California Free Spool Reel

ron rowe · Post by **ron rowe** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:05 pm

I have just received a reel that is a California Free Spool made of solid brass or copper, the only other markings are On and FREE plus on the foot is says 200.
When I received it, it had a bit of lead core on it and it came on a H-I cane rod with double barrel eyelets. There is also some paper work (not original) that said it was bought from Montgomery-Ward Store in Portland Ore. for fishing in the Pacific Ocean & C

olumbia River.

Post by **Brian F.** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:42 pm

Hi Ron,

Not sure what your intention is with the post: are you asking for more info, intend to sell or just want to share your new find? Either way I'm sure people here can help and/or appreciate the joy of finding a new reel.

ron rowe · Post by **ron rowe** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:55 pm

I am looking for info on this reel, it has leather thumb drag, 3inches in diameter and free spool lever.
Any info would be appricated.

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:58 pm

The reel is a Montague trade reel (at least all the California Free Spool reels that I have seen are.)