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wrong99
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Does this label look correct for the "Hawkeye" fly reel? I would greatly appreciate any comments.
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Correct?
No.
The Hawkeye maroon box label looks just like that of a Goldenwest.
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Thank you, Dean. That's what I suspected.
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That the third or fourth time I've seen that one.
I wonder if its the same one or if someone made more than one.
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Here's a real one:

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Thanks guys.
Mark
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by RAM »
Dang Deke! That box looks familiar!
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by john elder »
Ha! I paid too much to sell it!!

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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