OCEAN CITY and Other OLD REELS ...

[mo65]

Here's proof magging reels goes way back. I always thought it started in the 70's...hmmm...humbled again!  

[Penn Chronology]

Here's proof magging reels goes way back. I always thought it started in the 70's...hmmm...humbled again

Great reel. The Inductor was introduced in 1949.

[JohnDeereMoxie]

I think this Reel is an Ocean City reel, JC Higgins 311.3171 it was also my grandfathers.  From what I gather it's not very valuable but would look cool cleaned up an on an old rod, what do you think?

[Penn Chronology]

Looks like an Ocean City, Angeleno model. Not much value here. Clean it up and keep it in memory of your grandfather.

[ez2cdave]

Looks like an Ocean City, Angeleno model. Not much value here. Clean it up and keep it in memory of your grandfather.

Looks like there may be a few inexpensive reels on eBay to supply parts like another handle, etc.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=higgins&_sop=15&_osacat=1492&_ipg=200&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xhiggins+311.TRS0&_nkw=higgins+311&_sacat=1492

[JohnDeereMoxie]

Thanks guys I figured that. 

[fishnewport]

Hi, this is my first post on here but figured I would throw in some pictures of this Ocean city 1600. Cant find much info on the freshwater reels they produced. I picked it up from a guy on craigslist for 20 bucks, came seated on a no name 6ft aluminum rod, I may try to refurb the rod as well. The owner of the pole did save the original guides that he broke off how ever many years ago,

Alex

[Penn Chronology]

Hi, this is my first post on here but figured I would throw in some pictures of this Ocean city 1600. Cant find much info on the freshwater reels they produced. I picked it up from a guy on craigslist for 20 bucks, came seated on a no name 6ft aluminum rod, I may try to refurb the rod as well. The owner of the pole did save the original guides that he broke off how ever many years ago,

Can't help with the rod. The reel was introduced in the Ocean City 1949 catalog. Here is a scan from the catalog:

[ez2cdave]

If you need OCEAN CITY PARTS . . . This might interest you !

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ocean-City-Reel-Part-Antique-New-Old-Stock-Lot-/371810210745

Tight Lines !

[Benni3]

Just came in,,is this 150yd  rare

[Penn Chronology]

Just came in,,is this 150yd  rare

It is not rare. The model is common; but, the fact that it is a Ocean City Schultz Trade reel makes it desirable to the specialty collector.

[Benni3]

Thanks again for your help 

[Tightlines667]

I just finished restoring a Miesselbach SeaLine#74 w/the unique handle thumb screw drag cam.  Ca. 1931-34.

It is a 300yard quick Take-a-part german silver reel that was only $11 at the time.

Before pics on listing..

http://m.ebay.com/itm/112262929882

[Alto Mare]

Excellent job John, what a beauty. Enjoy it!

[Tightlines667]

This is the first time I used a diluted HCL acid soak and run in the sonic clearer on a badly corroded spool where the linen line had fused to the arbor.  I was impressed with the result.