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General Maintenance Tips => Fishing Antiques and Collectables => Topic started by: Deepfins on February 13, 2018, 01:57:13 AM

Title: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: Deepfins on February 13, 2018, 01:57:13 AM
Greetings reel collectors!

I recently put together a website to showcase Kovalovsky reels: http://kovalovskyreels.com/

As I traveled around the country visiting with other collectors, it struck me how many fine reels were hidden away and not readily available for the public to enjoy. And very few collectors have their own website. That gave me the idea of starting a website that anyone could post their reel pictures on. I chose to focus on Kovalovsky reels, as they are a favorite of mine.  I thought it would be a fun project to collect as many pictures of different Kovalovsky reels as possible and share them on the internet. If you have a nice Kov', and would like to contribute a picture(s), PM me or contact me through the website. I can include a credit for the photo, or you can choose to remain anonymous.

Thanks!
John
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: swill88 on February 13, 2018, 01:59:28 AM
Very nice John!  Great job.

Steve
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Post by: Swami805 on February 13, 2018, 02:56:45 AM
Very nice! Thanks
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: Donnyboat on February 13, 2018, 03:06:23 AM
Thanks for posting John, first time I have seen Kovalovsky reels they look to be nice & solid reels, I like the models with the larger counter balance, on the winders. thanks again, cheers Don.
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: whalebreath on February 13, 2018, 03:07:26 AM
Beautiful work John-Thanks for this!
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Post by: Cor on February 13, 2018, 04:40:51 AM
First time I've heard of these reels.   Nice looking site and pictures.
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Post by: Rickski on February 13, 2018, 02:34:38 PM
Great job.  I had never known of Kovalovsky, but sure do know him now.  Good stuff :)
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Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on February 13, 2018, 04:51:42 PM
John, that is the the most amazing fishing website that I have ever seen!  Thank you for all of your efforts to put it together.  I hope that you get a great response to your request for photos.
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: redsetta on February 13, 2018, 07:17:07 PM
Terrific work John - the photography is sensational!
All the best, Justin
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: Tightlines667 on February 13, 2018, 08:51:04 PM
Each and every one of those is a special reel.  

We appreciate all of your hard work on tracking them down and bringing this website from concept to reality.  It is a great idea, and one that might be expaned to include other significant reel makers.

Enough high quality photos there for a second calender ;)

I wish I could have been privy to some of the conversations you had with the collectors.

Well done!

John

Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: joel8080 on February 13, 2018, 09:44:33 PM
FANTASTIC

BRAVO

joel 8080
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: Deepfins on February 14, 2018, 01:15:56 AM
Thanks everyone for the kind words!  Yes, it took a lot of time, with sorting, editing and uploading the photos, but great fun.  It is nice to get all these reels in a place where more folks can enjoy them.  Check back to the site occasionally, as I will be adding more photos of different reels as collectors contribute and time permits.  And again, if anyone has a Kovalovsky they would like to add, anonymously or with a credit, please contact me.

Cheers,
John
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: ez2cdave on February 23, 2018, 05:04:35 AM
Here are a few pics . . .

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: ez2cdave on February 23, 2018, 05:06:59 AM
A  few more . . .

Tight Lines !
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Post by: ez2cdave on February 23, 2018, 05:09:51 AM
Last one . . .

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: Dominick on February 23, 2018, 08:03:41 PM
Great photos John. Good luck with the site.  Dominick
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: The Great Maudu on March 26, 2018, 02:05:29 PM
Great job John! Makes me want one or two. One thing I would like to see is a brief description of each reel. I know it would be a lot of work but it would make the site even more interesting.
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: theswimmer on March 26, 2018, 03:50:44 PM
Take a look at the big site for an auction using the seach term  'kovalovsky' .
Oh my.....
Title: Re: New Kovalovsky Reel Website
Post by: anglingarchitect on March 26, 2018, 05:36:23 PM
These great examples of his reels must be very expensive,now?