Axehandle
Buckeye
Traded a ABU 5500C reel on a Fenwick graphite rod for a Bearcat in about 1978... Little jewel was as new in the box with papers... Even back then there was collector interest in the little beasties. That one got traded away to a collector pretty quick. Traded for a pair of stainless Super Bearcats a few years back... Those were #1, #2, and #3 Bearcats... This morning we added 1507 and 27349 to our set. No boxes, no papers... 1507 is well worn but 27349 is 95% or better. The only real difference I see in the two is the dimpled ejector button on 1507. Haven't pulled my RENE stuff out yet but the coffee pot just beeped so I think it is time..
Here is 1507:
And 27349:
Here is 1507:
And 27349: