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Side-Mount Reels
Jim Schottenham's extraordinarily in-depth look at antique side-mount fishing reels, with a special focus on the work of reel maker William Billinghurst. Other inventors/makers featured include Abraham Coates, Anson Hatch, Alonzo Fowler, Charles Clinton, Andrew B. Hendryx, and more. The site also includes pages on Indiana-style reels and Side-Mount ephemera. Highlights of this site include the reference information on each maker, and many dozens (hundreds?) of beautiful, high-resolution photos of antique reels.
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An Interview with Vintage Fishing Reel Collector Jim Schottenham
Jim Schottenham talks about antique fishing reels, discussing their history, the different styles and designs, the materials that were used, and some tips on how to identify your reel. He notes prolific reel makers, such as Pflueger and Wil… Read more »
