Description
Northwest Fishing Reels – A Collector’s Guide to Reels From The Great Northwest. Northwest includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and British Columbia. Presents Northwest fishing reel inventors, designers, makers, and examples of their reels and accessories.
This is a softcover book, measuring 8.5 inches by 11 inches. The book contains 352 black and white pages, 143 makers and inventors, 86 patents, 993 photos and illustrations, and a value guide. Many people were interviewed over several years. Also has photos of disassembled reels with a technical description of their function, design and materials. A great reference book for all reel collectors to help with reel identification, date of manufacture, and how the reels worked.
Russell Christianson and Tom Harwood are the authors. Both authors are very knowledgeable and provide an excellent resource about the unique reels produced in the Pacific Northwest.