Meek & Milam Reel Exhibit at Capital City Museum

Opening soon at the Capital City Museum:

A world-class exhibit featuring the handiwork of legendary Frankfort craftsmen Meek and Milam. M & M developed the level-line multiplying gear reel, generally known as the Kentucky Reel and the forerunner of today’s modern baitcasting reels.

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Never heard anything about reels being made in Ky.

[QUOTE=Les Young;581356]Never heard anything about reels being made in Ky.[/QUOTE]

Pretty big deal round these parts.

Cool KY Afield piece on their historical significance:

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdoBSTtX5mA[/url]

Thanks for posting it. I thought it was pretty interesting.