Trying to Identify a Reel

pbmang · January 30, 2014, 03:28:39 PM

Hey guys,

I recently had someone sell a rod and reel to me for $5. I figure the rod alone was worth way more than that, and the reel is pretty cool/antique looking, so why not.

The problem is, I have no idea what kind of reel it is. The only markings I can really find is on the side that says "Point 770." I looked around on Google, but couldn't find much, so I was wondering if you guys had any idea what I've got here?

Thanks for all your help!
Chris

Shark Hunter · January 30, 2014, 03:51:06 PM

Look at the reel foot. It should say Japan.

pbmang · January 30, 2014, 03:56:18 PM

Yes sir! It sure does.

Shark Hunter · January 30, 2014, 03:58:14 PM

BAM!

pbmang · January 30, 2014, 04:17:19 PM

Do you know much about the reel? Now that it's from Japan, it's very intriguing...haha

surfcaster · January 30, 2014, 05:00:24 PM

I bought a point reel it a while back in a yardsale box of old mitchell reels
but it looked like a mitchell 306,most parts interchanged with mitchell
Had japan stamped on the foot also.I think its still in my shed.

Shark Hunter · January 30, 2014, 05:13:56 PM

Quote from: pbmang on January 30, 2014, 04:17:19 PM
Do you know much about the reel? Now that it's from Japan, it's very intriguing...haha

Not really, I just know Japan reels are usually good quality. The one you have is pretty rare. I can't find any other information on it. I just know points are Japanese.

Mudguts · January 30, 2014, 09:55:04 PM

nice reel.. Looks like it's from the 1960s?

Mike D. · February 05, 2014, 02:19:23 AM

Hi Pbmang,

This was made in Japan in the 60s. It was imported under several brand names. One brand "Roddy" was the most popular. They were trying to compete with the old Mitchell 302 SW. However, the quality of Japanese reels in those days was less than poor.

Mike D.

Shark Hunter · February 05, 2014, 03:34:06 AM

I had a Roddy. I gave it to HarryK to fix up. Its still a cool reel.

Chris Gatorfan · February 05, 2014, 07:24:23 AM

IDK about the old Roddy reels, but the old Roddy Rod were beast. The new ones Penn has let deteriorate but if you can find an old one GRAB IT. They make killer Cobia and King Mackeral Rods when paired up with a Penn 704, 706, Mitchell 302, 402.