Bronson Mercury 2550 vintage bait casting fishing reel how to service

[@garrettlauzon1656]

Great Video Dennis, i should mention another way to date bronson reels is to look at the bottom of the reel foot for a two digit date code. Thats how i was able to date my Brooklure No. 15 reel.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Is there a key for the date codes like there is with the Shakespeare reels? Do you know where I could find one?

[@garrettlauzon1656]

​@@2ndChanceTackle there's some info about it on the ORCA website

[@noahrr1112]

I just recently found this reel in my grandfather‘s tacklebox. I would love a video on how to properly use it.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ-3e36Dft6Vnc0 It features a different reel but the process and how to use it is the same - Dennis

[@bobbymiller1672]

Some people tell me the Bronson Reel in that Era was a better Reel than say a South Bend or Shakespeare I don’t know about that but I have a small Collection of these Reels including the one in tonight’s Video . Tks Dennis for another enjoyable video.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I found the Bronson reel to be very similar to the Shakespeare reels of the day, so I am not sure which is better. The edge may go to Bronson based on the plating and cosmetics

[@thomaskass6668]

Classic baitcaster ! Do you think that oil had a reaction with the plastic handles that made them swell and stick? Great job on the reel dennis.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I don't think it played a part. The material probably dried and shrunk. Maybe stored in a hot place like a shed, could have accelerated the issue