JOHN MILNER REELS

Just over a decade later, and after countless repairs to the classics like Hardy centerpin reels, John dreamt of crafting a pin reel that would withstand steelhead fishing in the Vedder and Fraser Rivers while keeping the timeless elegance of the centerpins that first influenced him... John's first bushing centerpin reel, crafted in the Hardy Silex fashion, was made in 1975. The praise from friends over the completion of his reel led John to his first batch of centrepins. In 1977, John released seventeen "J.E.M. 77" bronze bushing float reels for BC salmon. Word of mouth on the river banks and in the tackle shops soon flooded John with local and international requests and in 1979 his second batch of twenty fishing reels were released and called The Talisman... His attention to detail and its resulting reliability is now sought by dedicated fishermen worldwide who appreciate his hand-built quality and precision. John Milner began crafting The Talisman centerpin in his spare time in..

Also known as: John Milner Reels Ltd

Primary location: Cranbrook Canada