This rod has a stout butt section with medium action and a fast tip. The bronson mercury fishing reel is constructed from high grade heavy aluminum and this was designed to stand the test of time. A fishing reel is a cylindrical device attached to a fishing rod used in winding and stowing line. The original reels were made by two noted kentucky jewelers before the civil war, milam and meek they eventually became partners, later their kids split the partnership, shakespeare bought the milam name, and eventually horton bought meek and moved them to bristol, connecticut 1915. It is orcas intent to continue making this the most comprehensive site ever devoted to bronson reels. Well, today i am going to try and help you answer that question for yourself. Antique fishing reels free appraisals reel history. The symploreel line of fly reels, acquired in the purchase by bronson of the meisselbachcatucci mfg. Reel on left is stamped bronson, dart, 905 and heel is stamped pat.
Of all the uni spin combos in my fathers collection, he liked this one the best when walleye fishing with spinners or jigs. Check for other types of bronson reels like the open faced spinning reels. Of all the uni spin combos in my fathers collection, he liked this one the best when walleye fishing. Petersburg, florida a famed fishing spot since antion maximo, the first settler, established a fish ranche on the point in 1843. I have been collecting vintage reels and other old tackle for over three decades, with a specialized interest in the history of reel design. Excerpts from the 1936 book men, fish and tackle about j. The patent dates for both are from 2,667,312 to 2,828,088. Up for your consideration is this vintage bronson red river jeweled casting reel no. Good all universal fishing reel the history behind the good all universal. I also have a wards wb65 which is the same reel as a zebco xb 65 except for the bronze color instead of the dk. Both sides of reel have etched fishing scenes and the handles appear to be bakelite or some kind of plastic. If you have any information about the maker, please share it with us.
The red river reel was made as a trade reel for western auto stores. History one of my favorite reel companies is the a. On this page can be found all the fly reels produced by the bronson reel co. History of fly fishing in fifty flies whitelaw, ian on. John has spent the last thirty five years in the fishing tackle trade as well as being both a student and collector of fishing tackle for some twenty years. The bronson reel company of bronson, michigan was organized in june, 1922 by. Fishing reel handle knob fishing reel oil and grease kit saltwater trout fishing tips to catch more river trout fishing genius 15 sensational fishing reel marine sports fishing reels under 20 dollars a brief history of fishing reels and vintage reel collecting.
If you want to understand this heritage and be part of the continuing legacy, youre at the right place. Shakespeare reel date codes by flyguy how old is my shakespeare reel and what is it worth. Bronson reel company influenced the fishing world for nearly a half of a century. Click here for photos, history and a free appraisal we buy vintage j. Maybe a little dirt and grime but nothing that will not wash up. Timmy was looking for a pinion for a bronson 910 savage and i told him that i had several bronson spincast reels and that i would look. Bronson production reels page 1 aetna to green hornet. These were cheaplymade doubleaction, allmetal reels that were thinly nickel plated and would be referred to as dime store reels. Posted in antique reels, collectible fishing empherma books, catalogs, photos.
Both manufactured by bronson reel company of bronson, michigan. Pflueger, south bend, bronson, langley and garcia ruled the reel market. The diverse pflueger family was also involved in fishing reels. This website is about collecting antique fishing reels. They had produced up to 9,000 reels in a single day, and throughout the early 1950s they were building in excess of 1,000,000 reels per year. New york times bestseller the history of fly fishing in fifty flies recounts the history of a sport that dates back 2.
Goldey and has a great little blurb about the hendryx company. The last two photos are of the original listings from the 1933 and 1941 bronson catalogs. In some cases youll find this reel stamped beacon on the back and, in even rarer cases, you might find it in this type of. Get the best deals on bronson vintage casting fishing reels when you shop the largest online selection at. This site is dedicated to people who are interested in finding out the history and value of their antique fishing reels. I started taking reels apart and cleaning them yesterday after church and today i just finished the last one. Its available to bronson collectors, researchers, buyers, sellers or anyone who has even a passing interest in bronson reels, as the goto source of information. This is a rare bronson 63 l reel on a true temper 63 professional fiberglass rod.
The baitcasting reels unusual mounting position atop the rod is an accident of history. Bronson comet 2400 fishing reel this bronson comet 2400 fishing reel is an earlier model of comet as it exhibits the sea green handles instead of white. Patent 1883 nickeled brass fly fishing rod reel fly fishing books, vintage. Along the way, ive written a couple of books on reel history and several dozen articles on a variety of topics related to vintage reels. This is a vintage bronson dart 905 and bronson comet 907 spincast reels. Vintage bronson coronet 25 casting reel fishing ja coxe. Your bronson 2550 was first made in bronson michigan in 1955 i am not sure how long they were in production.
Penn 209 interlocked frame circa 19501953 posts riveted to the endplates making an interlocked frame. Klein holzmann reel king bannister endicot wilson bronson coxe ohio tool co. By the early 1940 s, bronson was the largest manufacturer of fishing reels in the world, producing over 1,000,000 fishing reels in a single year and held over 62 patents for fishing reels. We can help you determine the value of your vintage j. His interest in the various models of the reels made by hardy expanded into a strong curiosity about the men who. This reel works and is mechanically sound having all parts inspected and tested. The reels are in very good shape and the boxes show some wear. Bronson vintage spinning fishing reels for sale ebay. This nice excerpt is from the 1893 sportsmans directory and year book edited by c.
Print of the year, outdoor news history book, outdoor news clothing and more. Casting reels were on the way out and bronson whittled their available models down to just a few big sellers from the bronson and bronsoncoxe lines. Get the best deal for bronson vintage casting fishing reels from the largest online selection at. Production on the coronet 25 began around the 1940s. Coxe reels and we also have some bronson history, along with a boxes and. These vintage reels from the history of fishing museum were forerunners to. Nice bronson fleetwing casting reel in the original box with illustrated parts list and original price receipt. The jeweled oil cups and the foot plate design indicate that bronson made the reel. Bronson 63 l professional rod and reel combinationrare. The first english book on fishing is a treatise of fishing with an angle in 1496. Vintage vintage winchester 1235 antique trout fly fishing reel for sale. Like so many favorites like bronson they claimed to be the worlds largest manufacturer of reels and sold their reels in sears. Otto zwarg model 600 maximo reel the model 600 maximo reels were named after maximo point, the southwestern extremity of st. Questions about antique fishing reel brands and companies.
Turns out i have a box full, 20 reels, but only 1 savage. Vintage fishing reel bronson mercury 2550 for your consideration is this vintage bronson mercury 2550 fishing reel. Unfortunately, little is known about hodgson not hodge and sons reel makers from oregon. Get the best deals on bronson vintage fishing reels when you shop the largest online selection at. Bronson vintage casting fishing reels for sale ebay. Contained in these pages you will find information to help you identify your reel, assess the condition and age of your reel, and also determine what your reel is worth.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Reels prices were for every pocket book, ranging from 25 cents to several. Coxe continued to manufacture or at least supervise the manufacture of trolling reels. Bronson comet 2400 fishing reel this bronson comet 2400 fishing reel is an. I think this is one of the more common questions asked here at fishing talks. Bronson reel history orca old reel collectors association. Fly fishing reels fishing tips that will work for you fly fishing books, fly. Invader 26 the last two pictures show the three versions of this reel.
Coxe, who made very well known biggame trolling reels at his shop in l. Vintage fishing reels of sweden schiffer book for collectors skupien, daniel on. Mcmahon who had been the sales manager for shakespeare company. The center spool has rust on it and in a few other places. The reel is in very nice and unlikely to be upgraded condition. Bronson produced this reel with some variations, but the shape of the spool cutouts and the straight tapered handle style are tipoffs to this being a bronson product. It is marked bronson mercury 2550 and pat applied for in u s a. Companies like bronson and shakespeare had done this for years.
In the 1940s and 50s bronson claimed to be the largest manufacturer of fishing reels in the world. A reel expert looked at the images and said it reminds him of a. Kastking kapstan size 300 baitcasting fishing reel, low profile, large capacity casting reel. Bronson produced a variety of reels to satisfy every taste and budget out there, however they specialized in lowbudget serviceable reels. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There are occasions when we miss a tiny hole or a little stain spot etc. The box is period correct and strong and dates to roughly 1941. Pair of bronson spincasting reels in original boxes with instruction manuals. This reel is an excellent light to medium duty salt water reel and would also make a good salmon and steelhead reel. How much is a bronson mercury model number 2550 rod and. It was considered by many fisherman to be one of the finest casting reels you could buythe cadillac of reels so to speak.
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