Steve,
that True temper reel.

There's a guy in FL , Tom Greene, that knows pretty much all there is to
know about old reels. He's a nice guy and will talk to you on the phone. His
phone # is 1-800-940-4886.

He helped me a few years ago with an old never used Luxor serf reel I had.

He has a website too. http://www.antiquereels.com/contact.htm

Jim L
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" Bill & Sue" wrote in message
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I'm still sorting through my late father-in-law's old fishing things.
Tonight I found a new in the box True Temper baitcaster. The box says
Ocean City No. 1581 Level Wind Baitcasting Reel Capacity, 100yds .
15# Test

Has anyone heard of True Temper reels? So far I've found several crank
baits and misc. other tackle. It seems Milt fished only off and on and
kept his lures in the original boxes.

Hi Doc,

What I was able to find out for you is the following:

Ocean City specialized in making salt-water reels in Philadelphia, Pa.,
from 1923 to 1968. During its history, the company absorbed, in 1935,
Montague City Rod & Reel Co., Montague City, Mass., and, in 1939, the
Edward vom Hofe Co., New York City, which made some of the finest reels on
the planet for many years. During its later years, Ocean City produced
many baitcasting reels, but none has significant value. The company was
bought by the makers of True Temper tackle.

I did a little investigation and it appears that there will be more
sentimental value than monetary. Several locations were advertising Ocean
City No. 1581 Level Wind Baitcasting Reels, in new condition, in the
original box for anywhere between $5.00 and $35.00.

I wish I could be the bearer of great news that the reel was worth
thousands of dollars, but unfortunately, it's not. Give me a call on
Wednesday morning, ok?
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com