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reelill
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Does anyone know these reels?

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Hey guys,
Anyone know much about these reels?
I am just curious, I thought it was quite interesting and very well made
Markings are

Lenz Machine Works
3405 Rainier Ave.
Seattle 44 Wash

4 7/8" Diameter 7/8" inside width, Antireverse reel. Drag adjustment is the knob on the opposite of the grasp.

I included a photo of the Meek #4 and the Shakespeare 200 yd Hercules for perspective.

Any help
thanks
Richard
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Hi, not familiar with this reel or maker, but based on the style and the location made I'd guess it's a salmon mooching reel or wire line trolling reel. Pretty impressive.
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I was watching the last one that sold on ebay - it went quite high - search completed listings to get a value.

also, the reel was featured on the 2004 ORCA National Convention patch
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