LT Willis Tasman reel

[Rancanfish]

Well I enjoyed your post a good bit, my eyes usually glaze over when reading of reel breakdowns.  But you had me reading every word, so well done.

[Rothmar2]

Thanks again guys, glad you enjoyed.

Bill, the owners father recently passed away, and he never did ask how the spool cheeks came to be warped. Not sure if the cuttyhunk line would expand/contract much with water content or stretch.

Will certainly try and get some photos to add with the reel mounted on its restored rod.

[Cor]

All shiny and new now, looks great!

[oc1]

Not sure if the cuttyhunk line would expand/contract much with water content or stretch.

It doesn't have much stretch.  It needs to be dried after use to prevent it from rotting.

[Donnyboat]

Nice restore Chris, thanks for showing us, a good bit of history, I bet it could tell a few stories, cheers Don