Olympic reel - whats the deal?

GabbyT · Post by **GabbyT** » Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:10 pm

This big old bear has me puzzled. Has handles on both sides of the reel? Anyone have any info.

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Post by **john elder** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:40 am

That’s interesting, Gabby! I would assume that the crank side is multiplying… probably 2: or 3:1 and the other side crank would be direct drive at 1:1. Possibly fish 1:1 under the rod and multiplier rings up? Check out the gear ratios and see how it acts!

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 6:53 am

I would assume that the crank side is multiplying

Agreed. Remove the spool and find the gears.

Eric J · Post by **Eric J** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:55 am

It also rotates on the foot as a spinning reel?

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:30 pm

It also rotates on the foot as a spinning reel?

It took around a century to come up with this "improvement" of a Holding reel.

Olympic reel - whats the deal?

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