what to do with this reel?

[ricardo]

I have a baitcasting reel that looks brand new and its still in the box with leather case and oil. Its from 1974 and it says heddon. I put some line on the reel, followed the instructions on how to use it and can't get the hang of it. So I'm thinking of selling or trading it but can't seem to find the value. Any suggestions?

[misfish]

Do you have a pic? The old bait casters are no where near todays.

 

 

If it were me,I would just put it up on a mantel.Nice find.Hope to see a pic of it.

[aplumma]

From that era they are very nice mantel pieces. The low end baitcasters we have today are way ahead of the unit you are trying to use. You might find a place on the want ads here and see if someone wants to trade with you.

 

 

Art

[ricardo]

I would love to put up a pic of it but I don't know how to with my mobile phone. Its the only thing I use. It is a nice looking reel. But I'd rather up grade if I could.

[johnnyb]

If you want, send the pic to me on my phone and I'll post it up for others to see. phone# in your email box Sounds like a wall hanger though....even for $50 you can get a great baitcaster today.

Edited June 18, 2012 by aplumma
emailed phone # to recardo.

[johnnyb]

Here's the reel -- looks pretty cool, but I stand by my original answer, Ricardo Maybe a nice trolling reel to keep in the boat for posterity