Friday, December 26, 2008

Friday Funhouse

The Friday Funhouse

Video of the Week

A shark that can HURL ITS MOUTH AT YOU and REEL YOU IN LIKE A FROG'S TONGUE. That is all.



Things I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them

This awesome Ed. vom Hofe fly reel in the leather case would make a terrific holiday gift!


Have you ever seen a W.D. Chapman 4-sided minnow for sale before? Me neither.


There are some nice creels for sale this week, including this A&F model.


And this Joseph Schnell wicker creel...


A Heddon #700 has attracted a great deal of bidding interest.


A Heddon #200 Reliable bamboo casting rod is a true classic.


This Fenwick Lunkerstick 2000 fiberglass casting rod is a fantastic rod.


A 1964 Hardy Featherweight Fly Reel will make a fly angler very happy.


Here is a pair of Heddon Smokey Joe Punkinspins new in the box.


This Penn International TRQ300 is a great big game fishing reel.



This neat Fred Divine fly rod and custom form will sell for a pretty price, despite the fact the seller doesn't know how to spell Divine properly.


A Gar Wood Fin Nor #3 spinning reel is one of the finest ever made.


I really love Pikaroons, especially when the come new in the box.


A Merrill Booth ice spearing decoy is a neat piece of folk art.


I have never seen this configuration on an old handforged eel spear.


Here's a neat doo-dad: a marked thumb bar for a vintage Meisselbach casting reel.


Here's a nice 1934 Connecticut non-resident angling license button.


A cool A&F Puma fishing knife will find a neat home.


Instant Collection Alert: Lot of 5 vintage Meek & Milam fishing reels.



Have a safe and happy holiday weekend, and be good to each other, and yourself.

-- Dr. Todd

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