19^th Century Fishing Tackle

Chapin Reel Patented Jan 31, 1899

This reel looks much like the reel in the patent drawing but quite a bit different than the actual production model.

J.C. Conroy & Co ~1865

Unmarked ball handle reel `1860-1880

J.B. Crook reel with rim drag.

Bradford & Anthony Boston ~1870

Julius Vom Hofe 1870-1880?

E.E.Eaton Chicago

Hawks & Ogilvy NY

Birdcage Fly reel Patented in 1859 by Gunsmith William Billinghurst of Rochester NY.

This one was found with newer copper trolling wire on it which brings up the fact that these reels were mostly used for boat fishing.