Vintage reel.

[Mattman NZ]

Came across this in our local Tm auction site here in NZ - If only reels could talk.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/fishing/big-game/reels/auction-1140274019.htm

Rgds

Matt...

[Tightlines667]

Whoa...



Quote from seller...

" Zane Grey's personal Hardy 7 inch "Alma" two speed big game reel. This reel is one of only five 7 inch "Alma" reels ever built by Hardy Brothers. In 1924 Zane Grey wrote a letter to Alma Baker asking him to special order this 7 inch reel for him from Hardy Brothers."

[MFB]

Just the thing for those big gurnard out of Wanganui

Regards

Mark

[Shark Hunter]

This type of reel separates the Men from the Boy's.
I am not that dedicated to drop 5 G's.
I have self inflicted collecting paramater's that prevent me from pursuing this.

[Steve-O]

Pretty amazing to see that reel and like you said ...if it could talk.  Thanks for sharing that, Matt.

a related article about the early NZ big game fishing history.

http://www.fishing.net.nz/fishing-advice/general-articles/gamefishing-early-new-zealand-history/

[gstours]

 Thanks for sharing this with my morning coffee!!!
   Thanks Steveeo too for the great little pc of history in the fishing revolution....
Makes my wonder what the members of the Avalon Club poke fun of with all their spare time?

   Only if Reels could Talk?

[George4741]

Currently at $5000, thank goodness the auction has reached it's reserve.

[Robert Janssen]

Whoa...



Quote from seller...

" Zane Grey's personal Hardy 7 inch "Alma" two speed big game reel. This reel is one of only five 7 inch "Alma" reels ever built by Hardy Brothers. In 1924 Zane Grey wrote a letter to Alma Baker asking him to special order this 7 inch reel for him from Hardy Brothers."

Actually, he is referring to a picture, on Facebook, OF Zane Grey's reel, which is privately owned somewhere else. Not the one he has.

Just clarifying that. Still a very rare reel though.

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[Superhook]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-HARDY-ZANE-GREY-8-1-2-BIG-GAME-FISHING-REEL-1-OF-15-MADE-IN-20-0-SIZE-/201648234125?hash=item2ef32bde8d:g:HwkAAOSwaB5Xs0m9
This one makes the $5000.00 seem like pocket money.