ORCAn Craig Barber came up to me at the Tulsa Convention with a small brass reel he found in upper New York state about 15 years ago. It is very well made and except for a probable solder repair to the foot at some point, is in excellent cosmetic and working condition. Diameter is 1 3/4” by 1.5” wide. I believe it was fished under the reel as a right hand retrieve fly reel, given the orientation of the round pillar that acts as a roller guide. The spool diameter is the same as that of the side plate, explaining the unique (? To me at least) construction of the pillars, a simpler construction than raised pillars if one lacks a mill. The pillars have been marked along with the side plate to indicate where they should be placed. Nice little solid-made reel. Craig indicated that he had kept it long enough and then gifted it to me! We have such a great club and members like Craig abound! Yet another opportunity for me to find a suitable way to pay it forward... thanks, Craig!
Neat little unknown Brass Reel
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Neat little unknown Brass Reel
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
Honorary Life Member
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
Re: Neat little unknown Brass Reel
Cool! Edwin Judge prototype, no doubt.
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Re: Neat little unknown Brass Reel
That is one neat looking little reel! What a great gift!
Re: Neat little unknown Brass Reel
Very neat reel!
Re: Neat little unknown Brass Reel
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.