I picked these five reels up today at a local antique store today for $5 each!! From left to right there is a Skilkast 1953 in almost new condition (but missing the handle), an Akron 1893L, an Akron 1893 with a bit of mold, a Nobby 1963, and an intruding Shakespeare Direct Drive 1924. I think I made out pretty well for $25, but what do you guys think? Also, if anyone has any resources or guides that could help explain the manufacturing differences between the different styles of Akron (early, late, ect) I would greatly appreciate it if you could point me to it! I apologize for the sloppy desk, but I've been working out of my sardine-tin sized freshman dorm. If you have any history or facts on these reels I would love to hear it!!
Nice score! Not rare reels but a good start for your Pfl collection! This book, written by ORCAs own Bob Miller, will give you all the history and characteristics of botg the Akron and Summit reels. If you can’t find on line, i’m pretty sure you can get it from the ORCA store.
ORCA member since 1999 Honorary Life Member
Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
I regret to inform the audience the ORCA Store no longer has any of Bob Miller's Pflueger books in stock. Best bet is to find other collectors willing to sell their copies.
Bryce Tawney
The Reel Packrat
Packing these reels into my nest hole: Talbot, Milam, Meek, Horton, Heddon, Wm Shakespeare Jr, and small diameter skeleton fly reels!
Great deal on those reels! If you dig around online you can find a lot of info on them. Akrons go back to the 20’s I think, yours are later. The Shakes is model 1924, but is 50s or 60s made. I really like the Summits with the cool engraving, just collecting them is a challenge to catch the whole history and different models.
Best of luck collecting!
