Thanks, Ron for the explanation...
> Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:57:02 -0700
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors
>
> I think that makes sense. I live on the St Clair River which flows out of
> Lake
> Huron and into Lake St Clair. The Detroit River flows out of Lake St. Clair.
> I can't believe with how popular those were in the older days that I still
> can
> find an intact Victrola around here!
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Ron L'Herault <[email protected]>
> To: Antique Phonograph List <[email protected]>
> Sent: Mon, October 29, 2012 2:53:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors
>
> Here's what one website said:
>
> Basically, handlining involves using lead weights and wire line too heavy to
> use with conventional fishing tackle to get lures down in conditions where
> water flow and radically varying depths conspire to frustrate common
> slow-trolling techniques. It's a tactic pioneered by self proclaimed "river
> rats" fishing for walleyes forced by the current to hug the bottom as they
> migrate through the Detroit River each spring. Early anglers actually
> pirated parts from vintage, hand-cranked Victorola phonograph players to
> construct reels capable of handling the wire line and the weights the
> slow-trolling technique required.
>
> The "trolling motor" has nothing to do with powering a boat, as I thought it
> did at first. It is just a way to reel in/out a heavy line and weights.
> They mounted them off the sides of the boat and for al I know, probably were
> propelling the boat with oars.
>
> Ron L
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 12:09 PM
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>
>
> Can you guys explain what, exactly, is the purpose or advantage of using one
> of these contraptions? When I go trolling, I use a boat with a motor and rod
> & reel... I can't see how you would use these. I never realized that a
> phonograph could be used as fishing gear - is this just a cumbersome version
> of a modern reel?
>
> > Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:39:01 -0700
> > From: [email protected]
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors
> >
> > Hi Ron,
> > I have never found one with an intact governor. I think it would
> > rotate too slowly with it still attached. Without it, the angler can
> > control the speed by allowing the line to slip through the fingers
> > faster or slower. When i get some time I will send you a photo. I have a
> couple that I have not torn apart yet.
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Ron L'Herault <[email protected]>
> > To: Antique Phonograph List <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Mon, October 29, 2012 10:50:58 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors
> >
> > I believe that removing the governors is part of what makes them work
> > well, although a couple of pictures I've seen show governors in the
> > motors. I suppose it is possible that they are there but not engaged
> > in the gear train too.
> >
> > Can you send a picture of one you have?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ron L
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected]
> > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Dazer
> > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 5:50 AM
> > To: Antique Phonograph List
> > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors
> >
> > I pick them up around here for around $20. The governors are always
> > gone, but the springs and gears come in handy Dave Dazer
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Ron L'Herault <[email protected]>
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> > [email protected]
> > Sent: Sun, October 28, 2012 9:20:48 PM
> > Subject: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors
> >
> > I'm looking for information about the practice of turning a spring
> > wound phono motor into a trolling motor/line winder. Ever see on,
> > build one, use one? Got pictures?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ron L
> >
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