Heddon Prototype Tournament Casting Reel

This reel was owned by Homer Circle or Uncle Homer" as he is affectionately called by many who know him. Circle has had a long and distinguished career within the sporting fields. He has served as the Angling Editor for Sports Afield and is currently the Senior Editor for Outdoor Life. Among many other occupations, he has held several presidential positions including the Outdoor Writer's Association of America and Great Lakes Outdoor Writer's Association, not to mention receiving many prestigious awards. In the tackle collecting world, he is best known for his tenure with Heddon as their Vice President of 15 years. Circle has always possessed a fascination for all types of reels and collected some very unique models as well as multiple prototype and one of a kind reels in the vein of those included in this sale. Signed provenance is included with each reel lot.Aluminum Heddon Prototype Tournament Casting Reel. With no markings and a size similar to a Heddon P-41N, this extremely lightweight 1 7/8" dia., 1 3/8" wide spool reel has a unique tiny tournament handle with no grasps, possibly to reduce weight. The finely knurled screw off head plate ring provides for quick take-down and the crank collar is fitted with a sliding oil port to allow for lubrication. The spool is also unusual in that it has flat sides. An outstanding addition to any tournament caster's collection, in excellent condition."