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29 images showcasing extremely rare threadline casting spinning reels, including the Reflex, Rod Kraft, Illingworth No. 3 copy, Lehmann, and Hall casting reel. Published in 2009 by Bernard (Bernie) Ladd at: reeLmanAustralia.com
Reflex thread line spinning reel.
Maker Clive Staples Melbourne, Vic. Aluminium alloy body, Rotor & spool. hi-tensile gearing - ratio 3 : 1. Nickel plated brass crank, knob & Drag. Manual line pick up. circa 1934 Extremely Rare
Rod Kraft Mk1 thread line s/r -c.1930s.
Made in Melbourne, Vic. maker unknown. Aluminium alloy body, black paint finish; Chromed Brass foot & saddle; alloy spool & Nickel silver spool rim - face; Brass crank arm [ painted black] Handle knob Bakelite. Brass gear-revolving face; gear ratio 3:1. Extremely Rare
Illingworth No 3 Copy -era early 1900s.
Made in Melbourne, Vic, maker unknown. Engineered copy of the Illingworth No 3 thread line spinning reel. All brass body; Rotor & crank arm.Bakelite handle knob; Aluminium alloy spool; Brass Drag dial; Gear ratio 3 : 1; Brass auto bail arm action. Extremely Rare
Lehmann Melbourne Threadline reel c. 1930s.
Made in Melbourne, Vic, maker unknown. Aluminium gear housing; Brass rotor; cast brass T saddle (foot) ; cast brass crank arm (handle). Ebonite (hard rubber) handle knob; Bakelite Drum (spool) and drag knob; Gear ratio 3 : 1; Manual half bail arm action. Extremely Rare
Lehmann Melbourne Threadline reel c. 1930s.
Made in Melbourne, Vic, maker unknown. Aluminium gear housing; Aluminium rotor; cast brass T saddle (foot) ; cast aluminium crank arm (handle). Ebonite (hard rubber) handle knob; Bakelite Drum (spool) and drag knob; Gear ratio 3 : 1; Manual half bail arm action. Extremely Rare.
Note: This Lehmann segment will be published with further historical details on R A page 6 soon
HALL (Albert) 5 inch Threadline Casting Reel c. 1950s-60. Very are. Aluminium rotor diameter 5 1/4''; Ventilated drum (spool) machined from aluminum stock bar - raw finish, diameter 5" width 2 1/8". Mahogany handle knob; 316 stainless steel crank handle; 316 stainless steel bail arm - auto action; optional check-anti reverse lever; stainless steel saddle (foot). Catalina gear box (housing) of cast aluminum alloy.
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