A reel before its time

Article Abstract:

Leonard Atwood was an offbeat inventor who patented the Variable Tension Reel in 1907. The reel was unsuccessful even though it used a prototype of the modern disc drag.

Author: Campbell, A.J.
Innovations, Behavior, Inventors, Atwood, Leonard

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Those "new" tuna hooks

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Hooks for catching tuna from yesteryears are described. The new circle hooks introduced by two manufacturers, Eagle Claw and Gamakatsu are discussed.

Author: Campbell, A.J.
Facilities & equipment, Fish Hooks, Evaluation, Equipment and supplies, Fishhooks, Tuna fishing

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The old fisherman

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Discovery of an ancient artifact reveals that Rome was the first one to use reels for fishing.

Author: Campbell, A.J.
Italy, Fishing Reels, Usage

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Subjects list: United States, History, Fishing reels
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