Information on "martin Auto Fish reel"

Brad Ruelens · Post by **Brad Ruelens** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 2:05 pm

I have just been given a " Martin Auto Fish reel" date on it is 1923, #2. My fishing buddies and I are interested in
what this item would be worth.It is an amazing contraption.
There is no information, that I can find on the net. If you have any information or no where to find information on this reel, feel free to contact me at the toll free number (During eastern standard business hours)or just e mail me back.
Thanks in advance
Brad Ruelens

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SWIM JIG · Post by **SWIM JIG** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 12:00 am

Brad, acording to Lawsons 3rd edition price guide page 97 , Itsconsidered a FLY REEL and list value is $10.00 and $12.00) the $12.00 is the narow spool. Marting in my thoughts made some nice reels, and again in my thoughts) are undervalued, It may be a sleeper in time to come, I am seting back a few for the future, Some as new in original box with paperwork I got for $4 to $9.00 other used ones of different styles from $2 to $4. and I do use them. Trust this reel will be a start of a most interestig hobby, (Reel Colecting) and you may want to Join ORCA see our membership application on the front of our site! Your ohio Conection Col. milton lorens aka SWIM JIG

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 7:55 am

An Article about the Martin Automatic Reel, specifically the larger size "trolling reel" was published in The Reel News of Winter 1998, page 17. The large size Martin was quite expensive, retailing for $10, at a time when a Talbot Comet cost $14 and a Meek Blue Grass trolling reel #4 cost $18.