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A 'new' acquisition,Mepps Super Meca in original box with user manual and two sales fliers.The box was in a terrible state with tears and sticky tape and what you see now is AFTER considerable PVA repairs.I couldn't remove the tape marks at all.So.....the reel,it has a horrible filed foot but what intrigues me is that it has a different bale arm compared to my other Super Meca so I'm guessing there were updates during its manufacture. The other thing that I'm confused about is the spool and the spool holder.The LH holder has a smooth rim,the RH holder has ridges.Also the spool from the new reel doesn't fit on the other spool holder ??? I know Mepps produced not only the Super Meca but also a Meca and I'm wondering if the 'new' spool and holder are from the aforementioned Meca because the 'new' spool doesn't fit the other (ridged) holder.Trying to find Mepps info on the internet is pointless and I've searched Google Images for the Meca model and found nothing.Lastly.....I haven't explained this at all well.....TTFN

Another great reel Russell, beautiful colour. This is from Ben Wright.

Fredline wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:02 pm Another great reel Russell, beautiful colour. This is from Ben Wright.

My dearest,dearest Fredline.I feel like I should be paying you a modest stipend.

Fredline wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:02 pm Another great reel Russell, beautiful colour. This is from Ben Wright.

My dearest Fredline,you are relentlessly helpful.I feel like I should be paying you a retainer.

I've replied twice coz I'm nearly 68.

Very cool russ!