Old Shimano rod and reel

[andyk]

Got an old shimano rod and reel from a friend of mine today. The reels a FX-II and the rod is a FX-1602-2, can't really find much online about them. Anyone seen or used one before, got any info? Gave the rod a wipe down and stripped and regreased the reel. Seems to working ok but can't figure out the drag properly. It's got a Fightin' drag and a drag programmer?? Loaded it up with line and going to try it out on the bank tomorrow.

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[gbthejoiner]

Looks like something you would find over in the USA if you know Mark Houghton he may be able to help you identify it.

[gbthejoiner]

Looks like something you would find over in the USA if you know Mark Houghton he may be able to help you identify it.

[andyk]

On the river bank as I write this. Didn't catch anything this time unfortunately but I was pleasantly surprised with both the rod and reel. I'm sure the rod was a cheaply one in the day. I tried it with both medium and micro lures and was surprised how well it cast both. Tried it with some of my 40g jig heads which was a bit much for it but could feel every bump on the bottom.
I think the rod which the handle attaches to and goes through the bushings as bent as there's a stiff spot. Also as it has plastic bushings and not any bearings it wasn't particularly smooth but still ok.
Will defiantly try it again, look forward to catching on it.