Antique & Collectible Fishing Reels: Identification, Evaluation, and Maintenance (Paperback)

~ Harold Jellison (Author)

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Product Description

A helpful guide to identification, evaluation, and care of old reels, the new edition of "Antique and Collectible Fishing Reels" clearly communicates the sentiments of nostalgia that are so apparent in the exciting hobby of collecting old fishing tackle. Reel types dating from 1860 to 1970 are covered, including bait casting multipliers, fly reels, ocean trolling reels, spinning, and unusual reels.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Forrest-Park Publishers; 2 edition (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879522136
• ISBN-13: 978-1879522138
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #832,818 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT BOOK ABOUT OLD FISHING REELS, January 24, 2001

By A Customer

Without hesitation I highly recommend this book. Mr. Jellison clearly provides a general primer on reel collecting and patent history. He includes thousands of value listings and I feel that the coverage of the subject is substantial, particularly in the area of reel repairs and evaluation of reel defects. A good reference for anyone interested in fishing reels of the past!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Antique&CollectibleFishingReels:Identification,Evaluation&, May 2, 2000

By	Ginny Smith (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This book is of great value and interest to the collector of fishing equipment. They will know what to look for when attending swap meets and yard sales. It will also help them to make repairs if needed to their finds.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappiontment, January 22, 2001

By	"dahudda" (Lancaster, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

The book is very general! There are not very many specifics about any of the reels. In fact,I personally own several reels from manufactors of reels listed in the book that are not even listed. I was very disappionted. If I would have been able to review this book in a book store,I would have not purchised it!