Not worth much at all, Bill. Maybe $10-20 tops. Kinda like Popiel's Pocket Fisherman. There were lots of "automatic" fly reels made back in the 50's and even today, but to see one on a trout rod is a total rarity! An oddity for sure, but don't you dare trade your target pistols for it.
Jimmy *********************************************************************** Bill Kenton wrote: >Anyone ever heard of a Wonder Reel? It's a fly rod/reel combination but the >interesting thing is that there's a button on the reel that when you push >it, it automatically retrieves the line. I was curious what the thing is >worth, when it was made etc. because I have a guy trying to put together a >trade to get one of my target pistols. I don't know what the thing is >worth. I do know that it's fully functional because I played around with >it. > >Cincy_Bill > > -- Jimmy D. Moore, "BIGTROUTMAN" I FISH BECAUSE I MUST! More importantly, I fish because my Dad taught me! Author,Outdoor Writer,TOWA, TF&G,VP-GRTU Owner/Webmaster - Worldwide Flyfishing Info. http://www.BIGTROUTMAN.homestead.com/MainPage.html
