Reels from China?

[steelfish]

Reels are just tools.
Best, Fred

I used to think Reels and rods were just tools, but since few years ago for me they are no longer simple tools, they're TOYS!! and let me tell you some of them are pretty expensive toys 

and pretty sure thats how are considered by many guys, thats why some reels ended up on a cabinet as queen shelf or as a collector trophy, you dont see many guys collecting hammers or screwdrivers but many here collect reels, the older the better, if you treat your average reels as average tools they will last just one season but if you treat them as toys that give you happiness they will last decades.

I never felt any excitement when I modify a tool as when I modify a reel, but yep, in part you're right, some guys treat and consider they reels as simple tools that dont need any modification or service until its broke and then just blame the brand and buy another.

[CincyDavid]

I fill confess to accumulating Estwing hammers with the stacked leather handles.  Beyond that, tools are tools.