Old member from Sweden

[Johan A]

Hi im a old member who havent made any profile yet .

Johan 49 year from Sweden . Im a machinist to profession and a salmon angler

Bought my first collectable reel thirty years ago . A JVH 4" salmon .

I made some Leonard inspired raised pillar salmon reels twenty years ago that I still fish with

My collecting intrest has been American hard rubber reels . Mostly EvH. And also American cane rods .

Now have I sold a big part of my collection and invested the money in a flyreel workshop at home.

My plans is to start making reels again . But so far I havent got time because of to much reel repair jobs

[kyreels]

Johan,

Thanks for taking the time to post a profile and learn about your interests. It is always great to see the machinist expertise in this organization. I look forward to seeing more of your work!

[Richard Lodge]

Great to hear from you, Johan. Thanks for posting on ReelTalk. I know a lot of us would be interested in seeing your reels when you do get time to start making them.
Tell us more about what types of reels you collect.

thank you!
Richard

[john elder]

Hi, johan and thanks for joining in! I wish we were in closer proximity, as i know i could learn a lot from you. I look forward ti seeing reels you have made. I feel your pain Re repairs. I Enjoy doing that work, but have had three reels half done for the last year, my own work always taking a back seat to others projects!

John

[Johan A]

Hi guys !
I took a picture on the reels I made when was young
They have been on salmon fishing every year since I made them

When It comes to the reels I collect . I have focused on reels I wanna fish with
My favorites is Evh Restigouche were I tried to find reels with all four patent number 79-83 , 83 , 96 and 02 in all sizes
eccept 1-0 that that came later and wasent made with all patent numbers . Never had any 1-0 anyway .

My favorites is the second model Restigouche pat 79-83 where 2-0 and 3-0 is qite hard to find . For a Swede anyway

[Johan A]

Restigouche pat 79-83 2-0 - 6-0 on a Schaublin from late fifites

[Nick in NY]

Nice work! Beautiful reels! Earlier on.. . Many years ago I made a rod l used for a half dozen times... mostly for trout and panfish but the reels are incredible! There's so many more things to consider especially with a raised pillar! I know it's no easy task especially with the handle being recessed into the face place! As an operation engineer I don't get the chance to use a lathe but it's always been a dream to make a reel I'd be able to fish with! Beautiful workmanship.... Tight lines Nick n NY

[leland99]

Johan, those are some nice reels you created. Thanks for sharing!!

[Johan A]

Thank you Guys

And Nick I hope you will be able to make a reel one day .

My boss let me use the machines for my hobby work before when I didn't have machines myself.

I

[Johan A]

Favourite reelmakers milling equipment used almost every week. A simple quick divider with lots of interchangeable discs and a roundtable. Now making parts for American and Canadian salmon reels

[Dr. Rob]

This is super cool… I had no idea.
Where are you located?

PS: don’t let the antique lamp nerds see the PeFeGe on your Aciera. They will be constantly wanting to buy it

Mattson-Zetterlund <3

[Johan A]

Hi Robert

Im from Stockholm (järfälla)