Compac Hornet 3 Reel History

[jgp12000]

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

[Rivverrat]

 Not familiar with this reel. It does look to be well made for what it is.

[philaroman]

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

[Midway Tommy]

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.

[festus]

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.