The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Hi everyone,

I just got hold of my first (reasonably conditioned) Italian made FSR reel, which came with an Intrepid Junior (it was actually the Intrepid I was after). I did a bit of basic restoration on it and found that the main gear seemed to be of fairly good quality, though design wise internally, it had a bit of a Morritt touch to it, except the flyer/rotor attachment method, which is very different.

I found it to be a simple soundly constructed reel (though reasembly of the main gear and ocillating pin was tricky to say the least) and I really like it.

My question is, how are FSR reels regarded in general?

I've had a few FSRs and found them to be good, sound reels. Not in the top tier of Italian reels but that is a high bar as the Italians made some really good reels.

I've had 3 of the little FSR's,they are basic but functional.Whilst fiddling with one of them(it had an antireverse fault) a tiny spring loaded ball bearing launched itself into space never to be seen again...

If your looking at value the one to watch for is the grey bodied with red/silver badge and claw bail.Some models were only made for export to Europe,so they are rare in Italy.As are Alcedo's with bird in flight logo.

Thanks everyone for your replies.
Yeah, I don't see myself collecting these models (famous last words..lol!), but I am pleased to own this one.

Cheers!

Yeah and when you find another that's better than YOUR one........You delusional fool.