These reels were made either by retired Sydney policeman Marty Smith or Fred Jones as the reels were almost identical it is unsure of who made which reel. They were advertised in the Mick Simmons catalogue in 1962/1963 – “Made of well-seasoned red cedar and featuring sealed ball-race, hardened steel spindle, solid star back, large comfortable plastic handle knobs screw-type, and smooth action spool check. Ideal for all classes of rock fishing.”
