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Re: Got a new reel lately?

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Jabali - Man alive... if we all had crystal balls...
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old 3” Rochester nickel silver reel

I love it - how does she sound / rotate ?
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Another Speyco reel has made its way into to my arsenal.... and yes, you guessed it - it sounds amazing.
So fun to adjust the click yourself... that click has a unique and functional design.
(since this photo I have reduced it from three to just two clicking points.. but plan to do some bending)
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neat reel / Charlie's first one - https://www.speypages.com/threads/a-spe ... co.404468/

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Just got this in today, love it ~ Orvis Presentation EXR III
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StJohn with a regulator - finally - and a special thank you!

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Re: Got a new reel lately?

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Brian Shaffer wrote:Jabali - Man alive... if we all had crystal balls...
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fishugo wrote :
old 3” Rochester nickel silver reel

I love it - how does she sound / rotate ?
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Another Speyco reel has made its way into to my arsenal.... and yes, you guessed it - it sounds amazing.
So fun to adjust the click yourself... that click has a unique and functional design.
(since this photo I have reduced it from three to just two clicking points.. but plan to do some bending)
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neat reel / Charlie's first one - https://www.speypages.com/threads/a-spe ... co.404468/

EDIT - 3/24 10pm
Just got this in today, love it ~ Orvis Presentation EXR III
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Re: Got a new reel lately?

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Brian Shaffer wrote:Jabali - Man alive... if we all had crystal balls...
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fishugo wrote :
old 3” Rochester nickel silver reel

I love it - how does she sound / rotate ?
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Rotates without wobble BUT I had to put a spring washer under the holding screw. Very light click but enuff to stop overrun.


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If I need sound effects I use the Beaverkill I make based on the old, Leonard, Mills, Julius, Slote.
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Time to bring this topic back to life. Got a new reel that I absolutely love. If you are not familiar with the reels that Mauro Tosti makes, I'll share the one he made for me. This 3" version is exactly what I hoped it would be. Check out Hermit Valley Reels on Facebook and you'll be amazed at some of the incredible reels that have been made.

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Very pretty reel... lovely to take fishing... just like this one... maybe tomorrow...

Ari T. Hart Rio Orbigo F2 sporting its clear clothing...

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That’s an early ATH & a real Ari made reel Brian! Nice
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The re-issue of the Hardy Marquis, the LWT5. Nice reel, almost impossible to find but I persisted and found it and a LWT4 which I may snatch up.


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SpringCreek wrote: ↑
10/04/09 07:12
 New in the house this past week.

Left Hand Wind McNeese Trout Reel

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Jim that's a neat looking reel - maybe you still have it. Possibly took it apart.
What do the guts look like to this reel ? What kind of drag is there ?
Any shot with the spool removed ?
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Bogdan Large Trout
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1st model Orvis CFO - the upside down writing reel (right side photo below)
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Recently picked up a Leonard Mills reel made by Ron Kusse from Bob Selb. Absolutely beautiful little reel I've alway wanted. (using Bob's pictures because they're nicer than mine : )...


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Folks...who needs a 'new' reel?? I snapped a picture of my 45 year old Ross R3 #0049 the other day. Still functions perfectly with many historic battles with thousands of fish. Enjoy!
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Got a new spool lately ? NOTE the St George Large Arbor spool and Standard arbor spool.

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Re: Got a new reel lately?

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Took a chance on this one from eBay......ended up being a great addition. Mid 1950s.......sooooo smooth.

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Mark, nice to see your handle pop up. What a beauty!!!
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Re: Got a new reel lately?

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turtledoc wrote: ↑
01/16/22 17:59
 Took a chance on this one from eBay......ended up being a great addition. Mid 1950s.......sooooo smooth.

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Hi Mark. Any idea if this was a standard offering or indeed a reflection of the “Custom Reels” part of the company name?
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Re: Got a new reel lately?

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Thanks Chris 😊

Salmo, i wouldn't call this a custom offering......but rather is from an early Era when Stan was still figuring out what his "normal" models and finish combinations would be. Based on history, this color combo didn't make the cut.
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Re: Got a new reel lately?

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Not exactly lately, but not long ago. 4" Wayne Petrevan Plate- wind with one or two custom features.

Specially made case by Olaf Kundrus.

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