Do small vintage reel cases for 40yd casting reels exist ?

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Chad S
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Do small vintage reel cases for 40yd casting reels exist ?

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I would like to find one before I cut one in half and duct tape the bottom back on a standard size case.

Maybe Shakespeare just packed the bottom of the case with paper to ship a 40yd ?reel?
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After 1908 or so, the only models I know of that came in a chamois-lined leather case were the level-winds, and they didn't come in a 40-yard size. A chamois bag was also supplied, which would have taken up some of the space on a smaller size reel. Prior to 1909, only a couple models came with the case. Would you really want to cut one up for a reel that was never originally housed in one? Also, I've been told to never store a reel in these leather cases. Something about chemical reactions? Below is a Style-B in it's original case, with chamois bag instructions on the case cover.
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Re: Do small vintage reel cases for 40yd casting reels exist ?

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Shakespeare also had some wooden reel boxes. I don't recall seeing anything lately but I haven't been looking. I simply recall Dave Gaustad having one or two. And I have no idea which reels they related to.

Anyone know what the deal was with the Shakespeare wooden boxes?
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Re: Do small vintage reel cases for 40yd casting reels exist ?

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An old thread that discusses the risks of storing reels in Leather Cases.
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Thank You for the info all, Mark I was only kidding about shorting one up. That is a fantastic reel. Chad
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Ha! Yes, I thought you might be.
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