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The South Bend Anti-Back-Last Casting Reels 1905-1934 by Leonard Sawisch, Jim Madden, Todd Larson

The South Bend Anti-Back-Last Casting Reels 1905-1934 by Leonard Sawisch, Jim Madden, Todd Larson

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Here for the first time three noted fishing reel historians -- Leonard P. Sawisch, Jim Madden, and Dr. Todd E.A. Larson -- combine forces to chronicle the detailed (and often confusing) history of the legendary South Bend Anti-Back-Lash baitcasting reel! The South Bend 1131/1131A family of reels was one of the most important in American fishing history, and it is covered in exquisite details in this book.

In Section 1, noted South Bend reel historian Jim Madden gives us the background of the South Bend ABL, chronicles the first South Bend Reel Box, the rare 1131T Tournament Reel, the 1131 Printer's Block, and opines on the legendary "Mystery Reel" 1131 and its possible manufacturer.

In Section II, esteemed fishing reel researcher Leonard P. Sawisch gives us his Industrial Archaeological History of the South Bend ABL, with a detailed history, technical descriptions and classifications (including photos of each known variation and its details), and notes and appendices including a 1131 Variations, Identified ABL Reels, and an early production time line.

In Section III, Dr. Todd E.A. Larson offers up a detailed analysis of how the South Bend ABL was marketed and advertised, from its introduction in 1911 through the transition to the 1131A in 1913, through its heyday in the 1910s to its replacement at the top of the South Bend reel family in 1920, to its long slow descent to obsolescence in the 1920s.

In Section IV, there are addendums including Robert A. Miller & Jim Madden's analysis of the Pflueger-South Bend lawsuit over the words "Anti-Back-Lash," a history of the South Bend acquisition of the ABL patents by Ed Corwin, and a great photo gallery showing rare South Bend 1131 ABL reels, ranging from the first model to the Tournament 1131T to a cut-away demonstrator.

The royalties from this book go to benefit Old Reel Collector's Association, so get your copy, learn a ton, and benefit a great cause!

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  • The South Bend Anti-Back-Last Casting Reels 1905-1934: A Detailed Analysis of the South Bend Model 1131 Family of Reels

    Leonard P. Sawisch, Jim Madden, Todd E.A. Larson

    9781945565069

  • Binding: Soft Cover

    Copyright: 2017

    Pages: 212

    Size: 6 x 9 in.

    Condition: New

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