· #1 Posted March 8, 2020 I have a batch of Orvis Reels and have some rebuilt but I was wondering if anyone has a system for getting the color back on from one that is faded. I don't want to paint them. I ordered some Silver sharpies that work perfectly for the lettering and the fish on the side of the reel. I had seen one on here someplace that was redone and it was great. I think it was done by SharkLobster for Bob G. but don't know how to get in touch with them. I am a newbee. Attached is a photo of just a few of my Orvis reels Thanks for any help. Roger 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #2 Posted March 9, 2020 Nice bunch of Orvis reels, in the 60s l used Orvis 100 for a while good for schooly bass solid reel easy to take care of. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #3 Posted March 9, 2020 very cool. did not know orvis made spinning reels 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #4 Posted March 12, 2020 Roger, once you get to 15 posts I believe you will be able to send them a private message. Cool reels. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #5 Posted March 14, 2020 Most of the older orvis reels were made in Italy by Alcedo. Maybe googling an Alcedo Collector would help. Som were made by DAM I believe also but I can't swear to it. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #6 Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) Zangi in Italy made the reels for Orvis and for a lot of other company's if it said made in Italy most likely it was made by Zangi, google Zangi spinning reel they even made a 3 speed sinning reel. Their workmanship was as good as the Germans and quality too. Zangi pe-dates Alcedo in making spinning reels. Zangi made the Orvis reels Some good reading. https://h2omagazine.net/en/italian-fishing-reel/ Edited March 17, 2020 by LB 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
