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I got this reel at a garage sale for a 1.00. It doesn't have any markings and is rusty, but it still works. I really like the old wood handle and cool design. Does anyone recognize the reel? If you have any info please share.
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its a beacon, solid brass ,2 and one half inches across. i don't know where its made but i have one just like.sweet aren't they. i wish i knew what it was worth.
It is a beacon skeleton reel but it was made by a company named Bronson.
You can see it here if you scroll down just a bit.
http://skeletonflyreels.weebly.com/reel-makers.html
PS: If you want to double your money I have $2 right here.
thank you for the slide show of skeleton fly reels, like i said i have one and know that it said beacon on it, but that was it. what's something like that worth? i don't have the box but i cant complain to much i only gave 5 bucks for it. thanks again.