This one came in a milk crate deal, functions feel International solid, drag lever works fine but the clicker button is frozen. Plenty of boat rash and the size is about the same as a Penn Mariner. There is a round indent near the clicker on the tail plate that was possibly an old label. Anyone know what it is?
Thanks,
Bob
Fin Nor Viscount? Golden Regal?
Chris is right —
An old Fin-Nor.
Likely a Regal 20 with a homemade crank knob.
With a good restore, full salt lubing, and upgraded drags — these are capable reels.
Best,
Fred
I'm almost certain it is an old FinNor 20. Those are neat reels-- although they did ship with a cork drag washer.
Would there be any "tells" to look for opening the reel up
I just noticed a suspiciously familiar reel in a cradle on the ORCA home page
I agree - looks like a Fin Nor.
The only unusual element is the 2x2 screw placement in the side plates.
I've only ever seen 4x1, ie north-south-east-west, in these.
Well worth a resto though I reckon!
All the best, Justin