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The Johnson Story => Johnson Reel Discussions => Topic started by: salmonfishing on September 22, 2016, 08:16:05 AM

Title: Sidewinder Model 44 variances
Post by: salmonfishing on September 22, 2016, 08:16:05 AM

I have two Model 44 reels (picture attached). One has the standard black frame and the other has a silver colored frame. Otherwise they are identical. Does anyone know if the silver frame is of any significance or just a variation? I have never seen this silver color of Sidewinder frame on any of the other models.
Thanks.
Chuck

Title: Re: Sidewinder Model 44 variances
Post by: Huckster37 on September 26, 2016, 07:35:20 PM

Here's a silver 22

Title: Re: Sidewinder Model 44 variances
Post by: salmonfishing on September 27, 2016, 10:43:14 AM

That is cool! So do you think my model 44 was all silver and someone changed out the front cover and the handle cover? I will have to be on the lookout for an all silver model 22. I still wonder why that silver version?