Can’t find much online other than they are made in Japan and from the 50’s and 60’s. Both the same model……the red one is shockingly smooth and quiet.
Posted by DrShrimp__PuertoRico
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hawktuahgod293 on
Most likely old junk fishing reels, maybe a collector would want them ?
Outrageous-Drink3869 on
Direct drive traditional baitcaster
Before baitcasters had spools that could “freespool” you had this kind of reel.
You need dracon hollow braid around 15 pounds to fish these kind of reels, they don’t work well with your normal lines. Dracon hollow braid is still available for saltwater or ice fishing.
There really fun to fish, when you cast the handle spins around and the reel goes vroom.
There’s a switch on the side opposite of the handle that is a “clicker” turn it off to cast, then turn it on to retrieve.
There’s usually no drag, but you let the spool “drag” on your thumb to fight a fish.
Outrageous-Drink3869 on
The green one is missing an end cap. Thats why it’s not smooth
4 Comments
Most likely old junk fishing reels, maybe a collector would want them ?
Direct drive traditional baitcaster
Before baitcasters had spools that could “freespool” you had this kind of reel.
You need dracon hollow braid around 15 pounds to fish these kind of reels, they don’t work well with your normal lines. Dracon hollow braid is still available for saltwater or ice fishing.
There really fun to fish, when you cast the handle spins around and the reel goes vroom.
There’s a switch on the side opposite of the handle that is a “clicker” turn it off to cast, then turn it on to retrieve.
There’s usually no drag, but you let the spool “drag” on your thumb to fight a fish.
The green one is missing an end cap. Thats why it’s not smooth
Crosspost to r/antiquefishinggear
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