Reel Repair by Alan Tani

I'm trying to figure out which to sell which to keep.

These are for trolling NJ. So YFT, BigEye, and of course BFT.
The weight diff is 75 ounces vs 67. I'm leaning towards keeping the lighter reel(s),

Is there much/any difference? I've heard that build quality is declining.

Quote from: Maxed Out on December 10, 2025, 07:48:28 PMLee, I looked at ebay sold section, and those showing use and a few green spots are selling for $225-$250. In primo condition $325-$375

THIS is correct!

Tommy
You are correct. I have been looking at the model 200 for a while. Just picked this one up. I have not found a schematic or opened it up yet.
-Steve

Why does he have his face blacked out?
Nice reels, but it isn't like fort knox.

looking for a handle for a ahab 16 .mystic and Mike's can't help anyone have one thanks

Quote from: Midway Tommy on December 14, 2025, 03:48:36 AMDoes it have an anti-reverse? According to Ben there was a Ru-Mer 46 prototype that came out in 1945. It didn't have an A/R. In 1946 they came out with the RU-Mer 46 in black, gray, & kaki green. This one has a push button type A/R and a wood handle knob. Both have the round bodies. From the photos it appears to have been colored, either gray or the green, so if it has the A/R most likely someone replaced the handle with one from a newer model/style reel.

Nice find, either way, the 46s are tough to come by! 

Ok. Great info. The crank looks original to the reel, but being 80 years old, who knows.

Would anyone have any photos of the RuMer 46 from factory? I would love to see some, as I can find nothing.

Thanks for reply!

On another note, it makes me scratch my head why some French reels are like this one, basic in construction,  and others are like the Helion, so overengineered, it's crazy.

I guess it's basically a Chevy vs. Cadillac scenario. How much money can one afford?

Quote from: Midway Tommy on December 14, 2025, 03:13:40 AMLooks like you're having fun.   

You know it!!

I got 1 today,,,,,

I love it. French ppl like ok wars over time to fish.