Thursday Review: ORCA's Reel News (Jan. 2011)
We start off the New Year with an issue of ORCA's Reel News -- Vol. XXI, No. 1 to be exact. By the way, the last issue was the final issue of the 20th year of the Reel News! Happy Birthday, and this is a great start to 20 more.
Steve Vernon gives us the always anticipated "Roots o' Reels" column, this time on the bizarre Gyratory reel, sometimes spelled Guy-Ra-Tory Reel. Such an oddball reel, but an influential and interesting design.
Tom Kerr regales us with an awesome article entitled "The House of Conroy," which is a very detailed look at this man's legacy as one of the pioneers of American tackle.
My contribution in "Reels of the Trade" was the final in the trilogy of articles on Milwaukee, Wisconsin trade houses. This one featured William Frankfurth, a very large and prosperous wholesale hardware who sold a ton of tackle under the "Neptune" name.
Bob Miller gave us another solid "Pflueger Pfacts" column, this third in a series called "Pflueger vs. the Backlash," a title that is like an episode of the tv show Chuck. This one features the new design Supreme.
Really wonderful news from Stu Lawson, who appears to be recovering quite nicely and who promises to publish parts of his long-awaited Pflueger fly reel book in The Reel News in 2011.
Jim Schottenham winds things down with his always anticipated "Auction Report." I'm always stunned at how many great reels get sold and I don't ever notice them.
Another great issue. If you are not an ORCA member--and why aren't you?--you can join us by Clicking Here. The Reel News is lovingly edited by Richard K. Lodge.
-- Dr. Todd
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Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Thursday Review: ORCA's Reel News (Nov. 2010)
Thursday Review: ORCA's Reel News (Nov. 2010)
The mailbox brought a welcome site, the latest Reel News, the bi-monthly magazine of the Old Reel Collector's Association (ORCA).
Bob Miller gives us a wonderful Pflueger Pfacts column entitled "Waste Not, Want Not" in which he opines on the interchangeable parts for Pflueger reels. Another magnificent epistle from the dean of Pflueger reels.
Stu Lawson offers up a welcome column entitled "Scams and Other Fun Stuff" where he tells some tales of woe from his selling days, as well as gives us a great update on his health. We're all thinking of you, Stu!
Charlie Tanner gives us a wonderful article, "The Men Behind Wright & McGill" which is both a history of W&M and their various reels. Nifty job, Charlie!
Ben Wright, the resident spinning reel guru, gives us an article on the Cargem 33 Mignon Ultra-Lite spinning reel. Like all of Ben's work, it is accurate, concise, and easily understandable.
My own contributions this issue included a discourse on one of the rarest Chicago trade reels: Foss Brothers. It tells the fascinating story of a pair of brothers from a wealthy Chicago family who ended up starting a high-end sporting shop that sold some incredible high-end reels.
I also sent in a short little piece on a tour of the French spinning reel factory Centaure from a 1950s Fishing Tackle Trade News. It's a nifty little piece.
Jim Schottenham gives us the eagerly awaited "Auction Report" which just underscores how little I get to see on eBay every month.
Finally, there are three pages devoted to a letter from British tackle writer Graham Turner, who takes great umbrage at British reel historian John Drewett's recent commentary about Graham's latest book.
Another fine issue. If you are not an ORCA member--and why aren't you?--you can join us by Clicking Here. The Reel News is capably edited by Richard K. Lodge.
-- Dr. Todd
The mailbox brought a welcome site, the latest Reel News, the bi-monthly magazine of the Old Reel Collector's Association (ORCA).
Bob Miller gives us a wonderful Pflueger Pfacts column entitled "Waste Not, Want Not" in which he opines on the interchangeable parts for Pflueger reels. Another magnificent epistle from the dean of Pflueger reels.
Stu Lawson offers up a welcome column entitled "Scams and Other Fun Stuff" where he tells some tales of woe from his selling days, as well as gives us a great update on his health. We're all thinking of you, Stu!
Charlie Tanner gives us a wonderful article, "The Men Behind Wright & McGill" which is both a history of W&M and their various reels. Nifty job, Charlie!
Ben Wright, the resident spinning reel guru, gives us an article on the Cargem 33 Mignon Ultra-Lite spinning reel. Like all of Ben's work, it is accurate, concise, and easily understandable.
My own contributions this issue included a discourse on one of the rarest Chicago trade reels: Foss Brothers. It tells the fascinating story of a pair of brothers from a wealthy Chicago family who ended up starting a high-end sporting shop that sold some incredible high-end reels.
I also sent in a short little piece on a tour of the French spinning reel factory Centaure from a 1950s Fishing Tackle Trade News. It's a nifty little piece.
Jim Schottenham gives us the eagerly awaited "Auction Report" which just underscores how little I get to see on eBay every month.
Finally, there are three pages devoted to a letter from British tackle writer Graham Turner, who takes great umbrage at British reel historian John Drewett's recent commentary about Graham's latest book.
Another fine issue. If you are not an ORCA member--and why aren't you?--you can join us by Clicking Here. The Reel News is capably edited by Richard K. Lodge.
-- Dr. Todd
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Thursday Review: ORCA's Reel News (September 2010)
Thursday Review: ORCA's Reel News (September 2010)
The mail brought a welcome gift--the latest edition of the ORCA Reel News. And no news was more welcome than the note from Stu Lawson that his treatment for cancer has been going well. All of us send our best wishes out to Stu, who is one of the truly nice guys out there.
The issue did not disappoint. Bob Halver gives us "The Airex VIC Spinning Reel," a nifty analysis of this ever-popular Airex model. Lots of detail and the kind of work you'll come to expect from the author of a forthcoming book on Airex tackle!
Bob Miller gives us "Think Big! Pflueger's Largest Capacity Reels" about the wonderful Pflueger saltwater models, including the Dixie, Kihoga, Avalon, Sea King, Atlapac and Templar. All fun reels, but the latter two legendary in the big reel world.
Jim Madden gives us "South Bend #1201: A Masterpiece Mechanically and in Beauty." This covers one of South Bend's most rarest models, the first model made with a bakelite spacer. Nifty stuff.
Ed Slane wonders "Where did the Time Go" in his bi-monthly epistle. I did not know that Ed was an airline pilot!
Jim Schottenham gives us the always anticipated "Auction Report," and again, tons of stuff I missed out on. It's always great to see these wonderful pieces.
Finally, RIchard K. Lodge (ORCA's editor) gives us a great article on L.W. Holmes of Oronoque, Connecticut. Most people don't realize Holmes made everything from fly reels to massive saltwater models.
All in all, a great issue! Kudos to editor Richard Lodge for putting this all together.
-- Dr. Todd
The mail brought a welcome gift--the latest edition of the ORCA Reel News. And no news was more welcome than the note from Stu Lawson that his treatment for cancer has been going well. All of us send our best wishes out to Stu, who is one of the truly nice guys out there.
The issue did not disappoint. Bob Halver gives us "The Airex VIC Spinning Reel," a nifty analysis of this ever-popular Airex model. Lots of detail and the kind of work you'll come to expect from the author of a forthcoming book on Airex tackle!
Bob Miller gives us "Think Big! Pflueger's Largest Capacity Reels" about the wonderful Pflueger saltwater models, including the Dixie, Kihoga, Avalon, Sea King, Atlapac and Templar. All fun reels, but the latter two legendary in the big reel world.
Jim Madden gives us "South Bend #1201: A Masterpiece Mechanically and in Beauty." This covers one of South Bend's most rarest models, the first model made with a bakelite spacer. Nifty stuff.
Ed Slane wonders "Where did the Time Go" in his bi-monthly epistle. I did not know that Ed was an airline pilot!
Jim Schottenham gives us the always anticipated "Auction Report," and again, tons of stuff I missed out on. It's always great to see these wonderful pieces.
Finally, RIchard K. Lodge (ORCA's editor) gives us a great article on L.W. Holmes of Oronoque, Connecticut. Most people don't realize Holmes made everything from fly reels to massive saltwater models.
All in all, a great issue! Kudos to editor Richard Lodge for putting this all together.
-- Dr. Todd
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Thursday Review: July 2010 ORCA Reel News
Thursday Review: July 2010 ORCA Reel News
The latest edition of the ORCA Reel News has hit the stands and it is a good one. Coming off the ORCA Nationals in Tennessee in early June, we get a nice retrospective with lots of great photos of this wonderful trip. I really enjoyed myself and hope we can return there in the future.
By far the most important--and moving article--was penned by Stu Lawson, noted collector and author. In his regular "More Reel Stuff" Stu gives us his "Farewell to Fellow Junk Collectors and Friends." In this poignant column, Stu reveals he has Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML) which, he says, has a life expectancy of "weeks to months." What awful, awful news. I truly hope the experimental treatments he is on will fend off the disease and that he will go into remission, and continue to grace us with his presence and work for many more years. Stu, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Miller gives us a new article on Pflueger. "Pflueger vs. the Backlash, Part 2" gives us the second and final part of his detailed study on the anti-backlash feature. Another nifty article by the Dean of Pflueger researchers. Jim Madden gives us his latest "South Bend Bits" column, this one on the first South Bend Fly Reel box. Jim just keeps finding new and interesting stuff! Jim Schottenham weighs in on an awesome Auction Report.
My own contribution was a detailed study of the H.H. Kiffe firm of New York City and Brooklyn. Kiffe reels are popular and plentiful, and I had a fun time putting this article together.
In addition to extensive convention coverage, a couple of small articles include an obituary for noted Mitchell collector Bill Arp, as well as Walter Catucci (son of Pliny of Meisselbach fame).
Another great issue! If you are not an ORCA member--and why aren't you?--you can join us by Clicking Here. The Reel News is capably edited by Richard K. Lodge.
-- Dr. Todd
The latest edition of the ORCA Reel News has hit the stands and it is a good one. Coming off the ORCA Nationals in Tennessee in early June, we get a nice retrospective with lots of great photos of this wonderful trip. I really enjoyed myself and hope we can return there in the future.
By far the most important--and moving article--was penned by Stu Lawson, noted collector and author. In his regular "More Reel Stuff" Stu gives us his "Farewell to Fellow Junk Collectors and Friends." In this poignant column, Stu reveals he has Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML) which, he says, has a life expectancy of "weeks to months." What awful, awful news. I truly hope the experimental treatments he is on will fend off the disease and that he will go into remission, and continue to grace us with his presence and work for many more years. Stu, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Miller gives us a new article on Pflueger. "Pflueger vs. the Backlash, Part 2" gives us the second and final part of his detailed study on the anti-backlash feature. Another nifty article by the Dean of Pflueger researchers. Jim Madden gives us his latest "South Bend Bits" column, this one on the first South Bend Fly Reel box. Jim just keeps finding new and interesting stuff! Jim Schottenham weighs in on an awesome Auction Report.
My own contribution was a detailed study of the H.H. Kiffe firm of New York City and Brooklyn. Kiffe reels are popular and plentiful, and I had a fun time putting this article together.
In addition to extensive convention coverage, a couple of small articles include an obituary for noted Mitchell collector Bill Arp, as well as Walter Catucci (son of Pliny of Meisselbach fame).
Another great issue! If you are not an ORCA member--and why aren't you?--you can join us by Clicking Here. The Reel News is capably edited by Richard K. Lodge.
-- Dr. Todd
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