I'm just beginning to become interested in old fly reels. Here are two that were passed down from my Father and Grandfather. They seem to be in decent shape.









I have a couple of Heddon Pal rods to restore that might make fine partners for each of these reels. Though, for that to happen, I've got some learning and practice to do.

The red JC Higgins (Sears) was first reel I ever bought back in the 1960s. Looked real snazzy on a blue Garcia Conolon. Helped catch many bass and gills and hooked me on fly fishing.

Always thought the reel was Bronson, but not sure.

Barry

The Higgins is of course a Bronson, and the Shakespeare Purist date code dates to '72.
You're off to a great start.

Thank you all for your comments. Will be keeping my eyes open to collecting similarly-sized vintage reels in the future.