$79.00. 1932. There are two exceptions, though. Never all that popular in the UK, Allcock's offered one in their 1930's range and Millward's even copied an early Meisselbach design. by bunny6237 » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:32 pm, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited, Absolution style by Premium phpBB Styles I have quite a few Penn Z series reels and I love them. I still have my Penn 710Z Spinning Reel that I believe I purchased during the 70’s. The Van Staal didn’t appear until 1991—about 30 years too late for me and other early wetsuiters. The LuXor 3's are the biggest & technically similar to the CrAck 300's & are the forerunners of the Van Staal spinning reels.The "B" stopped being made 1959 & a "C" version was made for 1960 to 1967 and there was smaller 200 version. Unfortunately, I am unable to locate it. In more scientific terms, a fishing reel “deploys and retrieves fishing line by using a spool mounted on an axle”. I would have like to see you mention my name and the novelties that were adopted from my reels! As a boy of 13 or so in Seattle 1953-55 I spent precious $ on a couple of really terrible Japanese rod/reel sets that broke my heart. At this time, Shimano started to manufacture bicycle parts, such as single free-wheels. Another issue among spinning reels is that of the anti-reverse. I do know a whole lot about spinning reels. My parents bought me my first fishing reel, a Mitchell 302, sometime in the mid or early 60’s, I used that reel all those years from fresh to saltwater, and guess what? I fished it with the first rod I built on a 6 ft Lamiglass, cork seat and two rings to hold her down. Finally, there are ball bearings. Fishing reels appeared for the first time in China. Although only three companies in the U.S., Penn, ZeeBaas, and Accurate, assemble or make reels in America, I should be fair in saying that China, Japan, and other Asian countries do a fine job of turning out quality products. Post You missed one up and coming US manufacturer of spinning and fly reels. They’ve given me years of trouble free service ensured by annual maintenance. Yup its old. Take a nap as you just troll then fight a fish for 36 hours 300 yard out . Especially French ones, so here's some questions about this big guy in hopes of some experts or almost experts can come to my aid. I had three Crack 300's and one Luxor. This Airex Bache Brown Spinster was one of the earliest spinning reels available. I forgot to mention the versions with manual pick-up were referred as Surfcasting models. History. He is holding a fiberglass surf rod with Perfection wire guides and Neocork grips. Any other suggestions for reference material to better identify these older model reels? The Luxor was easy to convert to manual pickup, and because of its simplicity, could be disassembled and lubed in ten minutes. With the exceptions of the Penn 704 and 706, which have a worm gear drive, almost all the rest have spiral bevel gearing. I, Hi Ralph,, A Frenchman named Paul Mauborgne, who designed the reel, had a falling out with Pezon et Michel. They are a credit I recently sold such a spool. Required fields are marked *, Copyright © 2021 On The Water, LLC. My keen ability to read is as good as my inability to spell. Another great reel that’s lasted the test of time. My first was a Dam Quick was about 50 $ in the 1950’s This feature made it the reel of choice for wetsuit-wearing fishermen, who came on the scene at Montauk in the early 1960s. It’s a Model 510 Carboly – St. Croix, One Piece Rod or undetermined vintage. On these reels, the spool goes in and out once for each turn of the reel handle. I have recently sold most of my conventional PENN reels since most of my fishing is in the surf. I can't help you with the holes in the rotor cup my model didn't have any. In conclusion, as the surf fisherman exclaimed when the line parted after a long fight with a trophy bass, “That’s that.”. The manufacturers usually indicate which metal is used, unless they use zinc, in which case they don’t want to brag about it. by snoekjaeger » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:57 pm, Post The spinning reel was brought to America in the 1940s by Bache Brown. Wish I still had it for old times sake. I would say all of my reels are at least 30-40 years old! Have had offers to upgrade to newer models but , why? But I use exclusively Penn Z 706 circa 1980’s. The Centaure and the RU faded in popularity in the 60s, probably due to their half bail features that most anglers did not like. The holes in the spool are factory. The long rods of slender wood left the stage. COMPLETE DEPENDABILITY! I also had a couple of Luxors a while back and couldn't recall seeing those holes in the cup. Got back through the collected “valuables” to the old reel, which has a bad layer of corrosion and needs lot of TLC, and was amazed to find it works! 1 Fishing Reel Box Papers Bail Less Reel. Details about Vintage Collectable Fishing Reel "Luxor" See original listing. Pretty neat stuff. LLM delivered the reels to Pezon et Michel that provided the boxes, did the marketing and distribution. I thought the fisherman in the picture was wearing golf shoes when I saw those spikes. Salt water fishing is like golf of fishing. I lost it on Plum Island fishing at night in 1964 when a big fish of some kind ripped the rod and reel out of a stake and the entire unit went out to sea never to be seen again. The story happened in the late years of the Shang dynasty. I can at least work in the Z series, the Shimano has to be sent off to be repaired. It stuck in my mind because I’d never seen a skirted spool reel before. Italy produced the Alcedo and the Delfino, and Germany made the DAM Quick. Top Luxor Fishing Charters & Tours: See reviews and photos of fishing charters & tours in Luxor, Egypt on Tripadvisor. try doing that with VS and Zeebaas. I am 76 and have been fishing with PENN since I was 6 years old first using a PENN 200 Surfmaster(still using it on my party boat trips.) However, both of these reels had a feature that none other did—a flanged (or skirted) spool. He had them made under his supervision by a company called LLM. AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS FOR PENN REELS Before Carl began to produce reels, he made aftermarket products for Penn reels. by m3040c » Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:34 pm, Post Vintage Collectable Fishing Reel "Luxor" Condition: Used. Even better memories, Enjoyed the history.l have one spinning reels web site, It hung in the garage since 1980. Mr. Roastbeef, Get the best deals on Vintage Spinning Fishing Reels when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. No other reel in the history of fishing can come close to matching that longevity. This brief article will give you some insight into the history of fishing reels and where they are at now. I have it on the 9 foot surf rod I built in 1980 from one of those rod building kits Cabela’s used to sell. I did notice one and the eBay number was 9361092900937. Smaller reel (rarely mentioned) that has caught more then its share of Fluke, Flounder, Bluefish and many other inshore species over the years. Not sure if these were available until the 60’s, but they were incredible spin reels back then. Ended: 24 Oct, 2020 15:11:54 AEDST. The Luxor was easy to convert to manual pickup, and because of its simplicity, could be disassembled and lubed in ten minutes. by snoekjaeger » Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:16 pm, Post We all used long bamboo poles and various shaped floats. by Brian F. » Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:46 pm, Post Company . I also have a very large Heddon saltwater spinning reel of 70’s vintage, it’s made in Japan. By the 1950s, many more spinning reels came on the scene, primarily freshwater ones from both Europe and America, but some larger ones designed for surfcasting were also coming from Europe. New In . I still have my first spinner, the Mitchell 300 that came with two spools. I still have both reels but that surf rod I’m afraid is lost to history. I recently had to part with my Penn SS5500 V because I could no longer get parts. Don’t forget that there were no waterproof reels … Must have been special boots for the surf fisherman? Great read! I agree with you Roastbeef. In the early 50s we kids would fish for snapper bluefish off the town dock in 1947. 3 SB reel, both brand new in the box with papers. All are in perfect condition, work well and require very little maintenance. Make no mistake about it, all-metal (aluminum) reels are the most expensive and the best. Sold for. Fixed-spool or spinning reels were first invented and used in Europe in the 1930s. After the war spinning reel importation and production in the US increased rapidly, and spinning became one of the most popular techniques used by American fishermen. The area was the feudal estate of Count Ji Chang. See more ideas about vintage fishing reels, fishing reels, vintage fishing. Jiang Tai Gong was an genius in military tactics and government management. The first reel I bought that did not come with a combo but was first viewed under glass and brought home in a box was a late 80tys vintage Abu Garcia Cardinal. Essentially, all the remaining spinning reels relied on sleeve bearings that, if properly maintained, did a good job. I am in the process of having a very vintage 10 ft surf rod restored to it’s former glory. My son has nice Penn reels but my 4-year-old grandson could start with this Pfleuger. No mention of the ABU Cardinal reels imported from Sweden by Zebco. Seigler reels are also made in ‘murica! The two adversaries became involved in endless court battles, and around 1980, production of the Crack ceased. I, too, really enjoyed the article which I stumble across while trying to find info about my first spinning reel, a Pfleuger that had a pickup but no bail. Skip to main content. Over the next few years, parts for the reel became rare and fetched black market prices, leaving the Penn 704 and 706 as the only options. Reels are used in angling and competitive casting. Here's a pic of the Bobinyl spool for the Luxor Saumon Mer. France. However, although ball bearings are relatively cheap, they do come in various qualities. I just purchased one and can’t find anything on line about it or the brandie company. Replaced it with the 5500 VI. Your email address will not be published. Smeared a little grease here and there and it runs like a new one. Then,… 561-818-1081 | 561-748-7508 | Ed@AntiqueFishingReels.com. After that, with a whole month’s paper route money, I bought good stuff. Port Washington NY. All Rights Reserved. I’ll take my VS and VSB’s all day long. Anyone have a lead on them. in that condition maybe worth $50. Great reel, fish it! Luxor was the ancient city of Thebes, the great capital of Upper Egypt during the New Kingdom, and the glorious city of Amun, later to become the god Amun-Ra. I am still using all of my AMERICAN made PENN spinning reels from SS4500 to SS8500 including a 706 (black body). From United States. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Great article Thank you, I grew up Surf fishing on the west coast of California. The reels listed here are in no particular order, although I have tried to group them by maker. 18-apr-2017 - Vintage Luxor-mer Pezon et Michel Fishing Reel by TreasureByDemand You can see more info on our facebook.com/visserreels and soon to be launched website. I own much newer Daiwa & Shimano reels, but still use all my Mitchells, because quite frankly I haven’t found anything else that fishes appreciably better. I have a lot of fishing poles, ranging from ultra lights to 50 wide tuna reels. Doesnt look much different then it did when I bought it. The question I have is about the holes in the spool and spool housing. The reel is marked sauhon-LUXOR-mer , PEZON ET MICHEL , Made in France , LICENCE P. MAUBORG After using several Shakespeare Alpha combos and losing my DAM Record set up to a housethief, I went back to my Diawa Giant that I bought new for $35.00 way back when I had a buzzcut and wore funny green clothes. Most of those European companies still market reels for European consumption, but they are all made in China. Much can be garnered from an old photograph, like the one above featuring Joe Carrie hefting a 34-pound bass. That same year, Airex brought out a new model called the Beachcomber. I also have a 1947 polar cub fan. Thanks in advance for your help! Even better memories. Anybody have any ideas about where I could get parts for it? It took 10 years after the demise of Crack before another suitable surf reel was created—the Van Staal. LOL, but for the life of me. We take reels for granted nowadays, but they have only become a standard feature in angler's kit relatively recently - and even now, their use isn't entirely universal, as any roach pole fisherman will tell you. Pricing & History. Mostly no in America but the efficacy in the art of ling casting is undeniable. Penn came out with a surf spinning reel in 1961—the model 700, later refined to the 704 and 706. C $45.62. Great article Used it exactly one week on a family vacation that year. They are bulletproof and will last forever, Your email address will not be published. by m3040c » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:55 am, Post All the rest of the reels either have a crosswind gear cam driven by the main drive gear or an oscillation worm gear for the spool reciprocation. I learned a lot. Meisselbach "Featherlight" 270. Dont remember much about it. With my Shakespeare 2090 , 2080 and my beachcomber occasionally.. So I have a $200 reel that has to be serviced once a year at $50 a shot or a $50 reel that I can service as it needs to. A Centaure or a Ru Mer which I lost when I overturned a rowboat, and so on. I am using a PENN spinner SS5500 & a PENN SS6500 for the majority of my surf fishing. Shop with confidence. I have fished Long Island from Long Beach to Montauk. This was the beginning of a whole new era. It was probably 1954 or 1955 and my dad brought home two of them, one for each of us, and Shakespeare rods. His company was purchased in 1947 by the toymaker Lionel and named Airex. All of today’s spinning reels have greatly improved drag systems – miles ahead of the crude, early drag systems. The technical patents were owned by Mauborgne. Fishing reel is a device that is a part of a fishing rod. by m3040c » Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:44 pm, Post He lived near the Weihe River about 3, 000 years ago. Saw it & just knew it needed to be restored. Reels from Asia were not on the scene until the 1980s, although Daiwa and Shimano did make a few freshwater reels in 1966 and 1978, respectively. Built 4 or 5 or 6 rods from those kits…fly rods, surf and bait casting rods. Great article! Unfortunately, My go-to setup when snappers hit the bays was my Alcedo micron with 4lb test mono on a 6 foot rod. by snoekjaeger » Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:04 pm, Post I have fished them hard and maintained them for years and they have never failed me. After World War II, a wealthy American sportsman named Bache Brown went to France, where he helped develop a small spinning reel that he named after himself and brought to the United States to market. By using my keen sense of being able to read (maybe someday I will even learn to spell), I deduce that this reel is a 1949 Second version with a manual pick up because it has the "License P Mauborne" markings and it does not have a folding handle, with this handle you have to loosen the handle screw and turn it around. This was always a weak point in many past reels, but in 1991 the then-new Van Staal solved this problem by building into the pinion drive a one-way roller bearing, which was very effective and trouble-free. I still have my Penn 710 and it still runs smoothly but need to use mono due to the rollers. Great article. Lastly, there is the question of what the reel body made of. Nice Vintage PEZON & MICHEL Luxor Fishing Reel + Box. I am impressed Jean-Paul. From Bulgaria. The U. S. and foreign reels … My first fishing reel was a Luxor spinning reel. You can read about these in The Transatlantic Connection. Great article. Sign up for our FREE Fishing Reports Today! You do not need $700+ reel to land quality fish. A cam, sometimes called an eccentric, is a mechanical linkage to transfer rotating motion to linear motion; in other words, what makes the spool of the reel reciprocate. I’ve replaced the drag washers once and service them myself every year,and always rinse them with fresh water after EVERY fishing trip. They are most often (but not always) used in conjunction with a fishing rod. Take care of them and they will live forever. The 704 and 706 were (and still are) excellent reels still made in America. Skeleton reels are among my favourite reels to look at. Whether or not the elongated, slowly reciprocating spool results in a longer cast is debatable. Luxor (/ ˈ l ʌ k s ɔːr, ˈ l ʊ k ... History. Of all these reels, the Luxor and the Penn were the most popular, primarily due to their strength and reliability. Vintageclassic Pezon And Michel Luxor No.3 Meretsaumon Huge Spinning Reel. More specifically… brand, length, and number of pieces? For parts only. Luxor Temple, seen from the east bank of the Nile. LuXors were originally brought into the US by GIs after WWII. Up for auction. You should include a piece that shows how much the old reels used to cost vs. how much VS reels are and how everyone thinks they need a $700+ reel to land quality fish. Nice to know those old school reels and seems still last more than the new reels made now a days. I think it was a 302 ? Very old reel so not sure if they morphed into another company or not. Luxor - mer spinning reel. I bought my first surf reel the day after the world record striper was caught in Atlantic City- 2-Penn 704z reels($40.00 each) and not only still have them but use them every spring and fall. Vintageclassic Pezon . And I have fished with a lot of friends who love their Van Staals and Zeebaas reels. They were in perfect condition when sold and will last many more years. Then a few of real made in Sweden. I enjoyed the article. by m3040c » Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:45 pm, Post Winning bid: AU $41.00 [ 2 bids] Postage: May not post to United States - Read item description or contact seller for postage options. | See details . I really liked those kits. Although, at this point, you have given me so much info that I may offer my friend some money and keep the reel myself. This site is dedicated to people who are interested in finding out the history and value of their antique fishing reels. The few remaining original Kentucky reels perform as smooth as they did when they were created more than 100 years ago. Very easy to maintain. I did find an advertisement for the trigmatic in a 1973 fishing facts magazine that said it was a brand new reel just out. I have fished many reels for striped bass from $30 to $250 before slowly up grading to VS reels. Model 8950, 3980, something like that. The various longcast features pioneered by Shimano and Daiwa are VERY effective in the hands of a skilled caster. I’d love to know the history as it is a wonderfully built reel. My first true surf reel was a Mitchell. $150.00. http://www.fishingways.com/. A fishing reel is a cylindrical device attached to a fishing rod used in winding and stowing line.. Modern fishing reels usually have fittings aiding in casting for distance and accuracy, as well as retrieving line. Accurate Fishing Products was launched in 1990 as a division of our parent company, Accurate Grinding and Manufacturing Corporation, in Los Angeles, California. He decided to create the “Shimano Iron Works Company” in Sakai City, Japan. I took it apart and cleaned and lubed it after every time I either surfed, pier or boat fished in the ocean just to make sure it wouldn’t corrode. 95 percent are Penn. I have a Martin spinning reel I bought in 1980 to use for surf fishing. I would like to take exception to one comment however. Mauborgne then marketed the reel under the name Crack (which means champion in French). Followed in 1956 by making their first derailleurs. Back then at 11 or 12 to me Cardinal equaled the best. Site customizations by DavidIQ. After I finish my questions about this Luxor I will post 6 pictures. Its gone with me everywhere I’ve worked across the world and handled everything from trumpet fish to surf perch to rooster fish. All the best. Its going to be a shame when I can’t get parts for the good Z series. The the rest of us kids had to be content with whatever fish came close in the shallow waters near the dock. by snoekjaeger » Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:00 pm, Post Lots of good and not so good Spinning reels over the yrs. Not the best NJ surf reel because it’s fast but even so my collection now includes 4 650s 2 850s 2 750s 2 5500s and I think 2 or 3 in the 400 series. I also own two large fresh water Daiwa spinning reel that date from the early 70’s. $20.00. This feature made it the reel of choice for wetsuit-wearing fishermen, who came on the scene at Montauk in the early 1960s. Fishing Reel Super Paoli Similar Of Luxor Supreme Pezon And Mitchel. It had a full bail with an external trip, contrary to the half bail on most European reels. There are a few very “high-end” reels with up to 14 ball bearings. Jul 17, 2017 - Explore Michael Marshall's board "Vintage fishing reels" on Pinterest. Other manufacturers have reels costing several hundred dollars more that have between five and seven ball bearings. Finally, in the fish’s mouth is a Junior Atom. Save luxor reel to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. C $52.14. I still use it today and it works great. I remember having a Crack Spinning Reel. Not made in cheena. To me the difference (for this argument let’s say $550+ vs $250-) Is less maintenance and complete dependability. The NAME Luxor was owned by Pezon et Michel. Attached is a Centaure French-made spinning reel that is taped to the rod for a warmer grip in cold weather. I cant really see the markings but here is some info on Luxor reels. Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth. S O K T p 0 6 o n A s 9 o r J e R U d H. Vintage LUXOR Pezon & Michel Spinning Reel Made in France. I don’t normally use new reels as all of my vintages reels gives me what I want Reels back in that day had some sort of weird paint, I’ve beat this reel, you know because for a while I was a kid, and the paint never chipped or scratched down to the metal. 1940s. What about a mention of Alcedo 2CS, I have a Bache Brown reel as shown but in mint condition. We all hated ”Big Mouth Charlie” with his new spinning reel. Many reel makers use a graphite or synthetic material, while others use aluminum. 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