National Antique Centre

[Reel Addictive]

This ones new to me. They have a few interesting items.
I especially like the brass line tester and the old patented poacher reel.
Prices seem pretty high on the more common items.

http://www.nationalantiquecentre.com/index.php

William

[Don Champion]

Their prices seem a bit high to me. And what they advertise as a "poacher's reel" is really an ice fishing reel. Those show up from time to time on ebay and usually sell for around $3.

[reelsmith.]

Concerning the "Silk Fly Line Tester" which can be seen here (scroll down page) ...

http://www.nationalantiquecentre.com/in ... ckle/P320/

And here ...

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories ... ine-tester

...that's not what it is ...as evidenced here ...

https://www.google.com/patents/US174496 ... EQ6AEIKjAC

Think about it for a second ...if you held a vintage fly line in both hands, one that was not rotten, but well preserved ...do you think you could possibly snap it by pulling on both ends ?

No way ....no how.

So, how is that dainty little doo-dad going to "test" it's strength ?

Simple ...its not going to !!!

This gadget is for measuring the strength of thread, not fly lines.

This is just another case of adding "fly fishing" to the description in hopes of selling the item for more money than its worth.

Unfortunately, when you Google this item what turns up are mostly FleaBay listings calling this gadget a "Silk Fly Line Tester" ...so folks, especially the ones with dollar signs in their eyes, stop their research right there. Dig a bit deeper and you find the truth.

The last one of these listed on FleaBay was a no-sale at $79.95 ...which gives me more faith in folk's
common sense.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silk-Fly-Line-T ... 7675.l2557

Silk fly line tester ...

Dean..

[Reel Addictive]

And what they advertise as a "poacher's reel" is really an ice fishing reel. Those show up from time to time on ebay and usually sell for around $3.

Concerning the "Silk Fly Line Tester"...that's not what it is ... its for measuring the strength of thread, not fly lines.

Dean..

You guys are killing me. Just goes to show how much I have to learn. Always appreciate the sharing of knowledge.

William

[Midway Tommy D]

Their prices seem a bit high to me.

Now that's an under statement if I've ever seen one.

I think those types of sites have no genuine interest in selling and just throw the item out there with a crazy price in the event someone comes along and wants it right now.

[Len Sawisch]

A 1930's "Art Deco" Deluxe Marhoff for over $200? My goodness, I am rich!!