- No.: Order in which photographs were posted
- Initials: Maker initials marked on reel
- Name: Maker name marked on reel
- Other Markings: Other marks on reel headcap
- Location: Maker location marked on reel
- Metal: Metal comprising reel frame – BR:brass, GS: German silver NPB: nickel-plated brass
- Diameter, in.: diameter of reel headcap in inches
- Spool width, in.: distance between headplate and tailplate in inches
- Arbor Shoulders: shape of shoulders at joints of arbors and spool flanges
- Crank Position: approximate location of crankshaft on headcap, o’clock
- Crank Collar: shape of crank collar base
- Crank Knob: Material of crank knob (grasp)
- Foot Intersection: where the foot of one-piece cast reel foot meets the edge of the crossbridge
- Bridge: top surface of crossbridge, flat or curved (concave)
- Foot Marks: marks on reel foot, e.g., index marks, size numbers, maker name
- Oil Cap: shape of tailplate oil cap – cyl.: cylindrical, pat. adjust.: patented adjustable
- Tailplate Features: decorative grooves or other distinguishing features
- Main Gear/Teeth: metal of main gear/number of teeth on main gear
- Main Bearing: main gear bearing, post or headplate hole
- Pinion Teeth: metal of pinion/number of teeth on pinion
- Pinion Bearing: shape of bearing for pinion on spool shaft
- Pillar Nuts: shape of nuts holding pillars to headplate
- Internal Features: features visible when reel is opened
- Headcap Screws: number and types of screws holding headcap to headplateExternal Features: additional features