Andy135 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Just got given some brand new but old (likely 80's-ish) tackle from a neighbour, who got given it from someone else who found it in their loft. A boxed spinning reel, looks to be a coarse reel judging by the yards per lb test figures shown on the spool (8-12lb test). Drag was done up tight... but still works fine once I backed it off. It's a hefty weight as it has a cast aluminium body, rotor and spool. Wouldn't want to carry it around on a river bank all day but would be fine in a rod holder on a boat. Some split shot - 36p per box! How old?? And the world's smallest Toby lure, still in its original packaging complete with hook protector (which I understand is how @GPSguru likes to fish with them). And an 11ft beach rod, with ceramic eyes, cork foregrip and butt grip, stainless reel seat and a folding first ring, which foxed me at first as I've never seen one like it before. I'm tempted to test it out as an uptiding set up. The rod is a bit short for a proper beachcaster, but should be ok to lob a 6 and bait a few yards uptide. The reel drag may be a little light, but I could look to replace it with a carbontex washer stack if necessary. The stack itself looks spotless. Do any of our more... well-seasoned... members remember the brand? Any good/worth keeping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I'm guessing you've googled the company and seen that they still make fishing rods and stuff? I know nothing of their quality but it sure looks pretty nice! I like the retro look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 Just now, Saintly Fish said: I'm guessing you've googled the company and seen that they still make fishing rods and stuff? I know nothing of their quality but it sure looks pretty nice! I like the retro look! Yeah, I did have a quick look on my phone but couldn't find them 🤷♂️. Got a linky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 The reel looks similar to a diawa one I had as a kid, probably all from the same factory. suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Yeah, I did have a quick look on my phone but couldn't find them 🤷♂️. Got a linky? https://olympic-co-ltd.jp/fishing/material-technology-en/ looks like they make golf bats too/2/tu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 53 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: https://olympic-co-ltd.jp/fishing/material-technology-en/ looks like they make golf bats too/2/tu I found them, but they say they were started in 2001? https://olympic-co-ltd.jp/top/aboutus.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I vaguely remember them and as Jon says, the reel looks reminiscent of the diawas of the time...... Is it the folding reing you haven't seen before? Quite common at one time for rods built for egg whisks. I still have one I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 26 minutes ago, suzook12 said: I vaguely remember them and as Jon says, the reel looks reminiscent of the diawas of the time...... Is it the folding reing you haven't seen before? Quite common at one time for rods built for egg whisks. I still have one I use Yes, the folding ring was new to me, and it's certainly large enough to accommodate fixed spools, so what you say makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Andy135 said: I found them, but they say they were started in 2001? https://olympic-co-ltd.jp/top/aboutus.html Oh ok, I didn't look that far. I noticed that they are not called Olympic fishing Co Ltd any more, just Olympic Co Ltd. Maybe the original company was rebranded after financial troubles? Who knows. So what's the idea with the folding ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Oh ok, I didn't look that far. I noticed that they are not called Olympic fishing Co Ltd any more, just Olympic Co Ltd. Maybe the original company was rebranded after financial troubles? Who knows. So what's the idea with the folding ring? Folding rings were common, just for storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said: So what's the idea with the folding ring? Doesn't fit in the rod bag unless it's folded down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 8 hours ago, JonC said: Folding rings were common, just for storage. Oh. Thought it was going to be some magic fish catching invention that may actually see @Andy135 land something! Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 lovely retrro gear - deffo give it a go - i'd be tempted to keet the toby lure in its packaging though - museum piece that! i have a folding first ring on my DAM devilstick - 15ft 3 piece - its right next to me - hang on i'll get a pic...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Saintly Fish Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 21 minutes ago, mike farrants said: lovely retrro gear - deffo give it a go - i'd be tempted to keet the toby lure in its packaging though - museum piece that! i have a folding first ring on my DAM devilstick - 15ft 3 piece - its right next to me - hang on i'll get a pic...... Come on Mike..............zzzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Just now, Saintly Fish said: Come on Mike..............zzzzzzzzzzz Fuck it you beat me to it! Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 Just now, Saintly Fish said: Fuck it you beat me to it! That'll teach you! 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 must be slow loading speeds on your website.......... speak to admin....... Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 (sorry for the wait...... had to put the recycling out - 1st one since xmas - i cant miss that - theres 12 million cans, and 3 million bottles to go - couldnt wait another 2 weeks lol!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 22 minutes ago, mike farrants said: must be slow loading speeds on your website.......... speak to admin....... I will PM @JonC now. Thanks for the heads up! mike farrants 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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