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dorsetandchub · Apr 13, 2017

In the tackle shop recently, I noticed a Daiwa 125 closed face on sale, a model that's not changed in circa 40 years.

What other long lasting kit that's available can be compared?

binka · Apr 13, 2017

Dinsmores multi-compartment shot dispensers are a long running one and Mepps spinners a long time favourite of many.

Kevin Perkins · Apr 13, 2017

Mr Jardines Snap Tackle goes back quite a long way, although probably not as far back as some of Peter J's cane rods....??????

dorsetandchub · Apr 13, 2017

Kev,

Is Jardine's still available? I don't really fish for pike. It's been around since the C19th, hasn't it?

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Those rods are like the Holy Grail, do they really exist and what miracles could they conjure?

nottskev · Apr 13, 2017

A quick look in the nearest tackle box turned up a Matchman hook tyer, spools of Maxima line and a packet of Drennan Super Spade hooks. Hard to remember when they weren't around.

trotter2 · Apr 13, 2017

dorsetandchub said:
In the tackle shop recently, I noticed a Daiwa 125 closed face on sale, a model that's not changed in circa 40 years.

What other long lasting kit that's available can be compared?

Not sure but 40 yrs ago I think it could have been a 123 Daiwa.
But I agree the concept of the closed face reel is potentially the same unaltered.

tigger · Apr 13, 2017

I've been using the abu 501 since leaving school and the reels as good today as it was all that time ago...about 8yrs now :wh

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dorsetandchub · Apr 13, 2017

Doesn't time fly? Sure I thought it was a lot less than that

sam vimes · Apr 13, 2017

The Daiwa auto bail (DM157? ) has been around quite a while. Only the deity of your choice knows who is buying them though, I rarely see them being used. In a similar vein the Daiwa SS 1600/2600 have been around quite a few years.

S-Kippy · Apr 13, 2017

sam vimes said:
the Daiwa SS 1600/2600 have been around quite a few years.

And are right up there among the ugliest reels in the history of reels.

iain t · Apr 13, 2017

My ABU 501. Bought new and still runs smooth. Great when the wind is up or just for trotting. This is probably the only bit of kit that will be in my will. The other bits the wife knowing her will sell them for the bargain price i told her i bought them for

steve2 · Apr 13, 2017

I can't think of anything that been around a long time that hasn't been improved, apart from possibly the centre pin reel. Not much you can change on a spool rotating round a spindle.

trotter2 · Apr 13, 2017

I would think good old bayer perlon would be near 40 yrs ,I started using it in the 70s.
And what about the aresley bomb from Rickard walker.

john step · Apr 13, 2017

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tigger said:

I've been using the abu 501 since leaving school and the reels as good today as it was all that time ago...about 8yrs now :wh .

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You wish!!!!!!!!!

robtherake · Apr 13, 2017

Shakespeare still do those plastic seat boxes; they must've been selling them since the eighties. Quite a bit of the John Roberts accessory range, where it's still sold, has been unchanged since launch, and has probably been around as long as the Shakespeare boxes.

tigger · Apr 13, 2017

john step said:
You wish!!!!!!!!!

John, your right m8 :w.

Philip · Apr 13, 2017

Drennan Super Specialist hooks. A favourite of many on here and still going strong !

Dont try and "improve" them Drennan...dont you dare !

dorsetandchub · Apr 14, 2017

The Shakey seat box? Lord, doesn't that take me back? Can I have the padded seat cushion as well?

Bayer Perlon, good shout. Unchanged for ever, Maxima too.

Thanks, all

mikench · Apr 14, 2017

tigger said:
I've been using the abu 501 since leaving school and the reels as good today as it was all that time ago...about 8yrs now :wh .

I don't know how you have crammed it all in Ian

ditto on the Abu 501. I waited 50 years to get one and love it!

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