This page lists reel maker names alphabetically, along with a brief history and a. A gorgeous vintage reel thats sure to bring a smile to any fishermans face. A fishing reel is a cylindrical device attached to a fishing rod used in winding and stowing line. Rods, reels, lures everything you need to go fishing. Fishing reels are traditionally used in the recreational sport of angling and competitive casting. They are smooth to operate and are built like tanks. Collectible fishing reels schiffer book for collectors.
Rods archives tradition, innovation and quality since 1875. Identification, evaluation, and maintenance pdf fly fishing books. This field of collecting is rapidly developing, as the fine reels produced at the end of the 20th century are still readily available. Text lives of famous immortals from the 4th century has the first mention of a fishing reel. Based on the pictures ive seen, the chinese were also using fishing reels. M vintage fishing reels when you shop the largest online selection at. An ad for rg reels appeared in the cowles and dunn catalogue. Dam quick history, advice i just got my first dam quick reel, a 330. Reel manufacturers who use the same factories fishing rods. I bought this reel recently at an auction for just a few bucks. Hendryx fishing reels 60 vintage hendryx fishing reel. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
In traditional chinese history, history begins with three semimystical and legendary individuals who taught the chinese the arts of civilization around 28002600 bc. Men of trent will give a history of the nottingham wooden fishing reel from its early beginnings. And now, mark how they dam up the stream and turn its. Modern fishing gear is not impossible to compare with their progenitors, however the main idea of their individual elements is remained the same. Beginners fishing technique links, including fly fishing. Ive searched the company website but did not find any information. Jim schottenham casts his net for vintage fishing reels. That design hasnt changed much in several hundred years. Fishing history is starting from ancient and going to modern, showing the improvement of materials and styles of fishing tackle and fishing gear.
With 231 pages the book is in excellent condition and covers reels by illingworth, chippindale, farshure, stanley, hardy. If you are actually trying to cast with this thing i would go for the spinning reel which is better for ultra light fishing. They consisted of a modified wheel, with a handle, that could be used for storing, winding, and pulling off line. This rare ocean city 350 fishing reel is in great working condition. The history of the quick standard spinning reel according to d. These dam quick spinning reels are some the finest vintage reels you can buy. It was for turtle fishing, but fishing nonetheless. Henry denison and lloyd johnson of denison johnson inc.
A detailed history of the development of fishing reel technology and fascinating stories of the notable manufacturers who produced them are related here. Antique tackle observer a depository for information on the history. Jun 05, 2015 yes, shimano and daiwa own their own factories and designbuild their own reels. Dam quick reels page 4 the traditional fishermans forum. This reel used a worm gear drive the company probably copied from the german quick. This reel could be used for fishing or parts or collecting. What other reels would go into the history books of fly fishing.
Forthcoming books catalog about us prospective authors contact us. This new book contains 526 pages, more than 6000 different reels from more than 30 countries, history of more than 120 companies and more than 575 pictures with collectors values ranging from usd 15 to over usd 15,000. We take reels for granted nowadays, but they have only become a standard feature in anglers kit relatively recently and even now, their use isnt entirely universal, as any roach pole fisherman will tell you. See more ideas about vintage fishing reels, fishing reels and vintage fishing.
Fishing with a super old reel the dam quick 330 reel duration. Recommended books for collectors of antique fishing reels and tackle suggested bibliography, antique fishing reels the novice collector should have, at least, a cursory knowledge of the history of fishing. Ma yuan, chinese painter of the song dynasty, painted a picture in 1195 called angler on a wintry lake that represents a fisherman in a boat that uses a fishing rod with a reel. Understanding threadlines a collectors guide to the early fixed spool fishing reels by john stephenson, first printing 1992 limited edition no. Fishing is a very old method of obtaining fish for food. If you continue to browse this site, improved experience cookies will be used. Some are reportedly from the 14th to 15th centuries. Emperor big game reel was constructed for big game fishing off the eastern coast of australia, and its outstanding features are simplicity of design and strength of construction. Until recently facilities for travel have been crude and limited, and the public roads are but little better. Fishing reel history who invented the spinning reel.
Bought 4 of this reels thinking it will be durable and strong as previous one. Portable, but it is not james bonds fishing pole, so dont expect all the bells and whistles. In 1651, english literature first reported a wind installed within two feet of the lower end of the rod. Im relatively new to vintage equipment and have been impressed with some of the reels ive bought such as a mint penn 712 and mint shakespeare 2052. Fly casting, bait casting, spinning, and spin casting reels produced in america and europe during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are shown in over 180 fine photographs and drawings. Yoshikawa baitfeeder spinning reel saltwater freshwater fishing 5. Its been through at least 3 or 4 rods, i have it now on a south bend rod, i use 10 pound test and have taken really good care of it and still use it occasionally. Its a dam quick 220, probably one of the best reels made in its day. Ben wrights new book is a combination of his other four books the wright price. Our product line has evolved to include topquality gear for anglers who fish for more than panfish, including our silver cat collection of catfish products. Vintage dam quick 331 fishing reel excellent condition made in germany vintage.
Vintage dam quick 3000 spinning fishing reel, west germany. Reel has paint missing as seen in the pics from normal use and storage over the years. Modern fishing reels usually have fittings aiding in casting for distance and accuracy, as well as retrieving line. The microlite i picked up from ebay in the us, its a tiny reel but has the same spool as the 110. The first spinning reel manufactured in this country was an american version. Fishing reel history angling historians have long been frustrated in trying to trace the history of the fishing reel. Dam quick parts the cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience. Make offer vintage dam berlin west quick finessa spinning fishing reel germany works vintage d. Fishing reels appeared for the first time in china. The 704 and 706 were and still are excellent reels still made in america. Photo courtesy of the carnegie branch library for local history, boulder historical society collection fishing in boulder county. Penn came out with a surf spinning reel in 1961the model 700, later refined to the 704 and 706.
Ben wrights new book is a combination of his other four books the wright price guide for the reel man and much more. A short history of the fishing rod fishing museum online. The first fishing rods were nothing more sophisticated than hazel shoots about 6 feet long with a horsehair line of about the same length fixed to the tip. The only marks on this reel is the number 40 on the bottom of the foot, 40 yards of line the spool will hold. Buy products related to dam fishing reel products and see what customers say about dam fishing reel products on. If you have antique reels, kentucky reels, big game rods and reels, or. Spirits were high, as the yellowfin counts earlier in the week were limit style. On the photo there is a broken part marked with red line. No other reel in the history of fishing can come close to matching that longevity. I have an okuma convector cn45l that i bought a few years ago and rarely used.
The english reels, of course, predate the american ones. M from germany is one of the oldest fishing tackle brands. I bought an older medalist on ebay yesterday just to see what they were like. May 30, 2014 fishing has evolved from the early days of hunters and gatherers fishing for daily consumption to worldwide commercial fishing and recreational and sport fishing. M vintage fishing reels from the largest online selection at. Ulf tingstrom if the idea ever crosses your mind to tune up an ambassadeur of yours to be a real screamercall ulf in europe for custom parts or a complete tuned ambassadeur. Unfollow old fishing reels to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It concentrates in particular on the history of fishing and fishing tackle, and seeks to provide interesting, informative, and important materials for anyone who wants to help preserve our nations and the worlds fishing. History of fishing from ancient time till now all fishing buy. This site uses cookies to provide web functionality and performance measurement. Read more about history of fishing and fishing techniques. Bnm pole company is the leading manufacturer of crappie poles in the world today. Its hard to believe how smooth it is after all these years.
In his book fishing tackle, a collectors guide, graham turner lists the. Last weekend had an old buddy in town who wanted to fish, so we jumped on a two day trip out of oceanside. The history of fishing from ancient times till now. A primitive reel was first cited in the book, the art of angling 1651. A list of valuable antique fishing reels that tom greene buys. Valuable fishing reels by maker name antique reels. The popularity of modern bass fishing tournaments brought a resurgence in interest in bait casting reels, and since the late 1970s manufacturers turned development and production toward these products. They took a little while to locate as they are all right hand wind. Dam quick finessa 330 spinning reel featuring matte black finish full bail, and twoway antireverse switch. Each turn of the handle was equal to a single turn of the spool. Aug 09, 2017 smart news keeping you current this obscure fishing book is one of the most reprinted english books ever the compleat angler is much more than an instruction manual on fishing. There are not many companies in the world that have the history and tradition.
Old vintage dam quick finessa 330 spinning reel collectible fishing tackle. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The first commercial spincast reels were created in 1949 by denison johnson inc. Please click accept cookies to continue to use the site.
Mikaels abu history please enjoy mikaels fishing site. First page inscribed to barrie best wishes and signed by the author. We now know that people upper paleolithic period some 40 millenniums ago used to catch fish and eat it. Quick germany, deutsche angelgerate manufaktur, 1875, berlin germany. Emperor game fishing reels photo 257 possibly made by n. Unfortunately during the fight with kg carp one got broken. A brief history of the fishing reel fishing museum.
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