New member, Martin collector

middlemac · Post by **middlemac** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 11:46 am

Greetings all. I'm a new ORCA member and appreciate the "lurking" I've been able to do in past weeks, what a great forum.

I'm building a Martin fly reel collection, 1950's to mid-70's and would appreciate exchanging info with anyone with a similar interest. Martins are maligned by some but they had a nice consistency of design development during this period and I find the best models are very well-made.

I currently own fifteen Martins mostly boxed mint or excellent, from the humble model 60 "tuna can" through to an MG 72 multiplier. I'm interested in acquiring a fine model 62, a 67N, and a 66 (if it exists- can't find any documentation...). Always interested in other Martins and boxes, papers, ads or other ephemera of this period. No automatics.

Thanks. And can anyone help me out with a list of Martin fly reels from this timeframe? I'm not getting any response from the Martin Company.

Jerry J in OK · Post by **Jerry J in OK** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:19 pm

Howdy and WELCOME TO ORCA...Bunch of great people who are more than willing to share their knowledge and other things...

Sit back, relax, and enjoy...

Jerry

Ron Mc · Post by **Ron Mc** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:44 am

mac, don't have one to help, but you should put a Martin 68 multiplier on your list - IMO, the best-looking reel Martin ever made.

Ron Mc · Post by **Ron Mc** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:10 pm

here's your 66

broken ... 0145779959

just like a 65 but with the colors reversed.

middlemac · Post by **middlemac** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:37 pm

Ron, picked up the #66 for fifteen bucks plus S&H, decent price- thx again. Looks a lot like the 65, but it has the twin line guides, and the double pillars opposite the reel foot to support them.