Reel Love; the Fly Reel Picture Thread

[mista_bob]

Originally Posted by bmbailes

Mista- is that an alpha 1 or 2???

Neither actually. It looks similar to the Allen reels though, especially from the reel side at that angle, but the machined cuts are different on the reel, spool design is different, arbor is larger, weight is different, etc. But, I still love the good guys at Allen.

[Hardyreels]

Originally Posted by ghocevar

I figured after the Rod Love photo I put up that my reels needed some loving too...not quite the collection yet but it'll get there.

I don't know about that Greg, it looks like a collection from here

[caseywise]

hey mista, what rod is that??

[mista_bob]

Originally Posted by ghocevar

I figured after the Rod Love photo I put up that my reels needed some loving too...not quite the collection yet but it'll get there.

Awesome collection! Some real beauties in there!

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Originally Posted by caseywise

hey mista, what rod is that??

It's just a Cabelas 11' 6 wt switch rod I got as a gift. Actually casts pretty good for a cheaper rod.

[chi flyfisher]

Originally Posted by Hardyreels

I don't know about that Greg, it looks like a collection from here

Looks like a collection to me!

[stl_geoff]

You can include that abel brook trout reel in the package you send that Bass II to me in

[mista_bob]

I really love this old, classic reel. Anyone able to identify it or know anything about it? It has absolutely NO markings, numbers, or anything on it anywhere.

It was my father-in-law's father's reel. He thinks it is from the late 60's. There is a mysterious rectangle on the back that I'm thinking used to have an insert with the brand name or model on it. As you can see, I haven't cleaned it up yet. It's all metal except the reel knob. I'm betting this old reel has helped catch many a fish...

[kelkay]

Looks like a Shakespeare Noris 2110 to me.

[mista_bob]

Originally Posted by kelkay

Looks like a Shakespeare Noris 2110 to me.

I knew someone here would know! Good eye!

I looked up some information on it and it fits what I had heard. Made in the late 1960's, originally machined and made in Germany, then later made by casting in Japan. From the pics I saw, looks as though there are two different center pieces on the spool, with this one being less common.

Thanks for helping me out! I appreciate it!

[baseman1]

The fronts of my current reels:


The backs:



1. Olympic 460 (10w)
2. Orvis Clearwater IV (9w)
3. LL Bean Quest Size 2 (5w)
4. Ready To Fish (6w)
5. Okuma Sierra (7w)
6. Unknown
7. Unknown