Age of fishing reel?

sirlostalot · May 22, 2009

Anyone know the age range for this reel?
It has stamped on it "Made by James Heddon's Sons Dowagiac Mich 3-15"

nhbenz · May 22, 2009

1920's is what I seem to find on the web.

Blacksheep · May 22, 2009

Might help. :wink:

(Nice piece, any indication of missing parts ie, anti-backlash bar?)

See item #24,#32

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/12391

And also,(no pic but there is a short description on top)
http://luresnreels.com/heddon.html

Woodland Detectors · May 22, 2009

I've had few of these types. Mid 20's I'd say....Looks like someone was flying a kite with it judging by the twine still attached.

RPG · May 22, 2009

4-H said:
I've had few of these types. Mid 20's I'd say....Looks like someone was flying a kite with it judging by the twine still attached.

Actually, the fishing line during that era was either braided or twine. The stuff will not rot. I think it is original fishing line.

sirlostalot · May 22, 2009

Ok thanks guys