The first section of this photo gallery contains pictures of some of the
classic big game reels of all time. The second section is devoted to other
big game fishing related items. A pair of classic spinning reels makes up
the third section and last but not least the fourth section contains some
classic saltwater fly reels.
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J.A. Coxe - Los Angeles, California 10/0 No Screw Model, Bakelite & German Silver Construction 12/0 "Zane Grey" Model, Bakelite & German Silver Construction
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Vom Hofe, Julius - New York, New York 10/0 B Ocean, Star Drag, Bakelite & German Silver Construction
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Vom Hofe, Edward - New York New York 10/0 Model 722, Star Drag, Hard Rubber & German Silver Construction 12/0 Model 722, Star Drag, Hard Rubber & German Silver Construction 14/0 Model 722, Star Drag, Hard Rubber & German Silver Construction
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Vom Hofe, Edward - New York, New York16/0 Model 722, Early Model, Hard Rubber & German Silver Construction
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Vom Hofe, Edward - New York, New York 12/0 Model 732, Cradle Style, Hard Rubber & German Silver Construction 14/0 Model 732, Cradle Style, Hard Rubber & German Silver Construction
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Hardy Bros. Ltd. - Alnwick, England 5-3/4 inch "Alma" Reel, Two Speed, Alloy Construction 7 inch "Hardy-Zane Grey" Alloy Construction 9 inch "Fortuna" Alloy Construction
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Kovalovsky, Arthur - Hollywood, California 20/0 1st Model Type I, Click Lever On Back Plate, Chrome Over Brass
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Kovalovsky, Arthur - Hollywood, California 16/0 Type I, Micarta & Chrome Over Brass Construction 16/0 Type I Early, Gold Anodized Aluminum Construction
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Kovalovsky, Arthur - Hollywood, California 16/0 Type I, Round Drag Housing, Clear Anodized Aluminum Construction 16/0 Commander, Round Star Drag, Stainless Steel Construction
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Kovalovsky, Arthur - Hollywood, California 16/0 Type II, Special, Micarta & Chrome Over Brass Construction 16/0 Type II, Standard Model Grey Anodized Aluminum Construction
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Kovalovsky, Arthur - Hollywood, California 16/0 Rim Control "Zane Grey" Model, Gold Anodized Aluminum
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Kovalovsky, Arthur - Hollywood, California 16/0 Rim Control "Zane Grey" Model, Micarta & Stainless Steel
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Kovalovsky, Arthur - Hollywood, California 20/0 Two Speed Reel, Micarta & Chrome Over Brass Construction
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Kovalovsky, Arthur - Hollywood, California 16/0, One Of A Kind, Micarta & Chrome over Brass Construction
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Stead, A. J. - Los Angeles, California 12/0, Bakelite Plates and Star Drag & German Silver Construction
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Klein, C.R. - Santa Monica, California 10/0, With Harness Attachments, Alloy Construction
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Mitchell- Henry - Allcock & Co.LTD - Redditch, England 14/0 Tuna & Swordfish Reel, Alloy Construction
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Fin-Nor - Miami, Florida 15/0 1st Model, Double Handled, Gold Anodized Aluminum Construction 15/0 1st Model, Two Speed, Double Handled, Black Anodized Aluminum
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Fin-Nor - Miami, Florida 15/0 1st Model Multiplier, Red Anodized Aluminum Construction 15/0 2nd Model Two Speed, Double Handled, Gold Anodized Aluminum
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Lee's Inc. - Miami, Florida 16/0 1st Model, Black Anodized Aluminum Construction 16/0 2nd Model, Clear Anodized Aluminum Construction
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Stevens, George - Miami, Florida 16/0 2nd Model, Red Bakelite & Chrome Over Brass Construction 16/0 1st Model, Micarta & German Silver Construction
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Garey, George W. - Tocopillo, Chile 14/0, Wishbone Braking Option, Alloy Construction
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Martina, Joseph - Hillside New Jersey 16/0, Extending Handle, Front & Rear Drags, Hard Rubber & German Silver
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Hallen Co. - L.I.C., New York 12/0 "Hoesel Reel", Modified Cradle, Blue Anodized Alloy Construction 14/0 "Hoesel Reel", Modified Cradle, Black Anodized Alloy Construction 12/0 "Hoesel Reel", Modified Cradle, Black Anodized Alloy Construction
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Kohlhepp & Kimsey - New Jersey 18/0 "The Schauffler Big Game Reel", Black Anodized Alloy Construction
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Coxe J.A. - Los Angeles, California / Bronson, Michigan 20/0C, Cradle Style, Front & Rear Drags, Hard Rubber & Alloy Construction
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Shakespeare, William, Co. - Kalamazoo, Michigan 10/0 Miller, Reverse Handle Freespool, Alloy Construction 14/0 Miller, Reverse Handle Freespool, Alloy Construction
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Zwarg, Otto - St. Petersburg Florida 12/0 Maximo, Extra Heavy Hard Rubber & German Silver Construction
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Australian Reels 16/0 The Errol Bullen "ATALANTA" Reel, Bakelite & Chrome Over Brass 16/0 Maker Unknown, Level Wind, Ratchet Handle, Alloy Construction
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Australian Reel 20/0, Maker Unknown, Cradle Style, Levelwind, Alloy Construction
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Kovalovsky, Arthur - Los Angeles, California 9/0 Model 400, Gold & Clear Anodized Aluminum Construction
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Tycoon Tackle Inc. - Miami, Florida 13 Rods In A Custom Built Case Ranging In Sizes From The Unlimited Class "Bimini King" On Down To Small Bonefish Rods.
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South Bend Bait Company - South Bend, Indiana Assortment Of Glass Eye Teasers Ranging In Sizes From The 12 Inch "Zane Grey" Teaser Custom Built for Zane Grey, The 11 Inch "Zane Grey" Teaser, The 8 Inch Oreno-Teaser.
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Seamaster - Miami, Florida Seamaster Spinning Reel Custom Built By Bob McChristian Circa 1958
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Fin-Nor - Miami, Florida #3 Spinning Reel, Designed By Gar Wood Jr., Circa 1961
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Seamaster - Miami, Florida Mark I, Direct Drive Fly Reel Built By Bob McChristian Mark II, Direct Drive Fly Reel Built By Bob McChristian
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Fin-Nor - Miami, Florida #2, Direct Drive "Wedding Cake" Style Fly Reel Designed By Gar Wood Jr. #1, Direct Drive "Wedding Cake" Style Fly Reel Designed By Gar Wood Jr. #3, Direct Drive "Wedding Cake" Style Fly Reel Designed By Gar Wood Jr.
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Arthur Kovalovsky Surrounded By Some Of His Masterpieces.
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Arthur Kovalovsky's Machine Shop.
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