Microlite 265 clone

[JeffG]

Just curious if anyone knows for sure, did Herters have D. A M. clone the 265 with their name on it? I swear I saw one one time somewhere, I think it was on eBay, but just can't remember. I know they did the Quick Junior clone with the Herters 109.

Thanks
Jeff

[foakes]

I don't think so, on the 265's, Jeff —-

But I could be wrong.

The Herter's catalogs carried DAM, Mitchell, and others prominently under the various brand names.

There is a wealth of info in the old Herter's catalogs.

I think I have a couple of Herter's 109's.  And they are as you said, rebadged trade reels made by DAM.

Best, Fred

[JeffG]

I don't think so, on the 265's, Jeff —-

But I could be wrong.

The Herter's catalogs carried DAM, Mitchell, and others prominently under the various brand names.

There is a wealth of info in the old Herter's catalogs.

I think I have a couple of Herter's 109's.  And they are as you said, rebadged trade reels made by DAM.

Best, Fred

Well crud! I know I saw a reel that didn't have the quick microlite raised lettering on it, but was identical. Maybe it was the 109 and I was just new to all the dam quick reels. I guess if it does exist it would be extraordinarily rare.

Thanks
Jeff

[Midway Tommy]

Herter's model 73 is the same reel as the Dam 265 Microlite. Circa about 1961.

[JeffG]

Herter's model 73 is the same reel as the Dam 265 Microlite. Circa about 1961.

I knew I wasn't absent minded! I'm getting up there in age, but not that up there. Lol!

Thanks
Jeff

[Midway Tommy]

They are few and far between. Could be a long time before you see one in real reel life. 

[JeffG]

They are few and far between. Could be a long time before you see one in real reel life. 

Thanks Tommy! I can't for the life of me remember what the price was, but I don't think it was a lot. Just glad my memory hasn't failed me. I even looked it up online and couldn't find any info or images on it.

Thanks
Jeff

[jtwill98]

Is this the one (model 63) that you are looking for?

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/herters-ultra-light-spinning-reel-one-132124305

[JeffG]

Is this the one (model 63) that you are looking for?

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/herters-ultra-light-spinning-reel-one-132124305

Nice, but not quite.

[JeffG]

I found it on here!!!

https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,19692.msg210574.html#msg210574

[Midway Tommy]

They don't bring a premium since they're the same reel as a Microlite. They generally bring about the same, or maybe $10 more if a Herter's collector really needs one, than the Dam version.

jtwill98
April 24, 2024, 01:36:42 PM
Is this the one (model 63) that you are looking for?

The Herter's Model 63 is a Cargem 33 copy made in Japan in the mid '60s, most likely by Olympic.