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reelsmith.
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by reelsmith. Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:08 pm
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I first saw examples of these reels 42 years ago, at the first show I ever attended, The Northeast Antique Anglers Show. They were stunning ...they were available ...but my pockets were so shallow they barely held change.
I was 22 at the time, a senior in college and working 20 to 25 hour weeks to help pay my way. Pricey reels were not in the cards ...cheap reels were barely in the cards ...sometimes meals were not in the cards !
Well, times change, and thanks to a couple of pals (fellow ORCAns), I finally have examples of both reels.
Dean.
Wanted: Kosmic Items, Small Leather Fly Reel Cases, Early Fishing Related Bottles, Fly Reels and Pre-1900 Angling/Casting Medals.
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RonG
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by RonG Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:30 pm
I would say so. Very nice additions to your collection.
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by Bill Muth Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:22 pm
Congratulations Dean, two centerpieces for any advanced collection!
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by reelsmith. Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:06 am
Bill Muth wrote: ↑ Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:22 pm
Congratulations Dean, two centerpieces for any advanced collection!
Advanced collection ...I need to get one of those !
Dean.
Wanted: Kosmic Items, Small Leather Fly Reel Cases, Early Fishing Related Bottles, Fly Reels and Pre-1900 Angling/Casting Medals.
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by Brian F. Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:31 pm
Beautiful reels, Dean!
Aloha
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by Mike N Sat Jun 17, 2023 9:25 pm
Those two iconic reels found the perfect home. Congrats, Dean.
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by John Savu Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:14 am
Very Nice Dean !! May was a GREAT year for you !!!
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by Kevin McJunkin Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:59 am
Fantastic reels, well presented. Love the shot of the Meek showing the knurled, domed handle nut!
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by kyreels Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:37 pm
Congratulations Dean, the B.F. Meek & Sons first model 44 is spectacular. It's also on my short list of target reels. I frequently tell the tale of borrowing money to drive home from the Nationals back in the day.
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by Jay White Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:39 pm
WOW! The best of the best. Beautiful reels Dean. The Meek reel has been on my radar for some time, maybe some day.
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by David Lehmann Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:24 pm
Beautiful reels Dean!
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by Greatsouthbayman Sun Jun 25, 2023 4:05 pm
Dean Great Reels!!
But do you have the pen to go with it?
Tony
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by reelsmith. Sun Jun 25, 2023 4:17 pm
Greatsouthbayman wrote: ↑ Sun Jun 25, 2023 4:05 pm
Dean Great Reels!!
But do you have the pen to go with it?
Tony
Nice pen ! All I have is the dry fly oiler, match safe and screwdriver.
Wanted: Kosmic Items, Small Leather Fly Reel Cases, Early Fishing Related Bottles, Fly Reels and Pre-1900 Angling/Casting Medals.
http://www.tackletreasures.com/
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by Greatsouthbayman Sun Jun 25, 2023 4:24 pm
Nice!!! End of day relics !!
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