Category Archives: Reels

Progress Report #7

Posted on March 9, 2012 by dave49

Finished reels 21 & 22 today. They are both LHW with alternative ivory knobs.

Posted in My Reels | Leave a comment

The Book of Multiplier Reels

Posted on February 27, 2012 by dave49

Below is a used book that I recently purchased. It concerns multipler reels, which are typically intended for baitcasting. It was published in 1985 by Stackpole Books. The book is full of photos and patent drawings; here is a typical … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Reels | Leave a comment

Progress Report #6

Posted on February 23, 2012 by dave49

I have made all the aluminum parts (plus the bronze shafts) for two reels to be delivered in the middle of March. What remains the are nickel silver and Delrin parts. The large aluminum parts here have a matte finish, … Continue reading →

Posted in My Reels | Leave a comment

Progress Report #5

Posted on January 31, 2012 by dave49

I just finished two more Aluminum Frame Reels, a LHW with alternative Ivory knob, and a RHW with black Delrin. Reels 20 and 19. And here is the material for the next two.

Posted in My Reels | Leave a comment

Progress Report #4

Posted on January 10, 2012 by dave49

I have a substantial part of the machining done on two reels that I expect to deliver at the end of January. The spool ends here have been tumbled and will brighten up with fine sanding. The end plates are … Continue reading →

Posted in My Reels | Leave a comment

Plans for Aluminum Frame Reel

Posted on December 30, 2011 by dave49

I have been machining parts for the Aluminum Frame Reel from a few finished drawings, but mostly from sketches on yellow lined paper. It is time to put together all the drawings, so next year I can still figure out … Continue reading →

Posted in My Reels, Plans | 7 Comments

Progress Report #3

Posted on December 17, 2011 by dave49

Two reels finished and ready to ship. Reels 17 and 18. Here is the final configuration of the click. And a meager assortment of parts for the next two.

Posted in My Reels | 1 Comment

Pflueger Hawkeye

Posted on December 3, 2011 by dave49

This is another one of Steve’s reels. It has rubber sideplates and nickel silver rings. It is small, only 2.5 inch ring diameter and 0.88 between rings. He has it fitted with a WF3F but no backing, and says that … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Reels | 3 Comments

Progress Report #2

Posted on November 13, 2011 by dave49

I will be making several reels this winter of the design shown on this blog 10 Aug 2011. But I am producing them 2 at a time so the work is less repetitive. Here are frames and spools for the … Continue reading →

Posted in My Reels | 1 Comment

Philbrook & Payne

Posted on October 15, 2011 by dave49

Here is a Philbrook and Payne salmon reel that was recently on Ebay auction. Bidding went over $11K, but “reserve not met”. The listing called it “Phillbrook and Paine” and this may have caused some doubts about authenticity. Reelmaker “Holireels” … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Reels | 5 Comments