject is fishing or fishing tackle, it's good.


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Re: Phone latch Gem
Post 17 Apr 2021, 19:10 • #9 
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Jgestar: Copy that.

Stonefly: Pretty sure that is an original handle. Here's the afterbath shot...

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Post 17 Apr 2021, 21:43 • #10 
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pretty reel, yes, that's original handle.


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Re: Phone latch Gem
Post 18 Apr 2021, 05:22 • #11 
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Another nice pic. Next ones on some home water, maybe !


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Post 18 Apr 2021, 10:50 • #12 
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Home water last Spring....


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