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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rieber on April 10, 2010, 08:28:07 AM

Title: Does anyone know anything about this centerpin reel
Post by: Rieber on April 10, 2010, 08:28:07 AM

I'm curious to learn more about the reel I recently bought.

First question is who the maker might be as there are no manufacturers marks on it. It could be a prototype or one of a kind maybe as it doesn't look anodized.

The outermost diameter is 5-1/4" with a inner spool width of 15/16"

It has two bearings and spins very nice and true.

If anyone has any ideas I would certainly like to know.

Thanks.

(http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/rieber_photos/P4100016.jpg)

(http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/rieber_photos/P4100013.jpg)

(http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/rieber_photos/P4100014.jpg)

Title: Re: Does anyone know anything about this centerpin reel
Post by: tnt on April 10, 2010, 09:01:02 AM

where did you find that reel

Title: Re: Does anyone know anything about this centerpin reel
Post by: Rieber on April 10, 2010, 09:15:54 AM

I bought it from a chap this morning along with a 4"Speedia and 12-1/2' fibreglass rod.

Title: Re: Does anyone know anything about this centerpin reel
Post by: minnie-me on April 10, 2010, 11:29:46 AM

My monies on a custom build one off, some machinist with some time on his hands. Lots of them were produced in England and Im betting thats the origin.

Title: Re: Does anyone know anything about this centerpin reel
Post by: kingpin on April 10, 2010, 06:12:12 PM

looks like a stanton without handles, some guys like that back east...i have one behind me on the shelf with handles. nice reels

Title: Re: Does anyone know anything about this centerpin reel
Post by: Rieber on April 10, 2010, 10:10:41 PM

Unless it a very early Stanton, Stantons have a different reel foot attachment to the back plate.

I keep searching the 'Net for picks - lots are close but the backs are different.