i need help identifying the maker and model of this fishing reel

[@raymondthompson1476]

A fascinating and intriguing reel there Dennis. Great video. Raymondo.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you

[@jameswagner2634]

As a former first responder, emergency, medical technician, ambulance, driver, and captain of the Williamton station in California. You’re welcome.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You bet! I appreciate your efforts - Dennis

[@pennyan2057]

On a hunch I looked on e-bay and it does appear to be a partial Great-Lakes reel, either a " Whirl-Away" or another model missing the round characteristic chrome cover, everything else is a perfect match, mystery solved!

[@seymourwrasse3321]

looks like one on fleabay that has the parts needed for this one, listed as Great Lakes Whirlaway fishing reel partial

[@seymourwrasse3321]

good catch!

[@pennyan2057]

Thanks Seymour, I knew it had to be missing it's housing and whirl-away came to mind first then maybe the Hurd "super-caster.@@seymourwrasse3321

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks to all. I think you are on to something.

[@zworm2]

Never heard of them but I think you are hot on the trail. Thanks

[@gungadinn]

Dennis, that reel looks like the case halves are missing and doesn't require a reel seat. The long shaft to the handle, matches perfectly. As a few others have wrote, it looks like the guts of a Great Lakes Whirlaway reel. I don't think there is an oscillation gear, as the spool is narrow enough that it probably doesn't require one.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the info I think you are right with the Great Lakes reel. I have one in my shop (somewhere) and I will try to locate it and see if there is a match - Thanks again - Dennis

[@bobbymiller1672]

Love these old oddball Reels. I don’t have a clue on the name of this Reel but I thought maybe made by Record made for another Company.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks Bobby

[@mseller12]

interesting reel. Sorry I can't help anymore than what others have already been theorized.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks

[@zworm2]

I'll bet that handle does not go with that reel originally. It is from a baitcaster style reel and is older than the other. Handle from the '40s and reel from late 50s early 60's. It is certainly a weird one.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

It certainly is an odd reel - Thanks

[@PortugueseDiesel]

Wish I could be of help. Hope somebody chimes in with the knowledge to solve the mystery. Fun video.

[@PortugueseDiesel]

If you ever want to share your what you know on that Vic it would also be a fun video. I grabbed one a few months back. Haven’t found much online about it. Very neat reel.