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Alonzo H. Fowler Forgotten Pioneer of the Bamboo Fly Rod Part I

Fowler Gem Antique Fishing Reel

Alonzo H. Fowler Forgotten Pioneer of the Bamboo Fly Rod Part I Today and tomorrow, I am happy to share with everyone an article I have been working on in bits and pieces for the past seven years. It deals with a forgotten pioneer of the split bamboo fly rod, and will hopefully be the […]

Angling Marketplace March STA Times

March 8-18, 2019 Seller Timed Auction This timed auction catalog will go live and bidding will commence Friday, March 8 at 7:00pm. After 10 days of bidding, on Monday, March 18, if any lot receives a bid during the last 10 minutes of the auction (6:50-7:00pm), an extension timer will start on that lot for […]

Angling Marketplace January STA Ending Tonight

Angling Marketplace January STA Ending Tonight Starting at 7:00pm EST, if any lot receives a bid during the last 10 minutes of the auction (6:50-7:00pm), an extension timer will start on that lot for 10 minutes. Each time another bid is placed, the 10 minute timer resets, until no further bidding occurs, then each lot […]

Friday Fun House February 1st Edition

Dr. Todds Friday Fun House Were testing out a few new columns in the fishing for history magazine so I thought I would add a few samples to the Friday Funhouse News & Noteworthy ORCA announced the Dates of its National Convention in Oklahoma in concert with the folks from Zebco for their 75th anniversary. […]

Collect Old Reels Join ORCA Today

Old Reel Collectors Association

Collect Old Reels Join ORCA Today To Join Visit: ORCA In 1989 Mike Nogay, a dedicated reel collector from West Virginia, decided that it was time for reel collectors to have their own organization. He thought up the name, had the club logo designed, and had ORCA incorporated as a non-profit, educational corporation in the […]

Pflueger Redifor Bait Casting Reel

Pflueger Redifor Bait Casting Reel

Pflueger Redifor Bait Casting Reel This Pflueger Redifor Bait Casting Reel is for a 100 year old, and dates to the mid teens. Made by the Enterprise Manufacturing Company, Pflueger, in Akron Ohio. This great example of an antique fishing reel is made of a German Silver with smooth tops and adorn with jeweled end […]

Bu Rem Vintage Bait Casting Reel

Bu Rem Vintage Bait Casting Reel

Bu Rem Vintage Bait Casting Reel The Bu Rem Vintage Bait Casting Reel is over 100 year old, and was produced in the mid teens. This great example of an antique reel is made of German Silver with raised rigged end caps. The free spinning handle adorn with the traditional white Bakelite handle. The model is […]

ORCA November 2017 REEL NEWS

ORCA November 2017 REEL NEWS

ORCA November 2017 REEL NEWS The ORCA November 2017 REEL NEWS  has been published and has something for everyone! This edition’s front cover features an amazing Bradley reel bearing a historic inscription. The Reel News has a fascinating story to go with, entitled “Never say Never”. ORCA President David Lehmann recognizes the extraordinary efforts of […]