Bride of frankenreel
- john elder
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Bride of frankenreel
A fun project from Joe Castillo! I learned a lot in this one about the why's and wherefores of reelmaking and why the early makers took the directions they did. thanks for the fun, Joe!
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Re: Bride of frankenreel
Wow, what a job John. It turned out great.
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Re: Bride of frankenreel
Great job John !! You are a true craftsman!! John Taylor
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Re: Bride of frankenreel
You never cease to amaze me, JE!
Love those Open Face Spinning Reels! (Especially ABU & ABU/Zebco)
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Re: Bride of frankenreel
I don't feel so bad after all!
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Re: Bride of frankenreel
Wow, guess that Grizzly was a solid purchase after all!
-James-
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New to reel collecting so bear with me please. I like reel deals!
- john elder
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Re: Bride of frankenreel
Thanks, guys! I probably could have continued to fiddle with this reel for another month … lots of ideas to pursue. I’m anxious to try making something that’s not made from carcasses! And yes, i even turned the mill on
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Re: Bride of frankenreel
Nice job John !
Thanks for the pictorial ...I enjoyed it.
Dean.
Thanks for the pictorial ...I enjoyed it.
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Re: Bride of frankenreel
Wish I could have been there to get in the way!! The current name isn't fitting. You created it, you should name it. If you don't, archeologists will be in a tail spin. It'll wind up on some site as "unknown reel, please help identify".
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Re: Bride of frankenreel
Well, Joe got the reel and did a bit of polishing and added a really neat line guide to the cage at the top of the reel. He thought it was from Fin-Nor but a nifty add, regardless of who thought it up!
ORCA member since 1999
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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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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