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Johnson Sidewinders Models => Model 80 (1953) => Topic started by: time on January 10, 2016, 09:29:10 AM

Title: a new model 80
Post by: time 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 ?

Title: Re: a new model 80
Post by: Skip Smith on January 10, 2016, 09:47:37 AM

Great idea, Tim!  May I buy reel #2?

Title: Re: a new model 80
Post by: AL 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.  ???

Title: My 80's
Post by: Ron on July 29, 2017, 10:18:23 PM

Here is a Demo 80 and a regular 80. Cover is different.

Title: Re: a new model 80
Post by: Skip Smith on July 30, 2017, 08:33:11 PM

Nice article on your sidewinder's, Ron.  I gotta put my Model 80 to work.

Title: Re: a new model 80
Post by: chinkelmann 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

Title: Re: a new model 80
Post by: Skip Smith on July 31, 2017, 08:46:20 PM

I'll stay outta your way, chinkelmann.  Good luck, buddy!

Title: Re: a new model 80
Post by: chinkelmann 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

Title: Re: a new model 80
Post by: Skip Smith 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.

Title: Re: a new model 80
Post by: chinkelmann on August 03, 2017, 09:16:03 PM

I'll have to do some research on the 22's and 44's then too.

Title: Re: a new model 80
Post by: chinkelmann on August 03, 2017, 09:20:50 PM

Well, found a 22 and bid: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Unusual-vintage-johnson-model-22-sidewinder-fishing-reel-/263117497835?hash=item3d430665eb:g:MhEAAOSwmVBZf3kK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Unusual-vintage-johnson-model-22-sidewinder-fishing-reel-/263117497835?hash=item3d430665eb:g:MhEAAOSwmVBZf3kK)