Reel Repair by Alan Tani

I am somewhat facinated by some of the means others have found to store and display their fishing reels, and equipment.   Sal's beautiful, hand made cabinet, and his other display case immediately comes to mind...

Thread is here...

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=2937.0
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Then there are all the different plinths that members have shared.  See the Plinth thread here..

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=12950.0

Like these from our local plithmaster..Daron..

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_2799_zps0c795a17.jpg)

And a few more fine examples...

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/100_3298_zpscnig87b8.jpg)

(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/MITSERVCS/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/E5DFD2C4-12DD-4C1A-A1EC-5C5CAE916956_zps5ifjzlbw.jpg)

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_2875_zpsxhaqx1xr.jpg)

Here are a few of Dan's plinths..

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/DSC_0976_zps561df9t6.jpg)

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/DSC_0975_zpsgyu5spqe.jpg)

Mike's old school plinth

(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Senator%20116/116_zpsdb4984f4.jpg)

And his new 'Shark Hunter Specials'...
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Darons%20Plinths/DP04_zpslv6qgyqi.jpg)

Randy, Fred, and others that frequent shows certainly have some nice displays as well.  

Here is one of Randy's displays..

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And here is one of Fred's...

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(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/100_3196_zpskjo0lqmj.jpg)

I can't forget Ted's Pot O' Gold...

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_20150317_231611196_zpsiugbu9o6.jpg)

Here is a random Senator display Daron had previously pulled off of the Ebay...

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/KGrHqZogFI6FGc5zBSWEOPJUNQ60_3_zps76b24a54.jpg)
*Seller was asking $2,500

Gotta share the link to this collection again..

http://myfishingreels.weebly.com/penn-reels.html

I've also seen some pretty snazzy reel displays in some of the older catalogs.  

Just thought I'd start a thread where folks can post pictures of reel and fishing gear displays (w/ or w/o said gear).

I attached a picture of my first display, a cheap/simple IKEA wall cabinet I spruced up a bit with some green felt backing ($30 investment).

Here are a few photos I borrowed off of a discontinued/nonsanctioned ORCA page of some plexi displays..

So much drool 'worthyness'.  Glad I'm not the only one saving other peoples pictures! HAHA!  I'm working with an Ikea system currently...it suits fine for the time being the glass doors obviously are a must...this is a few months ago, so things have come and gone.

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/Case_1_zpsebp1cbet.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/funferdriver/media/Case_1_zpsebp1cbet.jpg.html)

Nice idea for a thread John!  I like your set up, some fine pieces you have too.

I'm loving this thread! Very inspiring!
Pete

Dan, that looks nice, its a good start.  Keep in mind you could grab a nice display cabinet for $50 or less on craigslist, mine was $40 and it was less than a mile from my house. I'm not talking about my custom cabinet, I couldn't put the price on that one ;) ;D

Thanks for doing this John, I hope I get to see more. Very nice...

Sal

Very nice accumulation of pictures John.  Thanks.

Sal, how are your spinners held on the cabinet door?

I place a screw through the foot ...just kidding Bryan ;D
Check here, we discussed this earlier:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=2937.msg18492#msg18492
Most of the spinners you see are gone, one of the members here purchased a few at once.
Not a problem though, I have more new ones in the box at another location ;)

I CAN ONLY SAY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WOW!!!

Hey Crew,
    Sorry this took so long... thanks for the motivation, John! I love seeing other people's displays, collections, and ideas so keep them coming.
Hope you guys enjoy it, as I waited 2.5 years for my best pal to create this one of a kind piece.
He's a master craftsman that can do anything from forging steel, to build a car (ground up), to masonry, to art work (professional level and in galleries.) ...that's just to give you an idea of some of his skills.
     I had to wait for his work load to lessen, but I told him before I get married I need this display or she's gonna go on a cooking strike. :o  I had 30% of my kitchen cabinets filled with reels. Hey, I was single when I started filling them. ;D

Here's the Penn inlay (Oak+Maple) ... the bulk of the cabinet is made of Walnut and Beechwood.  Every piece of wood in this piece is from the great State of NY.  The walnut is something like 200-300 year old wood.
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/316broadway/Reel%20Display/IMG_2253_zpsbmhdp6yv.jpg) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/316broadway/media/Reel%20Display/IMG_2253_zpsbmhdp6yv.jpg.html)

Never mind my Roomba, she stays busy as I am a bit of a neat freak with a touch of OCD. ;)
This shot is showing how to turn on the under cabinet LED lighting... just touch the 75th Anniversary Penn coin for on/off. I gave my pal, Steve, the coin and said to put it some where, so he did.  Yes, it sits flush.
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/316broadway/Reel%20Display/IMG_2254_zpsvvuvxrht.jpg) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/316broadway/media/Reel%20Display/IMG_2254_zpsvvuvxrht.jpg.html)

We quickly realized this wasn't gonna cut it. Side note, the 16/0 has been changed as I was finally able to locate the proper handle for her just recently.
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/316broadway/Reel%20Display/IMG_2313_zps9vbeiszi.jpg) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/316broadway/media/Reel%20Display/IMG_2313_zps9vbeiszi.jpg.html)

So... like New York City itself, we build up ;)
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/316broadway/Reel%20Display/IMG_2437_zpszswxhacv.jpg) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/316broadway/media/Reel%20Display/IMG_2437_zpszswxhacv.jpg.html)

Lower glass (tempered) encased cabinet (left side) Dominick, Black Beauty (Penn 49)is on the bottom shelf with another "holy" spooled reel (Penn 149)
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/316broadway/Reel%20Display/IMG_2356_zpshr5007m0.jpg) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/316broadway/media/Reel%20Display/IMG_2356_zpshr5007m0.jpg.html)

Lower glass encased cabinet (right side)
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/316broadway/Reel%20Display/IMG_2354_zpspavossvo.jpg) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/316broadway/media/Reel%20Display/IMG_2354_zpspavossvo.jpg.html)

She's getting there...
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/316broadway/Reel%20Display/IMG_2439_zpsm414lca1.jpg) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/316broadway/media/Reel%20Display/IMG_2439_zpsm414lca1.jpg.html)

Here's what she looks like today...
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/316broadway/Reel%20Display/IMG_2646_zpszkpeidqz.jpg) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/316broadway/media/Reel%20Display/IMG_2646_zpszkpeidqz.jpg.html)

I couldn't be happier with my reel display... My art teacher, my mentor, my best friend did me right.
Whatcha think?
I tried to upload a video for you guys to see the details but the 4.5 minute production was too much photo bucket :-\
Thanks
Dom

Dom,
That is Amazing! :o

Dom the Broadway Kid does us proud.  I am overwhelmed by the display.  Thanks for giving Black Beauty a prominent spot in the cabinet.  Dominick

Dom, it was well worth the wait, those look amazing. A true craftsman indeed.
Beautiful work!

Sal

Wow!

I think you win!

This is definately a photo of the month canidate.  Looks to me like that was well worth the wait.  Nice to see you still have a little space to fill too.  

What do you have on attached to the tailplates of thise 2 reels bottom, dead center?  Also, I for one would love to see a list of what you have displayed there.  Looks like you have an entire shelf of narrow reels..is there an anaversity 349, and a Sailfisher in that bunch?  Do you have any other complete sets (i.e. all Sea Hawk, Bridge City versions, or all examples of prewar take aparts).  Do you have a first year 109, or any of the other elusive 1 year models Mike mentions in his book?  Any trade reels?  Feel free to answer/list whatever you wish to share.  I can tell there was alot of effort and time put into both the collection, and the display.

Quote from: Dominick on July 09, 2015, 02:58:21 AM
Dom the Broadway Kid does us proud.

Great way to put it Dominick. I am proud too and in awe! :P
Calm Down John! Take a deep breath. ;D

Whoa....I'm speechless....whoa...

200 year old wood!
Couldnt he find any fresh stuff
Just kidding.  Very special peice and beautiful timber

Stunning Dom...thanks for sharing, and your collection is...wow.  I really like the inlay of the Penn 75th coin as well.  Please let your friend now that we are all inspired by his work.

Edit:  I've been working hard trying to get one of those darn ash trays...some are just priced too high!  I'm guessing the drawers have some nice things inside too?

Dom, that piece of work is absolutely amazing. It would be a privilege to have a friend that has that much talent. Awesome!!!!
................Lou

It belongs in a museum or a hall of fame, amazing!

Wow! 

Love those two middle drawer fronts. That was one wide, pretty board.

thanks...

Absolutely beautiful, Dom --

A true Renaissance Masterpiece from the Old School --

Excellent stock selection and contrast --

The inlay (Marquetry) is perfect and amazing --

A couple of comments from the peanut gallery, and these are only my thoughts:

Have a 1/4" piece of plate glass cut, polished on the edges, and curved on the front edges to match the arc on the front corners.  This is very inexpensive to have done -- and will protect the top surface from scratches over the years -- which will be unavoidable as reels are examined, switched around, and life happens.  The glass shop has clear plastic 3/32" nickel sized spacers to go between the glass and the surface.

Then consider this -- it may look hokey -- and the SS brushed drawer and door handles are a good match for the Penns.  However, consider installing (6) Penn 16/0 crank handle knobs -- attached to a SS drawer pull backing plate with round ends.  This would go into the same holes already drilled.  These knobs could be all one color -- or a combination of colors.  If we put the word out -- with the Worldwide reach of Alan's site -- I bet we could get some excellent condition knobs donated or available to purchase.

Best,

Fred

Simply magnificent, Dom. Wow, acquiring a bride and a custom-built heirloom in the space of a few months... you are one very fortunate fellow. Live long and catch lots of fish!  :D

~A~

Thanks again guys... I love this thing too!
Dan, only two drawers have reels in them. One of them has advertising pieces and spare vintage parts. There's nothing in the drawers that is more recent than 1954 ;) ...Steve and I decided we need one more bar across the top, so you'll be seeing the, shortly. Some have lots of brassing but others are sweet.
Fred, your suggestions make good sense and will think about a glass top to protect that surface. As for the handles, that's exactly what I tried to do, but was unable to find the handle knobs.  I lost a bid on eBay for about a dozen of them (4/0-9/0) a few months back and then just decided to match the handles to the rest of my house to tie it all in. I have to take a side shot because the glass is on the sides of the cabinet as well as the front.
Thanks crew,
Dom

Beautiful, simply beautiful.

I love Walnut furniture.
I have a piece of quarter sawn Walnut up in the shop rafters that is about 10"x10"x4' that is just waiting for the right project.

WAHOO....I'm speechless....WAHOO....I love it....WAHOO....that's Nice...WAHOO....I'm speechless....WAHOO

Absolutely perfect. I do agree that a piece of glass protecting that magnificent inlay work is called for. If we had a display contest, I do believe that you would have no competition.

AND, I see the super rare Red 9/O sitting quietly between his first and second gen brothers.

Your friend is a very talented man. 

Thanks for sharing.

Perfection!!

     I appreciate the nice words guys. John, I will make a list in the very near future and catalog them while I'm at it.  Being that I recently got married and now a kid on the way, Oops, it slipped. ;) I will have to get it done soon because I see less time in my future. ::) Yes, it's a NIB 349 Ann. but no sailfisher, yet. As for the two reels in the center (good eye)... They are 2- 6/0 reels with an air valve used to crank up from the depths invented by Ralph Sanders (Nov.2nd 1965 patent).  These were the predecessor to the electric reels used today and believe these to be his 2 prototypes as I don't believe they were ever manufactured, but not positive of that fact. I can't find anything other than the patent info on these but they look wicked cool, are heavy as can be, and have a special spot in the display (mounted to my wall).  
   If a reel is new I typically don't touch it other than a polishing to remove finger prints.  Other than that I have worked on 95% of the reels in that display.  I need to do 2 (9/0's) and that will be all of them. I like to remove all grease/oil from the entire reel, which I've done on about 60% of them.  My reason for doing this is that my house is permanently climate controlled, there will never be staining of parts from old grease and much less maintenance.  Simply dust off the outside of the reel.   After all, I don't want any oils leaking on my precious display ;)
   I'll definitely show Steve (The builder) this thread, and let him know that these comments come from some seriously talented people with some serious collections.
Thanks crew,
Dom

Congratulations! Big Daddy Dom! ;D

WOW Great collection and the display  chest is the best I've ever seen  Doug

Wasn't sure if anyone would catch that so fast... should've known it would be you, D.
Thanks pal, it's gonna be a wild ride ;)
Dom
Thanks Doug!

Quote from: broadway on July 10, 2015, 01:10:34 AM
Wasn't sure if anyone would catch that so fast... should've known it would be you, D.
Thanks pal, it's gonna be a wild ride ;)
Dom
Thanks Doug!

Congratulations Dom, a lot of things happening in your life lately. I'm happy for you pal ;)

Sal

Simply awesome,Dom..show your artisan friend the AT " where in the world are you ". All those red dots represent someone with drool coming out of the corner of their mouth ;D

So many great displays here.

Sal's one off cabinet . Lots of thought and beautifully made . Double-decker wood and glass cabinet with the green , white & red rod and reel ...had to sneak that in.

Neat Plinths by Daron .

Top antique display cabinet with antique reels by Ted.

John & Dan have their growing collections displayed well .

Dom, What can i say . You win the prize for the biggest Lair..... Otto Henze would have loved to sit at a desk with that inlay. 8)

Someone said i have Penn Fever . I think it has been spreading for quite a while.

Thanks Sal, it's been nuts but I look forward to our future together and raising a fine fisherman/ fisherwoman. :o
Well said, Gypsy!
I don't wanna hijack the thread as I would like to see some other displays. I like the way Sal hung his spinners and the fact that he made it with his own two hands.
I'm a fan of Daron, Dan, and Mike's different style plinths, I like how Dan incorporated  his collection into his house tastefully, and of course Ted's Pot O' Gold... It looks like it a medical cabinet of sorts and it's well stocked with treasure and clearly visible.
Let's see 'em,
Dom

Quote from: broadway on July 09, 2015, 10:39:04 PM
   As for the two reels in the center (good eye)... They are 2- 6/0 reels with an air valve used to crank up from the depths invented by Ralph Sanders (Nov.2nd 1965 patent).  These were the predecessor to the electric reels used today and believe these to be his 2 prototypes as I don't believe they were ever manufactured, but not positive of that fact. I can't find anything other than the patent info on these but they look wicked cool, are heavy as can be, and have a special spot in the display (mounted to my wall).  

What, YOU have two of these too?  A few years ago I helped a guy named Bob find out about two that he had come across. Did you buy them from him?

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Quote from: Robert Janssen on July 10, 2015, 07:56:38 AM

Quote from: broadway on July 09, 2015, 10:39:04 PM
   As for the two reels in the center (good eye)... They are 2- 6/0 reels with an air valve used to crank up from the depths invented by Ralph Sanders (Nov.2nd 1965 patent).  These were the predecessor to the electric reels used today and believe these to be his 2 prototypes as I don't believe they were ever manufactured, but not positive of that fact. I can't find anything other than the patent info on these but they look wicked cool, are heavy as can be, and have a special spot in the display (mounted to my wall).  

What, YOU have two of these too?  A few years ago I helped a guy named Bob find out about two that he had come across. Did you buy them from him?

.

Wow!
Scarce, and historically significant.  It would be interesting to see a schematic or design diagram on these guys.  Sounds like a relatively simple system.  I wonder if a similar device could be made to connect a large conventional to an onboard hydo system?  Seems like their would be a market for something like this.  Especially if it was configured in such a way as to have a functionimg drag. 

I guess an aircompressor is alot more cost effective then a hydro system..though these are now better, smaller, and cheaper then they were a few years ago.  The only reslly big fish I was able to land sucessfully on hydro gear were on reels with adjustable/workimg drags.  Str8 or direct drive reels will break the gear on larger fish or sharks.  Don't mean to threadjack.

Cool reels Dom.  I have the distinct feeling that you have a few other 'special' items in that collection.  Once again, thanks for sharing. 

Now back on topic...
If anyone else has photos relating to the thread...please share.

Quote from: Tightlines666 on July 10, 2015, 08:27:57 AM

Wow! It would be interesting to see a schematic or design diagram on these guys.  Sounds like a relatively simple system.  I wonder if a similar device could be made to connect a large conventional to an onboard hydo system?  Seems like their would be a market for something like this.  Especially if it was configured in such a way as to have a functionimg drag. 

Yes, sortof... it was a vane / impeller thing with a compound gear train, stepped down about a gazillion : 1 ratio. Hydro not impossible, since hydro vs pneumatic = same thing almost, with a different media. Drag would be controlled with a bypass / overload valve. Market? Well, it seems Sanders himself tried it already. Maybe, maybe not. Sanders was a very busy guy though.

We now return to the regularly scheduled thread...

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Congrats Dom! - Kids are the spice of life, they surely shake things up a bit, but wouldn't change it for the entire world and all the Penn reels in it  ;D.  We also have another one on the way, Dec. 29th...do you guys have a due date yet?

Congratulations Dominick.

Married with Children, you are now officially a "Grown Up".

All the Best,

Mike C.

     Robert,  it's funny you knew about these two reels because you were the person I was going to ask if you'd be willing to take them apart and clean them up and maybe even make them functional (if they're not already.) it's definitely beyond my scope of skills, and would hate to get it apart and not be able to get it back together. I got them off ebay a few years ago.  Did you find any info out about them? If so, I would be interested in learning more about them.  Thank Bob if you speak with him, and let him know they're safe and sound. ;)

    Thanks Dan, congrats to you as well. It's looking like February 17th which is perfect because I wouldn't wanna take a newborn out fishing too early ;D

Mike, you just depressed me... I feel like a kid, and if you ask my wife... I act like one too. ::)

Quote from: broadway on July 10, 2015, 05:04:51 PM
I feel like a kid, and if you ask my wife... I act like one too. ::)

Not for much longer, Daddy! Enjoy it while you can... next summer it's diapers and formula instead of bluefish and fluke, LOL  (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Babies/baby-4.gif)

~A~

Well congrats to Dom and Dan. I am up for adoption, so I guess this means I need to look elsewhere. lol


I thought this was a website about how to service and repair reels ??? I would credit this collector craze/disease to Mike and Ray and their combined knowledge of reels from days gone by....and of course the "Penn Bible" (Chronological history of Penn Reels) that puts their knowledge in print for great references that were previously impossible to procure.


Thanks for posting this up John, cause now every time my wife mentions my growing collection, I just click on this thread and show her pics that makes my collection pale in comparison. I owe you one John.


Dom, that is over the top phenominal display and must be a thousand times more impressive in person. Only thing I would change/add, is a drool station  :D........... Thanks for sharing

Sal, Dan, what is Ikea ??  ;)

Prefab furniture & cabinets.

Daddy may have to sell some of his fishing tackle :'( :D

Aiala, hI'm sure mommy will step up in the summer... if I do in the winter. ;)

Ted, I used to do the same thing with showing my wife other members collections, but it got to the point where she says, "You have more than those guys you used to show me on the reel website." LOL (true story)
Also, the drool station, AKA coffee can is now mounted to the side. ;D

Tiddler, not funny, dude. >:( ;)

I showed my pal, Steve, your comments.  He was blown away by your nice words and had a smile on his face the whole time. Thanks guys/ gals! He also told me to tell Fred that the inlay is 3/4" so if I screw it up he can sand it for the next 200 years. ;D I thought he was kidding about the 3/4" inlay, but he's serious.  He works at Arizona Iced Tea and has all the top of the line tools and materials so his xyz CNC took care of that part.

Lastly, I know ya'll don't store your reels in the kitchen cabinets like I did for 5 years so let's see the displays. It's not the size of the display... it's how it flows with the house. ;)
Thanks
Dom

Dom,
I'm working like a Dog, but soon I will pull out all the stops and show how big my Collection has become.
Not trying to outdo anyone, just to show your bride. ;)

Big D,
   I look forward to seeing your mammoth collection. We've watched you grow into a "mad dog" reel tinkerer ...now we get to see all of your patients, doctor😉
It's time to bust out the big boys,
Dom

Figure I'll keep this going since it is possibly my favorite thread on AT.com...no idea why but I've read through it a few times already, haha!

This is a new acquaintance of mine, he isn't on the site but he did post this before on the internet, so Bob if you see this and want it taken down let me know  ;D

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/case_1_zps5ijezd89.png) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/funferdriver/media/case_1_zps5ijezd89.png.html)

This one was a listing on a FB for the bent butt combo's being sold, I saved the photo because I thought it was an awesome set up, ha.

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/case_2_zpsftquxmmd.png) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/funferdriver/media/case_2_zpsftquxmmd.png.html)

These were snapshots on my phone, hence the background.  Enjoy.

Dan,

Thats what I'm talking about :)

Very Nice! I like that cabinet. :o

That's a beautiful presentation and the lighting sets it off. Bob, should be honored to have his display on this forum.  ;D He should be even happier to have that display in his home. Thanks for sharing,
Dom

Another from an acquaintance...Scott has some really nice stuff...

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/_1_zpsgvwtmpcr.png) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/funferdriver/media/_1_zpsgvwtmpcr.png.html)

And who wouldn't want a Jaws themed kitchen? Notice the piece above the fridge  ;D

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg170/funferdriver/_4_zpsctwsl1ae.png) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/funferdriver/media/_4_zpsctwsl1ae.png.html)

I'm going to need a bigger cabinet...   ::) 

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/P1000631_zpsmtoojwnx.jpg?1441130557224&1441130560917)

Like, MUCH bigger.   ;D

~A~

You Guys and Girls are lucky to have room for a cabinet, I need a bigger house!!

I just need a bigger wallet - I'm sure everything else will be fine :D ;D

Dan,
I love your friend's setup there.  Which 'Jaws' movie version is that rod and reel combo from?  The rod looks to have Mildrum guides.  Like the cabinet display as well.  Looks like he has got plenty of early Penn boxes.  I am sure he has been working at that collection for quiet dome time.

Aiala,
That is a stunning display you've got there.  I especially like the recent green side plate narrow build, and the purple/silver combo.  Looks like you have 2 narrow reels there too.  Are those 349HC reels?

These are great!  Keep 'me coming guys and gals.

Quote from: Tightlines666 on September 01, 2015, 09:04:45 PM
Aiala,
That is a stunning display you've got there. I especially like the recent green side plate narrow build, and the purple/silver combo. Looks like you have 2 narrow reels there too. Are those 349HC reels?

Thanks! The bottom narrow reel next to the green Monofil is just a stock 49. (The original metal spool --which I replaced with an aluminum one-- is presently on its way across the ocean to Jerseymic.) The reel above it w/red plates is a 349 with a black non-numbered Tiburon frame (and spool I think); near as I can figure, a sort of "Wahoo Special" kit that's gone extinct.   :)

~A~

Looks like someone's favorite color is -- Ande!

Nice display of quality reels, Aiala

Best,

Fred

Quote from: Aiala on September 01, 2015, 06:08:58 PM
I'm going to need a bigger cabinet...   ::) 

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/P1000631_zpsmtoojwnx.jpg?1441130557224&1441130560917)

Like, MUCH bigger.   ;D

~A~

Very nice Aiala. I'll try to help you out with some extra room, I'll take that little greenie, that should give you room for one more ;) ;D.

Very Nice! ;D

Aiala - Beautiful set up!  Thanks for sharing

As far as the 'Jaws' Kitchen, that was photo from the interwebs so that doesn't belong to the guy I know (he has that one cabinet full and enough to fill another!).

Quote from: Alto Mare on September 01, 2015, 11:36:22 PM
Very nice Aiala. I'll try to help you out with some extra room, I'll take that little greenie, that should give you room for one more ;) ;D.

Now Sal, we both know that you could whip together an exact same greenie in less time than it would take me to sneeze.  ::)   ;)

~A~

Quote from: Tightlines666 on July 17, 2015, 10:12:51 PM
Dan,

Thats what I'm talking about :)

Thanks Dan for sharing my cabinet and I have finally made it here!  :D

Just catching back up on this thread....wow is all I can say. I have a simple glass case with some old stuff in it, but anything that is usable is sticked or in line to get one.

Daron, I don't see your promised photo. We gots to see that heavy metal line up!

I will get to it. That is a half day chore! ;)

Understand perfectly. A half a day that could be better spent adding another build, I'm thinking!

As requested by Mr. Dan, I am going to try to get Photobucket to cooperate for long enough to get this posted. My little transition to the other side of the room is now complete.

Here is where I started, stuck in the corner of a room not set up for Fishing Tackle display. The shelves were too deep, causing most of the boxed reels to be stuck behind the unboxed reels. Being that my Senior Moments are happening at a higher rate these days, I need a change. I was forgetting what I owned:
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So, I bought some good old American Pine and built a simple wall unit that I felt would allow me to see what I have. It started with the rod rack built behind the door. I added a small white rubber bumper to prevent the door from smashing into the rods during one of my crazy, wild parties ::):
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Then the shelving moves down the wall about 8 feet until I run out of room. These shelves are only about 7 inches deep and 4 1/4 inches high. That size allow for almost all reels up to 4/0. The top shelf is one inch taller than the others to allow for a bit larger reels and 12 oz. cans of beer.
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The wall ends at my glass cabinet where I store all my serious collectible reels and the small liquor bottles out of the view of all those that would not want me to partake in those types of refreshments.
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We now have traveled full circle an arrived back where we started. A really short trip around my 11 feet of new tackle wall.
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The corner where this started now looks somewhat abandoned now; but it will not take long to fill the shelves with other things that need to come out of storage. I have spent many hours in that corner and will spend many more; but, at least I can now find some of my stuff.
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Gorgeous display Mike. I need to drive up and spend a couple of hours taking it all in.
Thanks for sharing.

Sal

QuoteGorgeous display Mike. I need to drive up and spend a couple of hours taking it all in.

Thanks Sal. What I really need is to have a tour around the Penn Plant and while we are there, I would like to have someone open the Glass cabinet in the lobby and turn around the black closed face spinning reel sitting on top of the 420 box. That reel is not supposed to exist in that color and has many of us obsessed collectors wondering about it and what model number, if any, is on the other side of the reel.

Here is the full set of rare closed face spinners in their normal colors:
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And here is the problem child that is not supposed to exist, yet it sits in the Penn Plant lobby display:
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So, you are welcome in my cave anytime you like. We could spend hours talking about the ins and outs of Penn reels and other brands. Soon I will have a new truck. I would like my first trip to be to the Penn Plant...............................................<:O)

Mike- I live just up the street from the plant.  If a tour ever gets set up I would love to piggy back.  I've sent a few emails but no luck :(.  Also, mandatory lunch at Delasandros cheesesteaks with a Peroni to wash it down.

Guys, I'll be up in May and would also love to tour the plant. If anyone sets this up, please keep me in mind.... and Dan, I plan to meet Sal on this trip - would love to share a bottle of vino with you, too. It would be great to tour the Penn plant and then go out to dinner. Maybe we can set up a class trip!

Sid
SE FL

I'm in on the tour, the Peronis and vino if it doesnt make things crowded.

All I can say isWOW

Joe

Mike

I see in Picture #68 you have 2 Side Winders on the wall. 1 looks like Aluminum & the other looks like Red Baker Lite or Delrin. In December I bought a New 5 1/4" Delrin & Brass Side Winder. There are New ones being made & only 1 place sells them. No Shipping

Mike

QuoteI see in Picture #68 you have 2 Side Winders on the wall. 1 looks like Aluminum & the other looks like Red Baker Lite or Delrin. In December I bought a New 5 1/4" Delrin & Brass Side Winder. There are New ones being made & only 1 place sells them. No Shipping

Mike,

Those two side winders are true antiques, probably both date back to the turn of the 19th to 20th century.
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The reel on the left is made by Cozzone. it is ball bearing model made out of Mahogany wood. The reel on the right is a Hell Gate, also a ball bearing model.
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The Cozzone is not rare; but, they are very hard to find with the sticker intact. It is about 100 years old. I have had many; but, this one really nice so I kept it.

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The Hell Gate is a difficult find. I have seen less than a half dozen of them in my life.

I did not realize that anyone was still making these reels. The Australian Alveys are similar but mount differently to the rod.

I have a soft spot for Side Winders. When I was a kid fishing the Sheepshead Bay Party boats, the mates would use these reels and really out fish everyone on the boat with them. It is amazing what an effective fishing reel they really are in the right hands.

Why tour the Penn plant, when you could tour Mikes Museum.... I'm with Sal, I'd rather tour Mikes place. :o ;D

I'll be in South Jersey for my nephew's wedding the weekend of May 21-22, probably a day on either side, would love to meet up with you guys and share some camaraderie and tour either the Penn plant or Mike's museum. And vino, don't forget the vino ;D  Joe, you in?

Sid

QuoteI see in Picture #68 you have 2 Side Winders on the wall. 1 looks like Aluminum & the other looks like Red Baker Lite or Delrin. In December I bought a New 5 1/4" Delrin & Brass Side Winder. There are New ones being made & only 1 place sells them. No Shipping

Bluefish Mike,

I checked out the forum on the site you sent me. Very interesting sidewinders. They only touched on the antiques. It seems they have more modern sidewinders made from Delrin and some from around the war made of Bakelite. Seems that some are even made of Lexan. I guess you can make these reels from many different materials.

Mine are retired antiques from days gone by. I cannot document the Hell Gate yet. I did find some history about the Cozzone model I have (Thanks to Phil White). It was made in the 1920's.
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Quote from: sdlehr on January 15, 2016, 06:32:03 AM
I'll be in South Jersey for my nephew's wedding the weekend of May 21-22, probably a day on either side, would love to meet up with you guys and share some camaraderie and tour either the Penn plant or Mike's museum. And vino, don't forget the vino ;D  Joe, you in?

Sid

Sid: I have to check when the reunion is for Wheelus air base is, it seams like that is just around that time. But if not I'm in.

Joe

P.S. The Reunion is May 13-14-15th of May So I'm in, just tell me where.

Thanks for posting that on the Side Winders. When you see the Professa on here he knows a lot more about these reels

QuoteThanks for posting that on the Side Winders. When you see the Professa on here he knows a lot more about these reels

Always fun to talk about.

What to do with empty drawer in the china hutch ?......fill it with fine china  ;D ;D

damn thats nice

Love it Ted.

I just picked up a new display cabinet...

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and a few more shelves for the new and old one (which I have yet to install)...

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Now to find a few more treasures to display :)

At 75 yrs old I do NOT have an empty drawer in any of the wife's China cabinets!!---but if I did, I would love to find it full of your surprises!!  At about 60 yrs old, I had very few reels, but they were all reels that I used. I got involved in AT com and I started buying some used Penns online just because I could and they were affordable then.  I then bought and serviced many other reels---mostly Penns.  I gave most of these reels to my son and daughter to display or use.  A few years ago SharkHunter had bought too many reels and a guy got on here with a reel--deal.  He had a 12/0 Penn with a red knob and he had it what I thought was a decent price--SH passed on the reel, but I didn't.  It showed up and it was like new on the outside except there is one exterior screw missing.  I displayed it for a while but now it sits in a box not even seeing the light of day.  I need to get is sitting on a mantle again so it can have a few more days of glory.  Since I purchased this reel, I am glad to see there are MANY people wanting these larger reels to actually USE them for fishing..   One last little note from an old man--It seems to me that the more members we have to AT. com we have lots higher prices on Ebay!!   ::) ;)
TomT

QuoteI just picked up a new display cabinet...

Nice display John, seems like your collection is growing fast.

QuoteOne last little note from an old man--It seems to me that the more members we have to AT. com we have lots higher prices on Ebay!!

Supply and demand create value. It seems the demand for antique Penn reels is growing, while the supply is what it is and always will be. As long as the demand continues to grow, the prices will go up. That makes me happy because it gives the hobby more dimension. Not only are we satisfying a historical curiosity by collecting, we are making future investments. It is a win / win.

I actually don't know how many 12/0's I have right now.
Its like gun collecting. If you know how many you have, you don't have enough.
I definitely need some cabinets and have been looking.

Awesome looking display John ;). Mission-Style Cabinetry...you got good taste ;)

John, you have been a busy man... Now I know who I've been losing auctions to.😉
You've amassed a beautiful/respectable collection of Penn reels in record time. Keep it up, bro.
Ted, those colorful beauties are seriously eye popping. Those ain't easy to find and with matching spools and handles. You must've dated an Accurate family member to get those pieces, sweet!
Thanks for showing your treasures,
Dom

John, that new display cabinet is beautiful.

Your assortment of antique reels is astounding. I really like the big one on top with the log knob handle  :o :o


  Ted

This is one of my top couple favorite threads, along with Daron's show your collections. Thoughts:

John, thanks for starting the excellent thread! That's an amazing case and so is the collection! 

Ted.....That pic was just cruel. Put it away never to be seen again :) What a war chest!


Big D doesn't know how many 12/0's he has......on the one hand that's cool, however I agree with his statement if you know then you don't have enough. Up until recently when I bought an estate collection (because I still have yet to see what all's in there) I could tell you specifically every reel in my collection, which was roughly 325 at that time...when does it stop?

John - Looks great! Congrats...

TomT - I find it interesting at how many people have started collecting in such a short amount of time.  I'm new to it myself only having about 2 1/2 years of looking/buying.  Just in the past year there have been numerous pages started on Facebook along (at least 5-6 separate pages).

It seems to be a hobby that is gaining quite some momentum. 

Quote from: coastal_dan on February 22, 2016, 07:27:41 PM
John - Looks great! Congrats...
....

It seems to be a hobby that is gaining quite some momentum. 

Thanks..
The more I learn about the history of the fishing reel the more my interests and 'wants list' expands.  It's tough to maintain focus, but fun and somehow rewarding at the same time.

It is great to see the increased inserts in learning about, and preserving some of our fishing history & heritage.

John

John - funny you say focus...I've really had to narrow down what I want...funds tend to just wash away when I start searching on eBay, c-list, or etsy all willy nilly.  I have picked up a few cool things in the last couple months, just finishing cleaning them up then I'll post a couple pictures of them in their new home.  I think reel collecting actually should be considered a sport considering the time and energy we all put into it.  :D

QuoteJohn - funny you say focus...I've really had to narrow down what I want...funds tend to just wash away when I start searching on eBay, c-list, or etsy all willy nilly.  I have picked up a few cool things in the last couple months, just finishing cleaning them up then I'll post a couple pictures of them in their new home.  I think reel collecting actually should be considered a sport considering the time and energy we all put into it.  Cheesy

REEL COLLECTING BECOMES A SPORT!

That would make a great headline in the Alan Tani Engineering Monthly magazine! 

A neighbor had a garage sale.  I picked up the glass cabinet in these photos for $60.00.  I moved some stuff around and this is the result.  It has lights but the lights are set to back light something like crystal glasses or something.  It does no good for the reels.  I will try to move the lights sometime.  One of the shelves is glass.  It flexes with the reels I have on that shelf.  I stuck an empty box in the middle to keep the glass from flexing too much.  Dominick
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That looks Great Dominick!

Very nice, Dominick!

Cool reels too...

Best,

Fred

Nice display Dominick, money well spent!

Looking good there.

I'm sure the wife prefers this display to using your mantle.

You have alot of reels there... more than 50?

John

A 'reely' nice collection for sure Dominick!  Thanks for sharing.

Quote from: Tightlines666 on August 03, 2016, 05:42:07 AM
Looking good there.

I'm sure the wife prefers this display to using your mantle.

You have alot of reels there... more than 50?

John

yes and yes.  There are more in the drawers.  I will do an inventory one of these days.  I am missing a black 6/0.  I noticed it was not with the Senator collection.  It is probably in one of the drawers (I hope).  Dominick

I need a bigger wallet!

Quote from: privateone on March 04, 2017, 10:38:15 AM
I need a bigger wallet!

Even when you have a BIGGER WALLET people say they will make things & never come through. In my case it's going on 2 years.

Mike

Quote from: bluefish69 on March 04, 2017, 05:13:58 PM

Quote from: privateone on March 04, 2017, 10:38:15 AM
I need a bigger wallet!

Even when you have a BIGGER WALLET people say they will make things & never come through. In my case it's going on 2 years.

Mike

What are you looking for Mike?

Sal

The wife was at the Habitat for Humanity resale store, called "Re-Store" where donated construction supplies and furniture is sold and said I "needed a bigger cabinet for my stuff".  Not one to argue, she bought this cabinet for me.  Came in two pieces, upper and lower cabinet...just missing a piece of glass....Wanting to add a little color to it, I found a yellow hanger, cut off the hook part and using cup hooks, now have a place to display some lures.....Bill
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Nice Bill.

I like it! The Mrs. done good Bill.

Cool Beans,  ..  Lou

Bill,
That looks awesome! Only thing now is trying to explain why you need another one! With that collection it's starting to look full😀
Brett

Wow, That's sweet Bill!

Best part is your wife supporting the love of your hobby, Bill...

Nice cabinet!

Best,

Fred

I like it.

Nice group of reels there.  Funny how they appear somehow more significant when grouped together and displayed.

John

mine was missing in this thread.

my lovely wife "want me" to have all my fishing thingies on a same place, either way its a nice gift from her to my hobby, now she proudly show all my rods to any visitor and my reels, etc

more pictures here   http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=21925.0

Thanks guys....I fugure with that crowd of reels, might be able to sneak a couple more in there with out her noticing  ::)

Alex thats a top notch cabinet...looks like a custom build....Like it brother....Bill

Quote from: TARFU on August 24, 2017, 12:45:45 AM
Alex thats a top notch cabinet...looks like a custom build....Like it brother....Bill

yep, it was custom made on an space on the house that was suposed to be for left for a hidden small room for utility & cleaning tools, but lovely wife changed plans and ordered that for my fishing mess I mean my fishing gear.

I was going to use two of top shelfs to show off my personal reels but my reel & rod repair tools/accesories ended up taking a lot of space on the cabinet (I dont have a man cave...... yet), so my personal reels went to the drawer inside their bags, not much to show off like that but since they are working reels not shelf queens its ok

Nice cabinet Bill, but looks as you're already running out of room ;D

Sal

Sal, I think it's time for an updated photo of your collection; and Mike C's sweet cave as well if he reads this!

I think Fred's and Ted's would require a documentary crew on Discovery. "Reel Week"....and I'm CERTAIN there are some sandbagging on here what ain't showing...lol

This was an el-cheapo Craigslist buy. Wish i could say the reels came with it.
Dang sideways. If you open the pic it it turns right side up

Very nice!

Best,

Fred

Quote from: 1badf350 on December 14, 2017, 09:23:06 PM
This was an el-cheapo Craigslist buy. Wish i could say the reels came with it.
Dang sideways. If you open the pic it it turns right side up

Sweet!

I am a bit jealous.

That makes a reel nice display for those Senators.

John

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Nice display cabinet and reels, I straightened it up, didn't want those babies to fall out.
You have a nice collection Chris, thanks for sharing.

Sal

Cool thanks Sal!
Hey by the way, anybody see whats in the shark jaws? LOL

 :D...had to look twice, I thought you meant someone's hand that wasn't so lucky :)

Nice work Chris!


John

Great Senator display. Looks like you have all the sizes there.

All sizes accounted for.
I have no first gen senators other than the first year.

But this cabinet is temporary. Im super anal, borderline OCD about things matching. So eventually I will need to get matching cabinets. Plus I like what some of you have done with old driftwood and such. You've given me some great ideas!

Beautiful group of Senators!

..........Lou

Beautiful.  Nice work.  Dominick

Looks great!

Dom, photobucket ate your cabinet pics...or maybe it was the dingo....but please repost.

John,
    I just sent Daron a few photos to post for me... I'm a computer doofus. Hope you enjoy the photos.
Thanks Big D!
Dom

Hope you are well brother! I'm on travel lockdown with budget and don't get to the Apple like I used to, but let's catch up next time i get to Manhattan!

Alright Guys, Hold onto your hats.
The Dom Display! :o

Kingfisher and Shultz reels. ;)

WOW!!!

I gotta change my pants... :o

Simply awesome Dom.  It has grown quite a bit! 

A couple quick questions...

What is the third larger Kingfisher?  I was under the impression there were only two models  ???

What is the Purdy little blue spool for?  Almost looks the size of a 109.

Thanks for the comments guys... I'm pretty proud of how it's turning out.  It has definitely grown, and my wife loves it. ::)
Dan,  The blue spool has the slightest of spreads in it, but it is a 109 spool... just a bit bluer than most.
King fisher reels come in many different varieties... Sea Ford's, Sea hawks, LB's, I believe even an oceanside has been unearthed!
The 3rd King fisher is a 250 yd Sea Ford.  The second one is the only 300 yd King Fisher I have that's a 300 yd'er and it's a Bridge City.
Thanks
Dom
PS- Notice the first gen Senator set. Where the lit up "Penn" is are the first year 1/0-3/0 then skip one rung of Coronados and Baysides and you'll find 4/0-16/0 in first gen form.  All are 100% functional, era correct, and have been gone through with a fine tooth comb. ;)

Dom in that last photo. What reel is that with the red handle? I actually have one of those that came in a lot of vintage handles I got a few months ago. I always wondered what reel it belonged to.

Simply put, MAGNIFICENT!!!!! ;)

..........Lou

F350, The LB King fisher with the red handle is a Duvall's (believe it was a sporting goods store) handle "home of the red knob" ... It says duavall's on a faded sticker on the non handle side.
Thanks Lou!
Dom

Dom, you should have your own section here on the forum. You have an amazing display for some of the nicest pre war specimens known to exist under one roof. I know there's a lot more than what is pictured.....and let me add I never get tired of looking at the reels and that amazing custom display cabinet they live in.

  Ted

Thanks Ted... I've learned a ton from a bunch of you guys that has made all this possible.  My buddy Steve sure made me the most special piece of Penn furniture a Penn lover could have in his home.  In other words, it may be my money and my time but it wouldn't be possible without some good pals. 
Dom

   Wow Dom...I'm floored! What an impressive collection. The drawer full of parts is awesome too! Congrats brother! 8)

Well, that sort of raises the bar; doesn't it.  Very, very nice.
-steve

I really like the illuminated stained glass, nice touch.  Yes, I've come back to these pictures a few times today to look at them, haha!

Dom, I showed your display to my wife and she said, "Thats pretty.....he has more reels than you do"....Well of course I asked if I could buy more to catch up  :P   and she just gave me that "look"......anyway.....Great collection and display brother....Bill

Dom, how about a close up of Big Red.....lot of new members probably haven't had that pleasure...


Chris get ready to change drawers again...

Hang on. Lemme put on my pants with protection.

Don't forget the 12 Yo rule my man, just keeps it PC.  Thanks.

Thanks for catching that one Dan.

ah...sorry guys i wasnt thinking

Everything is cool Chris and thanks for your understanding.

Sal

All I want to know is.......... when will guided tours be available at the Broadway household ?? AKA "Otto's Treasure Chest"  ;) ;)......the guys at Oak Island have been looking for treasure in the wrong place..... all this time it was right in the heart of the big city  ;D ;D

Bill, let the missus know that I had about 200 reels in my kitchen cabinets until the day before we got married... that was part of the deal.  Needless to say, as long as they aren't in the kitchen she's a happy lady.  The moral of this story is to put your reels where you know your wife doesn't want them, so when you get them out of there she's just happy they're gone. ;D
LOL, Tours are whenever you get to town.  You and Nancy can come over for a nice meal... we'll start with the Albacore and crackers and maybe some Albacore and Salmon steaks for dinner... that you sent us. ;)
I really appreciate the nice words guys... my wife reminds me that I put an awful lot of time in on hunting and restoring these relics so it's nice to see others appreciate it. 
I admire Brian's site showcasing his beautiful collection all the time.  Talk about an amazing collection! :o
I would love to see Mike's and Ray's some day too!  Hawaii John, John, Dan, George, and a bunch of other guys on here have some pretty impressive stuff that I only dream of being the caretaker of... would love to see them.
John, I'll shoot Daron an email tomorrow with some BIG RED photos (sorry for my computer inadequacies Big D) for those who wanna see her again.
Thanks crew,
Dom

My wife picked up the curio on the left for $150 from a craft store lady closing out her inventory. Beautiful curio in new condition with doors on both sides and a one piece etched & beveled front glass. The one on the right is a cool old doored book/display case.

The curio, showing closeups of the top & bottom halves, houses ABU, Zebco, ABU Cardinal & Zebco Cardinal reels. The book/display case is home to some American Classic IVs, which are an upgraded US reproduction of the ABU/Zebco Cardinal 4, and the Japanese made ABU Garcia Cardinal "Green Lines", "Cs", "Green & Cream Special Editions" and "Royal Pluses".

Those two cabinets constitute about 1/4 of my open face spinning reel collection.  

Dom you are still the champ.  Tommy you are looking good also.  Dominick

When I clicked the unread message tab the curio cabinet photo was the first thing to come up.  Must be Tommy's... an sure enough.  A very impressive display Tommy.  This thread is really helping with my rehabilitation.  Look what could happen if you don't change your ways folks  :)
-steve

 Wow, now that's one extensive grouping of Zebco reels. I had no idea they were so diverse.

Tommy, you are blessed with a great wife and soul mate who obviously supports your passion if she bought you the cool curio which fits perfect for your needs. Plus keeping them behind glass keeps them from collecting dust while being displayed for viewing.

Merry Christmas Tommy and thanks for sharing

 Ted

Beautiful cabinet and collection Tom, but looks like you could use another curio. ;D
I like how the ones on the right are spaced, the left looks good too, but the reels could use a little elbow room :).
Nice to have a wife that understands how crazy we are, I do too.
Thanks for sharing those beauties Tom.

Sal

Tommy,
Thanks for sharing...quite impressive!!! Looks like your saving space on the bottom shelf or the right cabinet......
Is there actually a model or models your still hunting for, kind of hard to believe ;D
Brett

Really impressive stash, Tommy. That's not a collection that was amassed overnight, you've been at this a while. I agree with the guys, your wife is a keeper!
Thanks for sharing
Dom

   Tommy...your Cardinal collection makes my legs shaky! 8)

Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 19, 2017, 05:27:19 AM
Alright Guys, Hold onto your hats.
The Dom Display! :o

Thank you for posting those Daron.  Dom, that's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen!  You have as much detail in the display as you do in what's displayed.  You have to come of the stained glass hookup!  ;D

Quote from: thorhammer on December 20, 2017, 02:23:55 AM
Dom, how about a close up of Big Red.....lot of new members probably haven't had that pleasure...


Chris get ready to change drawers again...

Ask, and ye shall receive. ;)

Last one.

Great Collection Tommy! :o

Thanks guys! Yes, my wife is a sweetheart, and gift from God! What makes it even better is she also loves to fish!  ;D

Dom, that is one great looking cabinet and collection.  8)

There's a space on the bottom shelf of the curio for a ABU Cardinal 70 that I still don't have. They are a cheaper made version that was only sold in Europe and a little tough to find over here, and there's a little room on the top shelf for a couple of US made Zebco Omegas that I have but haven't cleaned & serviced yet, but yes, Sal, they are packed in there plenty tight. Once those spaces are filled there won't be room for any more. If they breathed they would probably suffocate.  ;)

Brett, I've got a couple more of the Japanese made 6 & 7 hundreds that need to be gone through to fill the space on the bottom shelf of the right cabinet. I especially like the "fish" boxes they came in, more so than the reels themselves. I think those boxes are really pretty and unique.

Steve,  :-*  ;D    

Great displays Dom & Tommy!

Best,

Fred

Is the red 9/0 Senator a one of a kind or were there more ?   John Taylor

QuoteIs the red 9/0 Senator a one of a kind or were there more ?   John Taylor

So far it is the only one I have seen.

Thanks for posting the photos of Big Red, Daron.
Chris, you may have seen it with the butterscotch handle that it originally came with, which may be why you're asking if it's a one-off?  I put the red handle on for obvious reason (it looks right) but I still have the original handle that I bought with it just in case.
Once I figure out how to post photos from my mac after the holidays I'll get some more detailed photos up of some of my special babies.
Dom

Boy, that's a SWEETIE Dom. Its the only one I've ever seen. Looks like it has a great home next to all its brothers and sisters!

................Lou

That red handle knob really could have been the original one.....it was all up to whoever assembled it, as the assembler would normally have several colors to choose from back in the day.

Most the red tinted knobs had swirl patterns, but the solid blood red color of the knob is not common at all and is absolutely perfect for big red !! I never get tired of gazing at that beauty. Thanks Dom and Daron for sharing

  Merry Christmas to the Ohana !!

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 Lol, how can anyone respectively follow such an iconic reel as the red apple 9/0 ??

Back to ground zero for the rest of us. I just got myself an old pre war line dryer and it is humongous....I always wanted one and now my quest is over. Here I put a 2/0 senator in front for size comparison

I love that display!

Quote from: 1badf350 on February 04, 2018, 01:31:27 PM
I love that display!

   Me too!

Great display Ted!

That line dryer fits right in.

Neat way to display your reels. That log table is pretty cool!

Very nice work and collection  ;D

sweet. but i have a nagging feeling that's the tip of a very large ice burg......

Quote from: thorhammer on February 05, 2018, 03:41:30 PM
sweet. but i have a nagging feeling that's the tip of a very large ice burg......

   Yeah...I think so too. That's just a single corner in a labyrinth of wonder. I picture myself drooling like Augustus Gloop when Willie Wonka opened that door to the chocolate room. :o

Ted - I really like your display!  Love the driftwood rod holder, very original.  Is that your new 14/0 hanging on the wall?..I see the huge box down low!

Dom - Always a pleasure to lay the eyes on Big Red...

Thanks Dan! Come and visit her anytime. ;)
Ted, That is one colorful, expensive, and rare corner of the house... really well laid out!
Love that chunk of driftwood!
Thanks for showing
Dom

Ive added a couple more shelves and a few more reels to the display, the Squidder, Surfmaster and Beachmaster group can be seen just above the Nep-Tuna, with a couple Long Beaches on the end.  Will be working on framing the painting my mom did and they will be hung somewhere around the cabinet.  All in all really happy with the way it is turning out.   Bill


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Looks amazing Bill!

Very nice! This definitely falls into the cool beans category with plenty to spare!

Seriously, great display.

...............Lou

Beautiful display cabinet Bill, I really like it the way you set it up. I have some cool stuff in the background as well. :)
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My corner cabinet is too small, I'm actually looking for something as you have.
I was going to build it, but there is some cool stuff out therefor a couple of dollars.
Very nice job  Bill, enjoy it!

Sal

Very Nice Bill. ;)

Quote from: Alto Mare on March 26, 2018, 12:07:36 AM
Beautiful display cabinet Bill, I really like it the way you set it up. I have some cool stuff in the background as well. :)
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I spy a couple things that are cool and special brother Sal 😉

Thank you for the kind words.  For me each piece has a story and a special place in my heart.....glad to share with the brothers and sisters here at AT.com.   Bill

Very nice Bill, That Jalama Beach sign is something. Dinner time and a Jalama burger would sure taste good about now. One of my all time favorite spots on the planet, you have a story to go with the sign? Sheridan

My family started tent camping there around 2002 and made it a yearly trip....last time we went was about 3 years ago, I pulled my redneck condo down from Sacramento and met the family and two others who had never been to Jalama. The sign is a repro and a great reminder to the good times we had there.  You are right the Jalama Burger has got to be the best along with the California sunset.  I've tried fishing there but the current always seems to rip in that area.  Want to go back this year and we will be back in the tents as the condo has been sold.  Bill

Nice display, Bill! You're filling that cabinet well.  :)

So, I've suddenly become a collector of large Mitchell spinners, and I didn't even know it. How do you all mount your spinners for display?
Ron

Holler next time Bill, We'll do some surf fishing. That place holds some monster perch.

Love how you set up the display with more than just reels but cool pieces of your life.  Keep it up, brotha!
Sal, always love seeing the cool pieces in your collection. ;)
Thanks for showing,
Dom

Quote from: Ron Jones on March 26, 2018, 06:33:50 AM
So, I've suddenly become a collector of large Mitchell spinners, and I didn't even know it. How do you all mount your spinners for display?
Ron

At one time, Ron —

When I thought I ought to be a collector — this 1/4" white perforated hardboard and these little hangers worked well for spinners.

Best,

Fred

I don't like dusting them all the time so I set mine on a shelf with the bail arm or plate down and the crank/handle knob keeping it from tipping over. I keep mine behind glass doors in a case so they stay clean. I learned that lesson when my wife said she wouldn't dust them.  ;D

If your wife won't dust them, Alison certainly won't. I'll have to take that into consideration.
Ron

My Wife draws the line on the reel Dusting. ::)

Thanks for compliments.....my display is minor compared to most here....Dom's and Fred's comes to mind.....as for displaying or racking spinners Sal has a very good way....I believe it is in an earlier post in this thread.  Good thing about mine is there are so many another can be snuck in without notice 😉  Just need to meet the UPS driver at the end of the block

cool beans Bill.  Dominick

Excellent display! My wife took my display case in the pool room for some of her stuff and agreed to let me put reels in a case we have in the living room...she was gonna toss cook books since she doesn't cook. i was all set to go but I spend most of my time in the shop and I like these jewels where I can see them....

Here are some pictures of my displays/tackle room.  The main display unit has a long history in my family.  My dad built it out of solid redwood lumber in 1969 as an entertainment center.  I re-purposed it years ago.  I recently lined the boxes with 1/4" bamboo plywood and added LED lighting.
 
My collection of reels includes examples from E. vom Hofe, J. vom Hofe, LA Coxe, Bronson-Coxe, Hardy, Stead, Zwarg, Penn, Ocean City, Arthur Kovalovsky, Oscar Kovalovsky, API, Pflueger, and Fin-Nor.  My rods include examples from Tycoon Tackle, vom Hofe, Leonard, Gurrieri, Herschel, Lott Bros, Neptuna, Kovalovsky, Hardy, Lee's, Schultz, and Shaver.  I love tackle with provenance, and have items fished by John Olin, Bill Carpenter, John Manning, Bill Fagen, Lou Gehrig, R.C. Grey, Steve Zuckerman, George Cutts, and Curt Whiticar.  As far as size, I have reels ranging from a tiny ½-0 Zwarg Maximo to the Penn "Lochness", and a massive Standard Type I 22/0 Oscar Kovalovsky.

Instead of focusing on collecting tackle from one particular maker, my goal was to have a few good examples from each of the major players, spanning the entire history of big game fishing.  In terms of vintage, I have tackle dating from the 20's through the early 90's.  My "newest" reel is a stunning custom 2-speed wide-spool 12/0 reel Oscar Kovalovsky made for Steve Zuckerman in the latter part of 1990.

I try to maintain about 40 rods and 40 reels, due to space and financial limitations.  Right now, I am WAY over, and will be selling off a portion of my collection.

Finally, if I passed up on a purchase just because somebody told me I was paying too much for it, this tackle room would be entirely empty!!

Pictures will be attached in 5 separate posts.  Here's 1 of 5

Enjoy!!
John

2 of 5

3 of 5

4 of 5

Last one, 5 of 5.

BTW, I only live an hour's drive from Jalama Beach.  Grew up diving there in the 70's, and still camp there, occasionally.  Probably one of the nicest parks in California.

Wow! :o
Love that Coffee Table.

John, John, John... nothing more can be said.  Thank you!

Hope we can fish out of Morro Bay with Randy this year. Then....go to your house.

Steve

Simply amazing, John! I would love to visit that room some day.


Sal

Well John, I knew as soon as you said you were going to post pictures of your room, everyone here was in for a special treat. You have one of the best displays I have ever seen. Your taste in tackle is world class.

The word awesome, sort of opens the door of description of your display and of course, your coffee table is a museum piece of Tycoon Tackle. Every time I see it I am reminded of this page from The Tycoon Tackle Story history book of Tycoon Tackle.

 Wow, very cool family legacy you have going. The historical facts are seldom found with these old treasures.

Is that a real fighting chair from back in the day ?? .....beyond that I'm speechless  :o  :o

Edit: I see several photo of the month candidates here

Ted

What an amazing thread! Being a somewhat newbie still on this site I'm blown away every time I look through one of these older post.
I think it will be a year or two before I go through them all. I'm very grateful I found this place! Darin

Quote from: Alto Mare on November 03, 2018, 09:16:06 PM
Simply amazing, John! I would love to visit that room some day.


Sal

Sal I have sat there and it's better in person !!! He has added quite a few things since I was there mostly Kovalovsky reels BIG ONES !!! John if you read this I am glad to see my reel still present the one with the two handles !   John Taylor

Thanks, everyone!

Steve, you're welcome in my home, anytime!  Yes, we need to get together with Randy and go fishing, again!

Sal, I have an annual June BBQ every year at my house.  All tackle collectors are invited.  I also invite a lot of my spearfishing and fishing friends.  Everyone brings tackle to sell/trade/show off.  Wives and kids are welcome.  We always have a good time.  I post an announcement every year on the ORCA board.  Next year, I will include Tani.  Would love to have you join us!

Ted, yes, that is an old fighting chair made by the Matthews Company out of Ohio, a major builder of boats back in the day.

Neat picture, Mike!  That set of Tycoon rods in the case were custom made for John Olin, of Olin Corp/Winchester fame.  Each rod is inscribed with his name.

John Taylor, now what reel with two handles could you possibly be referring to??!!  ;)

World Class!  I obviously love the rods and reels (actually speechless), but can really appreciate your use of space to display that one of a kind collection. 
Photo of the month x2
Thanks for showing us some amazing, historical tackle and how to display it,
Dom

Wow, that's an incredible collection. I was talking to Randy about fishing in Morro Bay in the next month or so before rockfish closes. Hope we can put something together. I'm about an hour south from Jalama.

Good God man! That's unbelievable!

It takes a lot to make me speechless.  I am stunned.  Thanks John.  Dominick

You sure have a lot of (glass) balls. They look good too!

Dude, you have nice things!  History belongs to those with the most display and storage space.
-steve

Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 21, 2017, 05:39:35 PM

Quote from: thorhammer on December 20, 2017, 02:23:55 AM
Dom, how about a close up of Big Red.....lot of new members probably haven't had that pleasure...


Chris get ready to change drawers again...

Ask, and ye shall receive. ;)

WOW! I never even knew such a reel existed.

I thought I was over the edge when I saw the fighting chair, then came the Tycoon coffee table...that's an unbelievable man cave. I guess you have the Pillar in drydock in the yard :)

What an incredible collection of fishing history.  This room could definitely be set up in any museum and be a Must See.  Thank you for sharing.  Bill

World class!

Thanks for sharing!

Dom, please tell me more about your red 9/0. I never saw any thing bigger than a 6/0 in red and I went through all my old Penn catalogs today and had no luck locating it.

Thanks,

Frank

It's a one of a kind!  Just like the 114h 6/0 with green plates in the Penn factory showcase.        Rudy

That is one cool room, John!  8) Man, I would hate to have to dust it. I doubt there'd be any glass balls left after I got done.  ::)

I've read this thread 3-4 times, admiring some of the collections being shown, but with the aim to come up with a display system.
There are some absolute beauties on this thread, hard acts to follow !!  And credit to everyone's displays.

I've been allocated a room, I had already actually claimed it, put in a full length timber desk and do work related paper work etc,
I think her indoors has realised, this reel collection fad is here to stay !

I work with Glass and mirrors, so I'm picking the overall theme may turn that way,  who knows.

But thanks for everyone's inspirations, great food for thought...............

Col

Dusted off the shelves, so dusting off John's excellent old thread (I thought it was Dom, but it was his cabinet in it), which deserves way better than to stay dormant three years! There are a lot of new members since 2018 that need to see these. Daron's "collections" thread has gotten legs again, so I'm gonna post a few new pics here since it's a cabonet sort of. Shelf, really, but at some pernt I'll add plexi doors, and then it'll be a cab.

Mods, please right the ship. This is the best agglomertaion photo I have, other things being variously in totes, on rods in racks, etc. etc.

Second photo zooms on the pair of 49A's and ProGear from brother Ted, a gentleman and scholar, and the 5001 DQ from Wayne by way of Fred: the latter being a gentleman and scholar as well. As to the former, Dominick may argue to the jury he is neither, but he's been very good to me. The DQ will be getting spooled up this weekend to venture to OBX here directly.

A few to note in Pic 1: The Iron Man Accurate 6/0; Of course, the silver, blue, and green sets of Cortez pieces that aren't currently on sticks (the 9/0's and 6/0 are Abrams tanks); Matched set of teal Peers (took awhile to get that together); PC Jiggy; Mint LB 60 from Fred; Mint 190 I found for $15; Teaser reel built mostly of Ted parts; Abu 8000 two-speed Alan built for me, where I upgraded knob from the little tinker-toy, stock one because the reel is rashed from previous owner, and will be fished; Pre-war 66 from Daron; Mint 1/0; Sailfishers (thanks, Greg!).

There are many, many other pieces, parts and reels in there to which the Ohana had an ohanda in the makings of, and I thank you all- at the very least for showing the way as to what is possible from Day One with a handle wrench.


Also: The 501 with green spool has provenance from Sal, to match the handle he made me. That spool convo was the last (of many)  communications I had with him, as he went to the hospital shortly thereafter. I had a NIB SS spool he was hunting for a build but he wouldn't accept it gratis, tho I would've given it freely and still been substantially in his debt, such a generous person was he. No, Sal would only trade, asking what color I wanted, and that happened to be green, in my mind to match the handle I had from him previously. At the time I believe he had the two green PC spools extant. Alan C. would have to weigh in as to if ever made more, but I had one and Sal the other, and that was all right by me. Should the Tib frame become available in silver again, I will complete that build with the green plates I have for it.

I didn't check to see which pic was first. Descending: all Jiggy's what aren't on rods; third, Senators and teaser 49; fourth, Long Beaches, Mariners, Sailfishers; Penn Spinners and Abu's, bottom is miscellaneous stuff, Daiwa, Shimano, Garcia, others. There are also the Squidders, Beachmasters, Surfmasters, Monofil mixed around in there somewhere.

Done, John —

Adjusted the photo to upright.

Great collection display!

Couple of things —

That DAM Quick 5001 is rated by Alan Hawk, as one of the most capable HD Saltwater Spinning reels ever produced by any manufacturer — then or now.  It is the "Godfather" of Salt spinners.

There are (2) versions — yours is the HD High Speed version.  There is also a Lower-Geared version when very large fish are targeted.  The only clue to the low-gear ID is that there is no HS (high speed) sticker on the exterior.

As for Sal — he is with me every day.

Last week, I looked back over some of my personal messages — there were 468 from and to Sal.

We provided each other reels, parts, advice, encouragement, ideas, and friendship over the years.  NEVER was a dime exchanged between us.

The only way to get Sal to accept a reel or parts — was to just send it to him.

He became interested in DAM Quick reels because of their quality and engineering.  Lots of conversations after that.

Best Always,

Fred

For Sure.

 Wow John, very impressive. I think there's still room for one more !!

Here is what I did with 2X6's top shelf - Long Beach, then Senators,  Surfmaster, Baymasters and Squidders,  Talls in one section (249, 49, 130),  level winds and jigmasters. ...

About 2/3 of the standard style numbered reels! Although there seems to be a never ending variation of capacity and modals in the early productions so this project will probably never be completed.

Attempting 1 of each.. 

It's a sickness with no vaccine!

Hey, whatever works to get them outta the "old ladies" hair.
My kitchen cabinets were full till I got my display set up.
Nice job, and good luck on your illness... it's chronic ;)
Best,
Dom

I agree with Dom...it's chronic...HA!! I've been collecting 12 years, maybe longer, and still don't have one of each model! 8)

We picked this cabinet up at an estate sale.  I was planning on building a display and had started milling some cypress but that project is on hold now.  I'll get glass shelves and add interior lights soon.

Old furniture (what I call old) is going pretty cheap these days.  "The kids" don't care for it..they like mid-century-modern stuff....which is old to them. 

Beautiful collections and displays everyone!  8)

Great Display!

Best, Fred

Your definitely a member!

Very nice display cabinet Shell.

Wow. Yes, nice find Shellbelly.