In Roots o' Reels, Steve Vernon and Randy Heller revisit Edward F. Small's spinning reel patents.
                                      Reels of the Trade by Todd Larson features the mysterious Metropolitan Hardware Co. of New York City.
                                     Jim Madden explores the South Bend "treasure chest" in his South Bend Bits column.
                                      Bob Miller pens an essay on "Collecting Pflueger Reels.
                                     Todd Larson takes members inside the 99th American Casting Association national tournament,
                                     With a look at the specialized reels the casters use.
                                     And many more articles by regular columnists Stu Lawson, Milton Lorens, Jim Schottenham and more.