By Phil White.
In the 1890s "The Little Finger Does It" was one of the most famous slogans
in the fishing world. The Y & E Automatic Reel had swept this country by storm. Today,
this reel is still in demand by tackle collectors around the world.
Author Phil White spent two years researching the companies that produced this reel, and
the models they manufactured. The results of this research is shared with readers in this
book.
There are complete illustrations of all models, and the changes made over the years are
spelled out in detail. The chapters include: Yawman & Erbe, The Men and the
Reel; The Automatic Reel from 1880-1920; The "Keyless" Fisherman’s Automatic
Reel; The "Key-wind Automatic-Combination Reel. This detail is followed by a
listing Y & E patents, A Reel Value price guide, and a complete index of the contents of the book.
This booklet is signed
and numbered. It is 32 pages long, contains 33 illustrations and historical
photographs. There are several full color photographs, and a newly discovered
full color advertisement from 1897. This book is soft covered, 5.5 x 8.5 inches with a heavy stock, full color
cover.
To order this book you can send a check or money order for $12.50 + $2.00
shipping to: Phil White, 14099 Lakeshore Drive, Nampa, ID 83686.
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