No one seems to know, what is this antique fishing reel?

[1carazy1]

I have posted on numerous sites with over 700 views and the hunt gets more interesting with every view and no one knows.
Do you know? Thanks for viewing and any comments. DuWayne

 

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[HuntinDog]

Is it a complete rod and reel?
I have one of similar design, I'll see if I can find it.
Mine is just the reel and handle (butt section) that the rod slips into.
Maybe the same company?

 

[Red-Coat]

Welcome to the forum.

Is this a manufacturer's mark? If so, what does it say?

 

[battlecat]

take it off the rod, It should say something on the part that attaches to the rod. Looks similar to a blue fin I had, It was marked Japan where I said to look.

 

[Snap on Man]

Looks like a ice fishing reel to me.

 

[bowwinkles]

Fly rod with built in reel. https://www.ebay.com/i/123969944049...MIybbpoYD16AIVSj0MCh2dcwCQEAQYBiABEgJpTPD_BwE

 

[Kray Gelder]

Take the old line off of it, and remove from the pole. You will probably find a maker's mark.

 

[rick67]

Ice fishing set up. Premax had a style like that with reel and rod being one piece.

 

[Snap on Man]

Ice fishing set up. Premax had a style like that with reel and rod being one piece.

My first guess was ice fishing rod. My second guess would be very old having a cork handle. I can remember my grandfather's fishing polls having cork handles and I am now 68 years old. I can remember a few of these when I still lived in Wisconsin

 

[1carazy1]

Hi Red-Coat, I believe I have the same reel. mines a 61" total length, Pat. 80990 American Fork and H o e / True Temper pole. I have been searching for some time now to find out anything about this reel.

 

[Red-Coat]

Hi Red-Coat, I believe I have the same reel. mines a 61" total length, Pat. 80990 American Fork and H o e / True Temper pole. I have been searching for some time now to find out anything about this reel. View attachment 1825434

Hi @ 1carazy1. I don't have a reel like this. I was simply enlarging your picture with an arrow pointing to where I was asking if there was any manufacturer information because I thought I could see some letters or numbers.

The patent number you're quoting (filed by Robert H Cowdery of Geneva, Ohio in 1927 for the American Fork and Hoe Company) was only for a "new, original, and ornamental Design for Fishing Rods". It made no claim for particular functionality and did not cover anything to do with reels. Only the design of the rod itself.

 

[1carazy1]

Thanks you all for the info, I really appreciate the help.

 

[Red-Coat]

Well... is there an manufacturer information on the area of the reel that I arrowed? Or anywhere else on the reel... not the rod.

 

[1carazy1]

Red-Coat, The area on the trigger is scratched to the point that its hard to tell if it was marked. I do not believe there is a makers stamp as what ever I try to make out of the scratches as lettering would not be like a straight line makers stamp. I did some more hunting from rick67 post about Premax, so I googled it and came across this listing on E-bay. VINTAGE AMERICAN FORK & HOE / OXFORD SQ.STEEL FISHING ROD/REEL COMBO. I did take the line off but not the handle cork as I am did not want to gamble on damaging it. Close up inspection with magnifier glass an no markings on the reel. You guys have gave me my first real leads. Thank You - Thank You!

 

[1carazy1]

HuntinDog, Yes, I believe it is a all in one rod and reel. There is a screw on the end to remove/replace the longer handle section of the cork. But I have no idea on how to remove the rod section. Thanks DuWayne

 

[Snap on Man]

Look at Rick's rods in Denver Co. You might have something worth money.

 

[OldWest]

You mean Rick's Rods?

 

[Snap on Man]

I googled antique fly fishing rods and that's what and came up. Ricks rods.

 

[cw0909]

in the slideshow by 1949 making rods, golf shafts,ski poles
https://www.true-temper.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2015/10/1949-e1447333940551.png?x93843
true temper & hoe still in biz
https://www.true-temper.com/about/about-true-temper/

if you search American Fork and Hoe True Temper pole
more hits on poles

 

[Garbonzo]

Reminds me of an old fly fishing pole. If you have ever watched the movie "A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT" with Robert Redford you will see him use a very similar rod while fly fishing.