Reel + same maker tackle challenge

[Mike N]

My latest focus has been pairing my reels with another piece of tackle (rod, lure, fly, oiler, etc) from the same maker. In this case, though, the metal Peck & Snyder squid bait came first, and thanks to Bill H., I matched it with a Peck & Snyder reel. Whatcha got in your collection?




Edit: Admittedly I am using the term “maker” loosely here. Perhaps “retailer” or brand mark would be more accurate, although I do note that in its price list, Peck & Snyder claimed to be the manufacturer of “most” items they sold. See photos below:

[john elder]

[reelsmith.]

B. F. Meek & Sons model 44 fly reel and their combination screwdriver/oiler.



Dean.

[Mike N]

B. F. Meek & Sons model 44 fly reel and their combination screwdriver/oiler.



Dean.

Whoa, Dean. Now that’s a maker’s combo!

[reeltackle]

All the way from Auckland New Zealand - W.H. Cummins salmon fly reel, rod, and oiler.



The reason this reel is special to me is that it is perhaps the earliest closed frame fly reel I have seen that successfully addresses the concept of a palming spool. Note that the hard rubber back-plate is detached from the frame, however, it is attached to the spool. When the fish makes it run, the spool and the back-plate spin as one and the angler can palm the hard-rubber back-plate to slow the fish's run. Truly ahead of its time and I have never seen another like it ... but I am not a hard core fly reel collector. Has anyone seen anything like this before?

[Mike N]

All the way from Auckland New Zealand - W.H. Cummins salmon fly reel, rod, and oiler.



The reason this reel is special to me is that it is perhaps the earliest closed frame fly reel I have seen that successfully addresses the concept of a palming spool. Note that the hard rubber back-plate is detached from the frame, however, it is attached to the spool. When the fish makes it run, the spool and the back-plate spin as one and the angler can palm the hard-rubber back-plate to slow the fish's run. Truly ahead of its time and I have never seen another like it ... but I am not a hard core fly reel collector. Has anyone seen anything like this before?

Ed, that is quite impressive. I love the fact that handmade vintage fishing tackle of such quality is so global. Thanks for sharing; I've never seen anything quite like it.

Mike N.

[Paul M]

Chevalier, Bowness & Son spring latched folding handle brass winch circa 1870 and rod by same maker.

[Mike N]

Paul, as they say, there's just something about a spring latched folding handle that screams classic. Love the period rod, too.

Mike N.

[reeltackle]

All the way from Auckland New Zealand - W.H. Cummins salmon fly reel, rod, and oiler.
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... but I am not a hard core fly reel collector.
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Like I said ...... but I'm not a fly reel collector. Since I made this post I have learned that Bishop Auckland is in Northern England and is not a reference to Auckland New Zealand. I went straight to New Zealand, I wasn't even close, same language, about the same amount of sheep but half a world apart. A tip of the hat to Paul M. for the geography lesson. Leave it to the English to come up with the palming spool.

[Jonathan P. Kring]

Our old friend Robert Ellis would have said , take it outside in the natural sun light and photograph it again for better photo quality.

[Jonathan P. Kring]

Got it. I don't normally post much anymore and will avoid it in the future, No offence meant.

[Hoosier Dave]

Would Creek chub, Heddon, South Bend, Bite-Em and Pflueger apply?

[Steve]

Would Creek chub, Heddon, South Bend, Bite-Em and Pflueger apply?

Good question. It would help to have an application form for this Sacred Scroll.

[john elder]

“Would Creek chub, Heddon, South Bend, Bite-Em and Pflueger apply?”

Of course, they would apply. And for notable posters here, so would Al Foss.

[butch carey key west]

15/0 Fin Nor and a Tycoon Fin Nor Teaser

[Mike N]

John- I love the gunmetal bluing on that Heddon Imperial.

Butch- I had no idea until I saw your photo that Fin Nor sold branded lures, as well. Thanks.

Mike N.

[Midway Tommy D]

Would Creek chub, Heddon, South Bend, Bite-Em and Pflueger apply?

Good question. It would help to have an application form for this Sacred Scroll.

I was going to post a Heddon Mark IV rod w/ Mark V Model 11 Auto reel & a Bubbling Bug. I'm second guessing that thought, it's probably way too new.

[Paul M]

Well, ignoring the risk that "maker's marks" don't guarantee who made them , here is a reel (faintly) marked Allcock, Laight & Westwood Toronto along with AL&W lures and go-withs. The reel was "obviously" made by Montague and Don Champion was so happy when I sent him my "spare" of this rarity that he sent me back a couple of good reels in trade. The 1930's two-piece bamboo casting rod is a marked AL&W Connaught and was probably made in Toronto by AL&W's local rod maker but the reel seat ring is marked Made in England (presumably by Allcock). BTW - this is the antique rod and reel combo that I fished with at the Branson ORCA convention. Thank goodness this isn't the combo sitting at the bottom of Rock Lake . The Venus minnows on the right are unique to AL&W who copied characteristics of the Heddon Vamp. They are from the same time frame as this rod and reel and they were never marked. You don't find too many in good or better condition because they didn't always prime the wooden lure bodies, so the paint flakes off very easily. Some of the the other AL&W marked metal lures shown may have been made by Allcock but possibly from US makers.

[john elder]

Your point is well-taken, Paul and truth be known, many “makers” never worried about attributions that would satisfy later collectors, once they had written the check. The Winchester post I made above is a classic example. Given the number and diversity of things carrying the Winchester name, one has to wonder how much was made at a Winchester facility.

Here’s another favorite display of reels and tackle made by A.J. stead:

[wrong99]

c.1925 set-up from James Heddon's Sons.

1. Circa 1925 Heddon No.3-15-ABL "Anti-Backlash" Precision Casting Reel.
2. "Heddon's Dowagiac" Leather Reel Case.
3. 1925 Heddon No.15 "Premier" Bamboo Bait Casting Rod.

[John Savu]

GREAT idea Mike. Pre 1910 Redifor eight strip bamboo rod, Redifor Model X fly reel, and Redifor Patented Weedless Bass Fly.

[Mike N]

Those are some very tough items, John. Even though it was called the Redifor Rod & Reel Co., I’ve never seen a Redifor bamboo fly rod, and that green velvet-lined form fit rod case is very cool. The weedless spinner and and model X reel make it a hard to beat trifecta.Thanks for sharing.

Mike N.

[Hoosier Dave]

I think the following would also apply: Garcia, H + I, Moonlite, True Temper, Bronson, A + I, Jamison, Boyer, Goite and probably several more.

[Jay White]

Great reels John. Love the teaser too.

[Eric J]

Mr. Shakespeare’s personal Hardy St. George with his Hardy flyrod lures. The minnow lures have “Hardy’s Patent” stamped on the props. They used little feathers as packing material. The reel has the expanded spool and was likely the original large arbor fly reel.