Need help identifying this old multiplying fly reel

Basslips · Post by **Basslips** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 9:28 pm

I recieved this reel from my grandpa's estate and I'm hoping that someone can tell me something about it. Someone told me it is a Hardy but I cannot find any markings on it that say Hardy. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Basslips

reels4me · Post by **reels4me** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:20 pm

Quite sure it is NOT a Hardy

Ron Mc · Post by **Ron Mc** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:44 pm

well yeah.

To me, it looks like it was made by Olympic - especially from the tailplate. They marketed reels as Hurricane and even as Shannondoa - (really, spelled just like that - I sold a NIB one just because of the funny spelling). I don't know the trademark, but maybe some of our NW tackle specialists do. BTW, does it say Japan on it anywhere?

mortepa · Post by **mortepa** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:15 pm

It looks like one of those gizmos that goes on the side of a Pflueger Medalist type flyreel in order to make it a multiplying reel. I remember seeing a description in either the reel news or on the board at some point. Maybe someone can remember and elaborate?

Maybe take off the handle-side cover and see if the frame of the reel is stamped with a brand name? Just a thought.

- Paul

Dr Rob · Post by **Dr Rob** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:26 pm

Jeez, eh... Eighteen feet wide; that's quite a whopper isn't it?

It looks like it's loaded with mono line. Why? Has it been used as a mooching reel? That GH logo is sort of familiar, but I can't put my finger on it. Sorry.

Basslips · Post by **Basslips** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 11:37 am

I think the guy used it for tide water salmon fishing. He had a fishing television show in the late 50's and early 60's in Oregon and mostly fished for salmon. I haven't had time to take it apart yet but I will and maybe I'll post more pics so you can look at the guts of the reel. It seems to work great.

Basslips

Phantom Fisher · Post by **Phantom Fisher** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 11:17 pm

The distinctive logo makes it an Edward Haenelt. I assume it has a hydraulic drag, so be careful when you take apart. (A similar reel in A Treasury of Reels is for some reason identified as a Pflueger.)

Basslips · Post by **Basslips** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 9:44 am

I finally found some time to get it apart. The only stamped markings on it are a "P on the bottom of the reel foot, and an "M" on one of the line guide plates. On one of the sideplate rings it has "Diamolite Line Guard", "No. 1495-1/2", "Made in Akron, O. USA". At this point I think it is a Pflueger Medalist reel with the multiplying system added on by Edward Haenelt as Laurie said. The drag has a cotton phenolic (?) friction plate that rubs against the hub. Would anyone like to see the inside?

Where can I find "A Treasury of Reels"?

Thanks for all the help. Any other good comments would be appreciated too.

John

Need help identifying this old multiplying fly reel

Need help identifying this old multiplying fly reel

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Dear Basslips,