Vintage & Antique Fishing Reels
| Subcategories: | |||
49,502 items
Shakespeare TRIUMP No 1958 HC reel
- Details »
- Buy Now for $21.95 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 15 hrs 44 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Chester, VA, USA ZIP 238**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Seller: pineforest1-9
Feedback: 1,766 / 97.6% Top-Rated Seller 
- See other items for sale from pineforest1-9
Vintage Abu Ambassadeur 5000 4 Screw Used But Still Super Nice Found In Storage
Works great- Details »
- Buy Now for $70.00 »
- Shipping: $6.85
- Time left: 2 days 15 hrs 44 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Star City, AR, USA ZIP 716**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Seller: stebi-8739
Feedback: 2,058 / 99.9% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from stebi-8739
Okuma Reel HE7000 Metal Ball Grip/Metal Spool Sea Jig Fishing Wheel + Sunglass
- Details »
- Buy Now for $49.00 »
- Shipping: Free
- Time left: 2 days 15 hrs 45 mins
- Item Condition: New
- Item Location: China
- Shipping Type: Free
- Handling Time: 4 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: la_retro93
Feedback: 14 / 100% - See other items for sale from la_retro93
Vintage Black Hawk Engraved Metal Bait Casting Fishing Reel
- Details »
- Buy Now for $9.99 »
- Shipping: $8.50
- Time left: 2 days 15 hrs 47 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Alexander, NY, USA ZIP 140**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 5 business days
- Seller: auctioneer1865
Feedback: 1,499 / 98.2%
- See other items for sale from auctioneer1865
EARLY SHAKESPEARE CRITERION NO 1960 LEVEL WIND CASTING REEL MODEL GE GOOD USED
- Details »
- Buy Now for $25.00 »
- Shipping: Free
- Time left: 2 days 15 hrs 52 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Clarksville, TX, USA ZIP 754**
- Shipping Type: Free
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: b17ranchusa
Feedback: 2,204 / 98.2%
- See other items for sale from b17ranchusa
Vintage South Bend Cast Oreno No. 5 Fishing Reel Baitcasting Made in USA
- Details »
- Buy Now for $12.99 »
- Shipping: $6.95
- Time left: 2 days 15 hrs 59 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Davenport, IA, USA ZIP 528**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: dcur3470
Feedback: 1,007 / 99.7%
- See other items for sale from dcur3470
ZEBCO Atomz & Zebco Slingshot Reels
- Details »
- Buy Now for $19.99 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 1 min
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Sistersville, WV, USA ZIP 261**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Expedited Shipping
- Handling Time: 3 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: zetatoys
Feedback: 1,003 / 97.4%
- See other items for sale from zetatoys
VINTAGE MILBRO BRASS FLY REEL MADE IN ENGLAND
- Details »
- Buy Now for $25.22 »
- Shipping:
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 1 min
- Item Condition: Used
- Item Location: United Kingdom ZIP PO334HL
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Seller: islandflying
Feedback: 1,888 / 99.3%
- See other items for sale from islandflying
Vintage Fishing South Bend OREN-O-MATIC Fly Reel No 1130 Model D
- Details »
- Buy Now for $28.95 »
- Shipping: $6.50
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 1 min
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: North Adams, MA, USA ZIP 012**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: libbysstandishmarket
Feedback: 862 / 100% - See other items for sale from libbysstandishmarket
stunning unused vintage Hardy viscount LA MKIII MK3 5/6 trout fly fishing reel
- Details »
- Buy Now for $189.26 »
- Shipping: $20.19
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 8 mins
- Item Condition: New other (see details)
- Item Location: United Kingdom ZIP PH336RQ
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: w666fly
Feedback: 1,213 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from w666fly
Zebco 202 Spincast Reel, USA, Metal foot
- Details »
- Buy Now for $17.99 »
- Shipping: $6.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 9 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Birmingham, AL, USA ZIP 352**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 3 business days
- Seller: stretch3006
Feedback: 1,788 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from stretch3006
Zebco 404 Spincast Reel, Made in USA
- Details »
- Buy Now for $17.99 »
- Shipping: $6.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 10 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Birmingham, AL, USA ZIP 352**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 3 business days
- Seller: stretch3006
Feedback: 1,788 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from stretch3006
Shakespeare Tru-Art Automatic Fly Reel No. 1826 Model EA Excellent Cond Fishing
- Details »
- Buy Now for $44.99 »
- Shipping: $5.95
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 11 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA ZIP 532**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Seller: void
Feedback: 3,077 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from void
Vintage Daiwa J1300 Spinning Reel Rear Drag Works Great
- Details »
- Buy Now for $15.16 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 12 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Princeton, MN, USA ZIP 553**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: rumriveroutpost
Feedback: 3,842 / 98.8%
- See other items for sale from rumriveroutpost
Vintage South Bend No.300 Model B Anti-Backlash Reel RARE
- Details »
- Buy Now for $12.50 »
- Shipping: $8.95
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 13 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Saint Louis, MO, USA ZIP 631**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 5 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: batcoenterprises
Feedback: 2,744 / 99.2%
- See other items for sale from batcoenterprises
Quantum OPTIX 60 LARGE Spinning Reel 250yds -17lb Line NEVER USED 11/24
- Details »
- Buy Now for $16.00 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 16 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Powers Lake, WI, USA ZIP 531**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Seller: npike54
Feedback: 4,094 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from npike54
Accurate ATD12 Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Kit
- Details »
- Buy Now for $34.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 17 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller - See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
Accurate ATD6 Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Kit
- Details »
- Buy Now for $34.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 17 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
Accurate Boss Single Speed Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Kit
- Details »
- Buy Now for $24.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 17 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
Accurate Boss Single Speed Spool Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Kit
- Details »
- Buy Now for $9.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 17 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
Accurate Boss Two Speed Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Kit
- Details »
- Buy Now for $24.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 17 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
Accurate Boss Two Speed Spool Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Kit
- Details »
- Buy Now for $9.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 17 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
Adcock Stanton 5 Inch Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Kit
- Details »
- Buy Now for $9.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 17 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
Ardent XS 1000 Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Kit
- Details »
- Buy Now for $14.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 18 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
AS IS - Citadel 1000 Spinning Reel Open Face Fishing TSCIT1000 (BROKEN HANDLE)
- Details »
- Buy Now for $12.28 »
- Shipping: $4.97
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 19 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Johnstown, PA, USA ZIP 159**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Seller: thezebrastand
Feedback: 30,324 / 99.4% Top-Rated Seller - See other items for sale from thezebrastand
Stunning unused vintage hardy Viscount LA MKIII MK3 5/6 trout fly fishing reel
- Details »
- Buy Now for $189.26 »
- Shipping: $20.19
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 20 mins
- Item Condition: New other (see details)
- Item Location: United Kingdom ZIP PH336RQ
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: w666fly
Feedback: 1,213 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from w666fly
rare vintage A. F. MEISSELBACK Tripart no. 580 1904-09 spinning reel good cond
- Details »
- Buy Now for $40.00 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 21 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA ZIP 809**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Handling Time: 3 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: dave.mcc
Feedback: 2,928 / 99.7%
- See other items for sale from dave.mcc
VINTAGE FISHING REEL : MITCHELL GARCIA 488 - Good Condition GWO CHEAP
- Details »
- Buy Now for $37.86 »
- Shipping:
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 22 mins
- Item Condition: Used
- Item Location: United Kingdom ZIP PO121LR
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: cbsales-solent
Feedback: 1,367 / 99.4%
- See other items for sale from cbsales-solent
(2) Zebco Spincast Fishing Reels, Zebco 33 & Zebco .257, Works
- Details »
- Buy Now for $54.95 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 23 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Ashville, OH, USA ZIP 431**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: thana_lo
Feedback: 1,689 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from thana_lo
VINTAGE NO 20 SOUTH BEND BAITCASTING REEL
- Details »
- Buy Now for $14.94 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 24 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Heber Springs, AR, USA ZIP 725**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: lanwood43
Feedback: 3,528 / 99.8% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from lanwood43
SOUTH BEND No.780 Smooth Cast Fishing Reel
- Details »
- Buy Now for $19.94 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 24 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Heber Springs, AR, USA ZIP 725**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: lanwood43
Feedback: 3,528 / 99.8% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from lanwood43
Stunning unused vintage hardy viscount LA MKIII MK3 5/6 trout fly fishing reel
- Details »
- Buy Now for $189.26 »
- Shipping: $20.19
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 29 mins
- Item Condition: New other (see details)
- Item Location: United Kingdom ZIP PH336RQ
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: w666fly
Feedback: 1,213 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from w666fly
Vintage Dam Quick 440N Open Face Spinning Reel
- Details »
- Buy Now for $34.00 »
- Shipping: $9.00
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 29 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Fife Lake, MI, USA ZIP 496**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Seller: micwo_1883
Feedback: 883 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from micwo_1883
Fishing Reel Mitchell 330 Spinning 1966 and Large Spool Made in France
- Details »
- Buy Now for $45.00 »
- Shipping: Free
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 30 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Tucson, AZ, USA ZIP 857**
- Shipping Type: Free
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: sukel_3090
Feedback: 377 / 100% Top-Rated Seller - See other items for sale from sukel_3090
VIntage INTREPID-DE-LUXE Spinning Fishing Reel K.P. Morritt's 2 Spools & Spares
- Details »
- Buy Now for $16.39 »
- Shipping:
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 31 mins
- Item Condition: Used
- Item Location: United Kingdom ZIP NN48PW
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Seller: tyrrell1411
Feedback: 3,722 / 100%
- See other items for sale from tyrrell1411
Fishing Reel Mitchell 400 Spinning w/Extra Spool & Box & Papers Made in France
- Details »
- Buy Now for $120.00 »
- Shipping: Free
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 31 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Tucson, AZ, USA ZIP 857**
- Shipping Type: Free
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: sukel_3090
Feedback: 377 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from sukel_3090
SHAKESPEAR FULMAR 2920 SERIES 365 TROLLING REEL. (251)
- Details »
- Buy Now for $44.15 »
- Shipping:
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 33 mins
- Item Condition: Used
- Item Location: United Kingdom ZIP RM11HR
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: cash-concepts-romford-barkingside
Feedback: 7,608 / 98.9% - See other items for sale from cash-concepts-romford-barkingside
Vintage Fly Fishing reels to restore collection Pratic cador brass types
- Details »
- Buy Now for $44.16 »
- Shipping: $49.21
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 34 mins
- Item Condition: Used
- Item Location: France ZIP 531**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 3 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: rclark8449
Feedback: 17,286 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from rclark8449
Vintage Fishing reels collection izusu Carol Silstar JT40 Sonal etc
- Details »
- Buy Now for $44.16 »
- Shipping: $49.21
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 34 mins
- Item Condition: Used
- Item Location: France ZIP 531**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 3 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: rclark8449
Feedback: 17,286 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from rclark8449
Vintage PFLUEGER PAKRON No 3178 Line Deep Sea Fishing Reel
- Details »
- Buy Now for $18.00 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 34 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA ZIP 731**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Expedited Shipping
- Handling Time: 2 business days
- Seller: hobie27
Feedback: 2,959 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from hobie27
Trolling Reel Vintage Ocean City 991
- Details »
- Buy Now for $6.00 »
- Shipping: $7.50
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 35 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Brandon, VT, USA ZIP 057**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 3 business days
- Seller: ladycollectible1
Feedback: 250 / 100%
- See other items for sale from ladycollectible1
stunning unused vintage Hardy viscount LA MKIII MK3 5/6 trout fly fishing reel
- Details »
- Buy Now for $189.26 »
- Shipping: $20.19
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 36 mins
- Item Condition: New other (see details)
- Item Location: United Kingdom ZIP PH336RQ
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: w666fly
Feedback: 1,213 / 100% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from w666fly
Zebco 202 Spincast Fishing Reel Fresh Water Works and Look Great
- Details »
- Buy Now for $13.95 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 37 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Akron, OH, USA ZIP 443**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Handling Time: 3 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: gorilla-econ
Feedback: 776 / 98.5%
- See other items for sale from gorilla-econ
3.5" RYOBI 355 Lake /sea Trout vintgea fly fishing reel in very fine fishing (81
- Details »
- Buy Now for $56.78 »
- Shipping: $20.19
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 40 mins
- Item Condition: Used
- Item Location: United Kingdom ZIP NP81BJ
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 3 business days
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: junk_from_the_shed
Feedback: 6,399 / 99%
- See other items for sale from junk_from_the_shed
S20•Vintage Sears JC Higgins Model 47B Bait Casting Fishing Reel
- Details »
- Buy Now for $12.95 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 43 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: North Branch, MN, USA ZIP 550**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Handling Time: 5 business days
- Seller: bramscollegefund
Feedback: 4,996 / 98.2% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from bramscollegefund
Vintage Penn No. 85 Reel
- Details »
- Buy Now for $11.99 »
- Shipping: Based on Zip
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 45 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: Amenia, NY, USA ZIP 125**
- Shipping Type: Calculated
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: 050505gm
Feedback: 195 / 100%
- See other items for sale from 050505gm
Avet Big Game 50 Spool Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Kit
- Details »
- Buy Now for $9.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 45 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
Bass Pro Carbonlite CL10H Baitcaster Complete Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing
- Details »
- Buy Now for $24.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 45 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
Bass Pro Extreme ETX1000LPSB Baitcaster Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Kit
- Details »
- Buy Now for $14.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 46 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
Bass Pro Extreme ETX10HFE Baitcaster Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Kit
- Details »
- Buy Now for $14.99 »
- Shipping: $4.99
- Time left: 2 days 16 hrs 46 mins
- Item Condition:
- Item Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA ZIP 957**
- Shipping Type: Flat Rate
- Handling Time: 1 business day
- Returns Accepted
- Seller: fasteddybearings
Feedback: 20,652 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller
- See other items for sale from fasteddybearings
Interested in the history behind these vintage fishing reels? Check out the Fishing Reel History page of the Old Reel Collectors Association.
Extensive information on antique fishing reel collecting, including photos of old reels, historic articles on reel manufacturing, and a very informative Frequently Asked Questions section, can be found at the Antique Fishing Reels web site.
The primitive little wire basket reels that mount sideways on the rod have their own little world: Side-Mount Reels.
Learn the basic types of reels, reel parts, manufacturers, and models of vintage fishing reels at the Reel World.