Why the composite construction

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Pickerel

Why the composite construction

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This 5 1/2" diameter star back reel has a brass rim to the backplate side of the spool. The wing nut provides tension. The handles are ebony. My questions are: is this a saltwater reel, is the brass element meant to prevent backplate distortion and who might the manufacturer be?
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MaggotDrowner
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An interesting question that I have often wondered about.
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Phil Arnott
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I think the back plate was made from brass to stop it soaking up water, swelling and jamming the reel.

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Phil Arnott wrote:I think the back plate was made from brass to stop it soaking up water, swelling and jamming the reel.
Good shout Phil, obvious now you've mentioned it :Hat:

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Harry H
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The patent relates to a brass ring around the inside of the back plate for added strength.
They also made them with aluminium spool plate as well.
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