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a new model 80
« on: January 10, 2016, 09:29:10 AM »
the johnson model 80 is the last of the sidewinders, a reel my stepfather loved. he believed the sidewinders were the best reels johnson ever produced, and if he were alive today he would still be fishing with one.  i am rather fond of fishing with one of these as well. its a wonderful experience.  if  only we could get a modern version of this reel complete with anti reverse feature and faster retrieve speeds. maybe i should get to work on this ?
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Re: a new model 80
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2016, 09:47:37 AM »
Great idea, Tim!  May I buy reel #2?
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Re: a new model 80
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2016, 02:37:40 AM »
In a conversation with Dick Braun (TZG) he mentioned that he was sure that Johnson had built the Model 80 prior to any of the other side winder models.  ???
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My 80's
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2017, 10:18:23 PM »
Here is a Demo 80 and a regular 80. Cover is different.
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Re: a new model 80
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2017, 08:33:11 PM »
Nice article on your sidewinder's, Ron.  I gotta put my Model 80 to work.
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Re: a new model 80
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2017, 03:49:32 PM »
I'm bidding on one now on eBay. It just look interesting and will probably be a lot of fun
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Re: a new model 80
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2017, 08:46:20 PM »
I'll stay outta your way, chinkelmann.  Good luck, buddy!
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Re: a new model 80
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2017, 01:04:21 PM »
No worries; whatever happens, happens. I almost bid on a Model 10 and 20 Sunday, but thought I'd try an 80 first
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Re: a new model 80
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2017, 08:10:58 PM »
The Model 22 and 44 sidewinders are the pinnacle of the Johnson sidewinders, I think.  They actually came after the Model 80, I believe.
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Re: a new model 80
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2017, 09:16:03 PM »
I'll have to do some research on the 22's and 44's then too.
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Re: a new model 80
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2017, 09:20:50 PM »
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