joerogrz,

Per quote below, if your dad doesn't get another Martin reel I'll be happy to send him the SouthBend auto reel I have - slightly used but still works good. Or, free to a good home to anyone. Sent the Martin I had to Turvey today.

"Turvey,

Have a Martin Model 81 Automatic reel still in plastic packaging never opened. Bought it when I was in the market for another auto reel and then switched to non-autos. believe I also have a used old Martin somewhere in my "stuff" but couldn't locate it just now. Also have a slightly used Southbend #1140-A auto reel. You can have the packaged Martin - no charge - just send me your snail mail address in a pm. Sending you a PM too in case you miss this message. "