Indiana Style Reels
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This page consists of different varieties and types of Indiana Style Reels. For the most part, these are what I term the "Tined" varieties, and are my favorites to collect. There are many other "Round" variations also. These reels are termed Indiana styles because the biggest majority of them were designed and manufactured in Indiana during the teens through the 30's. There are also quite a few other varieties that were made in the surrounding states, and many unmarked and homemade versions.
I am interested in all of them. It really makes my day when I can add a new one or a variation to this collection, and I would really get excited if I could add a box or paperwork. I would truly appreciate any help adding another one to my collection. And many thanks to all that have helped me so far.
 Shakespeare Hoosier Reel. Kalamazoo, Michigan. |
 Shakespeare "Intro" version of the Hoosier Reel. This is a very scarce variety.
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 Shakespeare Hoosier. This painted style was made for only 2 years. |
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Unmarked 4-Tine. Aluminum Hub and Brass Tines. |
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| Heddon Winona in Box. Dowagiac, Michigan. |
 Southworth Reel. |
Goite and Box. Birmingham, Michigan. |
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| Monarch Reel with name and patent date. | Monarch Reel with patent date, name, and O.K. Machine Company. | Monarch Reel. Patent date only. No other markings. Fort Wayne, Indiana. | ||
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| MARC Reel with aluminum tines. | Unmarked Brass 6-Tine. | MARC Reel with brass tines. | ||
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| Henry A. Kiest in older tin with Winchester store tag. Knox, Indiana. | Kuntz Reel. S.L. Kuntz Manufacturing. | Henry A. Kiest in labeled tin. Knox, Indiana. | ||
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| Unmarked 4-Tine . | Unmarked 6-Tine. | Benson Anti-Backlash. |
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| Another variation of the Peters Reel. | Peters Line Dryer and Casting Reel. Knox, Indiana. | Another variation of the Peters Reel. |
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| N.S. Adjustable Reel with Line Guide. | Another variation of the Peters Reel. | N.S. Adjustable Reel. Mfg. National Specialties Co. Ft. Wayne, Indiana. |
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Size comparison for large Heavy Duty Aluminum Reel. |
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| Another Unmarked Heavy Duty aluminum Reel. This is a very big Reel. I call it "The Ships Wheel". |
 Unmarked Brass 4-tine in a really neat tin box. |
Unmarked Heavy Duty Aluminum Reel. |
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| Unmarked Brass 6-Tine. | Unmarked and looks homemade. | Unmarked. | |
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| Kiest Reel in Red Tin. | A really neat Unmarked Reel with attached line guide | Kiest Reel in Box. This box was never put into production. Henry Kiest died shortly after producing it. | |
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 Creek Chub Wawasee Reel. Mfg. by O.K. Machine Co. for Creek Chub. . |
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| Marc Reel with Script Writing and Box. |
Willoughby Reel and Box. Indianapolis,
Indiana.
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 Another Unmarked variety Indiana Reel. |
 Another Unidentified Unmarked Indiana Style Reel. |
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