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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: vancook on November 17, 2009, 09:17:50 PM

Title: Super Silex reel
Post by: vancook on November 17, 2009, 09:17:50 PM: I want to get into Steelhead fishing this year and I was wondering about some reels I have. When my grandpa passed away awhile back I took on all his tackle, rods and reels. Among it are two Super Silex reels made in England by Hardy Bros, I know he and my uncle used to fish steels on this gear. So my question is would you have the reels worked on and fish with it or hold onto them and buy a newer reel.
I'll post some pictures later on if anyone is interested in seeing what I'm talking about, along with a few of the other reels I have.
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: Rieber on November 17, 2009, 09:28:01 PM: Sure send me some pictures and we'll talk. Send me your email address.
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: vancook on November 17, 2009, 09:32:36 PM: Yeah I've been told they can be worth money, I wouldnt sell them though.
No original boxes though. they're stored in some leather reel pouches.
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: Rieber on November 17, 2009, 09:35:19 PM: Post some pics - everybody loves the Silex pictures.
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: EZ_Rolling on November 17, 2009, 09:43:51 PM: take them to a good shop get them cleaned up and fish them I am sure that is what he would want you to do with them.
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: HOOK on November 17, 2009, 09:44:28 PM: sounds like you have a couple awesome vintage reels there. I say fish them both !!

If you want to get them serviced i think one of the guys at Searun Fly & Tackle can accomadate you there. I keep meaning to take my Silex in for a spindle tightening :-\
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: vancook on November 17, 2009, 10:06:58 PM: (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6XWcJzefmfA/SwONuF7BftI/AAAAAAAAACA/sCJpSUhJwkg/s320/fish+001.jpg)
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Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on November 17, 2009, 10:09:01 PM: Beauty reels, Fish them and fish them hard!!! I am sure thats what grandpa would have wanted. Hook a few beauties for him ;)
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: jetboatjim on November 18, 2009, 07:58:57 AM: FF...I think J/D was the best.
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: younggun on November 18, 2009, 10:10:09 PM: I WANT! :o Fish them proudly, and with the knowing that u have some of the sickest fishing tools on the planet. those are in good condition!
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: mastercaster on November 19, 2009, 08:33:54 AM: Any of ther original Silex reels (major, super, suberba) should last you a life time. Can't speak about the last model out "Silex" but I've been using my Superba that my dad gave me back in 1964 at Christmas when I was nine to the tune of several dozen times per year and it is still my go to reel. My islander steelheader is my backup and just collects dust because of how reliable those extremely well made reels are. My dad fished a major and my uncle fished the super and both reels outlasted them.

Don't put those reels up on a mantel...fish them!
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: Sam Salmon on November 19, 2009, 09:30:20 AM: The Silexes as mentioned are quality reels-the Peetz and the South Bend have only sentimental value.
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: vancook on November 19, 2009, 10:32:50 AM: thanks for all the replies. I'm definately going to get those 2 reels cleaned up and fish them this season
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: BUBBA on November 21, 2009, 03:07:25 PM: As its been said in previous posts great reels to fish with, when you spool them up put some backing on first the spools can pop if you don't. Been fooling around with the camera settings the last couple days and thought I'd throw up a pic of my Super's. Love collecting them as well as fishing with them .

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/ARRJ/settingssupers2004sized.jpg)
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: younggun on November 21, 2009, 08:43:32 PM: LIFE IS SOOOOOO UNFAIR!!!!!!
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: vancook on November 22, 2009, 08:02:08 AM: that's an amazing collection you have there, very nice gear.

can anyone recommend a reputable shop to take in the reels to be worked on. and how much do you figure one would have to pay...They won't need alot of work as far as I can tell.
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: HOOK on November 22, 2009, 03:11:57 PM: i already suggested one ::) but here it is again.

http://www.sea-run.com
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: BUBBA on November 22, 2009, 04:05:42 PM: If I were you I'd just strip the old line clean them up good then oil them see how they spin. Might not need to have them worked on at all, I use Hoppes gun oil.
Title: Re: Super Silex reel
Post by: ynot on November 22, 2009, 04:38:04 PM: if you have old grease or oil just spray disc brake cleaner on it and it will be like new. i also use gun oil on most of my reels.