Another 1946 Helion spin reel!

[Woodbilly]

Hey, all!
I love my way overengineered French reels, so...

Another rare French reel scored!

I aquired a second 1946 Helion spin reel.

This old girl wears the brown finish vs. the bronze finish on my other Helion.

She is also an early version with low serial number and non notched foot stem.

All brightwork looks very fresh, as does badge, and finish has very minor loss.

Drag and anti reverse both function great.

Much different than my other basket case Helion, that I stripped and restored, this one required nothing, but a wipedown, both inside and outside, of all grime and very minor grease.

Phew! Lol

 I then hit all with a full fresh lube.

All my internal pics are pre-wipe down just to show what I like to see, very minor grease.

These Helion reels are so amazingly smooth, mechanical, and look so unique.

She's spooled with 6lb test and ready for some crappie action, today!

I love taking these old reels out for a replay of a past life!

Peace!

[Crow]

Pretty good shape!  What "vintage'?

[Keta]

Nice.

[rcmsangab]

So beautiful--like a 50's or early 60's car!

[Woodbilly]

Pretty good shape!  What "vintage'?

ca. 1946

[Woodbilly]

Nice.

Indeed! Thanks!

[Woodbilly]

So beautiful--like a 50's or early 60's car!

They are quite beautiful. See my other Helion post with the even more stunning bronze finish!

[Woodbilly]

Took her out for her first run in who knows how long.

Performed as expected, fabulous!

Caught 65 crappie for 30 keepers!

Love these Helion's!!

[Lunker Larry]

Of course you had to colour coordinate with the fishing line.  Beauty

[Woodbilly]

Of course you had to colour coordinate with the fishing line.  Beauty

Haha! Yes.

Actually, it's CrappieMax Hi-vis tri color camo.

Chartreuse, hi vis orange, and clear.

Color alternate every 2'. Use the clear foe the leader.

Looks solid orange in pictures.