A.F. Meisselbach Reel Field find need info

dano2158 · Post by **dano2158** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 8:27 pm

Hi, I know nothing about reels and need some info on a Reel. I bought this Meisselbach reel made in Elyria OH. USA. It is either Bake lite or hard Rubber. white knobs on the handles. There is a Large G with a M and I in the center of the G. I need to get a ball park value so I can part with it. Nothing major I am sure but would lke to know. Thanks for any info. Reel will be for sale as soon as I get a idea what it is worth. I will trade for Creek chubs and older Paw Paw lures. I Would post a pic of the reel but I am working on the road and the wife has the digital at home. Thanks for any help. Dan

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 11:21 pm

The logo you are referring to is the logo of General Industries Co. the parent company of A. F. Meisselbach Mfg. Co. of Elyria, Ohio. There are a whole bunch of 1934-40 Meisselbach reels with Bakelite side plates. I have no idea which one you have. However, none of them are worth very much. Unless it is mint it probably is in the $15-35 range.