Interesting Little Fly Reel
- RonG
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Interesting Little Fly Reel
Below are some photos of a 60 yard United States Net & Twine fly reel. They had a trademark on the name "CLIMAX" and the trademark date is on the top of the their Moog patented foot. The interesting parts of the reel are that it has mother-of-pearl handle knob and side plates and it has a gold wash on the metal parts. I'm thinking it is not a production item but a memento or award given to one of US Net&Twine employees. Maybe it was for a retirement memento or recognition award. I would like to see your thoughts.
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Re: Interesting Little Fly Reel
That is really cool!
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Re: Interesting Little Fly Reel
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The pinnacle of Climax reels. Sweet !
Dean.
The pinnacle of Climax reels. Sweet !
Dean.
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Re: Interesting Little Fly Reel
Nice find! Quite probably one of a kind or one of very, very few.
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Re: Interesting Little Fly Reel
Neat! Bob Baird made at least one little reel with pearl side plates, but think he also made the frame from scratch. Wayne Jansen did own it ( still does?). Maybe Wayne will pipe up and speak to that reel. But Dean, you probably know about that one.
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Re: Interesting Little Fly Reel
That is one very cool reel, Ron. Thanks for sharing those pics!
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Re: Interesting Little Fly Reel
Nice, never saw a pearl sideplate reel, thanks for sharing.
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