Antique Reel
Mar 7, 2021 23:23:12 #
During my working career, i had few hobbies of collecting anything, but I did collet fishing reels. One of these
was the one of the first reels I ever saw. When I wa about six years old, Uncle Doug, Aunt Ruby and ther oldest son, Selby Johnson came to visit with the intention of going fishiing. I was too young to be allowed to go along, but Selby did both show me their rods and reels and let me even try casting a bait casting reel. It was the very first time I had ever seen or handled a rod and reel of any type.
He also had another strange reel, the likes of which I seldom ever saw again. It was similioalr to this Keist Reel which is pictured below. Toward the end of my working career I began collecting reels, both from what I already owned and could find and purchase. Some were at antique sales, at least one was a gift, and I found the Keist Reel after an extensive search that led me to a dealer on the coast of Oregon. I apologize that I do not remember the name of the owner or shop, but he was quite helpful and informative. I had ot pay $235, plus shipping to acquire this reel.
Since I have retired, I gave my entire collection to my son Brad who is also an avid fisherman. Just Sayin..RJS
was the one of the first reels I ever saw. When I wa about six years old, Uncle Doug, Aunt Ruby and ther oldest son, Selby Johnson came to visit with the intention of going fishiing. I was too young to be allowed to go along, but Selby did both show me their rods and reels and let me even try casting a bait casting reel. It was the very first time I had ever seen or handled a rod and reel of any type.
He also had another strange reel, the likes of which I seldom ever saw again. It was similioalr to this Keist Reel which is pictured below. Toward the end of my working career I began collecting reels, both from what I already owned and could find and purchase. Some were at antique sales, at least one was a gift, and I found the Keist Reel after an extensive search that led me to a dealer on the coast of Oregon. I apologize that I do not remember the name of the owner or shop, but he was quite helpful and informative. I had ot pay $235, plus shipping to acquire this reel.
Since I have retired, I gave my entire collection to my son Brad who is also an avid fisherman. Just Sayin..RJS
Mar 7, 2021 23:39:19 #
Looks Painful. Casting must really be a chore. I have some old Spinning and BC type but must be 100 years newer.
Mar 8, 2021 00:07:36 #
Robert J Samples wrote:
During my working career, i had few hobbies of col... (show quote)
Looks like it could be a predecessor to my 1950s era Winona fishing reels.
Mar 8, 2021 07:21:17 #
It looks like an ice fishing reel for vertical fishing in deep water
Mar 8, 2021 08:11:13 #
Robert J Samples wrote:
During my working career, i had few hobbies of col... (show quote)
Could have been the precursor to a large arbor fly reel.
Mar 8, 2021 09:13:05 #
Tman
Loc: Winston-Salem, NC
Mr. Samples, surely you just dropped the line like OJ suggested and not try and cast. Did you ever try using that reel at all just to see how it worked?
Mar 8, 2021 11:43:30 #
Mar 8, 2021 11:58:35 #
No. I never used that reel, but a regular bait casting reel. I don't know if my relatives tried to cast this reel or not. Just Sayin....RJS
Mar 8, 2021 19:00:57 #
Mar 9, 2021 00:24:04 #
Very interesting Robert. Anyone that wants an idea of how it works just Google the reel name and then read the patent link.
Mar 9, 2021 19:26:28 #
Mar 10, 2021 17:05:17 #
Yes, I do believe my relatives cast with this unusual reel. It was affixed to a bait casting rod and you controllled the cast by holding the thumb againstr the base of this reel, out of the way of the spokes. I suppose it took an ounce, or more weight to have a successful cast. Just Sayin....RJS
Mar 11, 2021 16:03:15 #
Also, the patent identifies as a casting and trolling reel. I can see that it would work great for trolling.
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