gambles hiawatha reel

Question
i have one of these reels with a cork center and brass construction with scenery scrolled on it and was wanting to inquire the value and possible age of the reel it is on a Britol steel telescoping rod both are in working good condition

Answer
Jim

The fishing reel is a high volume, low cost reel in its day. These reels are really common and sell between $5-10. The cork center is an add on to reduce the amount of line wound on the reel.

The rod is fairly common, they run $15 to $30.

Both are pre WWII items, most likely 30s to 40s.

Bob