New member, New collector

[Sir fishalot]

Hello to orca and all of its members.
My name is Mike. Im from a small town in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan.
I am new to collecting fishing reels. Although i have fished since i was a young boy, and have accumulated a vast assortment of fishing gear through the years never thought about collecting as a hobby.
I fish with bait casters, spinning reels, fly reels
Tip-ups. If it catches fish IM on board.
I fish lakes, rivers, streams. If it hold fish IM in.
So my collection so far has been nothing specific.
I have recently purchased a collection from a friend who has now passed on. There is so much to learn.
My friend was a member of ORCA and he and his wife always talked about what a great group of people you are.
Im looking forward to this adventure.
Sincerely. Mike

[Midway Tommy D]

Welcome, Mike! There's an awful lot of information here to study & absorb.

[kyreels]

Welcome to ORCA Mike. We often learn as much from new members as they do from us. Looking forward to seeing how your reel collection develops.

[Paul Roberts]

Welcome, Mike, from a fellow fisher cum collector.

Welcome, Mike! There's an awful lot of information here to study & absorb.

I’ll say! Fun. Fascinating.