Historical information
Wooden Fishing Reels are the earliest reels ever made, with most wooden reels dating between 1800 and 1920. They were very simple reels and the design stayed basically the same for the entire period of manufacture.
Significance
These reels represent a large part of common fishing history. Fishing is a significant recreational activity in the Orbost area.
Physical description
Four wooden fishing reels. They have brass fittings and nylon(?) line. 2443.2 has one handle missing. 2443.1 has K A scratched int the wood.
Inscriptions & markings
2443.1 has K A scratched in the wood.
