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This B.C. Milam reel constructed in Frankfort by Benjamin C. Milam in the late 1800s is a fine example of a Frankfort, sometimes called Kentucky, reel. The quality, precision and performance of these reels established a world-wide reputation for craftsmanship. An exhibit at the Capital City Museum in downtown Frankfort features reels made by the four major Frankfort reel makers. Their work made the Frankfort reel synonymous with being among the best fishing reels in the world.
Photo by Gene Burch.
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