Fre-Line Spinning Reel by Wright & McGill

[Jerry J in OK]

A guy came by last night wanting some info on this reel and I told him I would see what I could find out as I had no idea...It isn't in Lawson's or any other books I have. Any help on age and value would be appreciated. He wants to give it to his father-in-law and just wanted the info to pass along.

Thanks in advance.

Jerry

[SWIM JIG]

jump usa Jerry, if my memory is corect, to make this reel ready to cast , you turn the crank backwards , that drops the pin and then can be casted, I will check my reel in a day or so, I have several of them. Acording to ben wrights book, page 296 he dosent list a 31R however does list the Fre Line 10-B and 10 -BC about the same type of reel around the 1952 era. Is there any paperwork with the reel? trust this helps a bit! Your Ohio Conection on Lake ERIE , Col. Milton Lorens aka SWIM JIG

[Jerry J in OK]

Hi Milt...Thanks for the info...Yes, the brochure is in the box and it did not have a ZIP Code on the address...Jerry

[Reelman]

It was introduced in 1957. The 31R is a right hand reel. left hand is marked 31L. This info is from Gary Carbaugh & Dick Spurr book on Colorado Reels.

[Jerry J in OK]

Thanks Merv...Would a $20-30 value be about right on it?...Jerry

[hurdpete]

Jerry:

You might be a little low for a Fre-Line Ex in box w/paper - they seem to bring 35-50 on the other place for the Red anodized model without paper or box but complete with boat rash! I think it's a later model - the first ones didn't have model numbers on the reel, and then came the model 10 and 10B. I don't have my Lawson with me, but I think he's got it listed under "Freline".

[Jerry J in OK]

Thanks Pete...I apprecite the info...Jerry