First attempt at a Tournament reel

Post by **john elder** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:27 pm

This is sorta cheating to put in "General" category, but it's not really a Restoration, but rather a total modification of a beat up Talbot Star, sent to me by our founder, Mike Nogay to see what might be done. The following is a pictorial, capped off by a link to a video on Dropbox that I hope you can all access. Note that if you don't have an account, you don't have to get one...there are defaults to barge ahead as a guest after each attempt to get you to sign up of get the app.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nx6lx0prljemf ... M.mov?dl=0

Nick in NY · Post by **Nick in NY** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:36 pm

!Speechless.... incredible work! You are the man!

54bullseye · Post by **54bullseye** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 5:41 pm

how does it cast ???????? John Taylor

Post by **john elder** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:01 pm

Thanks, Nick! Yet to test, John...check the video!

Mike N · Post by **Mike N** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:14 pm

To say I’m excited to have a tournament reel designed and built by Dr. Elder is an understatement. When I asked him to build me a tournament caster my only requests were (1.) a very narrow spool; (2.) a half grasp handle; (3.) his name stamped or engraved on the reel, and (4.) serial # 001.

It’s like getting a custom made motorcycle from Orange County Choppers! Thanks, John.

Mike N.

Teal · Post by **Teal** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:22 pm

Incredible job, John! Really a great mod.

Richard Lodge · Post by **Richard Lodge** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:23 pm

That is amazing John! What a great little reel. Thanks for showing the process, step by step!

Harry Verdurchi · Post by **Harry Verdurchi** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:29 pm

I mean like if you got nothin else to do !
Incredulous machine work

leland99 · Post by **leland99** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:31 pm

That's a neat adaptation. Great work John! Bryce

elreytut · Post by **elreytut** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:57 pm

amazing, John. happy holidaze. tut

Tom M · Post by **Tom M** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:03 pm

All I can say is......that blows my mind! Outstanding work John!!

limnos · Post by **limnos** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:20 pm

These guys say it best...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuxCIaczUa0

wrong99 · Post by **wrong99** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:27 pm

Most Impressive!!!

Midway Tommy D · Post by **Midway Tommy D** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:47 pm

Astounding! You never cease to amaze me, JE!

xjchad · Post by **xjchad** » Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:20 am

Very cool John, beautiful work!
That seems like such a fun project!

One question, it almost looks too narrow to squeeze your thumb in there to hold/control the spool, is that the case?
PS - I'm new here and don't know much about these types of reels or tournament casting yet, so pardon my ignorance

Post by **john elder** » Tue Dec 03, 2019 1:45 pm

Thanks guys! Hey Chad, check the video! Hole in back plate allows access to hold spool during cast.

John

xjchad · Post by **xjchad** » Tue Dec 03, 2019 2:49 pm

john elder wrote:Thanks guys! Hey Chad, check the video! Hole in back plate allows access to hold spool during cast.

John

Oh I see that now!
Great idea and execution John, I love learning new things, thank you!

arley · Post by **arley** » Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:42 pm

Wow! I like that (and I mostly like spinning reels).

reeltackle · Post by **reeltackle** » Wed Dec 04, 2019 6:59 pm

Great job John, you resurrected that old warrior.

Robin Sayler · Post by **Robin Sayler** » Fri Dec 06, 2019 12:06 pm

That is Awesome!

Jay White · Post by **Jay White** » Sat Dec 07, 2019 2:16 pm

WOW! Thats impressive. I knew you were good, but DAMN! Now I know you should have no problem creating a simple "brake" for my Garey reel. What you think???

Post by **john elder** » Sat Dec 07, 2019 2:57 pm

Ha! Thanks again, guys! Don’t give up on me yet, Jay...I just need to add a couple more tools to the belt to make your brake! Hoping to have it before the Spring Thaw!

J

RAM · Post by **RAM** » Sun Dec 08, 2019 3:44 pm

Awesome Deke! Though, as you know, I no longer collect I still find such work and the outcome to be admired. The reel is a delight.

Bad Bob

Mike N · Post by **Mike N** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:13 pm

I am very happy to share with you these photos taken by John of the finished reel. It is marked serial no.”001T” for tournament, since John has made some earlier fly reels.

Mike N.

54bullseye · Post by **54bullseye** » Thu Dec 12, 2019 4:26 am

Nice collector piece there !! Maye win a tournament with it ? Nice John Taylor

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