Lane's Automatic Thumber

[leland99]

I recently acquired this neat after market anti back lash device called a Lane's Automatic Thumber, by Ed Lane & Co of Wyoming, NY. This thing takes ABL to a whole new level!! I would love to find one either new or lightly used in the original box and any background info on this device. I am also interested in any other after market ABL's in original boxes. Already have the Kant, Tepker, Margis ABL's. Thanks, Bryce

[John Savu]

Bryce, As complicated as your Lane's Automatic Thumber is, that is how simple the Heddon Auto Thumber is. It was to be soldered to your rod handle. That will be a very interesting collection you are putting together. John

[Heddonpal]

Think i have a Lanes Thumber in the box.

[leland99]

John, thanks for the pic of the cool Heddon ABL.

All, I was sorting through some pictures on my PC this morning and spotted a photo of a Lane's box behind some reels. They were my reels!! I rush to my cabinet and find nestled amongst my various ABL's a Lane's Box with all new parts and instructions. Todays tip: Keep your written inventories up to date! HA! To make up for my oversight, I will share some photos of the ABL's I currently have. Still seeking ones I do not have. Bryce

[leland99]

I am also sharing a reel attachment, after market, that was attached to a Beetzel reel. Some of you may have seen this reel in the auction at the ORCA Tulsa National. General thoughts at the time were this may be some type of ABL. Anybody recognize this thing? Bryce

[Steve]

Bryce, see page 30 of my book.

[leland99]

Bryce, see page 30 of my book.

Steve, thank you for the reference. Liddell's brush patented in 1919.

[leland99]

Updating with photos of my after-market ABL and level-wind devises. Looking to add more so let me know if you have anything I need.

AR-BE Reel Brake:


Bishop's Level Wind:


A Square's Fluid Hub ABL's:


Shakespeare Ty-Bo Handle and Pflueger Cub Handle:



Heddon Thumber:


Real-Cast ABL:


Tepker Thriller ABL (Blue):


Yale Surf Winder:

[Reelman2]

Bryce I have one of those Beetzsel ones as well. I had to ask someone else what it was.