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« on: March 18, 2017, 10:09:21 AM »
Looking for a Good + or better Johnson Sidewinder 60with box and paper a plus
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« on: March 01, 2017, 10:17:23 PM »
In 1958, Minnesota was celebrating it's centennial year. Johnson considered it appropriate to Salute their home state with a "NEW" Reel. The result was the Centennial 120
Thanks to Dennis for sharing this info from his Sports Afield July 1958 Catalog
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« on: March 01, 2017, 07:29:46 PM »
Many of us are aware of the "trade reels" Johnson built for retailers like Montgomery Ward (Hawthorne), Cooks Premier and Ace Hardware. These reels were based on the Johnson Century 100 and Sabra 130 models, and differed from them only in colors and markings. Click the link below to Skips Blog and read about a couple them. http://www.fishingtalks.us/blog-post/johnson-chevron-13535/
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« on: February 28, 2017, 12:32:51 PM »
Janney, Semple, Hill and Company was founded in 1866 by Thomas B. Janney, his brother Edwin, and his brother-in-law, Samuel T. Moles. The first store, located on Washington Avenue between Nicollet and Minnetonka streets, was named Janney and Moles. In April 1875, a co-partnership was formed consisting of Thomas B. Janney, Samuel T. Moles, Frederick W. Brooks, and George H. Eastman. The company name was then changed to Janney, Moles, Brooks and Company.
In 1887 Samuel T. Moles withdrew from the Company, and the name was changed to Janney, Brooks, and Eastman.
In 1883 George H. Eastman's interests were purchased by Frederick Brooks and Thomas Janney. In Hovember of 1883, Brooks died and his interests were sold to Frank B. Semple. The firm name then became Janney, Semple and Company.
On January 22, 1891 the firm was incorporated. Thomas B. Janney was named president and treasurer, Frank B. Semple, vice president, and Horace M. Hill, secretary, the latter given the office because of long service to the company.
After 1886, the company expanded rapidly, due in part to the expansion of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads into the western territories. The company moved its headquarters in Minneapolis many times as increased business made larger quarters necessary.
Janney Semple, Hill and Company placed the first big order for Johnson Reels in 1950.
From the guide to the Corporate records., 1866-1956., (Minnesota Historical Society)
Note:
Many think that Janney was spelled as Jainey and also thought to be a woman
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« on: February 24, 2017, 09:53:26 PM »
Whether you are fishing in freshwater or salt, the Johnson brand has become a staple for every angler. Johnson spinner baits, spoons, reels and more have stood the test of time since 1949 and continue to deliver quality products today.
We got our start in 1949 when Lloyd Johnson and Henry Warren Denison built their first reel, the Johnson Sidewinder, in a basement in Mankato, Minnesota. Denison-Johnson, Inc., was formed shortly after and a patent for the Sidewinder was granted in July of 1953. 1955 Johnson Century…
In the early 60’s Johnson acquired the original Beetle Spin®, a lure that is still in production today and can be found in virtually every tackle box. There have been many imitations on the market over the years, but none have ever matched the action and simplicity of Johnson’s original Beetle Spin.
During the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, Johnson Wax Associates (known today as S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., a component of Johnson Family Enterprises) acquired Denison-Johnson, Inc. It became a profitable, self-sustaining outdoor equipment business known as Johnson Camping, Inc., and in 1985 was renamed Johnson Worldwide Associates (JWA).
By the end of the 1980’s, the company was making Johnson brand fishing reels, Minn Kota trolling motors, Old Town canoes, Eureka! tents and Camp Trail backpacking gear.
In 2000 Pure Fishing acquired the Johnson Fishing Tackle Division from JWA. Today the Johnson brand includes fishing lures, reels and combos.
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« on: February 19, 2017, 07:10:54 PM »
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« on: February 11, 2017, 06:39:45 PM »
New model added to this board. little is known so far. Skip is putting a blog together and will post when done. Feel free to post anything you have to offer
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« on: February 05, 2017, 02:43:37 PM »
Great Pictures, thank you. By the way, we have a gallery for Pictures also. Feel free to create an album and post there as well.
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« on: February 02, 2017, 11:43:28 AM »
Reply by OCAUTO: Not to be picky but I cannot find a 110-A are you sure it is not a 110A?
Also, some of the catalog pictures seem to show the foot as gray but cannot tell for sure. Spray paint can make gray black real easy.
Today at 11:14:03 AM
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« on: February 02, 2017, 11:39:59 AM »
Does anyone know for certain if Citation Model 110-A reels only had gray frames or could they have possibly had a black frame? I have seen one with a black frame but wonder if it is original with the black. Thanks
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« on: January 31, 2017, 06:00:02 PM »
Following up on a 100B issue on the 100-A Board
In full agreement here... The 100B side plate had 2 rivets and no selectable/sliding clicker. You may have a FrankinReel on your hands.
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« on: January 22, 2017, 04:11:01 PM »
Many of us are aware of the “trade reels†Johnson built for retailers like Montgomery Ward (Hawthorne), Cooks Premier and Ace Hardware. These reels were based on the Johnson Century 100 and Sabra 130 models, and differed from them only in colors and markings. In one brief instance, Johnson offered a trade reel unlike any of the others and never shown in factory catalogs.  Behold, the Johnson Chevron 135/35. These reels were made in Hong Kong, the 135 being the first version, 35 came later. According to a conversation on another site, they were produced 1979-82 and sold through 12 different stores, from “mom & pop†to J.C. Penney stores. Price was $4.99  These are about as basic as you can get. The body, foot and spool are one piece of plastic. There’s a star drag on the crankshaft with two of the smallest drag discs I’ve ever seen. Anti-reverse is full-time. The 135 and the 35 differed in two ways. The 135 front cover has a pebbled, satin finish on it and the spinner head doesn’t have a spring, at least not on the reel at hand  The front cover on the 35 has a flat finish and there’s a coil spring on the pick-up pin. These reels are an uncommon curiosity, might be okay for going after panfish.   PUBLISHED BY skipper I'm 69 y.o., retired 7 years from the wholesale liquor distribution business. My interests include vintage Johnson spin cast fishing reels, Oldsmobiles and Freemasonry. View all posts by skipper
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« on: August 10, 2016, 08:13:15 AM »
That is good information. I wonder how many times they have been installed incorrectly.
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« on: July 12, 2016, 09:30:29 AM »
Thanks a bunch for bailing me out on this topic. It is great.
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« on: July 04, 2016, 01:09:05 AM »
There are some free schematics on this site that can be very helpful.
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