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INDIANA REEL. Named after the state where it was first
manufactured and popularized in the US, the Indiana reel was conceived
with a dual purpose. It would function as both a line dryer (for the
silk and linen lines used at the time) and as a casting reel. It served
both functions well, and was also employed as a trolling reel.
The first Indiana reel patent was granted to
C.D.Rider on December 1st, 1908. The most recent patent found went to
A.L. Thomson on April 4th, 1967. The Indiana reel has been found in many
shapes and sizes, but the basic design is that of a large diameter,
single action reel with radial arms, which is sidemounted on a rod. It
has been affectionately known as a line dryer reel, Star reel, Ferris
reel, Snowflake reel and the "Knucklebuster". (contributed by Jim
Schottenham)
IVOROID.
