South Sea Saltwater Reel
South Sea Saltwater Reel
I just purchased a saltwater reel that seems to be unique. It has a wide spool (3" wide) with marblilized side plates. The only mark is South Sea on the side plate. Can you help me with maker and age? Thanks for any info. you can give me. Kip.
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I saw Kip's reel at Bakersfield and wondered what the heck it was, as well. The "mottling" was more subtle than that...more like some of the old Penns had, but not end-of-week crazy or anything. "South See" was in an oblong logo similar in shape to yours, Richard, but the writing was heavy and quite deep. Kip, if you want to post pics, I'll talk you thru it!
The neat thing about this reel is that it has sideplates not much greater in diameter than a Squidder, but the spool is double that of a squidder!
The neat thing about this reel is that it has sideplates not much greater in diameter than a Squidder, but the spool is double that of a squidder!
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Yes H-I for sure. That H-I reel design can be found with at least 10, maybe 20, different names (including trade names like the Abbey & Imbrie Silver King). However, Kip's reel appears to be much wider leaving me to wonder if the widening was done aftermarket. I couldn't really tell by photos...should be easy to tell with reel in hand by looking at spool & foot. If that reel was sold in wide version by H-I and all the parts are original, it is the first one I have seen.
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The foot has no extensions and all look to be original. Yes it is wide and very cool. Thanks for all the info. everyone has given. Any idea as to the value? Thanks again and have a great week. Kip.
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Re: South Sea Saltwater Reel
Definitely a H-I product. Found this last weekend. Looks like the wide spool that was mentioned previously? Anyone ever come up with a value? Best---- Joe Walkowski (WNYTC, ORCA)
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