From time to time I run across pictures or ads that show an angler* using a side mounted reel. Here are a few examples!
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*Seth Green photo from the book "Catskill Rivers" by Austin M. Francis ISBN # 0-8329-0282-9
Candee trade card showing an angler with a birdcage reel
Back of the Candee trade card
Cover of Harper's Weekly, Oct. 6th, 1888
Seth Green at streamside with birdcage reel at the ready!
Unsigned Still Life oil on canvas painting with neat Side-mount reel
I'm always interested in adding reels to my collection. If you have a reel you'd like to discuss, trade or sell please feel free to e-mail me at Jim@sidemountreels.com
