Bucket of Reels - The Hull Truth

cypremort · 07-26-2006, 10:49 PM

Came home today to find a "bucket of reels" at my back door. Seems "brother-in-law" decided to clean out his barn and threw some his old reels in a 5 gallon bucket to give to my kids. Unfortunately most are in pretty bad shape. They probably have been sitting in the back of his barn for several years. Looks like my sons and I will have something to do this winter. Included in the bucket were 2 Penn Intl 30s, 1 Penn Intl 20, 2 Penn 6/0, 3 Penn 4/0, 1 Penn 3/0, Ambassadeur 9000, several Penn 309s and 209s and a couple of others I haven't identified yet.

derekd · 07-26-2006, 10:55 PM

That's a great brother in law!!!!

pooldoo73 · 07-27-2006, 12:11 AM

Don't be too hard on ole "brother-in-law" for dumping off his "junk". Looks like you will end up with over $1000 worth of reels for a couple hours of clean-up and maybe $50 worth of parts.

twentynine · 07-27-2006, 12:18 AM

I'd be happy if my Brother in Law would get a job.

capt crunch · 07-27-2006, 08:50 AM

I'd be happy if my brother in law got off my couch!

Southern Fried · 07-27-2006, 11:25 AM

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twentynine - 7/26/2006 8:18 PM

I'd be happy if my Brother in Law would get a job.

what he said

originalsin · 07-27-2006, 11:29 AM

What a JERK. You want me to come get that trash from you. I gotta good idea where to throw them away at.

lemaymiami · 07-27-2006, 02:18 PM

I actually have customers that bring me reels to repair by the bucket load.... It makes a great change of pace from fly-tying, rod repairs, and guiding. Every one of those reels can be returned to great condition with just a little effort if parts are available. Enjoy.

Dr. Rob · 07-30-2006, 12:53 PM

Pay very special attention to the 9000.

Tireless · 07-30-2006, 05:46 PM

Dang....nice BIL. You have the building blocks to create a very nice offshore arsenal. All of that stuff can be repaired/replaced/restored.

welder · 07-30-2006, 07:22 PM

If you dont want them 30's just send them to me , I'll pay shipping.

Farmer Jane would look good in gold on my aluminum boat.

farmerjane · 08-03-2006, 08:51 AM

DANG~!!! That's like someone droppin' off a bucket o' GOLD right at your BACK DOOR!!!

You lucky DOG!

However - if you're feelin' more like it's an ALBATROS around your neck - just ship them COD to ME!! It's a sacrifice I'm willin' to make in order for a fellow THT'r to be RID of such a burden.

BTW - thanks Welder ~ I AM a little partial to "gold". HA!!

FJ

dog-on · 08-03-2006, 10:08 AM

you can never have too many buckets, right?!

RollerGuide · 08-03-2006, 10:38 AM

looking at all the smart replies...tried to come up with one of my own but didn't work

wish i had anybody in the family who liked fishing

you're one lucky angler

everyone's dream coming true to come home and discover a bucket full of reels...man you're are one lucky dog

joc · 08-03-2006, 03:25 PM

If my BIL left a bucket at my door I'd be afraid to go near it. Let alone actually look in it.

prockvoan · 08-03-2006, 04:39 PM

I have a empty bucket I will trade!Be more then happy to clean out your bucket.

Some people have all the luck.Lucky you.

Cracker · 08-03-2006, 10:05 PM

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twentynine - 7/26/2006 11:18 PM

I'd be happy if my Brother in Law would get a job.

A job gets in the way of Smoking Crack, burglarizing houses, and running Ho's......Sorry could not resist...

(I have a feeling thats not a far off description for one or two of you as you speak very poorly of your sisters other half)

reefhunter2 · 08-04-2006, 03:21 PM

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joc - 8/3/2006 12:25 PM

If my BIL left a bucket at my door I'd be afraid to go near it.

Oh, one of those? I wish someone would leave me a bucket of reels, even if it was just parts.