Bill Shearer Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 The OP sent the photos on, and I offered to post for him. I don't recognize the reel at all. The few stamped markings dont offer much. Anybody else have anything to offer? Here they are: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I may be off here,but it looks like an old Mooching reel.. The the steel rim makes me think this, Cool old reel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Shearer Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) There is a brass cage that is common to British Centerpins, and also was utilized in BC reels in the early years. The fact that the cage in this case is for a person who would reel with their right hand, is making me lean to BC. Edited June 24, 2014 by floatman55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Lightly used I can see lol.,nice find in all seriousness.Looks like some great history there if only it could talk!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I emailed a buddy of mine who is a bit of a collector and this was his reply. The reel looks to be a general float/mooching reel of the Hardy Longstone type, it does not seem to be of high quality though. Sorry, I don't know who the maker would have been. Not much help I suppose but an avenue to explore. Ties in with Floatman55's British Centerpin theory as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I've seen very similar reels at markets and antique shops here in BC...almost bought an identical reel actually, but picked out an old wooden peetz instead...if you posted on a BC forum you might get some replies....cool piece of history there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Shearer Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 The mystery continues. I sent the photos to John Milner who has made centerpins for many years. He said likely British, but could not provide more than that. Thanks for your efforts all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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