[SpringCreek]

Adam Hypnarowski Fly Reel ~ SOLD ~

Adam Hypnarowski Fly Reel. Clear acrylic reel with red handles is in what appears to be the original box and never used. These reels were made for a very limited period of time in the late 1940's in Buffalo, NY. Patent number US 2438287. I've only seen a couple of these in the last 10 years. 3 3/4" in Diameter, Spool with 7/8".

$45 + actual shipping. ~ SOLD ~

Please feel free to ask questions.

 

[henderson]

very cool

what is the function of the "tongue" on the front of the reel?

 

[SLSS]

what is the function of the "tongue" on the front of the reel?

It taunts the fish.

 

[herkileez]

It taunts the fish.

Now THAT was good !!!....:chuckle:

 

[JFHill]

Looking at the design of the reel, I'd say it is a brake of sorts. Nothing else there in center hub except a bearing.

I wonder how long that would take to wear down the acrylic spool??

Definitely something I have never seen before.



Cheers

 

[steelhd32]

Just noticed the teardrop shaped knobs. Very interesting. Wonder whether they are an "improvement" over cylindrical knobs when actually playing a fish, or maybe just an aesthetic element?

Jim

 

[pmurf54]

I saw a very similar reel in bright yellow at a fly fishing expo last winter. I think the knobs were round instead of teardrop shaped though. It was smaller, I'd say 3".

 

[moethedog]

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