Visiting my 80 year old Dad during the Holidays, it didn’t take long after the initial hello hug to start talking fishing. Well after agreeing when the weather warms up, to spend some time on the water he had some stuff to show me.
His older brother had passed away about 5 years ago. Recently my Dad’s niece gave him a reel and motor, that my uncle had owned. Kind of cool! Purchased new, a 1973 6 Hp Evinrude. The $375 price tag was still on the motor. Dad helped my uncle learn how to use the motor. Then the motor just sat in storage. Don’t know why my uncle didn’t use the motor. Dad’s guess is it has been run less than 5 hours. I gave the rope a couple of slow pulls. The pistons are not frozen. Dad gave me the motor. Cool! I bet with some TLC I’ll end up with a nice kicker.
Dad also gave me the reel. An Ambassadeur 5000. I am guessing it is at least as old as the motor. I believe my uncle who enjoyed fishing bought the reel and never used it. The reel is in perfect condition. Not a scratch, beautiful bright red color, still in the nice leather case. I am not planning on using the reel. Just a nice piece of family history.
What a nice Holiday. Dad was proud to pass the reel and motor to me. I’ll be looking forward to warmer weather to get the ole man out on the water. 
