All these are old reels and it’s over made, just like man of steel. by m3040c » Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:48 pm, Post It hung in the garage since 1980. His main business is injection molding. by snoekjaeger » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:57 pm, Post The Luxor was easy to convert to manual pickup, and because of its simplicity, could be disassembled and lubed in ten minutes. The story happened in the late years of the Shang dynasty. I cant really see the markings but here is some info on Luxor reels. I loved those reels, and loved just turning the crank on them. However, although ball bearings are relatively cheap, they do come in various qualities. I had three Crack 300's and one Luxor. And both still work well. I fished it with the first rod I built on a 6 ft Lamiglass, cork seat and two rings to hold her down. Fishing with fixed spool reels became very popular in England and Europe, but it took Bache Brown and his Luxor Mastereel to bring the method to the American fisherman during the late 1930s and after World War II. We take reels for granted nowadays, but they have only become a standard feature in angler's kit relatively recently - and even now, their use isn't entirely universal, as any roach pole fisherman will tell you. Salt water fishing is like golf of fishing. Lastly, there is the question of what the reel body made of. Vintageclassic Pezon And Michel Luxor No.3 Meretsaumon Huge Spinning Reel. I just purchased one and can’t find anything on line about it or the brandie company. Fixed-spool or spinning reels were first invented and used in Europe in the 1930s. C $52.14. The area was the feudal estate of Count Ji Chang. Pardon my OCD, but do you have any further details on the rod that Joe Carrie is holding? My first was a Dam Quick was about 50 $ in the 1950’s Its role is to wind and stow a line. Great article Thank you, I grew up Surf fishing on the west coast of California. Cheers boys enjoy the salty water and 2nd mortgage Payment for your spinning reel, Any information on the 1973 brandie corporation and the trigmatic spinning reel model S-410A. Not made in cheena. In the early 60s the production site was enlarged and moved to Montichiari, always in the same Brescia’s province. Even better memories. By the 1950s, many more spinning reels came on the scene, primarily freshwater ones from both Europe and America, but some larger ones designed for surfcasting were also coming from Europe. It stuck in my mind because I’d never seen a skirted spool reel before. I lost it on Plum Island fishing at night in 1964 when a big fish of some kind ripped the rod and reel out of a stake and the entire unit went out to sea never to be seen again. From United States. They were in perfect condition when sold and will last many more years. Although, at this point, you have given me so much info that I may offer my friend some money and keep the reel myself. Big mouth Charlie showed up one day with the first spinning reel we had ever seen. 1940s. How about “On The Water” South version?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. ORCA Online Forum - Feel free to talk or ask about ALL kinds of old tackle here, with an emphasis on old reels! The next year came internal three-speed hubs. Thank you PENN for so many years of good service reels!!!! You can read about these in The Transatlantic Connection. He is holding a fiberglass surf rod with Perfection wire guides and Neocork grips. After World War II, a wealthy American sportsman named Bache Brown went to France, where he helped develop a small spinning reel that he named after himself and brought to the United States to market. Are these needed for fishing? Although only three companies in the U.S., Penn, ZeeBaas, and Accurate, assemble or make reels in America, I should be fair in saying that China, Japan, and other Asian countries do a fine job of turning out quality products. 3. I am still using the Crack 3000 I got as a gift in 1983. Item location: Canterbury, Australia. AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS FOR PENN REELS Before Carl began to produce reels, he made aftermarket products for Penn reels. My first spinning reel in the early 50’s was a Langley with a Harnell rod. I have a Martin spinning reel I bought in 1980 to use for surf fishing. Smeared a little grease here and there and it runs like a new one. $78.00. or Best Offer. The first reel I bought that did not come with a combo but was first viewed under glass and brought home in a box was a late 80tys vintage Abu Garcia Cardinal. It was not a very large reel, weighing in at 16 ounces and holding 250 yards of 15-pound-test monofilament. Replaced it with the 5500 VI. $20.00. Find great deals on eBay for luxor fishing reel. Take care of them and they will live forever. I am sure that those were great reels . Used it exactly one week on a family vacation that year. I still use it today and it works great. S O K T p 0 6 o n A s 9 o r J e R U d H. Vintage LUXOR Pezon & Michel Spinning Reel Made in France. I caught many bass, bream, warmouth, snook, and far too many gars in south Florida and crappie and even chain pickerel in Lake Okeechobee. I have fished them hard and maintained them for years and they have never failed me. I have owned 1 Zeebaas and 2 Van Stall reels and the old Penn Z series work just as good, they may not be as fast or as smooth, but they do the job very well. I have it on the 9 foot surf rod I built in 1980 from one of those rod building kits Cabela’s used to sell. You should include a piece that shows how much the old reels used to cost vs. how much VS reels are and how everyone thinks they need a $700+ reel to land quality fish. by snoekjaeger » Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:16 pm, Post I remember having a Crack Spinning Reel. Maintenance was easy, three screws opened her up, put some grease on the gears and closed her up. Seigler reels are also made in ‘murica! The spinning reel was in the back of my old shed, which had been abandoned for years (diseases that limit mobility are at the bottom of the list of non-life threatening illnesses) and has a leaky roof. Required fields are marked *, Copyright © 2021 On The Water, LLC. COMPLETE DEPENDABILITY! It took 10 years after the demise of Crack before another suitable surf reel was created—the Van Staal. I would like to take exception to one comment however. And I have fished with a lot of friends who love their Van Staals and Zeebaas reels. It all started in 1921, with a man named Shozoburo Shimano. A Frenchman named Paul Mauborgne, who designed the reel, had a falling out with Pezon et Michel. Don’t be too impressed by the number of ball bearings on a reel. Shop with confidence. Most of those European companies still market reels for European consumption, but they are all made in China. It is a full-time feature, though several reel companies do allow the anti-reverse to be defeated on some of their models. I, Hi Ralph,, Don’t forget that there were no waterproof reels … Post The LuXor 3's are the biggest & technically similar to the CrAck 300's & are the forerunners of the Van Staal spinning reels.The "B" stopped being made 1959 & a "C" version was made for 1960 to 1967 and there was smaller 200 version. I have fished Long Island from Long Beach to Montauk. Jul 17, 2017 - Explore Michael Marshall's board "Vintage fishing reels" on Pinterest. Vintage Collectable Fishing Reel "Luxor" Condition: Used. I was wondering how much each of these would be worth separately? Recently, I opened a Daiwa and realized you have to go to special school, need special tools and special lubricants.. Gee, not like the old days ! Yup its old. A fishing reel is a device used for the sport of angling. The reel is marked sauhon-LUXOR-mer , PEZON ET MICHEL , Made in France , LICENCE P. MAUBORG The only markings on it are Luxor - Pexon & Michel License P. Mauborgne Made in France - Brevette S.G.D.G. I still have my Penn 710Z Spinning Reel that I believe I purchased during the 70’s. by m3040c » Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:24 pm, Post There are a few very “high-end” reels with up to 14 ball bearings. Nice to know those old school reels and seems still last more than the new reels made now a days. by snoekjaeger » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:12 am, Post It’s a Model 510 Carboly – St. Croix, One Piece Rod or undetermined vintage. Great article. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Essentially, all the remaining spinning reels relied on sleeve bearings that, if properly maintained, did a good job. This was always a weak point in many past reels, but in 1991 the then-new Van Staal solved this problem by building into the pinion drive a one-way roller bearing, which was very effective and trouble-free. The question I have is about the holes in the spool and spool housing. I have fished many reels for striped bass from $30 to $250 before slowly up grading to VS reels. I have quite a few Penn Z series reels and I love them. For gear construction, there is stainless steel, brass (an alloy of copper and zinc), bronze (an alloy of copper and tin), zinc, aluminum, and duraluminum (an alloy of copper and aluminum). I’ve replaced the drag washers once and service them myself every year,and always rinse them with fresh water after EVERY fishing trip. Italy produced the Alcedo and the Delfino, and Germany made the DAM Quick. Attached is a Centaure French-made spinning reel that is taped to the rod for a warmer grip in cold weather. http://www.fishingways.com/. They are most often (but not always) used in conjunction with a fishing rod. I am in the process of having a very vintage 10 ft surf rod restored to it’s former glory. A West Texas watchmaker named R.D. The holes in the spool are factory. Contained in these pages you will find information to help you identify your reel, assess the condition and age of your reel, and also determine what your reel is worth. He lived near the Weihe River about 3, 000 years ago. Great read! by bunny6237 » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:32 pm, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited, Absolution style by Premium phpBB Styles I still have my first spinner, the Mitchell 300 that came with two spools. So, there you have it–a product’s evolution over 80 years that has seen it almost solely made in Europe, with a few U.S. makers, and then becoming an Asian business (primarily China). France. In the 60s and 70s, the Luxor was the top choice among serious surfcasters on Long Island and in Rhode Island, but trouble was brewing in France with Pezon et Michel, the distributor of the Luxor. Company . In more scientific terms, a fishing reel “deploys and retrieves fishing line by using a spool mounted on an axle”. On these reels, the spool goes in and out once for each turn of the reel handle. He never had much money (I inherited that skill) but would barter for stuff, including fishing tackle, even an old 18-foot cedar strip boat that required much work and which we fiberglassed ourselves. Another issue among spinning reels is that of the anti-reverse. Now I fish the $500+ In the surf and never feel the need to break the down mid season. Of all these reels, the Luxor and the Penn were the most popular, primarily due to their strength and reliability. Many reel makers use a graphite or synthetic material, while others use aluminum. His company was purchased in 1947 by the toymaker Lionel and named Airex. Especially French ones, so here's some questions about this big guy in hopes of some experts or almost experts can come to my aid. Built 4 or 5 or 6 rods from those kits…fly rods, surf and bait casting rods. History Of Shimano Fishing Reels: The Beginning. Take a look around I love the person who feels the need to explain why they paid over 500$ for a spinning reel . Just way too good for a dumpster. 1 Fishing Reel Box Papers Bail Less Reel. After the war spinning reel importation and production in the US increased rapidly, and spinning became one of the most popular techniques used by American fishermen. Skip to main content. I would like to ask one more question. The 704 and 706 were (and still are) excellent reels still made in America. Luxor was established in 1960 in Carpenedolo, Brescia’ s province with the name of: Luxor Minuterie Idrauliche. German made DAM 220 ,Zebco 80L, Ted williams 401 both from Japan, 1980s Daiwa , Shimano and Penn, also from Japan My first true surf reel was a Mitchell. The technical patents were owned by Mauborgne. Fishing Reel . Of the many reels that ABU Garcia markets, one reel is still made in Sweden and a company named Peerless BAM still produces spinning reels in the southwest of France. I can't help you with the holes in the rotor cup my model didn't have any. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. The spinning reel was brought to America in the 1940s by Bache Brown. Attention antique / vintage reel collectors. Get the best deals on Luxor Reel when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I have a lot of fishing poles, ranging from ultra lights to 50 wide tuna reels. Jiang Tai Gong was an genius in military tactics and government management. I distinctly remember seeing large Daiwa skirted spool reels for sale and in use on Cape Hatteras in the early 70’s. First the history, (early) LUXOR reels were all designed by Paul Mauborgne. The reels listed here are in no particular order, although I have tried to group them by maker. I’d love to know the history as it is a wonderfully built reel. Of all these reels, the Luxor and the Penn were the most popular, primarily due to their strength and reliability. Site customizations by DavidIQ. $79.00. Founded in 1881 in Akron, Ohio, E. F. Pflueger’s Enterprise Manufacturing Company was not the first company to manufacture a fishing reel—that honor goes to the Meek Brothers, whose Kentucky reels predate 1840. It was probably 1954 or 1955 and my dad brought home two of them, one for each of us, and Shakespeare rods. Up for auction. He had them made under his supervision by a company called LLM. Fishing Reel Super Paoli Similar Of Luxor Supreme Pezon And Mitchel. At this time, Shimano started to manufacture bicycle parts, such as single free-wheels. History. I really liked those kits. Over the next few years, parts for the reel became rare and fetched black market prices, leaving the Penn 704 and 706 as the only options. Whether or not the elongated, slowly reciprocating spool results in a longer cast is debatable. The two adversaries became involved in endless court battles, and around 1980, production of the Crack ceased. I would say all of my reels are at least 30-40 years old! 3 SB reel, both brand new in the box with papers. I have a feeling they were indeed added by someone. I think $32.95 for a Luxor, which I still have. Its gone with me everywhere I’ve worked across the world and handled everything from trumpet fish to surf perch to rooster fish. I think it was a 302 ? More specifically… brand, length, and number of pieces? I still have my Penn 710 and it still runs smoothly but need to use mono due to the rollers. The manufacturers usually indicate which metal is used, unless they use zinc, in which case they don’t want to brag about it. I am trying to find info on model and date of this luxor fishing reel that I picked up at a yard sale for $2.00, any help would be appreciated. Fishing reels appeared for the first time in China. History and Evolution Big Game Fishing’s Golden Years by Ed Pritchard Prior to 1880, it was believed that catching a fish weighing over 100 pounds was an impossible task and, to a large degree, that belief was due to a lack of faith in the fishing tackle that was being manufactured at the time. Cast after cast he would catch a fish and yell; ”I got another one”, like we should all be happy for him. I am 76 and have been fishing with PENN since I was 6 years old first using a PENN 200 Surfmaster(still using it on my party boat trips.) My son has nice Penn reels but my 4-year-old grandson could start with this Pfleuger. He started his fishing product line as a hobby since he use to be quite a fishing enthusiast. From Bulgaria. I should mention that the 706 had two, one being in the line roller. He decided to create the “Shimano Iron Works Company” in Sakai City, Japan. Mostly no in America but the efficacy in the art of ling casting is undeniable. by m3040c » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:47 pm, Post An early Luxor Saumon Mer Surfcasting is currently offered on Ebay. Finally, in the fish’s mouth is a Junior Atom. New In . I still have both reels but that surf rod I’m afraid is lost to history. Anyone have a lead on them. Are they original? You do not need $700+ reel to land quality fish. LuXors were originally brought into the US by GIs after WWII. Collector's Reel (rare) LUXOR- FRANCE. I bought my first 650ss for $35 in 1986 used cause it was “too heavy”. Then graduated to Ru Mer reels until the 80″s. I would have like to see you mention my name and the novelties that were adopted from my reels! Then,… 561-818-1081 | 561-748-7508 | Ed@AntiqueFishingReels.com. Luxor Temple, seen from the east bank of the Nile. 54 years old and I still surf Florida’s Atlantic coast. Smaller reel (rarely mentioned) that has caught more then its share of Fluke, Flounder, Bluefish and many other inshore species over the years. We all hated ”Big Mouth Charlie” with his new spinning reel. Mounted on a 2 pc 9′ Garcia fiberrodglass. Your email address will not be published. by m3040c » Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:45 pm, Post Only four reels have a direct-drive cam: Van Staal, Zee Baas, and Penn’s 704 and 706. Pretty neat stuff. I am impressed Jean-Paul. These outfits replaced my original Calcutta surf rod and 155 penn conventional reel loaded with 36 lb braided nylon, which I could barely cast into the surf in Seaside Park, N.J. I bought my first surf reel the day after the world record striper was caught in Atlantic City- 2-Penn 704z reels($40.00 each) and not only still have them but use them every spring and fall. This was the beginning of a whole new era. A brief history of the fishing reel. Just like my Lionels, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Mays etc BB cards. With my Shakespeare 2090 , 2080 and my beachcomber occasionally.. I did find an advertisement for the trigmatic in a 1973 fishing facts magazine that said it was a brand new reel just out. It was bought in Calef’s store in Barrington, NH. Reels are used in angling and competitive casting. Have had offers to upgrade to newer models but , why? I also had a couple of Luxors a while back and couldn't recall seeing those holes in the cup. No mention of the ABU Cardinal reels imported from Sweden by Zebco. This brief article will give you some insight into the history of fishing reels and where they are at now. by Lillawill » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:29 pm, Post Fishing reel is a device that is a part of a fishing rod. Make no mistake about it, all-metal (aluminum) reels are the most expensive and the best. But I use exclusively Penn Z 706 circa 1980’s. I have fished surf reels in the $250- area that I loved but felt I had to and did completely break the down 2 to 3 times mid season. I plan on fishing with it. The Van Staal didn’t appear until 1991—about 30 years too late for me and other early wetsuiters. 1932. A Centaure or a Ru Mer which I lost when I overturned a rowboat, and so on. Mr. Roastbeef, Those were great days and now the toys are more expensive but the joy of fishing still remains in our hearts as we fish through the next month before calling the end to the season. I have been researching reels trying to find the Rookie company in Japan with no luck. Luxor - mer spinning reel. I was just given a new penn 700 with the surf rod that came with it, Its still new never been used or seen water,would anyone know what the value of this rod and reel would be now, new with out penn box, Nice article. I forgot to mention the versions with manual pick-up were referred as Surfcasting models. As a boy of 13 or so in Seattle 1953-55 I spent precious $ on a couple of really terrible Japanese rod/reel sets that broke my heart. LLM delivered the reels to Pezon et Michel that provided the boxes, did the marketing and distribution. In conclusion, as the surf fisherman exclaimed when the line parted after a long fight with a trophy bass, “That’s that.”. Reels back in that day had some sort of weird paint, I’ve beat this reel, you know because for a while I was a kid, and the paint never chipped or scratched down to the metal. They are a credit Port Washington NY. Thanks, you brought back great memories. info@luxor.it +39 030 9961161.. Toggle navigation. This site is dedicated to people who are interested in finding out the history and value of their antique fishing reels. This was the end of the Kentucky reel makers and their finely tuned and crafted reels, and the beginning of modern bait casting. Not the best NJ surf reel because it’s fast but even so my collection now includes 4 650s 2 850s 2 750s 2 5500s and I think 2 or 3 in the 400 series. Saw it & just knew it needed to be restored. You missed one up and coming US manufacturer of spinning and fly reels. Text “Lives of Famous Immortals” from the 4th century has the first mention of a fishing reel. All the rest of the reels either have a crosswind gear cam driven by the main drive gear or an oscillation worm gear for the spool reciprocation. They are bulletproof and will last forever, Your email address will not be published. popular. Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth. Jiang Tai Gong once served the king of Shang dynasty, and had come to resent him for tyranny from the bottom of heart. I took it down and it was frozen. I enjoyed the article. Luxor was the ancient city of Thebes, the great capital of Upper Egypt during the New Kingdom, and the glorious city of Amun, later to become the god Amun-Ra. Great reel, fish it! Top Luxor Fishing Charters & Tours: See reviews and photos of fishing charters & tours in Luxor, Egypt on Tripadvisor. We all used long bamboo poles and various shaped floats. Really appreciated your history of Salt Water Reels. I've sold all of them and averaged about $75.00 each. + Update your shipping location 7 S 0 P O N S O A R P A 7 E E D-1-1 U J-1 0 F J-1-1. Thanks in advance for your help! Very old reel so not sure if they morphed into another company or not. Accurate Grinding is a family-owned operation, established in 1950, when Michael DeMarco developed specialized techniques to manufacture jet turbine engine components at a time when precision aerospace manufacturing was just beginning … I think the best quality of my 706 is the fact that I can field strip them, clean them out, grease them back up and be back in the surf in less than 15 minutes. That same year, Airex brought out a new model called the Beachcomber. I am still using all of my AMERICAN made PENN spinning reels from SS4500 to SS8500 including a 706 (black body). Very informative The NAME Luxor was owned by Pezon et Michel. Back then at 11 or 12 to me Cardinal equaled the best. They’ve given me years of trouble free service ensured by annual maintenance. Wish I still had it for old times sake. Get the best deals on Vintage Spinning Fishing Reels when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. 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