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humbolt

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Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« on: February 13, 2013, 05:46:40 PM »

Looking to expand my collection. Will pay top dollar for reels.
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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2013, 05:55:03 PM »

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humbolt

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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2013, 05:57:04 PM »

Unfortunately I already have that reel. Thanks for the heads up.
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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2013, 07:38:49 AM »

Would you be interested in a centrepin rod built by Norm. Its an unkown black blank and in excellent condition.
Bill 604-721-1965
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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2013, 08:14:31 AM »

I just am interested in his reels
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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2013, 10:42:55 PM »

I have a 4-inch that I purchased back in 1992. It has the silent retrieve and outgoing clicker. I used it for a few seasons, but for the most part its been collecting dust. I thought about selling it the last couple of years, but that sentimental thing keeps me from posting it. Back when Norm was still around making them, I was on a waiting list for almost 2 years until I finally got one from Brian Babcock's shop. It was stolen one season later. My buddy had one and brought it to Norm to for a handle repair. I tagged along so that I could meet the "man" behind the amazing reel. He was an amazing machinist when it came to these reels. He talked to us for hours. We missed a couple of return ferries, but it was fun listening to him. Towards the end, he asked if I had one of his reels? It took me a while to clear the lump from my throat to reply. But before I could, he pulled one out from a Crown Royal bag and sold it to me. I am tossed between keeping the reel or selling it to someone that really wants one. The reel is currently up in Haida Gwaii. I will be down in Vancouver this September. If you are still looking for one try looking me up.

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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2013, 08:00:41 PM »

I will give a shout when your back in town. Lovely reel.
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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2013, 11:36:31 AM »

Nobody wants to part with their reel.
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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2013, 09:50:53 PM »

Looking to expand my collection. Will pay top dollar for reels.

Define "top dollar"
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humbolt

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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2013, 06:38:47 PM »

It depends on the reel. In the past I have always been able to make the seller happy.
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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2013, 10:46:38 PM »

I have a one of a kind 4 and 1/4 inch narrow arbour, with a 2 way trigger not a 3 way. It's never been used. PM me your email and I can send you pics.     If your interested we can come up with a "Top dollar" price. Yes it's a Norm.
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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2013, 10:52:35 AM »

How the heck do you Pm
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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2013, 10:54:15 AM »

I am not allowed to send PMs yet. If you could send some pictures to ganskepm@telus.net
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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2013, 02:01:17 PM »

I am not allowed to send PMs yet. If you could send some pictures to ganskepm@telus.net

Sent you an email if your still interested in buying the reel. Let me know.
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Re: Wanted to buy Norm McDonald reels
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2013, 09:09:57 AM »

Crappy bearing reels
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