Ocean City Reel
Ocean City Reel
I just picked up, at a yard sale, an Ocean City Reel. But I cannot find anything on the internet that looks like it.
It says on the (handle side) side plate, "Ocean City", below that "Free Spool" and then below that "German Silver", then below that "Steel Pivot".
On the foot, it looks like it says either OC8 or if I have it upside down it may be 300.
I'd like to know if it worth keeping and what it's worth.
It has a very different handle. No "star" drag. Just the handle with 6 screws around the center and a wooden handle.
It says on the (handle side) side plate, "Ocean City", below that "Free Spool" and then below that "German Silver", then below that "Steel Pivot".
On the foot, it looks like it says either OC8 or if I have it upside down it may be 300.
I'd like to know if it worth keeping and what it's worth.
It has a very different handle. No "star" drag. Just the handle with 6 screws around the center and a wooden handle.
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Re: Ocean City Reel
You'll find it in the Ocean City Reel Fact page under named saltwater reels. They're in alphabetical order. Without a photo it sounds like the handle/drag combo may be an add on.
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Tom DeLong, NE
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Re: Ocean City Reel
I clicked on image upload but it doesn't take me anywhere.
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Re: Ocean City Reel
Not sure what you mean by "clicked on image upload"? I gave you the link (above) to the Ocean City Home page and explained how to get to the Free Spool model from there.
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Tom DeLong, NE
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Tom DeLong, NE
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Re: Ocean City Reel
I was trying to post pictures.
Re: Ocean City Reel
Those "free spool" reels are similar but none have the same handle.
Re: Ocean City Reel
How do I post a picture so you can SEE what I'm talking about?
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Re: Ocean City Reel
Click on the "Image Upload" to get them off of your computer. See link below for more info.
viewtopic.php?t=15596
viewtopic.php?t=15596
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Re: Ocean City Reel
Thanks for the help.
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Re: Ocean City Reel
Hi, your reel has an aftermarket drag handle. Those screws adjust the pressure on a “sandwiched” drag washer… loose allows the spool to rotate while the handle is held stationary. I’Ve forgotten the maker. The nickel silver will all clean up nicely. The “great sin” is the chip in the side plate above the handle, which keeps it from max value.
Stamp on the foot is “300” , for 300 yard capacity
Stamp on the foot is “300” , for 300 yard capacity
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Re: Ocean City Reel
Thanks. You have been a great help.
There is also a crack in the "non-handle" side plate.
Have a great day!!
Stay safe and stay healthy!!!
There is also a crack in the "non-handle" side plate.
Have a great day!!
Stay safe and stay healthy!!!
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Re: Ocean City Reel
mike cass,,, if you can't collect it, it must be food