Can someone help me understand there are Bellinger reels for sale at a number of websites generally for over $1000. I just came across a website entitled Genuine Bellinger Reels and the reels are $700.
Are the Genuine Bellinger reels and the Bellinger reels the same thing? Why the price difference?
Thanks
Bellinger Reels vs Genuine Bellinger Reels
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barrydheller
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Bellinger Reels vs Genuine Bellinger Reels
#2You might want to make sure that you are comparing the same models. I am not an expert on Bellinger Reels, but I have a few. I think that the "Genuine" site is the Bellinger web site for direct sales. They make a number of models and there is a significant price difference between their "Classic" and other models, as well as some are made in all aluminum and others of the same model can be bought made with Nickle/Silver. Please feel free to PM me if you have specific questions, as I might be able to clear things up for you based on my experiance. I really have found them to be some of my favorite reels!
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#3The aluminum reels have perforated side plates and run in $700 range, the nickel silver reels run in the $1000-$1250 range and typically have solid delrin side plates. At least the ones I have purchased do!!!
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Bellinger Reels vs Genuine Bellinger Reels
#4Hi Bill,
I do the polishing, assembly, and repairs for Al Bellinger (owner of Bellinger Reels). First you need to understand that Chet Croco (a fantastic rod maker) purchased the bamboo and reelseat part of the Bellinger business a few years ago and carried on the quality and name of Bellinger under the retitled "Genuine Bellinger". However, Al kept the rights to making the reels.
The reels you see advertised on the Genuine Bellinger website are the aluminum rim reels. If these reels come anodized, or polished with perferated aluminum sideplates then they are the MarkI models and if they have have delrin sideplates, they are the Classsic. The higher priced reels are nickel silver an as Paul said, have delrin sideplates. All of these reels come in 2 3/4", 3" & 3 1/4" wide or narrow spool and are considered the standard Bellinger reels. However, Al also makes steelhead, salmon, and spey sizes.
At present we are also working on a couple of new nickel silver models which can be see at: http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?&t=49792/Hi-guys-from-Bellinger-Reelsgand a little 2 1/2" nickle silver by special order.
Hope this helps.
I do the polishing, assembly, and repairs for Al Bellinger (owner of Bellinger Reels). First you need to understand that Chet Croco (a fantastic rod maker) purchased the bamboo and reelseat part of the Bellinger business a few years ago and carried on the quality and name of Bellinger under the retitled "Genuine Bellinger". However, Al kept the rights to making the reels.
The reels you see advertised on the Genuine Bellinger website are the aluminum rim reels. If these reels come anodized, or polished with perferated aluminum sideplates then they are the MarkI models and if they have have delrin sideplates, they are the Classsic. The higher priced reels are nickel silver an as Paul said, have delrin sideplates. All of these reels come in 2 3/4", 3" & 3 1/4" wide or narrow spool and are considered the standard Bellinger reels. However, Al also makes steelhead, salmon, and spey sizes.
At present we are also working on a couple of new nickel silver models which can be see at: http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?&t=49792/Hi-guys-from-Bellinger-Reelsgand a little 2 1/2" nickle silver by special order.
Hope this helps.
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Bellinger Reels vs Genuine Bellinger Reels
#5Thanks to everyone for their responses. This has answered my question and helped me out greatly.