DonW Posted February 9, 2001 Report Share Posted February 9, 2001 Hey Guys, I need to find out some information on the reel that is pictured below. It belongs to a friend of mine, but we don't know anything about it. It has no name brand on it anywhere, the only markings that I could find is the horseshoe with a fish in the middle along with the word trademark at the top and the words "Ball Bearings" on the bottom. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Tight Lines, DonW PS- Thank You TimS for your help!! Gurls are trouble cuz of their anatomy.The key to happiness is 'puters and fish.Just 'puters and fish. - BillyBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Goldberg Posted February 9, 2001 Report Share Posted February 9, 2001 Don, That's a well preserved sidewinder reel. Can't tell if it's a wooden or bakelite (plastic) spool. The reel probably dates back to the 1940's and possibly earlier. Prefessa will possibly be able to give you more info. Al P.S. I took a closer look and it looks like it's made out of wood with brass fittings. It appears to be in good shape and may have some value to a collector. [This message has been edited by Al Goldberg (edited 02-09-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted February 10, 2001 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2001 Hey Al, Thank you for your reply. That is more information that I had before. It is indeed wood and in very good shape. I failed to give a good description when I first posted, I apologize for that. Please if anyone out there has a clue on who manufactured this reel, or any info about it I would greatly appreciate it. Tight Lines, DonW Gurls are trouble cuz of their anatomy.The key to happiness is 'puters and fish.Just 'puters and fish. - BillyBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAssasin Posted February 10, 2001 Report Share Posted February 10, 2001 That is a Good Luck Wooden Reel, made around 1890's probably in England. Manufacturer unknown. Value: $75 - $100. Look in Karl White's Book pg. 263 if you have the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10x10 Posted February 10, 2001 Report Share Posted February 10, 2001 Bass assasin's got it.That's a Good Luck Nottingham style reel made in England.It's for trolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10x10 Posted February 10, 2001 Report Share Posted February 10, 2001 Now if you find one like this...You make sure and call me right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAssasin Posted February 10, 2001 Report Share Posted February 10, 2001 Now I bet that is worth some money. Can't find that one 10x. Let me guess, fly reel made in the British Isles in the mid 1800's? That doesn't say Hardy on it does it? [This message has been edited by BassAssasin (edited 02-10-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10x10 Posted February 10, 2001 Report Share Posted February 10, 2001 That's a real old Hardy.A Hercules.It's a rare reel indeed.This one is quite possibly the nicest condition one known to exist in this size(2 5/8").Hard to say.I've never seen one nicer but most of them are in england.It's in the 1000.00 range give or take a few hundred.It has both logos on it which is even rarer.made from 1880 to 1904.This particular one has an extremely nice patina to it.Collectors go ga-ga over patina.It's a sure sign that the reel has not been changed or altered in any way as patina cannot be duplicated except by waiting another 100 years or so.If it had been polished it's worth about 300.00. It's not something you run into very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAssasin Posted February 10, 2001 Report Share Posted February 10, 2001 10x10, where did you find it? Don't tell me a garage sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2finger Posted February 10, 2001 Report Share Posted February 10, 2001 Guys... the reels you have shown are outstanding especially the one you showed 10 X 10. I don't have the capability to display pictures of the two reels I have but I can share this. Both look similar to the style of DonW's. The wood appears to be mahogany and with brass hardware on both reels. Both are in really good shape. One is a Fisher and measures 5" while the other is a Cozzone made in Newark, N.J. and measures 6". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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