In the late 40's my dad had Ocean City reels with the free spool lever that flipped to the side. They worked great. They were on surf casting rods that were about as limber as a tree trunk.😅
They were great reels and I still see them in use today. The lever you describe is the normal one for most of the OC saltwater reels, This one was different than most of them
Dennis, the ships you mentioned were not submarines but were the first two American ironclad warships. They fought each other to a draw at Hampton Roads VA in the Civil War.Thefirst American submarines were the Revolutionary War Turtle and the CSA Huntley which sits on the campus of The Citadel in Charleston, SC. Many of my reels are not what I’d call in pristine shape but there are quite a few in that condition and even more that are very close! This OC reel is phenomenal. Thanks for sharing it. I have four of the OC spinning reels. - Chris
Dennis, I have studied that civil war battle between those two ships for years. I mean think about it - they brought about the end of the wooden wars of battleships as steam power began to take over. Naval history has been a hobby of mine for many more years than fishing reels. I’ve even seen the CSA Huntley close up in Charleston. It is a fascinating time in the history of naval warships! - Chris
The friday night gift. It has very modern features if you are used to knuclebusters. BTW you sprayed plain WD40 in the knob? A lot of times I've red to not use it as a lubrificant
Yes - I used plain WD40. It is also a cleaner and degreaser. Also - wood can be oiled. It is porous and oil helps restore it. You are correct on not using it as a lubricant. It is a very light oil and does not have the properties that some parts require for lubrication - Dennis
I'd use it for sure. Nice
I just like the older Reels better , they may not be better in every regard but they seem to be stronger generally.
Generally speaking, those reels were over-engineered by todays standards
Very nice! ///bill
The machining of these reels is always amazing to me. Beautiful.
I agree - it's hard to beat the quality of machining on these reels that are 80 years old!
I always find the reel history lessons interesting. I've learned alot!
Glad you enjoy them - Dennis
Imagine finding the first centrifugal brakes reel and servicing It
Another sweet vintage reel. You and your family have a wonderful weekend Dennis.
Thanks and you too! - Dennis
@ you’re welcome. Will do
In the late 40's my dad had Ocean City reels with the free spool lever that flipped to the side. They worked great. They were on surf casting rods that were about as limber as a tree trunk.😅
They were great reels and I still see them in use today. The lever you describe is the normal one for most of the OC saltwater reels, This one was different than most of them
Really enjoy your work and watch them all. They have enlightened me. @@2ndChanceTackle
Dennis, the ships you mentioned were not submarines but were the first two American ironclad warships. They fought each other to a draw at Hampton Roads VA in the Civil War.Thefirst American submarines were the Revolutionary War Turtle and the CSA Huntley which sits on the campus of The Citadel in Charleston, SC. Many of my reels are not what I’d call in pristine shape but there are quite a few in that condition and even more that are very close! This OC reel is phenomenal. Thanks for sharing it. I have four of the OC spinning reels. - Chris
Thanks for the correction Chris. I guess I knew that they were not submarines....Oops - Dennis
Dennis, I have studied that civil war battle between those two ships for years. I mean think about it - they brought about the end of the wooden wars of battleships as steam power began to take over. Naval history has been a hobby of mine for many more years than fishing reels. I’ve even seen the CSA Huntley close up in Charleston. It is a fascinating time in the history of naval warships! - Chris
Sir I have an Ocean City 922c and I want to service it myself I shall be grateful if you do a tutorial on that reel.Thank you.
I did that video. You can watch it here th-cam.com/video/lRxFRfUzIzg/w-d-xo.html
The friday night gift. It has very modern features if you are used to knuclebusters. BTW you sprayed plain WD40 in the knob? A lot of times I've red to not use it as a lubrificant
Yes - I used plain WD40. It is also a cleaner and degreaser. Also - wood can be oiled. It is porous and oil helps restore it. You are correct on not using it as a lubricant. It is a very light oil and does not have the properties that some parts require for lubrication - Dennis
That's a big son of a gun😂😂😂😂😂!