Antique Fishing Reels by Steve Vernon

Do you have any reels made by William Rodgers? Edwin Judge? Paul Berner? Do you have any Alt reels (not something concocted by politicians in Washington, D.C.) Any reels made by the Anchor Fishing Reel Company? Yankee Fishing Reel Company? Spring Reel Company?

All of the above were making reels in the U.S. before 1920, some for decades, and odds are that you’ve never heard of most of them. Antique Fishing Reels introduces these and other makers, some of whom probably made some of those “mystery” reels in your collection. Over a hundred early northeastern makers are included in the book.

Over 1000 illustrations will help you identify and date some of your acquisitions and will help to explain how these old gadgets worked. This encyclopedic, hard- cover, 8.5″ x 11″ book is the most comprehensive reference available on old American reels.

Description

Antique Fishing Reels, 2nd Edition, by Steve Vernon is the most comprehensive reference available on old American reels. This book is a must-have for serious reel collectors. This encyclopedic book includes the origins and early development of multiplying, fly-fishing, spinning, trolling, automatic reels, and rod/reel combinations. The origins and early development of drags, anti-backlash brakes, level winds, free spool clutches, and other reel features are covered.

Hundreds of better-known makers’ and reel inventors’ stories are included. Many of the makers have been newly discovered, and some date from before the Civil War. Over 500 early reel patents are explained and illustrated.

Antique Fishing Reels has over 1000 illustrations of drawings, advertisements, and photos, will help you identify and date some of your acquisitions and will help to explain how these old gadgets worked. This 8.5″ x 11″ book is the most comprehensive reference available on old American reels.

Additional information

Weight	65 oz
Dimensions	12 × 10 × 2 in