Brass 250 yd, marked only "Jersey"?

ORCA Online Forum - Feel free to talk or ask about ALL kinds of old tackle here, with an emphasis on old reels!
Post Reply
User avatar
JoeW
Advanced Board Poster
Posts: 233
Joined: Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:59 am
Location: Western NY
Contact:

Brass 250 yd, marked only "Jersey"?

Post by JoeW »

Here's some more pics of that big reel I picked up last week. I got anxious and tried wiping the bottom of the foot with vin/water hoping for NS. All I got was what looks like copper, but must be brass, right? Here's a few more pics- I even opened it up to show you the gearing. Any idea as to maker and anyone interested? Needs endcaps and a few screws- project reel for someone that would know what they're doing?

It was mentioned this might be a leftie? Is that because the handle shaft is closest to the user when on the left side?

I tried searching the net and all I found were some saloons and charter boats in NJ! Thanks in advance. Best--- JoeW (ORCA)

Joseph's Lures & Fishing Tackle Collectibles
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JosephsLures?view_type=list
Stop in for a look around! Best--- Joe ("Joseph") Walkowski (ORCA)
User avatar
Ron Mc
Star Board Poster
Posts: 3384
Joined: Thu Apr 29, 2004 7:49 am
Location: downtown Bulverde, Texas
Contact:

Re: Brass 250 yd, marked only "Jersey"?

Post by Ron Mc »

pretty sure that's an Ocean City reel, maybe little brother to the nickel-silver Fortescue?

there's a New Jersey on this page - No. 122 - looks like it was originally painted
http://www.oceancityreelphotos.com/saltwater-reels.html
User avatar
JoeW
Advanced Board Poster
Posts: 233
Joined: Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:59 am
Location: Western NY
Contact:

Re: Brass 250 yd, marked only "Jersey"?

Post by JoeW »

Thanks Ron! Wow- lightning fast reply! It sure does match the pics of Fortesque's I found now. Maybe an OC "trade reel"? Mystery solved- looks like I've got a wall-hanger. Thanks again, all who replied. Best--- JoeW
Joseph's Lures & Fishing Tackle Collectibles
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JosephsLures?view_type=list
Stop in for a look around! Best--- Joe ("Joseph") Walkowski (ORCA)
wrong99
Star Board Poster
Posts: 2578
Joined: Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:42 am
Location: S.F. Bay Area ORCA MEMBER

Re: Brass 250 yd, marked only "Jersey"?

Post by wrong99 »

To me, it looked reversed in your first group photo, unlike this photo, which is why I mentioned it being a "lefty".
Mark
User avatar
JoeW
Advanced Board Poster
Posts: 233
Joined: Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:59 am
Location: Western NY
Contact:

Re: Brass 250 yd, marked only "Jersey"?

Post by JoeW »

LOL! My bad, Mark. In the group photo I had the reel sitting up on the rim with the reel seat on the left! You couldn't tell from the pic. That threw the arrangement of handle, buttons, lever, etc all off. Sorry for the confusion. Best--- JoeW
Joseph's Lures & Fishing Tackle Collectibles
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JosephsLures?view_type=list
Stop in for a look around! Best--- Joe ("Joseph") Walkowski (ORCA)
Post Reply