Stumbled over a BIG door stop

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Brian F.
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Stumbled over a BIG door stop

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So I don't get to do this very often and thought I'd share some "before" photos. I'm hoping that once I send it off to the North Pole and the elves can revive it a bit, there will be "after" photos :lol: Actually, it's going to much warmer climate where it is looking forward to some pampering at John E's "Spa for Old Reels".

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Oh yeah, it's a 14/0 Kovalovsky made of Micarta. Any advice on what looks out of place or missing, please chime in. I know there's a screw missing at the drag control and the spool binds/rubs a bit. Took this photo before I flipped over the knurled drag adjustment wheel too. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, it looks like someone coated it with lacquer or some kind of clear coat a long time ago. Maybe the micarta was getting kinda fiber-y(?) and dried out.

Just a step right of the usual Pflueger reels I look for but...I think I'm ok with it. :D
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Post by john elder »

Man, it's about time you turned a biggie over there! Given the history of those islands, there ought to be more, so keep digging, Brian! Nice score!
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Reel drag...........

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Hi Brian, I maybe wrong but I beleive the reel's missing a second cylinder like knurled bottom button that's normaly located under the existing free spool. It's hard to tell with the photos provided.
Have A Great Holiday Season!
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Hey

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NEAT find Bryan!
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Post by Brian F. »

Nick, nice to see you visiting here! This reel uses the lever freespool mechanism instead of the second knob.

Thanks Lou!
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