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Antique Reel - Martin Automatic Fly Reel

Delaware Valley Tackle
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I've come across this reel in the box with the papers. I'm not into antique / vintage tackle enough to know if it's worth anything or not. Anyone with insight or a contact that may know more about it please let me know. Thanks

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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARTIN-AUTOMATIC-MOHAWK-FLY-REEL-w-BOX-VINTAGE-FISHING-REEL-TACKLE-/311339593906?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487d4930b2

     

    http://www.fishingtalks.com/history-of-martin-automatic-fly-reels-39806.html

     

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Martin-Automatic-Fly-Fishing-Reel-Model-81-81-BX3-/191560239019?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c99e147ab

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    Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

     

    I had & fished that reel as a boy -

     

    Not feeling too good about seeing it offered as an "Antique".

     

    Only because it reminds me that I am . . .getting there.

     

    :smiley:

     

    A-Jay

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    • Super User

    Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

     

    I had & fished that reel as a boy -

     

    Not feeling too good about seeing it offered as an "Antique".

     

    Only because it reminds me that I am . . .getting there.

     

    :smiley:

     

    A-Jay

    Ditto

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    Corrction: Antique Vintage Reel. Sorry guys, no offense intended. I'm on the back side of my run too.  :smiley:

     

    No Worries Mike -

     

    Antique A-Jay

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    I remember them, didn't have one myself but had a cousin that used them quite a bit.  I guess maybe you can add me to the vintage group too!

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    I've come across this reel in the box with the papers. I'm not into antique / vintage tackle enough to know if it's worth anything or not. Anyone with insight or a contact that may know more about it please let me know. Thanks

     

    Unfortunately the old Martins won't fetch you a bunch of $$$, but they are a classic for those of us that used to use them. Now if it were a vintage Hardy...I would be begging you for it!! :eyebrows:

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    On 4/21/2015 at 3:05 PM, A-Jay said:

     

    Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

     

    I had & fished that reel as a boy -

     

    Not feeling too good about seeing it offered as an "Antique".

     

    Only because it reminds me that I am . . .getting there.

     

    :smiley:

     

    A-Jay

    Well aged, like a fine cheese?

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    First fly reel I ever used. Bluegill fishing and my buddy let me try his...... began an interesting hobby for me..

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