Hi to all you Mepps collectors (Russ B).
I recently obtained this Mepps Super Vamp, and I wondered if anyone here could give me a date on the reel (I thought pre 1954 because of the half bail?), and if the handle is original (seems almost home made?).
Thanks.
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Hi Rockape,All the Mepps Vamp reels were half bail or roller bail until an RV Type with full wire bail was produced in 1955.Regarding your Super Vamp handle,I've seen one or two SV's on Google Images with the exact same handle so I think it's an original part.TTFNRockape wrote: βSun Dec 17, 2023 5:56 pm Hi to all you Mepps collectors (Russ B).
I recently obtained this Mepps Super Vamp, and I wondered if anyone here could give me a date on the reel (I thought pre 1954 because of the half bail?), and if the handle is original (seems almost home made?).
Thanks.
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Thanks Russ, it's good to know there are others like it, as I was contemplating on how the heck I was going to find an original replacement part for it. Thanks again for your helpRussell Howard Brown wrote: βSun Dec 17, 2023 8:09 pmHi Rockape,All the Mepps Vamp reels were half bail or roller bail until an RV Type with full wire bail was produced in 1955.Regarding your Super Vamp handle,I've seen one or two SV's on Google Images with the exact same handle so I think it's an original part.TTFNRockape wrote: βSun Dec 17, 2023 5:56 pm Hi to all you Mepps collectors (Russ B).
I recently obtained this Mepps Super Vamp, and I wondered if anyone here could give me a date on the reel (I thought pre 1954 because of the half bail?), and if the handle is original (seems almost home made?).
Thanks.
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Hi Rockape,I've just found myself another Mepps Baby Vamp.On its way from the US and appears to be in extremely good condition.I think it'll arrive a couple of weeks into January.I'll post a few pics when it arrives.Russ (ShyTangler).Rockape wrote: βSun Dec 17, 2023 8:40 pmThanks Russ, it's good to know there are others like it, as I was contemplating on how the heck I was going to find an original replacement part for it. Thanks again for your helpRussell Howard Brown wrote: βSun Dec 17, 2023 8:09 pmHi Rockape,All the Mepps Vamp reels were half bail or roller bail until an RV Type with full wire bail was produced in 1955.Regarding your Super Vamp handle,I've seen one or two SV's on Google Images with the exact same handle so I think it's an original part.TTFNRockape wrote: βSun Dec 17, 2023 5:56 pm Hi to all you Mepps collectors (Russ B).
I recently obtained this Mepps Super Vamp, and I wondered if anyone here could give me a date on the reel (I thought pre 1954 because of the half bail?), and if the handle is original (seems almost home made?).
Thanks.
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Yes, please do, I would love to see it.Russell Howard Brown wrote: βWed Dec 20, 2023 11:56 pmHi Rockape,I've just found myself another Mepps Baby Vamp.On its way from the US and appears to be in extremely good condition.I think it'll arrive a couple of weeks into January.I'll post a few pics when it arrives.Russ (ShyTangler).Rockape wrote: βSun Dec 17, 2023 8:40 pmThanks Russ, it's good to know there are others like it, as I was contemplating on how the heck I was going to find an original replacement part for it. Thanks again for your helpRussell Howard Brown wrote: βSun Dec 17, 2023 8:09 pmHi Rockape,All the Mepps Vamp reels were half bail or roller bail until an RV Type with full wire bail was produced in 1955.Regarding your Super Vamp handle,I've seen one or two SV's on Google Images with the exact same handle so I think it's an original part.TTFNRockape wrote: βSun Dec 17, 2023 5:56 pm Hi to all you Mepps collectors (Russ B).
I recently obtained this Mepps Super Vamp, and I wondered if anyone here could give me a date on the reel (I thought pre 1954 because of the half bail?), and if the handle is original (seems almost home made?).
Thanks.
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This type of handle was used on several different French reels including the RU Sport and Contact 400. In the latter case they were prone to breakage so I would imagine spares are difficult to source.
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Thank you for your very helpful addition to this thread Coral Maestro; confirmation all round that it was not a home made handle, at least.Coral Maestro wrote: βThu Dec 21, 2023 7:28 am This type of handle was used on several different French reels including the RU Sport and Contact 400. In the latter case they were prone to breakage so I would imagine spares are difficult to source.