Bizarre Reel

Mephistopheles · Mar 14, 2016

Came across this bizarre, to me, reel. Johnson Model 80. These things are being sold on Ebay for 20 to 30 bucks each, so not rare. Line comes out the side. Push the button under the crank to put it on free spool. This can't be the only bizarre reel. Would like to see any others out there.

2A2Dend · Mar 14, 2016

I have a few of them. They're odd to cast.

thorborg · Mar 14, 2016

Introverted Zebco?

2A2Dend · Mar 14, 2016

Respected enough to make custom displays for them. My granddads. Still have the line on'em

The copper wire you see, keeps them put inside.

Timbertodd · Mar 15, 2016

Nice displays and conversation pieces 2A2.

2A2Dend · Mar 15, 2016

Thank you.

Lots of fish caught on them. I remember many trips as a boy going camping around the base of Mt. St. Helens....Spirit Lake...Cougar campground. All gone....literally now.

When granddad passed, grandma gave all the fishing gear to me. I have the fishing poles that the reels resided on, hanging on the wall, the weaved kreel, worm box, and tackle box just as granddad left it. Good times remembered

salmonriverjohn · Mar 16, 2016

The Alvie fishing reel, looks like a big fly or mooching reel huh?
Nope, flick the switch and turn in .90 degrees on the rod like a spinning reel- cast and then pivot back.
It's a one to one ratio when reeling in but holds almost all long distance casting records.
Another odd ball.

jbett98 · Mar 16, 2016

Alvie's are the preferred reel when sneaking into a fly fishing only stream with bait.

Sgt Nambu · Mar 16, 2016

salmonriverjohn said:
View attachment 283194 The Alvie fishing reel, looks like a big fly or mooching reel huh?
Nope, flick the switch and turn in .90 degrees on the rod like a spinning reel- cast and then pivot back.
It's a one to one ratio when reeling in but holds almost all long distance casting records.
Another odd ball.

Great reels! I've cast with a couple!