Here's one I've had an eye on for a while now...finally found a price that was right. These old Rockets are fetching high prices, partly from collectors, but also from guys still fishing them. This one is a model 1355 and looks like it has never been fished. The smoothness and feel of the moving parts is impressive...even by todays standards!
                                                                                                       

I have one also. I have never used it though. Always thought it would make a good trolling reel.

I think the Rocket was originally billed as a trolling reel, but they are great casting reels for musky, pike, and catfish. In this neck of the woods, lots of guys still use these for cats.

Boy howdy...the more I sit and fiddle around with this reel...the more I am thinking of trying to find one to fish(like one a little rougher, not so shiny and pricy). The only drawback is weight. This old girl is kinda heavy, but that is probably why so many are still in service.

Pflueger has always made top quality reels i had a guy give me a president made by Pflueger and i have been a huge fan eversince NICE FIND