Help finding an antique part
Several years ago, I was given a fly reel. It is an Empress No. 1689, Model D, made by the Kalamazoo Tackle Co. I like the reel for it's retro look and flash back feelings of days gone by. I'd like to use it on my fiberglass rod, but the drag screw is missing. It has a click function but if you're fishing in Idaho it would wake the sleeping bears in the next county. I'm wondering if anyone here might happen to know where I could find a click screw for my reel. In the picture below of the back of the reel, it would fit in the hole just above the reel's name. Thanks ahead for any help.
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The Best Reel Man In The Business
Bill Archuleta is the best in the business.
I'm sure he can help you and he is a really nice guy.
I have sent him reels that I tried to work on myself and made a mess of it. (Just sort of sent him a pile of parts.) He would send back the reel in pristine condition. If he doesn't have it, he will make it.
DickM. ;)