South Bend Model 20

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South Bend Model 20

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I posted this question as a guest and then decided I needed to join this site. It is great.

The question I posted was about a reel I recently acquired. It is South bend No. 20. In all my research about the reel they all have letters after the model No.(a,b e, Etc.) . Mine does not I suspect it might be the first run of this reel before updated. Not sure how rare it is or if I am correct any insight out there?
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Re: South Bend Model 20

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Hello rmatlock and welcome to the forum. This is really a question for Jim Madden (our South Bend expert). Which logo does it have on it (Famous in fishing, Best-o-Luck)? There were a couple according to Jim's book. A picture would really help someone provide more information.

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Thanks for the reply the logo is famous in fishing
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The "A Name Famous In Fishing" slogan was used by South Bend only after WWII, so it wouldn't be a first run model. Again, photos always help. The reel is quite common.
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Thanks I will try to get a photo up.
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I pulled up this thread because i met a reel as discussed and price was too good to leave for the quality of the reel. Appears to be NS and very well made... presume by Shakespeare? Common or no? Better than stick in eye?


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Not NS but NPB (see rub bottom of head cap for proof), Absolutely Shakespeare, Very Common, Depends on size of stick.
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scottorock wrote:Not NS but NPB (see rub bottom of head cap for proof), Absolutely Shakespeare, Very Common, Depends on size of stick.
Minor rubs on the corners of the foot bottom, too.
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They all rub out rather easily,Scott, leaving a mild yellowing more like what NS does when spots are removed. Jim's book probably says what they are. spool, however, looks to be plated

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The No.20 was introduced in South Bend's 1939 catalog, where it states it is "nickel plated". All subsequent catalogs up until WWII say the same thing. After the war, they are listed as "chrome plated".
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Model 20 B from my "low end collection" for those who cannot afford "The Very Best". Marion The Librarian"
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Re: South Bend Model 20

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I stand corrected!thanks, guys... when i think plating , i always picture chrome, like you see on later reels. Nice old piece, nonetheless
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