I picked up a modified No. 25 Bluegrass Simplex tournament casting reel on Joe’s to go with another No. 25 I’ve had for a few years which will spin forever. Here are a couple of photos.
The narrow spool reel has been modified to cast spider line:
I like to mount tournament reels on on rod handles for better display:
The newly acquired No. 25 post-factory modified reel has a spool width of only 7/8” to cast its spider line. The rear click/drag button has been removed and a large easy take-down screw inserted to change out the spool.
The factory modified No. 25 has a wider spool width of 1-1/2” with a thick cork arbor, tiny casting handle and a rear freespool button.
A tale of two No. 25 tournament casters
A tale of two No. 25 tournament casters
Mike N.
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Re: A tale of two No. 25 tournament casters
Nice reels Mike, especially the narrow spool.
Thanks for showing them.
Dean.
Thanks for showing them.
Dean.
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Re: A tale of two No. 25 tournament casters
Fun reels and make for a great collection! ...and yes, I need to get busy
I’m still in awe of anyone that can cast those reels loaded with line you can’t see!
J
I’m still in awe of anyone that can cast those reels loaded with line you can’t see!
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Re: A tale of two No. 25 tournament casters
Mike, looks like you're adding some nice reels to your tournament reel collection.
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