I rarely post anywhere online, but I thought I might here and in this instance. (I'm also still a T-P FFF member from my days of working in DC and enjoy following this discussion board.)
Value is an interesting question regarding any piece of tackle, but when I was purchasing One-Pfoot from Bill Franke several years ago he made an observation that I still find just as interesting: He said that after upgrading reels for nearly 33 years, he'd never seen one for sale on the open market. He interpreted this as a sign--and I think rightly so--that people who purchased his reels particularly valued them. Moreover, I haven't seen any for sale since I bought the business and haven't seen, of heard of, any of the ones I've upgraded being for sale either.
I have a 1498 that's been upgraded with parts machine by Herman Boss, Bill Franke and I. With it I've landed over 400 bonefish, three permit, four tarpon, over fifty peacock bass, and a lot of close-to-home steelhead, among other species. My favorite 1494 has been an equally good companion.
Well, enough said. I enjoy the list and always enjoy seeing or reading about anglers using vintage tackle.
Dan Hill
onepfoot.com
Erie, PA
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