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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Ofmer => Topic started by: CincyDavid on July 21, 2026, 08:00:15 PM

Title: Hawthorne 60-6501 arriving in a day or two.
Post by: CincyDavid on July 21, 2026, 08:00:15 PM
Ofmer-built reel for Montgomery Ward, 1960s or early 70s if I had to hazard a guess. I'll know what kind of shape it's in when it arrives later in the week.
Title: Re: Hawthorne 60-6501 arriving in a day or two.
Post by: Midway Tommy on July 22, 2026, 12:25:36 AM
Hawthorne 60-6501 is a big girl. Ofmer made from the early '60s. The nut on the back of the body is for spool adjustments.
Title: Re: Hawthorne 60-6501 arriving in a day or two.
Post by: CincyDavid on July 22, 2026, 01:44:17 PM
Thanks Tommy!
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