Marbleized Leonard Salmon Reel ... Before & After ...
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Marbleized Leonard Salmon Reel ... Before & After ...
#1The owner of this reel wanted it cleaned up and to that end commissioned me to take care of it. While it is not the filthiest reel I've ever cleaned, it was darn close.
It was a lot of work ...but such a magnificent reel is well worth the effort. If you know of anyone that has a top-quality reel in need of a good bath and they are afraid to try it themselves, send them my way.
Dean.
It was a lot of work ...but such a magnificent reel is well worth the effort. If you know of anyone that has a top-quality reel in need of a good bath and they are afraid to try it themselves, send them my way.
Dean.
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#2Very, very nice job!
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#4Fantastic job, Dean. I didn't know you did this kind of work-or is that play. Gary.
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#5ReelSmith - That is one impressive reel...and you did an incredible job bringing it back to life. Beautiful!
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#7Thanks everyone !speytrout wrote:Beautiful reel, whats the diameter?
The reel is 3.75" in diameter (not including the pillars) and has a spool width of 1.75"
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#8Incredible job of restoring a beautiful reel. Do you know what material the side plates are made of?
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#9Thank you. The side plates are hard rubber.Aransas wrote:Incredible job of restoring a beautiful reel. Do you know what material the side plates are made of?
Dean.
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#10dean
i seen and was watching that reel , it sure was in bad dirty condition , it really surprised me what it fetched for money in that condition , the owner must be pretty happy now
i seen and was watching that reel , it sure was in bad dirty condition , it really surprised me what it fetched for money in that condition , the owner must be pretty happy now
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#11Great job Dean looks fantastic, I sure like those reels!
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#13Dean -
A stunning reel and a great job of bringing it back to its original glory !
Thanks for sharing
Mark B
A stunning reel and a great job of bringing it back to its original glory !
Thanks for sharing
Mark B
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#14Thanks guys !bow river wrote:dean
i seen and was watching that reel , it sure was in bad dirty condition , it really surprised me what it fetched for money in that condition , the owner must be pretty happy now
I agree. When the fellow approached me about buying it I was cautious as that much filth can hide issues. Thankfully, other than a few nicks and a couple of screws that need dressing, the reel is issue free. As for the price ...in the past three years we've seen these go for as much as close to $30K. This one, I think, was the least expensive one to sell in a very long time.
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#15Very nice job, Dean.
It is nice to hear the reel was internally sound.
Charlie
It is nice to hear the reel was internally sound.
Charlie
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The American Fly Fisher, v. 28, n. 1, Winter, 2002, (AMFF, Manchester, Vt., 2002).
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#17Isn't it hugely satisfying when it starts to look like it should? (and knowing when to stop)
Lovely reel, great work.
Lovely reel, great work.
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#18These words are especially gratifying.enigma309 wrote:Isn't it hugely satisfying when it starts to look like it should? (and knowing when to stop)
Lovely reel, great work.
Thank you.
Dean.
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#19Wonderful restoration Dean! A stunning reel.
Really enjoyed the meticulous before and after pictures!
Bob
Really enjoyed the meticulous before and after pictures!
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#20It's amazing that hard rubber would hold up so well for that long. It seems like it would have oxidized badly.reelsmith wrote:Aransas wrote:Incredible job of restoring a beautiful reel. Do you know what material the side plates are made of?
Thank you. The side plates are hard rubber.
Dean.