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ROBERTSON MAKER GLASGOW – BRASS & ROSEWOOD SALMON REEL

Sunday, November 7th, 2010
ROBERTSON MAKER GLASGOW - BRASS & ROSEWOOD SALMON REEL

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BEAUTIFUL ROSEWOOD AND BRASS
ROBERTSON - MAKER - GLASGOW
NOTTINGHAM STYLE SALMON REEL

Offered for your consideration:

Wonderful old Scottish salmon reel marked:

ROBERTSON
MAKER
GLASGOW

This nice old Scottish salmon reel measures 4 inches in diameter and is made
of rosewood and brass. Examples like this are very hard to find.

The reel is in great aesthetic condition with some light wear on the back plate and
one tight check on the front side-plate near a screw. The reels operation is a bit stiff
as is the case with many of the older wood and brass fly reels.

A wonderful, early example of the reel makers art! Rosewood salmon reels
don't come up for sale very often so don't miss this opportunity to
add this lovely vintage fly reel to your collection.

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2 Vintage Super RU-MER Salt Water Fishing Spinning Reel

Saturday, November 6th, 2010
2 Vintage Super RU-MER Salt Water Fishing Spinning Reel

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A fine lot of (2) Super RU-MER salt water fishing reels;
spinning reels with hook bail; made in France.

Offered as found in estate storage.

Both reels are in good used condition as shown.

Original boxes, one spare spool and one instruction sheet included.

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VINTAGE PENN 716 SPINFISHER SPINNING FISHING REEL MIB

Saturday, November 6th, 2010
VINTAGE PENN 716 SPINFISHER SPINNING FISHING REEL MIB

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VINTAGE PENN 716 SPINFISHER SPINNING FISHING REEL. MINT IN BOX. A VERY RARE FIND.

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MEPPS- SUPER MECA spinning reel- TUFF LEFT HAND model

Friday, November 5th, 2010
MEPPS- SUPER MECA spinning reel- TUFF LEFT HAND model

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MEPPS

SUPER MECA

Here's a wonderful circa 1958 spinning reel made by MEPPS in France. More well known for their spinning lures, Mepps manufactured a few reels as well. This one is for a lefty, like me, and as you know left hand models are tough to come by! Other unusual features are the folding foot, anti-reverse lever on the back of the spool housing, replacable pre-wound spools, and unique chain bail pull. The reel serial number is #010023. It also is equipped with a fold in handle, and automatic full bail. It is in "SUPER MECA" working condition! There is some paint flaking off the foot and a few other places that one might expect from a reel of this age. Still, all in all a nice example of a SCARCE LEFT HAND MODEL!!!! Reel weight just under one pound.

mechanical 10 - appearance 8

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Vintage Unfished New In Box Pflueger 2800 Fishing Reel

Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Vintage Unfished New In Box Pflueger 2800 Fishing Reel

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Up for auction today is a Vintage Pflueger 2800 Fishing reel new in box unfished. This reel is amazing as is the box. The box shows very little shelf wear. This is an amzing find in such amazing condition. The foot reads model DF. As seen this auction includes reel, box and stryrofoam insert, and wrench. Please review pictures and judge condition for yourself.

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New Orvis 50A Spinning Fishing Reel Italy

Sunday, October 31st, 2010
New Orvis 50A Spinning Fishing Reel Italy

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Up for auction is a NEW Orvis 50a Spinning reel.

The gentleman I got this from bought it new in 1976 and never used it. You can see from the pictures of the foot, it has never been on a rod. Comes in it's original box and I have the manual for it.

Thanks for looking! Check out my other auctions as I do combine shipping!

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Tiny Antique Jeweled Hendryx reel & Nickel Silver foot

Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Tiny Antique Jeweled Hendryx reel & Nickel Silver foot

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Tiny Jeweled Hendryx Casting Reel with Nickel Silver Reel Foot

The reel is 2 inches in diameter by about 2 1/4 inches endcap to endcap.

The reel is made of all brass.

One crank of the handle spins the reel spool 2 times.

The end caps each have a large red jewel.

The reel gears are worn but it still cranks ok.

The reel has a click button and a drag button. Both are very weak. They look good though.

The nickel silver reel seat came with the reel when I bought them at an estate auction in Indiana.

The reel seat is in nice condition and still has some patina left on it.

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Vintage DAM Quick 220N Finessa Spinning Reel in Box

Friday, October 29th, 2010
Vintage DAM Quick 220N Finessa Spinning Reel in Box

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A DAM QUICK 220N Finessa Series Spinning Reel. Complete in the original box which includes an extra reel, spare parts in plastic bag, and all paperwork.

Reel and extra spool are in excellent to near mint condition. Box has some shelfwear.

I estimate a shipping weight of 2 pounds from Zip Code 91042. I can ship Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box. I prefer PayPal. Thank you!

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RARE VINTAGE BLACK PENN 710 SPINFISHER SPINNING REEL

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
RARE VINTAGE BLACK PENN 710 SPINFISHER SPINNING REEL

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hi,you are looking at a super clean black penn 710 complete with original box,paperwork,wrench,grease and even tissue paper. I dont think it was used very much if at all and would be very tough to ever upgrade! These black ones were made in very limited numbers and are hard to find in this condition so dont miss out. Thanks for looking and good luck hi,you are looking at a super clean black penn 710 complete with original box,paperwork,wrench,grease and even tissue paper. I dont think it was used very much if at all and would be very tough to ever upgrade! These black ones were made in very limited numbers and are hard to find in this condition so dont miss out. Thanks for looking and good luck

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vintage Penn Senator 16/0 reel & antique big game rod

Friday, October 8th, 2010
vintage Penn Senator 16/0 reel & antique big game rod

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Up for auction is a rare rod and reel combo. Along with rod and reel I have the reel box and catalogs and fighting harness. This is an awesome collection that I have taken to shows to display but lately it has been sitting in my downstairs. It is too special not to be on display.

The reel is a Penn Senator 16/0 #118. The info I could gather is based off the handle and box, etc. I’m guessing the reel is from later 1940s to early 1950s. The reel is in great working order; clicker is loud and tight spool spins freely and smoothly. The line is only on the reel to give it visual appeal. I never intended to use the reel, so line would need replaced if you use it for actual fishing. Reel has minor corrosion spots here and there but for its age, it's in great shape. The reel box is in ok shape with a couple of tears and edge seams starting to come apart. Reel catalogs are in good shape.

The fishing rod is a true big game monster; I never saw a rod this heavy in all my years of fishing. This rod is straight out of old photos of Ernest Hemingway and Zane Grey from the 1920s, 30s. I have done a lot of research on this rod but little to no reliable info is available. The rod is solid wood and very heavy (not sure what type; possibly ash wood). The rod might be a custom rod based on the carved grip and the rod detail. I’m not able to find any makers mark on rod or maybe I don’t know where to look. The only writing that I found is on the roller tip that says "LEE’S Miami fl". The rod has a great patina from old age and makes it look that much better. The rod is tight and no loose parts. The rod is 7ft long and comes apart into two pieces right in front of reel seat.

The leather strapped big game harness I bought to go along with the rod and reel for display purposes only.

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BEAUTIFUL RARE VINTAGE BROWN AMBASSADEUR 3000 W/CASE

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
BEAUTIFUL RARE VINTAGE BROWN AMBASSADEUR 3000 W/CASE

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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A BEAUTIFUL RARE VINTAGE BROWN AMBASSADEUR 3000 BAITCAST REEL WITH LEATHER CASE PARTS, OIL AND CLEAR SPOOL ARBOR. I DON'T BELEIVE THIS REEL HAS EVER BEEN FISHED IF IT HAS NOT MUCH COULD BE A SMALL SPOT OR TWO SOMEWHERE ON THE REEL FROM BEING STORED IN THE LEATHER CASE SEE PHOTOS. FOOT IS STAMPED 090902

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VINTAGE PENN 8500SS SPINNING REEL FISHING REEL

Monday, October 4th, 2010
VINTAGE PENN 8500SS SPINNING REEL FISHING REEL

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A vintage Penn 8500ss spinning reel in excellent condition. This reel was used twice and both times I rinsed it with fresh water. Very clean. All functions are in like new condition. Excellent reel.

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Garcia Mitchell 402 TUFF ONE

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
Garcia Mitchell 402 TUFF ONE

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For your consideration is this vintage, Garcia Mitchell model 402, possibly the 1st version (c.1964)with serial number #0747352. It is a very very Dark Blue in color. The reel has automatic full bail, fold in handle with circular grip that's Perforated with 6 circular holes on the back side, and a Red plastic anti-reverse lever. The spool is filled with what appears to be 20lb test line. Overall weight with line is 1lb 8oz.

What's most unusual about this reel is that the Garcia name appears in two places on the side plate of the reel. Once in White Script stamped into the side, and also on a Red label decal. All that I have seen only have the Red label decal.

The reel is in great condition overall. The spool screw is marred, but otherwise like new in appearance.

Appearance - 9 Mechanical - 10

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PENN INTERNATIONAL ** #2.5 FLY REEL / NEVER USED

Monday, September 27th, 2010
PENN INTERNATIONAL ** #2.5 FLY REEL / NEVER USED

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THIS AUCTION IS FOR A PENN INTERNATIONAL 2.5 FLY REEL IN ORIGINAL PADDED CASE. PENN REELS ARE BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME,THIS ONE NEVER HAD LINE ON IT AND IS IN EXCELLANT CONDITION. .THERE IS A SERIAL # N940142 MADE IN THE USA ON BOTTOM OF REEL

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SEAMASTER Salmon Anti Reverse FLY REEL Right Hand Wind

Saturday, September 4th, 2010
SEAMASTER Salmon Anti Reverse FLY REEL Right Hand Wind

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Seamaster Salmon Anti Reverse Fly Reel configured for Right Hand Wind with a "stepped" tail plate and stainless pillars. Sports a 3.5" diameter and a 15/16" wide spool. With a weight of 9.4 oz this reel is in excellent minus condition with a tiny nick on the revolving head plate and scant rim wear.

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RARE UNUSUAL ANTIQUE FISHING REEL

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
RARE UNUSUAL ANTIQUE FISHING REEL

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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A RARE UNUSUAL ANTIQUE FISHING REEL. IT LOOKS LIKE ITS MARKED HART REEL OR MART REEL CAN'T REALLY SEE THE TOP WORD. THIS OLD REEL IS IN VERY NICE CONDITION SEE PHOTOS.

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Mint Penn 706 green in box

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Mint Penn 706 green in box

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Beautiful Penn 706 green reel. Reel has no marks on it, comes with paperwork and original Penn tissue paper. This reel doesn't look as though it hs ever been used. Hate to part with it but times are tough. Would say it is collectors grade. 10 out of 10. The box is in good shape. 9 out of 10. These are the toughest reels Penn ever made. I have some that i have used for almost 30 years. I bought this one from an antique shop 25 years ago and have never used it.

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Abu Ambassadeur 2500c DeLuxe Reel VINTAGE – 24K Gold

Friday, August 27th, 2010
Abu Ambassadeur 2500c DeLuxe Reel VINTAGE - 24K Gold

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Vintage 2500c DeLuxe

~CDL~

24k Gold Plated

MADE IN SWEDEN

LOVELY COLLECTORS REEL

~~NEW NEVER USED~~

This is a rare Black & Gold vintage 2500c DeLuxe two screw fishing reel in wooden display box.

Also included with the Teak Wood Box is an oiler tube, wrench, cloth bag, International Ambassadeur Club Patch etc.

The original purchase of the Ambassadeur DeLuxe (CDL's) included a lifetime warranty with bonus membership in the International Ambassadeurs Club, endorsed in 1963 by HKH Prince Bertil of Sweden. The reel is jet black in color, with the external metallic parts plated in Genuine 24 kt. Gold !!! This reel is in excellent working condition, very smooth, runs true .

These Gold 24k Reels are keenly sought by collectors and rarer by the day

This is one of the rarest of the DeLuxe series of reels and would make an excellent addition to your collection.

This reel came from the original 10pc Ambassadeur Cabinet Set

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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 De Luxe Fishing Reel n/mint

Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 De Luxe Fishing Reel n/mint

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This is a rare vintage black and gold 5000 De Luxe four screw fishing reel in near mint condition. Also included is the original teak wood box, spare spool, oil tube, wrench and parts tube (with parts). This reel is in excellent working condition, very smooth. The foot is smooth and has the number 9439. The box is in great shape. There is no name engraved and the silver date stamp code is M9 (which is 1962) on the name plate on the top of the box. This reel is in excellent shape, as seen in the pictures. I can only find two very small marks on the sideplate , I consider this near mint. This reel would make an excellent addition to your collection.

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Rare Wood SEAMARTIN Spinning Reel in good condition

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
Rare Wood SEAMARTIN Spinning Reel in good condition

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SEAMARTIN Wooden Fishing Reel in Great Condition

This reel looks good and functions really good. I don't know much about these but do know the company is still making reels but not in wood as far as I know. The current reels are made of a plastic type material and have a solid reputation for being great surf casting reels. I think it would be a blast to fish this reel and don't see any reason why one couldn't do just that. A nice collectable.

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HEDDON HERITAGE MINT IN LEATHER CASE NARROW SPOOL # 30

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
HEDDON HERITAGE MINT IN LEATHER CASE NARROW SPOOL # 30

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HEDDON HERITAGE MODEL 30 MARK 111 NARROW SPOOL LEVEL WIND

MINT IN LEATHER CASE
REEL HAS POSSIBLY BEEN FISHED AS IT IS FILLED WITH VERIGATED LINEN LINE.

BUT EXCEPT FOR SOME MINUTE TINY NICKS ON RIM ...BARELY VISABLE, IT IS MINT IN EVERY WAY

THIS MODEL HAS A UNIQUE FEATURE AS THE LEVEL WIND FLIPS FOWARD WHEN THE LEVER IS PUSHED TO CAST...SEE PICS......VERY KOOL AND WILD DESIGN FOR ITS TIME......LATE 50S EARLY 60S

INCLUDES HEDDON FACTORY OWNERS MANUAL, HERITAGE WRENCH, HEDDON LEATHER CASE, JAMES HEDDON AND SONS WARRANTY CARD AND ONE FREE CLEANING FROM FACTORY TO DOWAGIAC MICH

THIS REEL WAS MEANT TO COMPETE WITH THE AMBASSADOR, IT IS MADE IN SWEDEN AND IT LOOKS LIKE A AMBASSADOR 5000 NARROW SPOOL.... IT HAS RED SIDEPLATES AND INSIDE SPOOL AREA IS GOLD ANODIZED WITH CHROME ACCENT RINGS.....IT IS FAR MORE BEAUTIFUL THEN ANY AMBASSADOR

BIG SPOOL ADJUSTMENT END CAPS, FUNCTIONS FLAWLESSLY, WINDS NICE, PERFECT LEVEL WIND FUNCTION, FILLED WITH NICE NEW LINEN LINE CORRECT FOR THAT TIME...THATS THE WAY I GOT IT 25 YEARS AGO

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Abu Ambassadeur 2500c DeLuxe Reel VINTAGE – 24K Gold

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Abu Ambassadeur 2500c DeLuxe Reel VINTAGE - 24K Gold

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24k Gold Plated

MADE IN SWEDEN

LOVELY COLLECTORS REEL

~~NEW NEVER USED~~

This is a rare Black & Gold vintage 2500c DeLuxe two screw fishing reel in wooden display box.

Also included with the Teak Wood Box is an oiler tube, wrench, cloth bag, International Ambassadeur Club Patch etc.

The original purchase of the Ambassadeur DeLuxe (CDL's) included a lifetime warranty with bonus membership in the International Ambassadeurs Club, endorsed in 1963 by HKH Prince Bertil of Sweden. The reel is jet black in color, with the external metallic parts plated in Genuine 24 kt. Gold !!! This reel is in excellent working condition, very smooth, runs true .

These Gold 24k Reels are keenly sought by collectors and rarer by the day

This is one of the rarest of the DeLuxe series of reels and would make an excellent addition to your collection.

This reel came from the original 10pc Ambassadeur Cabinet Set

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NIB Mitchell 440 Two-Stroke “Otomatic” Spinning Reel

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
NIB Mitchell 440 Two-Stroke "Otomatic" Spinning Reel

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This is a two stroke Michell "Otomatic" Spinning Reel. It is BRAND NEW and it is the original French made Garcia Mitchell model from the 1960's or early 1970's. It is a beauty. It is in the original deluxe plastic carrying case AND original cardboard stocking box. This reel is the top of the line high-speed retrieve (5:1 gear ratio), automatic bail reel. It is NIB (new in original box) with original papers, spare spool, reel tool, spare side plate screw, spare bail spring and an additional screw (not sure which one).

This reel is the ultimate in quality and function made of the finest materials in France, has not been made for many years and was the best quality produced by Mitchell in a unique automatic bail configuration (finger tip bail release with automatic return upon cranking the handle). It is a collector's and/or a spin caster's dream reel. These are very hard to find, so don't miss out on this one!"

With the "Mitchell Otomatic" any preparation for the cast is radically eliminated. The pick-up is so designed that it opens to free the line automatically by simply pressing with the forefinger of the hand holding the rod.

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ABU Ambassadeur Champaign Gold 5500 Reel

Monday, August 9th, 2010
ABU Ambassadeur Champaign Gold 5500 Reel

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You are biding on a rare vintage ABU Ambassadeur Champagne Gold 5500 foot number 770200 casting reel. This was produced for one month only (February 1977). This is an original bait casting reel in overall good condition. There is no wear rash on the side plates. Some clear coat wear though. Drag works as it should and reel spins smooth and quiet. All stickers are in tact and oil logo is legible. Overall reel shows very little wear. This reel could use some cleaning, but as I am not a collector, I'll leave that up to the high bidder. Shipping is $8.00 in the USA, $20.00 for overseas buyers. Accepted form of payment is Pay-Pal.

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RESTORED/CUSTOM PENN INTERNATIONAL 130 PENN 130 T-BAR

Sunday, August 1st, 2010
PENN INTERNATIONAL 130 RESTORED/CUSTOM PENN INTERNATIONAL 130 PENN 130 T-BAR

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PENN INTERNATIONAL 130

ULTIMATE BIG GAME REEL.  CLASSIC MODEL

The PENN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT SERIES was introduced in 1967 with 4 models.

The 130 and the 130H (high speed) models came out in the early 70's and by the late 70's,

PENN had 10 different INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT SERIES models

Due to its ability to "reel in fish the size no one had ever caught before" (PENN Catalog 1978)

The 130 was considered the Flagship of the INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT SERIES

BIG GAME STANDARD SINCE THE LATE 70'S

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Vintage Penn 711, BLACK! 1966, What a Find!

Friday, July 30th, 2010
Vintage Penn 711 Vintage Penn 711, BLACK! 1966, What a Find!

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Vintage Penn 711 Spinning Reel With Box & Paperwork!

This is a Vintage Penn 711 Spinning Reel from 1966! It comes with the box, paperwork and original wrapping paper. The reel has scratches but the pictures look worse than it really is as we take closeups. According to Ben Wright, author of "The Wright Price Guide for the Reel Man" Penn made 400 710 reels with a flat black finish and 400 with a stippled black finish in 1966. As Penn kept no records of how many 711 reels they made, we don't know how many are left. Ben Wright estimates there were between 10-100. I have also heard that they made 1 hours worth of these reels, but I can't verify that. I opened up the reel and took pictures of the inside to show that this is not a repainted reel. The box is in good shape and has the original cardboard insert. The wraping paper is crumpled and has oil stains on it.

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ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000 CDL DELUXE FISHING REEL

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000 CDL ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000 CDL DELUXE FISHING REEL

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Up for bid is a rare and highly desirable gold and black Ambassadeur De Luxe reel in excellant condition. Comes complete with original Teakwood Presentation box, black velvet pouch, spare spool, reel wrench, spare parts, and oil. Very smooth ball bearing gears. Notice the rare gold and black counter-balanced handle. Box is mint and has no scratches, un-engraved nameplate on top, and inside of box has the earlier green (not red) velvet strips. This reel was puchased around late 60's - early 70's and has the four screw left sideplate. Do not know the exact date of reel. It is truly a centerpiece for any reel collection.

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MASSIVE – EDWARD VOM HOFE 14/0 Commander Ross Game Reel

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

edward van hofe fishing reel

edward vom hofe fishing reel

MASSIVE - EDWARD VOM HOFE 14/0 Commander Ross Game Reel

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Here is a wonderful example of an early, massive Edward vom Hofe 14/0 Commander Ross big game fishing reel from 1936. This scarce big game reel is stamped with the model number 732 as well as the size, 14/0, and the dating code, "C" 92. This huge reel measures 7 inches in diameter and 4 1/4 inches across the inside spool. Almost impossible to find, this very desirable, early version of the Commander Ross reel has no rim throw levers to operate the free-spool or clicker. It also has the sliding oiler cap in the 2 o'clock position and the early hard rubber cap at the center. The reel also sports the early small tulip/bicycle grip knob. The reel has a small chip in the hard rubber at the top of the front rim but is in otherwise wonderful condition both aesthetically and mechanically. The 14/0 Commander Ross reel was only made for a few years to compete with reels like the Hardy Zane Grey as well as reels made by Kovalovsky, J.A. Coxe and Fin-Nor to name a few. The Commander Ross reels were the reel of choice for such notable anglers as Michael Lerner and S. Kip Farrington. Ernest Hemingway also used Vom Hofe Commander Ross reels on occasion. VERY FEW of these non-cradle Edward vom Hofe 14/0 big game reels exist and this example, unlike most, has all its original parts. Do not miss this chance to add this scarce reel to your Edward vom Hofe or big game fishing reel collection.

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VINTAGE ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4500 CDL REEL IN BOX

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4500 CDL REEL

ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4500 CDL REEL

VINTAGE ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4500 CDL REEL IN BOX

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We are offering for auction a Vintage ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 4500 CDL Reel in the TEAK box and the outer box as well. The reel is in New condition. Serial number 90-00199. Included with the reel is the Teak box with name plate that has been used, spare spool, oil tube with oil, wrench, papers and reel bag. (more...)

RARE GARCIA MITCHELL 508 SPINNING REEL & MATCHING ROD

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Garcia Mitchell 508

Garcia Mitchell 508

RARE GARCIA MITCHELL 508 SPINNING REEL & MATCHING ROD

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VERY NICE PACKAGE A GARCIA MITCHELL MODEL 508 ULTRA LIGHT SPINNING REEL AND MATCHING TWO PIECE GARCIA ROD..THESE ARE VERY RARE TO FIND TOGETHER..AND THIS SET IS CLEAN..REEL IS SUPER SMOOTH, STRONG BAIL SPRING, NO CORROSION, LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN LIGHTLY FISHED..NO RUBS ARE BARE SPOTS ON THE STEM, OVERALL IN APPEARANCE I'D GIVE IT A 9..ROD IS ORIGINAL TO THE REEL..CORK IS GOOD, ALL WRAPS ARE TIGHT AND LOOK TO BE ORIGINAL, HAS SOME SCRATCHES IN THE TAN AREAS THAT ARE SHOWN IN THE PICS..BOTTOM PART OF ROD MEASURES 25", TOP HALF MEASURES 42" AND THE ACTION IS LIGHT..A NICE PACKAGE THAT DOESN'T COME ALONG OFTEN. EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS. THIS WILL SHIP IN 2 PARTS, BOX WITH REEL AND PVC TUBE WITH ROD. I SHIP INTERNATIONALLY. (more...)