Is It April Yet ? ? ?

  • big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22538
    June 3, 2008 at 12:54 pm #689919

    This is a rough guess. In good shape, I would think $130-$150 each.

    big G

    Joel Ballweg
    Sauk City, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3295
    June 3, 2008 at 5:30 pm #690003

    I used to run the Abu Garcia 6500 with line counters. The line counter is of poor quality and they are forever going to give you problems. I owned four of them at one time and they constantly wear out batteries. After a year or so, they don’t stay programmed either. Frustrating is what they were.
    The Abu Garcia 6500 reel on the other hand is very reliable and durable. Love that reel!

    I would say the setups are worth in the neighborhood of $80 to $90 per setup depending on how old they are and the shape they are in.

    Boog

    afull
    NW IA
    Posts: 47
    June 4, 2008 at 1:21 am #690125

    Thanks for the input guys. With the electronic linecounters I realize they will go through some batteries. If I turn them off after I let out line will I use much battery? The guy is asking 350 for these three rods. What would you say? He is telling me that I would be paying for the rods and getting the reels free. I know some of you guys do way more of this buying/selling than I do so please let me know.

    jbob
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 725
    June 4, 2008 at 1:31 am #690128

    The telescopic rods sold new for about $70 at most stores. Yes the don’t make them any more. You stated that the other rod was an Abu Garcia rod? If so it is very old or a cheap give away. Find out what the rod is. The reels new were about $100 a piece with the line counter. I have a new line counter stil in the package if some one wants it. I know that these prices are very close since I rep for Abu Garcia and Berkley.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22538
    June 4, 2008 at 12:53 pm #690196

    I guess if I wanted them bad enough, I would give him $350. If I could take em or leave em, I would offer $275 and stand firm. Good Luck

    big G

    Joel Ballweg
    Sauk City, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3295
    June 4, 2008 at 5:22 pm #690283

    No way would I give him that much for 3 used rods and reels.

    Sorry, just my opinion!

    Give Dean at Everts Resort a call. I’ll bet he can set you up with three brand new rigs of similar length for close to the same price.

    Even if he can’t, its worth you time and cost you nothing to check.

    Boog

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22538
    June 4, 2008 at 8:51 pm #690353

    As mine was just an opinion, sorry. I guess you said $80-$90 depending on shape, I don’t think I have seen them, so $275 isn’t that far from your opinion, $90 x 3 = $270.

    big G

    Joel Ballweg
    Sauk City, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3295
    June 4, 2008 at 9:42 pm #690369

    Hey big G,

    The quoted price below is what I was referring too.
    I should have been more precise as to which price I was talking about. Sorry about that!

    Quote:

    The guy is asking 350 for these three rods. What would you say? He is telling me that I would be paying for the rods and getting the reels free. I know some of you guys do way more of this buying/selling than I do so please let me know.

    I always figure that if the price difference between used equipment and new equipment isn’t big enough, then the new equipment is the way to go. In this case, if I had to spend another $100 or so to get three brand new rods rigged with good reels, then thats what I would do.

    At least then I would know exactly what I was getting and most likely would be able to get a full replacement if anything was wrong with the rods or reels.

    Boog

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22538
    June 4, 2008 at 9:53 pm #690371

    No problem. It is always hard trying to figure what something used is worth. It always comes down to what somebody will pay. I agree, buying new, you can expect a little more, as far as any warranty or future problems. For a hondo more, I would be calling Dean at Everts

    big G

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    January 2, 2011 at 3:19 pm #211238

    This will get you excited for turkey season


    bob_bergeson
    cannon falls
    Posts: 2798
    January 2, 2011 at 3:22 pm #98063

    Nice pics Pat Kill em all

    swimingjig
    Waumandee, WI
    Posts: 695
    January 2, 2011 at 3:48 pm #98065

    Nice pics. April can not get here quick enough. This will be the first season for Chase.

    flatlandfowler
    SC/SW MN
    Posts: 1081
    January 2, 2011 at 5:33 pm #98068

    Looks like your going to have a good year!

    mpearson
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 4338
    January 2, 2011 at 6:02 pm #98076

    Bring it on! Hopefully they survive this winter!

    brunowfo
    Posts: 76
    January 2, 2011 at 6:04 pm #98077

    Pat I can smell my smoker already!! cant wait either. Thanks for the pic’s!!

    sauger
    Hastings ,MN
    Posts: 2442
    January 2, 2011 at 8:50 pm #98083

    coppertop
    Central MN
    Posts: 2853
    January 3, 2011 at 3:42 am #98106

    You let those guys burn up your expensive batteries?

    Joel Nelson
    Moderator
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 3137
    January 3, 2011 at 4:11 pm #98130

    Quote:

    Haters! But only for a short while. Get your fix this year and you’ll be wondering why it took so long!

    Joel

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    January 4, 2011 at 11:57 am #98192

    Great pic’s Pat Can’t wait to one

    Brad Juaire
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 6101
    January 4, 2011 at 3:12 pm #98220

    I can’t believe you are already starting to pattern them!

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