Ocean City 112d

[Jerseymic]

Hi Guys,

Picked up this Ocean city recently, can anyone please tell me the approximate age, and why it has a British patent number WO854126 on the box when it is made in the U.S.A.?





Many thanks,

Mike.

[Robert Janssen]

I dunno. Didn't bother to read it. Could be a lot of reasons, such as a competing British manufacturer.



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Addendum... oh, it says here that the drag can be varied by the user, via the handle. Neat. I'll have to read more about that later.

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[Jerseymic]

I dunno. Didn't bother to read it. Could be a lot of reasons, such as a competing British manufacturer.



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Addendum... oh, it says here that the drag can be varied by the user, via the handle. Neat. I'll have to read more about that later.

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Thanks for the info Robert, yes the drag seems a neat idea, back off on the handle and it releases the drag!

[Big Tim]

Ocean City, True Temper, Montague ... I saw an ad from 1958 that said the Starless drag is the First Great invention in drag control in 45 years...I believe they quit making this reel 1963-68? so I would guess 1958-63...Hope this helps. You may also want to try O.R.C.A. website, as they may be able to help on the patent.

Tim

[Shark Hunter]

Good Find Mike! That thing is a Dinosaur brother!

[Jerseymic]

Thanks guys, yes I thought it was a nice little find for not a lot of money.