Fess up ...who bought the Deally ?

[reelsmith.]

I think it will clean up great, but will need a proper handle.

https://www.decoysforsale.com/Listing/D ... circa-1900

Dean.

[Mike N]

I loved the $200-400 estimate on a decoy site.

Mike N.

[RonG]

Yes, it has a NY handle rather than a KY handle. I would say it has either a Malleson or Slote handle. Jay White recently posted what these reels should look like. It pays to follow Reel Talk. Here's Jay's photo of his No. 10, No. 12 and No. 7 Deally reels.

[reelsmith.]

Maybe the handle was taken from this reel, which was from the same collection and in the same auction.

https://www.decoysforsale.com/Listing/D ... th-century

Dean.

[RonG]

The JVH handle is right on that reel. I had one similar that was made by JVH, but had EVH sliding oil covers. Brothers down the street so this is what happens. What are you going to do if you need covers?

[kyreels]

So Deally's brother was Malleson?

[Ron Mc]

The JVH handle is right on that reel. I had one similar that was made by JVH, but had EVH sliding oil covers. Brothers down the street so this is what happens. What are you going to do if you need covers?

answering out of turn, visit more creative little bro.

Ron, thanks for posting that great photo.

[RonG]

Ron, help me understand your point. It's cryptic. My statement is correct. Convince me I'm wrong.

[RonG]

Obviously, we don't know for sure about history of this reel or who actually made the handle on the Deally reel. Maybe the original had the ivory knob (Like Jay's) that, as we know, could crack and fall off. A fisherman going to go fishing and will fix his equipment so that he can. He must have had NY reel that he scavenged the handle off of. This is my guess.

[Steve]

EVH sliding oil covers

What does that mean? Marked as EVH?

[reeltackle]

I bought the reel and I am giving it to you for your Birthday today Dean. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAN!! (just kidding about the reel though .... I didn't buy it and your not getting it but happy birthday anyway my friend.)

[RonG]

Here's the reel Steve.

https://www.decoysforsale.com/Listing/D ... th-century

[Ron Mc]

Ron, help me understand your point. It's cryptic. My statement is correct. Convince me I'm wrong.

sorry Ron, I was agreeing with you in humor. EVH reels tend to stun, older brother Julius made some very nice reels, but didn't hit out of the park as often.

[reelsmith.]

I bought the reel and I am giving it to you for your Birthday today Dean. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAN!! (just kidding about the reel though .... I didn't buy it and your not getting it but happy birthday anyway my friend.)

Thanks Ed !

The reel is not my style. I like pins though.

Dean.