Handle Drag Reels
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Handle Drag Reels
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There are several 1900-1930s references in books and articles that recommend a 400-600 yard reel with a strong handle drag for tarpon. I've not found a pre-1900 reference. Maybe there was not a handle drag before then?
If you know of any other versions/manufacturers, let me know. I'd like to add to this little collection.
Thanks
There are several 1900-1930s references in books and articles that recommend a 400-600 yard reel with a strong handle drag for tarpon. I've not found a pre-1900 reference. Maybe there was not a handle drag before then?
If you know of any other versions/manufacturers, let me know. I'd like to add to this little collection.
Thanks
Re: Handle Drag Reels
If you're talking about retrofittables, Rabbeth's was probably the first; built-ins go back at least to 1864.
Steve Vernon
ORCA Honorary member
Book: ANTIQUE FISHING REELS, 2nd Ed.
Websites:
Antique Fishing Reels
Kopf reels
Hendrick reels
"Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose."
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Re: Handle Drag Reels
Anybody care to throw out some names of other retrofit handle drags that I can add?
Who made OEM versions?
Who made OEM versions?
Re: Handle Drag Reels
Shipley "Gem"some names
"F & M Handle"
pre-"Pflueger-Williams" Williams
post-Rabbeth Pflueger "Cub"
MacMahon drag patented in 1905 (suspiciously similar to a drag in a photo Ed Pritchard sent me years ago).
Steve Vernon
ORCA Honorary member
Book: ANTIQUE FISHING REELS, 2nd Ed.
Websites:
Antique Fishing Reels
Kopf reels
Hendrick reels
"Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose."