Does anyone know the history of the Compac Hornet 3,all I can find is it was made in Japan?It is a smooth reel built like a tank.
Thanks
Not familiar with this reel. It does look to be well made for what it is.
might be Ohmori(Omori?) OEM, like Atlas III... not same model, but good read:
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=30254.0
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=28345.0
The Compac Hornet series is from the mid 1950s. Compac was one of the early Japanese manufacturers and they made there own reels. They were distributed by Commerce-Pacific Inc. LA & Canada Ltd, Ontario.
I have a few Compacs, Atlas lll, Corona, and Daytona. But I don't own any Hornets. One of our members collects those Compacs, but i don't remember who.