The theory is that to keep superlines from slipping, two circular grooves with a rubber O ring in each were added to the spool
While this derelict fishing gear, or ghost gear, is a major source of ocean plastic pollution in, it is estimated that there is an outsized amount within the GPGP compared to other oceanic gyres, owing to the size of the Pacific Ocean and the amount of fisheries that operate within it
Perhaps you have a use or want for parts or want to fix them up
A lot of first-timers dont realize how much goes into finding the fish before you even make a cast
This boxed example was photographed as a "feature lure" in the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club magazine
To create it they started with a standard export BG, more or less replaced the golden highlights with bronze-coloured ones, exchanged the hard plastic T shaped handle grip for an EVA round one, then replaced the original bail wire with one that is more streamlined where it connects to the line roller