Thread: Penn 704z Greenie

Originally Posted by stephen.franklin

And I'll probably want to make it a manual, but I can wait on that one depending on what it looks like when I get it, the pics looked really good.

Why didn't you just get a 706 then?? from what I hear, a much better reel anyway ....would have cost more but you get what you pay for in the end

I'll be here tomorrow ....what does a rowdy rod look like?

http://columbus.craigslist.org/spo/4355752994.html

Get that Zebco Cardinal.

Originally Posted by john g

Get that Zebco Cardinal.

I see 2 greenies in the pictures? and who knows what else?? Like I need anymore anyway.....but I do have it bad

This will probably look like my gear..... when I pass on....I should be thinning out, instead of adding to it

Is that a 2 pc. Fenwick on the right? Its hard to find treasure like that around here...

Better than a Fierce holds alot more line

Didn't get the 706 because I didn't have the money at the time $100 was my max right now to spend. (It was prize money), even though i wanted to, I got the 704 for 55$ shipped in good condition from a fellow in Foley surprisingly, because I lost a bid on a lot of reels (7000 and 3000) by $1.00. I would've paid $96.50 for a Fierce 7000 and 3000 together haha. But oh well. When i get back from college, ill build my arsenal up much more. I love the simplicity of the Z series reels. I Just wouldn't want them (or any reel in that case) to sit for 4 years unused and then lock up on me or just sit there and get damaged or stolen haha.

Originally Posted by john g

Get that Zebco Cardinal.

I have a Zebco Cardinal 4, I believe, bought used but in great shape. Never fished with it since I never bought a rod to match it with. Would like to keep the rod in the same time period as the reel. Any suggestions?

Originally Posted by john g

Get that Zebco Cardinal.

you aren't serious, are you??
that isn't what I was looking at, I have found a few things (rods) recently....one will mostly likely get on ebay,(the big one 10ft'er) but the other is a keeper(8-1/2 ft)....putting together a few 2 pcs for future trips in smaller vehicles

I may call you, if your at the shop tomorrow(early morning).... for advice while at the sale, if there is anything that interests me....if that's OK....if not I'll just wing it and take my chances

Not sure if John was joking with you or not, but in my opinion Zebco Cardinals are great "old school" reels! Very reliable, at least as far as freshwater fishing goes, not sure how salt effects them. Used them as a kid on occasion while growing up and liked them. Those experiences are what caused me to purchase another one. Just my opinion for what it's worth...

Oh I had a cardinal and yes they worked good for a lighter reel...I was looking for something slightly larger, but you never know with me, and what looks decent at the time....I have way to many now as it is....but I have to feed the addiction with possible goods deals on old school gear....

John kinda started it anyway with the rod rebuild...went from an ugly pea green to a beautiful chestnut brown almost like wood....the natural fiberglass....Garcia conolon blank