VINTAGE 1952 HIAWATHA S-30 ENGRAVED REEL SIDE PLATE ON WOOD WISCONSIN

I rescue old, broken reels, acquiring these classics and saving them from the inevitable trip to a landfill by repurposing them into folk art for the fisherman. The components will, most often, be "beautifully" flawed with any combination of dings, scratches, cracks, rubs, rust, and who knows what else. And that's just the way I like to find them—battle scarred from decades of use by fishers of decades ago. Oh, the stories they could tell... This one, mounted on a wood cutout of Wisconsin, is a HIAWATHA S-30, manufactured circa 1952 by the Great Lakes Mfg Co of Lexington, Michigan. A prism-bladed spinner bait hangs from the handle. A great display piece, it measures approximately 5" long x 5" wide x 3/4" deep, is painted in colors suggesting the northern lights, and includes a hanger on the back. This one-of-a-kind item would also make a great gift for that special relative or friend with whom you’ve shared memorable time on the water. Whatever the case, it's a sure conversation piece to be enjoyed by all who love our hobby and its history. Shipping via USPS is actual cost to your location as computed by Pricetronic with no additional charge for packaging and handling. Payment is expected within 2 days of purchase and I ship within 2 business days of receiving payment. Check my other listings of vintage reel models from time-honored manufacturers, mounted on natural or painted wood in a variety of sizes, styles and shapes, including cutouts of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and perhaps even a fish or two. Buy with confidence—check my perfect feedback. Thanks for looking!