Narrow spool reels

[Bill Sonnett]

Sorry to have waited so long to respond to this post. Most of these reels have been out fishing the last two years but now that winter is coming on they are all at home for a little cleaning and well deserved rest. Seemed like a good time for a group photo. These ten reels are all pre-1951 (german Silver) J A Coxe narrow spool 25N's. The second picture shows four pre-WWII 25 N's turned sideways to show the early style crossbolt. None of these ten reels are Coronets. Have a few Coxe 94C narrow spools around here somewhere--fun to cast but I have only fished with them a few times. The 25N on a 6ft, soft action glass rod from the 1950's is my cup of tea for smaller surface vintage plugs.

[Brian F.]

Nice set of reels, Bill!

[Alan Baracco]

Bill,

Nice collection. I got this idea when I saw a "Bingo Lady" with about a dozen of her daubers put on a belt like the old gunbelts from the movies....just put all of those reels on a belt like that for quick changing!! Ha!

My wife and I are currently helping Brian F. relax "on-island", kind of like San Diego.

Alan

[Jim Madden]

The #600 series is a tough one - predates the #60's and has the ABL bail. That bail is hard to find because the #600's are the only series that use that size and fisherman ofter took it off (which gave rise to the #60 series) Below are the #600, #660A, and the maroon #600B.


Here are a couple of unusual ones: Marhoff and gold #60

[Warren Platt]

I enjoyed Wild Bill's Coxe #25 N reel photos. For a number of years I used them to fish with, most of the time I fished surface lures from the pre-1940 era. After a while I learned they were a great casting reel, but only until my surface lure hit the water. After that a number of bad things could and often did happen that wasn't much fun. I very seldom fish with my Coxe #25 C or #25 N reels anymore. If you've fished much with them you probably know why.

[Jim Madden]

Can't forget these. The little Brooklure is sometimes overlooked.

[Wayne B.]

How about some saltwater? Gotta love those Mariners! (Sorry, I couldn't resist)

[colby sorrells]

Here's a tough one

Castomatic Marxman

[Jonathan P. Kring]

Castomatic jogged my memory. (What little there is left of it) I had to get out my magnifying glass to read The Quaker City Gear Works on the bottom of the foot. No box.

[colby sorrells]

Jonathan,
Is that a narrow spool version? The name should be on the end cap on the other end. Thanks. CS

[Jonathan P. Kring]

Outdoorsman. I wouldn't know one from another?

[colby sorrells]

Thanks. CS

[Jonathan P. Kring]

Did that tell you anything?

[colby sorrells]

Yes, the Outdoorsman is a regular width spool Castomatic. The Marxman is the narrow spool. I'm working on a Castomatic article right now. Thanks for posting. Colby

[Jonathan P. Kring]

If you need more or better pictures, let me know. Thanks Colby.

[colby sorrells]

Here's a tough little bugger - The Cycloid "Sixty" narrow spool. Just wanted to show something about reels which is a whole lot more fun than the other stuff which is not. Anybody got a narrow spool that has not been shown? Anyone have an extra handle and handle nut for this reel? Thanks a bunch. Colby

[Jim Madden]

Sometimes a machinist can create some unusual reels. There never was a narrow spool Nobby. Nor, out of the few South Bend 1131A examples I have seen, are there any with a delicately cut down ABL bail like the one below. I know how the narrow Marhoff in my collection was created, but I'm not sure how the Nobby level wind screw was modified to make it work correctly. There are no reels to borrow from
(I think).

[John Savu]

Here is one with a Narrow spool and a More Narrow spool. Redifor Darling/Flegel Double Tournament reel. John

[Jonathan P. Kring]

Don't know if this qualifies or not but it's a very narrow Abu Garcia? Royal Gold LE ( Straight out of Wayne Benson's Collection)

[Mike N]

Here is one with a Narrow spool and a More Narrow spool. Redifor Darling/Flegel Double Tournament reel. John

John-- all I can say is "Wow" Great photo.

Mike N.

[colby sorrells]

One tough puppy there! Fun reel. When is a narrow spool reel not a narrow spool reel? Great part of the history of tournament casting. Thanks for showing John. Colby

[colby sorrells]

Here's another often overlooked Narrow Spool - the Model 60 The Admiral by Klein's Sporting Goods of Chicago. Anyone know for sure who made this little gem? My guess is Cycloid! Keepin' It Fun Colby

[colby sorrells]

Another tough couple the Model 600 South Bend with box!!!! Steady Jim. Keepin' It Fun. Colby

[Jim Madden]

Aww, Colby, a dagger in my heart! Well I got to see one again anyway. I had the box in my hand once but was unwilling to pay the outlandish price. I figured another would come along soon - not. Great combo you have there! Jim

[colby sorrells]

That didn't take long! I knew you would sniff it out pretty quick. Wish I had two. IF I ever decide to let it go I'll send it your way. Fun stuff. Colby