What is this reel?

Keta · November 23, 2011, 04:09:57 PM

This reel has been around my shop/barn for several years and I don't know where it came from or what it is. What do I have here?

The only mark on the reel, "300"

Freespool engaged

Freespool disengaged, handle hits lever and it engages

Jimmer · November 23, 2011, 04:58:28 PM

From the free spool mechanism and the handle style I would say its an Ocean city or a knock off (copy).

Alto Mare · November 23, 2011, 05:08:52 PM

Quote from: Jimmer on November 23, 2011, 04:58:28 PM
From the free spool mechanism and the handle style I would say its an Ocean city or a knock off (copy).

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Norcal Pescador · November 23, 2011, 05:58:50 PM

Dat's it! Ocean City

Keta · November 23, 2011, 08:04:45 PM

Thanks, it looks like I have a Ocean City "Bay City 300".

alantani · November 23, 2011, 11:18:05 PM

there were several "house brands" made by ocean city. it would be the same as having penn make a k-mart or walmart reel. it is definitely an ocean city design. to bad the logos fell off.

Keta · November 24, 2011, 03:08:50 PM

I found another similar reel, smaller, 150 on reel foot, no take down knobs and the logo medalion still attached. It is a
"ALL COAST" reel and the medalion has "Patented" 311-550, and "Made in USA" on it.

I'll post photos of it and some other old reels I found in the stuff I got at dad's house, when he sold it and moved, as soon as I go to the shop, a 2 mile drive toward town.