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Nine images showcasing extremely rare threadline spinning reels, including the Reflex, Rod Kraft, and an Illingworth No. 3 copy.
Originally published in 2009 by Bernard (Bernie) Ladd on reeLmanAustralia.com in a now-superseded Flash format on ReeLpedia®
Reflex thread line spinning reel.
Maker Clive Staples Melbourne, Vic. Aluminium alloy body, Rotor & spool. hi-tensile gearing - ratio 3 : 1. Nickel plated brass crank, knob & Drag. Manual line pick up. circa 1934 Extremely Rare*
Rod Kraft Mk1 thread line s/r -c.1930s.
Made in Melbourne, Vic. maker unknown. Aluminium alloy body, black paint finish; Chromed Brass foot & saddle; alloy spool & Nickel silver spool rim - face; Brass crank arm [ painted black] Handle knob Bakelite. Brass gear-revolving face; gear ratio 3:1. Extremely Rare*
Illingworth No 3 Copy -era early 1900s.
Made in Melbourne, Vic, maker unknown. Engineered copy of the Illingworth No 3 thread line spinning reel. All brass body; Rotor & crank arm.Bakelite handle knob; Aluminium alloy spool; Brass Drag dial; Gear ratio 3 : 1; Brass auto bail arm action. Extremely Rare*
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