manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Posted May 25, 2016 My buddy pulled this out of storage yesterday. Pretty friggen cool if ya ask me!
grimsbylander Posted May 25, 2016 Report Posted May 25, 2016 That's a very cool looking reel! Pull that out when the police stop you and you're likely to get shot! Where did you find it?
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) A buddy has had it sitting around forever. It was his dads. Its in pretty darm good shape too! Everything on it still works perfect. I wonder what the age is on it? And what type of rod it would be paired with? The insert on the top end is very small(the rod would insert into the reel) Edit. A quick google search puts it at 1945-46 Edited May 25, 2016 by manitoubass2
cheaptackle Posted May 25, 2016 Report Posted May 25, 2016 I wonder if that was a steel rod that went with it - not sure why but I also think it would have been used with steel line as well, mightn't be right on that part but something about it rings a bell... Michael
AKRISONER Posted May 25, 2016 Report Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) http://www.oldreels.com/hurd.htm very cool from the 40's what kind of line is that?! Edited May 25, 2016 by AKRISONER
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Posted May 25, 2016 No friggen clue on the line??? Its kinda stretchy and thick in diameter. Its soft in texture too
OhioFisherman Posted May 25, 2016 Report Posted May 25, 2016 Braided line was the " thing " in those days, mono-filament was a new deal and was rarely seen on anything but a spinning reel. Nylon or Dacron braid, Dacron didn't have much stretch.
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Posted May 25, 2016 Braided line was the " thing " in those days, mono-filament was a new deal and was rarely seen on anything but a spinning reel. Nylon or Dacron braid, Dacron didn't have much stretch. Maybe its nylon? Its def. Braided, but not like todays braid. Its very thick/soft and stretchy.
OhioFisherman Posted May 25, 2016 Report Posted May 25, 2016 Braided line back then was far different than the braids of today! Nylon and Dacron were soft, I used both as a kid on my casting reels, early mono had a tendency to be stiff, I never even liked using a spinning reel because of it, then Berkley introduced the original Trilene, which was much better.
Tom S Posted May 25, 2016 Report Posted May 25, 2016 Brings a new meaning to pistol grip.... I like it but I don't think I'd want to carry it around all day. Most likely would have been paired with steel or solid fiberglass rod. Either a broomstick or nice and whippy.
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Posted May 25, 2016 Yeah its not light! I think the wood is walnut. Its very nice craftmanship though. I shoud take better pics My guess would be fiberglass rod. See if I can google it lol
OhioFisherman Posted May 25, 2016 Report Posted May 25, 2016 Detroit was known as Murder City back in the day, a pistol grip handle might have kept the bad guys at bay?
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Posted May 25, 2016 Detroit was known as Murder City back in the day, a pistol grip handle might have kept the bad guys at bay? Hahaha who knows??? After doing a lil research this guy invented a few neat gadgets in his day(anti vehicle theft devices etc)
Old Ironmaker Posted May 25, 2016 Report Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) That has to be one of the coolest reels I have seen in a long time. I sort of pick them up when I see them cheap at a garage sale or Antique store and they don't know what they have. I have paid much more than they were asking, it's just the right thing to do I think. More pics Rick please on a solid back ground so I can see the details. Email them if you wish, what ever is easy. I doubt it but is he interested in selling it? I know I wouldn't even if it wasn't my fathers. He only passed on his old sledge hammers and tools to me. He had an old axe that was marked "Tonys X" on it. I still howl when I use it. Edited May 25, 2016 by Old Ironmaker
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Posted May 25, 2016 That has to be one of the coolest reels I have seen in a long time. I sort of pick them up when I see them cheap at a garage sale or Antique store and they don't know what they have. I have paid much more than they were asking, it's just the right thing to do I think. More pics Rick please on a solid back ground so I can see the details. Email them if you wish, what ever is easy. I doubt it but is he interested in selling it? I know I wouldn't even if it wasn't my fathers. He only passed on his old sledge hammers and tools to me. He had an old axe that was marked "Tonys X" on it. I still howl when I use it. Ill get better picks tonight. Its really nice work. Ill ask him if hes willing to sell and let ya know. Hes got alot of old reels etc. His house is like a friggen museum of cool stuff. And just the most random stuff too. You know the pictures of dogs playing poker? I know youve seen some variation of it. He has one and its from 1846.
Old Ironmaker Posted May 25, 2016 Report Posted May 25, 2016 Is Big Cliff in that picture from 1846? Now watch he is going to think I'm serious. Just kidding young fella.
Tom S Posted May 25, 2016 Report Posted May 25, 2016 That has to be one of the coolest reels I have seen in a long time. I sort of pick them up when I see them cheap at a garage sale or Antique store and they don't know what they have. I have paid much more than they were asking, it's just the right thing to do I think. More pics Rick please on a solid back ground so I can see the details. Email them if you wish, what ever is easy. I doubt it but is he interested in selling it? I know I wouldn't even if it wasn't my fathers. He only passed on his old sledge hammers and tools to me. He had an old axe that was marked "Tonys X" on it. I still howl when I use it. If you ever find any with the name "Vom Hofe" snap them up. I missed some on Kijiji a while ago that I'm still kicking myself over.
GBW Posted May 26, 2016 Report Posted May 26, 2016 Is Big Cliff in that picture from 1846? Now watch he is going to think I'm serious. Just kidding young fella. zing! I'll try and send you one of a fly reel I have from 40 or so years ago that I keep on my mantel...
GBW Posted May 26, 2016 Report Posted May 26, 2016 sent you the pic's Rick via FB and it's over 40 yrs old. Some reason I cannot add them here so if you want to have at er...
manitoubass2 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Yeah Ill upload em geoff? Edited May 26, 2016 by manitoubass2
GBW Posted May 26, 2016 Report Posted May 26, 2016 Yeah Ill upload em geoff Not sure what's up with my PC but since WinX tried to take it over it's pooched... So thanks!!!
manitoubass2 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Posted May 26, 2016 Yeah Ill upload em geoff? No prob geoff I just quoted my post to get the pics on the 2nd page
GBW Posted May 26, 2016 Report Posted May 26, 2016 thanks, sent you another pic to try and read what it says there engraved
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