Hi folks,
I could use a bit of help identifying these reels I picked up in a bundle I recently bought.
I'm not sure what they are. They're very small, two of them are clearly French, and the third one has no markings - but since its construction is quite similar to one of the other two, I suspect it's French as well.
None of them has an anti-reverse or a drag system - just a simple clicker that can be switched on or off, adding a bit of tension to the spool.
Does anyone recognize these or know which company might have made them? I'd also be interested to learn what type of fishing they were designed for, and how one would actually fish with a reel like this.
Thanks in advance for any insight!
The first one might be a Pfleuger trade reel.
You would have better luck asking at ORCA https://reeltalk.orcaonline.org/
I would be interested in knowing what that handle gizmo is on the green one. Is it a drag?
Quote from: oc1 on October 13, 2025, 06:12:28 AMThe first one might be a Pfleuger trade reel. You would have better luck asking at https://reeltalk.orcaonline.org/viewforum.php?f=1&sid=2c7628d25ba59558875c132eb179cbe0 (http://orca)
I would be interested in knowing what that handle gizmo is on the green one. Is it a drag?
Yeah, it does look that way at first - but it's actually just an artfully shaped nut that holds the handle on the shaft, with a washer in between.
Nice size comparison.
What's the difference between a hippo and a zippo? Ones really heavy, the others a little lighter.
Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on October 13, 2025, 11:59:36 AMNice size comparison.
What's the difference between a hippo and a zippo? Ones really heavy, the others a little lighter.
Haha, that's a good one! I figured the Zippo was handy for scale - didn't expect it to steal the spotlight from the reels!
If you look you can find Zippos with the ABU logo. Calcutta Tackle also had a corporate logo Zippo. I've been looking for Penn, Shimano, Diawa, etc. lighters for years but they don't seem to exist. Nor did they have corporate logo pocket protectors.
Quote from: oc1 on October 13, 2025, 06:26:49 PMIf you look you can find Zippos with the ABU logo. Calcutta Tackle also had a corporate logo Zippo. I've been looking for Penn, Shimano, Diawa, etc. lighters for years but they don't seem to exist. Nor did they have corporate logo pocket protectors.
Found one on eBay — they're asking $200 for it! :o
Anyway, I always had to refill my Zippo every two or three days, which got a bit annoying. Recently picked up an IMCO copy from China - this one runs for a full week without a refill!