Gear'n'beer!
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Basically a one off, have seen a couple titanium ones done (a two off?). Work of frigging art. Backside is solid with machined out aboriginal style killer whale and name. Incredible workmanship.
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Basically a one off, have seen a couple titanium ones done (a two off?). Work of frigging art. Backside is solid with machined out aboriginal style killer whale and name. Incredible workmanship.
RageWelding
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Nice. Who made it?
TheHurtLocker
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The first 2 pics are from a 4.25 narrow arbour centrepin built by Norm MacDonald, never used and only one made. It has a 3 way clicker for casting.
The last 2 pics are from a 4.25 narrow arbour "The Talisman" centrepin built by John Milner, used on special steelhead derby's only. I was bugging John to make me one for a couple of years. This reel was sent back to him by a local shop in Campbell River after years of being not sold. He called me and I bought it.
The last 2 pics are from a 4.25 narrow arbour "The Talisman" centrepin built by John Milner, used on special steelhead derby's only. I was bugging John to make me one for a couple of years. This reel was sent back to him by a local shop in Campbell River after years of being not sold. He called me and I bought it.
Gear'n'beer!
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Man hardy builds some fine looking stuff. Those are beauties hurt, nice collection. John Milner is from my hometown. Fully custom reels.
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Fins -n- Skins
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Wow nice reels Hurt.. Some serious coin there !! I don't think I've seen a nicer Macdonald than yours.. Sweet. Are they bushing or bearing and which do you prefer ?
TheHurtLocker
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Thanks, the MacDonald is bearing, the Milner is bushing. I prefer bushing. So many times I've had a bearing screw up on the river with a bit of sand or grit. Bushing you can literally take apart on the river dip in water and oil and your back to fishing.
TheHurtLocker
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Here are some more from the collection. First is another Norm MacDonald but a 4 inch with a regular arbour and a 2 way clicker. Second is a 4 inch Milner Talisman II that I had custom made with the clear handles and clicker. MacDonald is another bearing and the Milner is a bushing.
Gear'n'beer!
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Man you have some serious Steelie reels dude......awesome collection
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