unusual spin cast reel

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bcstones
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unusual spin cast reel

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has anyone seen anything like this...no markings anywhere on body - have yet to take it apart:
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I’ve never seen a similar reel. The foot, thumb bail release and handle look like machine shop retrofits, but it’s tough to tell from only two photos. It’s a sweet reel

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Love those Open Face Spinning Reels! (Especially ABU & ABU/Zebco)

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Midway Tommy D wrote:It is a Marabou Prince
Good call,Tommy.

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It was made by Stan Clay, the guy who first manufactured Whirlaways (and the precursor Northfield Jr.) It's from the mid-50s. His arrangement with Great Lakes (to whom he sold the rights for the Whirlaway) had a very limited non-compete agreement, so he started making a new line of spincasting reels and rods, after relocating to Michigan. (He had a consulting agreement with Great Lakes that resulted in his move from MN to MIl.) These are well-made reels.
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