Small reel "Ideal" Pflueger??

robbitobbi · Post by **robbitobbi** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 4:46 am

Bought a small reel a couple of weeks ago, marked Ideal but no trademark on it. Foot is stamped 60, so I assume its a 60 yards model.
Seller said it likely should be a Pflueger reel. I couldn't find any hint in literature though. Anybody out there who can help? Here it is:

I can send a .zip file with more pics on demand.
Cheers
Robbi

Jerry J in OK · Post by **Jerry J in OK** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 7:26 am

Robbi...Look at the shape of the bottom of the foot and then go to this site http://www.oldreels.com/identification1.htm and check out the different shapes.

Jerry

Dale Noll · Post by **Dale Noll** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:47 am

Robbi,

Welcome aboard. As you check the above web site, you may also view the Montague foot design. Chances are your reel will have the folded ear shape, as I have several IDEAL reels similar to yours. Shakespeare also used the name IDEAL on a Model 1930, but I do not believe it was made in the vintage of your reel.

Hope this helps.

Dale.

robbitobbi · Post by **robbitobbi** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 9:15 am

hmmm... I'm not that sure... Whats your opinion?

Dale Noll · Post by **Dale Noll** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:17 am

Looks like your reel has an oil cap. See if it fits any reel marked Pennell. Montague made many, many similar reels for Pennell; hence, some parts interchange. If your oil cap fits ok, it was probably made by Montague.

Dale

Reelman · Post by **Reelman** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:41 am

It sure looks like a Montague reel.

robbitobbi · Post by **robbitobbi** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 12:01 pm

allright, thanks folks! ... obviously a pretty early PFLUEGER. Anybody an idea how early?

Harvey · Post by **Harvey** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 4:27 pm

Handle, counterweight, foot,etc. look Monty to me buy I may need new glasses.
Harvey

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:01 pm

MONTAGUE!

Robin Sayler · Post by **Robin Sayler** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 4:17 pm

I agree Montegue all the way 99.9%

reelland44 · Post by **reelland44** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:29 pm

Montague all the way on handle, knob, foot style, screw pattern etc, ect, etc.

robbitobbi · Post by **robbitobbi** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:47 am

Allright then, Montague!
Can anybody tell me, what is Montague exactly? Independent trade-mark? Forrunner model of PFLUÈGER?

Jim Schottenham · Post by **Jim Schottenham** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:38 am

Robbi,
For starters, welcome to ORCA!
I think the answer to your question can be best answered here:
http://www.fishing-reel-research.org/Montague.htm
Our own Mr. Phil White has done a great job with that site, with lots more to come. He also has information on his www.oldreels.com site that gives great Montague history here:
http://www.oldreels.com/montague.htm
Again, lots of great information on-line.
I'm sure you will find yourself reading about more than Montague once you've clicked on either of those two sites. In fact, a check of our member web sites is something I recommend all our members to do from time to time. I see more have been added recently.
*From the ORCA home page, click on Member Services, then on Member Websites*
Happy reading, and it's great to have you here!

Jack Bright · Post by **Jack Bright** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:45 am

IMO the most prolific reel manufacturer of all, from high quality to junk,
Especially when you consider the many private label reels they made;
Pennell, etc., etc.,
They all had their niche however, and have made many collectors happy.