Australian Collectable Antique Vintage Fishing Reels, Information by ReeLpedia® 12/6/2015.
Collectors Rarest Fishing reels a work in progress
Welcome to page 47 of reelpedia® at reelmanAustralia.com — a page dedicated to showcasing collectible fishing reels and related memorabilia owned by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Here, contributors can share images of their prized treasures, preserving and celebrating these remarkable pieces of angling history.
All enthusiasts are invited to participate by sharing their passion for Australian-made fishing memorabilia, along with any historical details, for the enjoyment of fellow collectors and for future generations to appreciate. (Bernie Ladd, reelpedia®)
The Seamartin collection by Mark Granville, Queensland, 17 October 2025.
Featuring three distinct wooden Seamartin surf fishing reels: from left, the extremely rare first production model Cedar Seamartin (V1); centre, the Australian Teak Seamartin (V5); and far right, the Cedar Seamartin (V3).
Anser vintage wood and metal sidecast fishing reel
Anser vintage wood and metal sidecast fishing reel
Old vintage Anser sidecast fishing reel made in Australia.
Anser vintage wood and metal sidecast fishing reel internal mechanism
ANSER Semi Backless Sidecast Metal and Wood Fishing Reel made in Australia - c. 1940.
Specifications: Australian red cedar drum (spool) diameter 5 & 1/2 inches, width 2 inches; rolled stainless steel semi-back plate diameter 4 & 1/4 inches; Alvey style optional check mechanism; Ferguson's configuration, side cast turntable; Alvey style tapered bakelite handle knobs and nickel plated brass collets; spring tension spool over-run knob adjustment; cast bronze or brass type turntable back support. Branded (stamped) ANSER on a semi-back plate. The notched spool and brass pin line fixture is possibly an after-market modification. At this time we are somewhat perplexed about who made the ANSER semi-backless side cast. It is more than probable the ANSER maker used some Alvey components, that were readily available as spare parts to produce the reel. We are seeking further accurate information, pertaining to the maker of this rare Australian, semi-backless side-cast fishing reel.
ANSER images & specifications courtesy
Greg Taylor.
Left Seascape Minor, followed by Surfmaster Bait-caster; centre back, Lucky strike Taxi reel; and far right, an extremely rare Hollow spool reel.
Rare Surfmaster Metal Retail Advertising Sign Circa 1950s.
TOWNSON (J R T ) wood and brass side cast reel. Appears to have never been fished. Proudly held by John Brown, NSW. Courtesy John Brown. Specifications: Teak wood back diameter 4 3/4''; Silky oak drum (spool) width 2 3/4''; semi-tapered brass handle knobs; optional check; plunger operated pivot; ball bearing spindle supported. Stamped J R T on brass cross back. Maker J.R. Townson, Merewether NSW. -c 1935. Rare.
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PACIFIC Horse shoe brass back side cast reel Extremely rare
Quick spool multiplier Extremely rare.
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