Old Florida reels

[walteryoung]

Anybody seen these? I've only seen them in Bass pro shops catalog. It has a cork drag and looks pretty inexpensive.
Can't find anything on them though.

[Fishboy]

They are available through "The Lower Forty" (I am in no way affiliated) I'm familiar with the company and have two of their older reels. Feel free to e-mail

[juro]

Sponsor Blue Northern has 'em in stock. "Nostalgic"

[Adam-Albino]

Old Salt in Hingham also carries them. For the money they are very nice. They have been around for years - somewhat heavy, and not the "prettiest" reel, but built like tanks, simple, and with a huge cork drag.
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[DFix]

They look pretty good on paper. Does anybody own and what's the positive/negative feedback? Been thinking they're a pretty reasonably priced chunk of metal for the mid-range fisherman. Thanks. DF.

[joesquicc]

I got a good look at them at the Marlboro, MA show. Old Florida had a booth. Constructed well- impressive for the price. Smooth bearings. Saltwater models do not have a quick release spool.
It's likely that someone will have them at a booth at the Shriner's/Wilmington, MA show next week. I don't know much about the company at this time or how the reels perform over a couple of seasons.