Mr. Meisselbach Did Good!

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:39 pm

Here's a few unusual and very pretty Meisselbach Take-Apart reels.

From Left: 1) 1st model Take-Apart, GS/HR; 2) 1st model, 2nd version (note the aluminum ring rather than hard rubber); 3) Round pillar with rubber veneer face plate; 4) tube frame with rubber veneer plate.

Post by **Brian F.** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:59 pm

Beeyootiful reels, Phil - I am a BIG fan of hard rubber and german silver!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 6:27 pm

Hello Phil:
As this is my initial post on this site, if I screw it up horribly, please don't rupture yourself laughing!

The German silver and hard rubber Meisselbachs are indeed beautiful.

Might you be willing to show us a picture of your Meisselbach made from tree parts by Woodmeister John Elder?

Thank you in advance. Jim

Jim Wiegner · Post by **Jim Wiegner** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 6:42 pm

Oops...

Forgot to log in...

Post by **Brian F.** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:25 pm

I'd like to see those nice saltwater reels too!

Howdy Jim! Nice to see you up and running. I know you've been lurking for quite a while

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:25 pm

Jim: Your request is my pleasure.

Of course all credit for this terrific reel goes to John Elder. The reel currently sits in a place of honor on a table in our living room.

I thought I might tear the bearings apart, however, and put in a pair of precision ball bearings to see if I could smooth it up a bit.

Post by **john elder** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:07 pm

LOL...yes the gears are always problematic for me! it involves too much precision work and too much math!...takes all the fun out of it! hey, Geez, glad you are enjoying the paperweight and feel free to gear it up!...and thanks to you and Jim for the pats!

j

Jim Schottenham · Post by **Jim Schottenham** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:38 pm

Those are some hansome reels Phil,
and that wooden reel is awesome! If you're still in the mood for requests, how 'bout some early Amateurs? Love those side-mounted versions!

Robin Sayler · Post by **Robin Sayler** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:31 pm

Is there a strory behind that wooden reel? I love it...bet it took a while

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:52 pm

The wooden reel was made by this board's own John Elder and presented to me last year at the ORCA Convention upon my retirement from 9 years as Editor of The Reel News. The guys on this message board were awsome, and I can't thank them enough.
Phil White, chairman of the Geezer SIG.

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:31 pm

Here's a few of other examples of Gus & William Meisselbach's talents.

The less common reels include their first surf reel (front left), a Deep Sea model (top center) and a new in box Surf No. 635 in that dark blue box. Pliny Catucci helped a lot with these reels

The following reel was found in the basement of the Catucci family home. It was saved by a grandson who wanted to use it to fish with. However, he couldn't figure out how it worked.

Sorry for the photo on this one, but it was a while ago.

Post by **Brian F.** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:15 am

Very nice reels, Phil! I have a soft spot for those hard rubber and german silver designs.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 6:57 pm

Beeyootiful reels, Phil - I am a BIG fan of hard rubber and german silver!

Very nice reels, Phil! I have a soft spot for those hard rubber and german silver designs.

Hey, Brian, you're padding your post count! We who are about to hit 500 (no, not years) protest!

Post by **Brian F.** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:04 pm

Hey Steve, as long as everyone keeps putting them up...! (Besides, I have enough padding already

)

Post by **john elder** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:41 pm

Well, Steve...I suppose we should just be thankful that Brian isn't into the leather stuff

Mr. Meisselbach Did Good!

Mr. Meisselbach Did Good!

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