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    Posted 13 years ago

    finchave
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    This reel was manufactured by Waltco Products Inc. of Chicago, Illinois in 1956 with a price tag of $17.50. The reel came in various colors, both single color, two colors and even three colors. The reel came out with a 5-year warranty. Waltco NY-O-Lite spinning reel is made primarily of Nylon. The only metal on this reel is the bail, screws, and main shaft. This reel was a promotional gimmick from Du Pont to promote Nylon. This reel is very usable and works great.

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    1. oldschool76, 13 years ago
      I just found a green ny-o-Lite at the dump when i took my trash off,rod and everything,never heard of one before.This is pretty cool!Anybody got more Info?
    2. finchave finchave, 13 years ago
      I forgot to mention in my original post, I don't think this reel was mounted to a rod and used. There are no scuff marks on the foot. Also, there are at least eight different color variations that I know of, I have photos of them. Oldschool76, if you decide to get rid of the reel let me know. If you would, post a few photos of it on this site. And I thank you in advance.
    3. Madison Abad, 13 years ago
      i have a fishing reel that looks pretty much exactly like the one in your picture is there any free websites online to tell me what its worth? thanks!
    4. finchave finchave, 13 years ago
      Madison Abad:
      There is most likely more than one site to get an estimate of the value of your reel. With a Google search one should be able to find a few. Also, search on eBay to see what buyers are paying for the reel. Right now I know of at least three of these reels being sold on eBay.
    5. Madison Abad, 13 years ago
      yeah i looked on ebay and google but i didn't think i was doing it right thanks!
    6. finchave finchave, 13 years ago
      Thanks for the heads-up BOGIE262, about the reel glowing in the dark. I'll take your word on it, but it no longer glows in the dark.
    7. finchave finchave, 12 years ago
      Thanks BELLIN68.

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