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Title: A few older Everol reels
Post by: 54bullseye on July 09, 2021, 08:26:59 PM
Here is a colorful group of older Everol reels from the 1960s into the 90s. My newest is the 14/0 Cairns on the left. They all have been used and have a bit of rash but no corrosion they have also all been cleaned and re lubed ! You don't see them often on the forum so I figured I would change it up !!  Enjoy !
John Taylor
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: Wompus Cat on July 09, 2021, 08:41:29 PM
Bee U TEE Full !!
Thanks for posting them !
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: Donnyboat on July 09, 2021, 09:03:36 PM
Thanks John, I think you have posted them before, but the more often the better, just great man, cheers Don
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: 54bullseye on July 09, 2021, 09:07:50 PM
Quote from: Donnyboat on July 09, 2021, 09:03:36 PM
Thanks John, I think you have posted them before, but the more often the better, just great man, cheers Don
I have posted some Everol's before but just took these pictures today. The 14/0 Cairns just came this week.
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: Paul Roberts on July 09, 2021, 10:33:42 PM
Wow! Beautiful reels. Not sure I'd have the courage to break into one of those.
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: milne on July 09, 2021, 10:43:12 PM
Stunning John !!
Wow, They would look fantastic on any Shelf....
Thanks for sharing...

Col
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: Swami805 on July 09, 2021, 11:07:57 PM
Nice reels!!! They have that style that makes them so unique. Thanks for posting
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: 54bullseye on July 09, 2021, 11:14:09 PM
Quote from: Paul Roberts on July 09, 2021, 10:33:42 PM
Wow! Beautiful reels. Not sure I'd have the courage to break into one of those.
They are pretty simple once you have been in a few. The drag pressure springs can be intimidating first time in as there are quite a few !! Pictures along the way first few times !   John Taylor
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: Paul Roberts on July 09, 2021, 11:21:47 PM
Yeah, I suppose so. I really enjoy the work. It's somehow meditative, and satisfying when I get a reel back into working, even top-performing, condition.

Looking at the Everol schematics, the drag washers are massive! I guess when you are tethered to something the size of a car, you'd need that.
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: Reeltyme on July 10, 2021, 10:41:17 PM
A great bunch as expected John. I will have to say that the black 14/0 is my favorite, followed by the "The Best" 14/0. Time to get that 18/0 and maybe the 20/0!
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: 54bullseye on July 10, 2021, 11:04:38 PM
There pretty new !! I like the "Best" the best !! Then the 14/0 Cairns. Boy the Cairns drag is like butter smooth ! Nice reel !!
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: Bill B on July 11, 2021, 05:38:16 AM
JT I  never get tired of seeing your gems....Bill
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: Robert Janssen on July 11, 2021, 09:30:01 AM
Wow! Absolutely stunning collection; by far the finest I have seen in one place. And I have been to the factory. I gotta say, i really like your photography too. Great quality, and some character too. Great stuff.

.
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: mo65 on July 12, 2021, 01:30:11 PM
   Very impressive John! 8)
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: UKChris1 on July 27, 2021, 11:32:46 AM
Lovely pictures of some lovely reels. Tough as old boots, smooth as silk, very powerful beasties and all spares available from Italy - got to love them.

I have a slightly battered 12/0 Cairns that taught me how to fix Everols (easier than most lever drag reels); and a beeyoootiful 6/0 'The Best' model that I am going to load with 130lb 'braid' with 80lb mono topshot for some serious sharking.
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: 54bullseye on July 27, 2021, 03:54:17 PM
Thanks I like them to  !!!
Title: Re: A few older Everol reels
Post by: The Great Maudu on September 03, 2021, 09:51:46 AM
Great reels my friend!