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What is this reel?

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Anyone Know?





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interesting! I'm going to guess that it came from Australia...but don't ask me why! :shock:
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On the label with the sea horse on it...it says made in Italy if that helps
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I sent a note to Renzo at the Italian antique tackle collectors association ANTIPES to see if he knows what it is. I will advise.

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Yes, that helps :D ... elder scores again!
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I got a brief response from Italy indicating that the reel is known but Renzo didn't have specifics. He said there would be a post on the Antipes site when they have the info. Everyone is busy with tackle shows at the moment. It is their high season like it is here.

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A follow up from Italy that I will paraphrase as follows: Contrary to what you might expect is it not a Zangi. It appears to be a "one hit wonder". The Italian collectors are researching it and intend to post on their Antipes site when they figure it out.
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Thanks
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