OK, you Montague/Pflueger guys...

[Jim Madden]

I always try to buy at least one reel at the lure nationals that needs some investigation. This one has "Steiny's Best" stamped in a small circle on the tailplate. The inside of the cover plate and one side of the inside plate have the number 41 scratched. The sharp bend in the handle is new to me, and the detail on the rim isn't like other Montey's I've seen, although my guess is Montague. I'd like to hear some ideas. I hope the pics come through. Thanks, Jim M.





(moderator note: Just needed to highlight them individual photo links and click on the "IMG" button - prest-o-change-o!)

[Teal]

Hi Jim,

Awesome reel. I do not believe it is a Montague. 99.99% of all Montague Kentucky-Style reels have 2 or 4 screw front plates. We (Jim Garrett, Skip Brooks and myself) have only heard of two three-screw 2-button front plate KY style Montagues, and neither resemble this reel. Would like to see closeups of the foot if possible. I believe it is a E.A. Pflueger.

And it looks like I have another trade name to track down, fortunately I think I am about 95% sure who used that trade name.

Dr. Todd

[RAM]

Not sure its E.A.'s reel. The crank is a bit crude and doesn't match the one on my E.A. Pflueger Worth. The end cap doesn't match it either. Has two rows of reeding. Don't want to take mine apart to check the click spring, but it lacks a bit in refinement as well. However, the three screws are ok for E.A. as well as is the crank post. I think it was made by some company other than E.A. or Montague. But, hey! I'm an Enterprise guy. What do I know about E.A. Pflueger stuff, or for that matter Montague either? Great find whoever made it! Bad Bob

[Jim Madden]

Todd, here's the foot. If we twist Bob's arm enough maybe he'll look under the plate of that Worth of his. I'm going to throw a "Pickering" name at you from another Montey, (see pic), and you know about the three variations of the Wordens Casting Reel (2 pictured), right? Jim M.

[Reel Geezer]

It is interesting that the knurling on the headplate rim changed between the first photos and the photo of the foot. Maybe my geezery brain doesn't follow what you guys are discussing?

[Teal]

Phil,

No your geezery brain is sharp. Not only has the knurling changed, the reel now has a back side click button, and a rounded one too (instead of a flat skirt button).

Jim, methinks you put up the wrong picture. The 80 yard model you put up is clearly a screwfoot Montaguel, probably the Pickering from the looks of things. Will add the Pickering to things I need to look for...

If you ever want to trade the raised gearbox Worden, I collect that style of Montague.

Dr. Todd

[Jim Madden]

Ooops, that's certainly embarassing! Phil, thanks for pointing it out. By the way, Todd, who do you think made the Steiny? I don't have a duplicate Worden, but I will keep an eye out for you. The only other Worden variation I know about belongs to Marie Munson. She has the bigger brother of the model without the raised rear case. Thanks for your insight. Jim

[Jack Bright]

I lucked out and have 3--One has Van Uxem on face plate an is marked
1 1/2 on foot, another with same 1 1/2 on foot marked simply CASTING
on face plate, third one is marked The Kosmic on face plate and on foot 80
all are GS with CBH and have jewels and smooth running as most higher
priced reels-- none for sale

[Don Champion]

Jim - I don't know who made the Stiny, but it was not Montague. If you can tell me who made the Regal (ebay 190010434610) I'll tell you who made the Stiny! I would guess E.A. Pflueger also. Note the handles.
Both of the Worden's are Montague.
Don Champion

[Jim Madden]

Don, you're right about the Ebay reel - spittin' image. I figured we'd be hearing from you soon enough. What makes you think E. A.?

[Don Champion]

Jim, I was just going by a gut feeling I have about it, and the cliick spring looks like one that was on a Pflueger Buckeye I once owned. Someone had modified it to look just like that one. It would kick out when the line was reeled in. The end cap is too long for most reels I am familar with. The name appears to have been ENGRAVED with a jewlers pantograph. The letters are too uneven to have been factory stamped. Oh yes, lureguys (whoever that is) are the new owners of the Ebay reel.
Don

[Mike N]

ORCA member Mike Hines is looking for information on a reel marked “Pickering” on Joe’s forum. That name is mentioned above.

Here is a link if anyone has any information on that reel.

http://www.joesoldlures.com/wwwboard//m ... 94659.html


Mike N.

[Reelman2]

I was not able to open any pics on this thread. Why?

[kyreels]

Pictures originally on this thread were done with an old version of the phpbb software that was not migrated to the new systems, unfortunately. This was done prior to my taking over the board and I am not sure why.

[Midway Tommy D]

ORCA member Mike Hines is looking for information on a reel marked “Pickering” on Joe’s forum. That name is mentioned above.

Here is a link if anyone has any information on that reel.

http://www.joesoldlures.com/wwwboard//m ... 94659.html


Mike N.

I'm wondering why he didn't ask about it here?

[Mike N]

Why? No one here has offered anything new and insightful, either.

It’s often smart to reach out to a much larger user base on Joe’s. I wish we had those page views.

Mike an