Fly Reel Help

Tony Malatesta · Post by **Tony Malatesta** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 6:38 am

Hi Guys! Need help from the fly fishing experts in identifying 2 reels i just bought at a garage sale. Both reels seem to have been never fished and are in exc. condition. 1st one is called "The Alpha" and the snd. one is called "Paramount"(made in England) No other identifying marks that i can find. Approx. price would be helpfull also. Thank's!

canadian

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:02 am

Alpha reels were made in Melbourne Australia, c1932-70s. They were inexpensive reels. The book Australia Fishing Reels, by Bob Dunn has the history of the company, and shows several examples.

Jack Bright · Post by **Jack Bright** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:49 am

Tony--They have the UK look to them and I believe are of the Aerial type,
so called trotting reels, value not much IMO, maybe $35 to $50 max.

Tony Malatesta · Post by **Tony Malatesta** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:43 pm

Thank's for the help guys. If anyone else would like to add to the info, it would be much appreciated.

Ron Mc · Post by **Ron Mc** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:53 pm

these are what you would call a generic "centrepin"

can be used for a fly reel or trotting reel, but are really sold as line-storage reel for dapping or bottom fishing.
'36 Milward's

Tony Malatesta · Post by **Tony Malatesta** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:20 pm

Thank's Ron! I think you're right about line storage as both reels came spooled with 700+ yrds. Thank's again everyone for their help.

canadian

Dr. Rob · Post by **Dr. Rob** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:50 pm

They're also what Canadian west-coasters call mooching reels.

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