
The January 2022 Reel News
Hold on to your hats. The January 2022 edition of the Reel News newsletter is coming. Starting with this issue, all Reel News publications will be in full color with great reel photos.
Hold on to your hats. The January 2022 edition of the Reel News newsletter is coming. Starting with this issue, all Reel News publications will be in full color with great reel photos.
The November 2021 Issue of the ORCA Reel News Magazine has been mailed. Included in this issue are the following articles:
– Evolution of the first Penn Senator
– Go-Ite Manufacturing Company
– Julius Vom Hofe’s classic perforated rim trout reel
– Ron Gast’s one-page guide to restoring finish on old reels
– The Hastings or Good Luck Bait Casting Reel
– Member Spotlight on Henry Caldwell
– Scenes from the ORCA National in San Diego
– The Auction Report
– ORCA member earns his own challenge coin
Included in this issue:
Included in this issue are some interesting articles.
The May 2021 Reel News contains new and interesting articles.
Please plan on attending this years convention in San Diego, CA. The Convention will be held at the Kona Kai Hotel from September 6th through the 9th, 2021. See the Convention Registration Form and Agenda below. Send your completed registration form and payment to the Roger Schulz. For detailed questions about the Convention, please contact Show Host John Elder.
The March 2021 Reel News contains interesting fishing reel articles contributed by ORCA Members like yourself. Included in this issue:
Howard Fortune’s Kentucky Reels book is available in the ORCA store. He amassed a large collection of reels made in Kentucky. This book was edited by Dr. Todd Larson, has reel descriptions provided by Jim Schottenham and has photos by Gene Burch. Howard’s impressive collection of 129 reels is summarized in detail in this book. Also contained in the book is a lengthy interview with Howard that was lead by Betty Barr and accompanied by Bill Hinkebein and others. The book is an excellent reference for anyone interested in collecting fishing reels made by the early Kentucky reel makers.
The November, 2020 ORCA News Letter has been mailed to the Club members. Included in this issue are articles about:
The September, 2020 ORCA News Letter has been mailed to the Club members. Included in this issue are articles about: