How Many Different Pear Shaped Reels Are There?

arne · Post by **arne** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 9:54 pm

I'm collecting reels that are all the same style. I call them pear shape for lack of a better word. The names that I have are Meek Horton #30, Bristol Horton 77, Jamison #850, Jamison's Practical #800, All Star #4700 engraved and plain model and Wizard(not pictured) The last 5 reels are Bronson reels. If you know of other reels the same style please let me know. Thanks Arne

reels4me · Post by **reels4me** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 11:26 pm

I think another is the Silver Swan by Shakespeare, hard to find. Harvey?

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:27 am

Several Gulf (Texas) reels

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 9:05 am

The Meisselbach Flyer - and it even has raised pillars.

Len Sawisch · Post by **Len Sawisch** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 12:51 pm

South Bend 300 series
Pflueger Supremes

Harvey · Post by **Harvey** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:20 pm

Including the #1950 SILVER SWAN mentioned above,
here are some more.

From right to left, fromt row:
1928 DIRECT-O- DRIVE
1972 PRESIDENT
1957 IMPERIAL
1990 IDEAL
1976 PRESIDENT
1973 SPORTSCAST
1975 R/W/B
Second row Right to left:
1937 DIRECT-O- DRIVE
1924 DIRECT-O- DRIVE (MARKED USMC)
1924 DIRECT-O- DRIVE (INGLIS)
1921D WONDEREEEL
1900 SERVICE
440 UTICA REEL CO.
There may be more Shakespeares as I didn't go thru
my boxes and there are probably some that I don't have.
Anyway, these should keep you busy for a couple days.
"H"

Harvey · Post by **Harvey** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:33 pm

FORGOT!

How about the famous (or infamous) Kalamazoo
Tackle Co. Bal-Cli! These are truly Pear-Shaped.
Here is the style and one marked "FIRESTONE".
Hope you enjoy the glare! (I was in a hurry!)

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:40 pm

Arne,
Let's find out what you mean by "pear-shaped." Must the reel have those concave curves? (That's what I assume you mean.) And does the tailplate have to be the same shape, or can it be circular?

Anyway, add Horton's Bristol Electromatic to your list.

arne · Post by **arne** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:10 pm

I'm looking for any more reels that are almost identical to the ones that I posted. There may be more Bronson made under different names, like the 2 Jamison reels and the Wizard. The Aqua automatic is pear shaped but not like those pictured. I'll have to look for the Bristol Auto. reel to see if it looks the same. Any more out there? Thanks Arne

How Many Different Pear Shaped Reels Are There?

How Many Different Pear Shaped Reels Are There?

Pear shaped reels