Old CP reel

[Bill Shearer]

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:

[misfish]

I may be off here,but it looks like an old Mooching reel.. The the steel rim makes me think this,

 

 

 

Cool old reel .

[Bill Shearer]

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

[davey buoy]

Lightly used I can see lol.,nice find in all seriousness.Looks like some great history there if only it could talk!!

[fishnsled]

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.

[bare foot wader]

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

[Bill Shearer]

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!