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Originally Posted by Zeno
Copied in part from a post on another subject by NY probably most celebrated surfcaster Al Bentsen :"The Penn squidder cost 25 dollars when it first came out in the 1930's. That was a weeks pay. Almost like the VS is a weeks pay today. "
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It was probably only reserved for the rich. Im guessing anyone living in the 30's (great depression) wouldnt spend their weeks pay on a fishing reel. I dont care how bad you've got the bug.
VS a weeks pay? Ive got to find a better job.