My Kalamazoo reel can collection

Post your reels, lures, and other old fishing tackle here that you want to sell or trade. Also, post all your wanted items here too.
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Curt Conner
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My Kalamazoo reel can collection

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Here are 2 pictures of my current Kalamazoo reels and cans. I was able to purchase 2 more Kalamazoo reels and cans in yesterday online auction of Walt Ramsey's collection (the Thorobred and the Royal). I can't wait to add them to this collection. They will be really nice additions to this collection. I'm still looking for a Kalamazoo "Tru-Axis" reel can. Please let me know if you have one for sale or trade. I do have a few trader reel cans and lures. I do collect other reel cans too. I currently have 39 different cans in my collection and I am always looking to add a few more. I know these reels and cans are not high dollar items but I just happen to really like them. Thanks, Curt

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Bill Muth
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Re: My Kalamazoo reel can collection

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Great collection Curt, very cool!
Wanted: Horton, Bristol & Meek reels, reel boxes, and catalogs!!!!
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Many of these cans didn't survive and certainly not in the nice condition yours are in. Beautiful collection. And you collect for all the right reasons. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: My Kalamazoo reel can collection

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Nice, Curt! I remember Robert Ellis had a substantial collection of “canned” reels lining his trailer and maybe some of those have made it into your collection....I hope so!

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Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
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