Pflueger Akron 1893 Reel & Betts Smooth Caster Rod Restoration

Found (with permission) deep in a barn the Pflueger Akron 1893 Reel & Betts Smooth Caster Rod were so coated with grim that it was impossible to read the brand markings. This rig was well used at one time, the chrome plating is worn off right were my long departed relative would have rested his/her thumb. The aluminum rod handle polished up easily but the steel rod was deeply pitted and rusted. The cork handle was dry rotted and crumbled when touched. I found a suitable replacement at Mud Hole Rod Building and Tackle Crafting that required modifications by drilling out a 1/2" diameter hole. Overall, this was basically a clean up job. But this was an early 20th century American built tool and it is still quite functional. I'll give it a light workout in the spring on one of the small local creeks. (But I could get lucky and hook up with a 4 pound smallmouth that could really test the old black nylon line. I hope so.) This is a precious heirloom that will rest on a family member's mantle. Thank you for reading this. You're certainly committed.

All video was captured using an iPhone 8 Plus and edited on an iMac with iMovie and Photoshop.

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