OK Stix , I gotta admit I have an old reel addiction. There I admit it. I've fought it for years but anytime I see an old reel for sale it seems to find its way home with me. My favorite is an old direct drive Pflueger bait cast with jeweled bearing covers and engraving mouted on a all steel;True Value; rod with soldered on guides. Very cool looking got it on the wall in the living room. I have a very understanding wife.LOL
Will try to post a pic later. ...SK