auto reel

[Warm Water Fly Fisher]

was wondering if anyone knew when this reel was made. it says OREN-O-MATIC MADE IN U.S.A. BALANCED REEL NO. 130 MODEL D SOUTH BEND. the reel is ruby red in color.

Warm Water

[Later, Peter]

I think that's a 40's 50's reel.

[Panman]

H had a South Bend auto when I was a kid. That would be in the early 50's. I don't know the model number but I went to Google and found a bunch for sale anywhere from 5 to 50 dollars. I hope someone can give you a more exact date as my curiosity has been aroused.

Tim Anderson

[Warm Water Fly Fisher]

tim, was yours black or red?

Matt

[Warm Water Fly Fisher]

do you remember if yours had a folding lever?

[Warm Water Fly Fisher]

anyone know if you can buy parts for this reel? i lost the one screw. DO NOT just pull an auto fly reel apart quickly unless you know what your doing! If you do look out that springs gonna fly out.

[Jim Hatch]

Hey WWFF,

Do you know how to reinstall the spring? It ain't
easy and I want try to tell ya how, but if you need
help, let me know. I've got several of the reels and
can probably scare up a screw for ya. Warm regards,
Jim

[Panman]

Matt:
About the only thing I can remember is that the reel was red.

Tim

[Warm Water Fly Fisher]

you haad the same one i do then. the black one is 1140B the red one is 1130D

[Harebear]

The red one is the very reel that was on an old 9 ft montague boo rod that was given to me about 15 years ago. I was dating a girl who's dad had of all things, a heavy (deep sea I think) 5 ft bamboo rod. I told him I liked it, he turns around and says "well you can have this one, I don't know how to use it", and hands me the montague. The reel still works as good as ever!