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[cool][font "Poor Richard"][green][size 3]Just found the little instructions booklet. The reel was made in 1946. Here is some of it's contents.[/size][/green][/font]

THE South Bend Oren-O-Matic "Balanced" Fly Rod Reel with its many outstanding features is the ultimate in modern automatic reel design. The Oren-O-Matic Reel is SILENT & and "FREE STRIPPING". All Oren-0-Matic Reels fit the rod in a natural balanced position, which feature not only prevents the rod from 'rolling' in hand but materially assists in casting, improving’ both distance and accuracy.

The Oren-O-Matic has a unique finger trigger operating lever of exclusive South Bend design which is so placed that it is easily operated with the little finger of the hand holding the rod, almost without conscious effort. This finger trigger folds flush against the reel; this means greater convenience in packing and carrying in the tackle kit.

A line operated brake makes possible the use of an extremely light leader without fear of a large fish breaking it, no matter how quickly he strikes. This brake automatically releases all but sufficient tension to prevent an 'over-run.'

A main spring of special South Bend design makes the reel more compact, increases its capacity and reduces its weight.

The knurled spring release operates smoothly and silently, reflecting the accuracy and precision with which the Oren-O-Matic is constructed.

The Oren-O-Matic Fly Rod Reels, Nos. 1130 and l140 are finished in a rich maroon color by a lasting anodizing process.

[font "Arial"]Reel fits rod in the natural[/font] [font "Arial"]Balanced position.[/font]
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[font "Arial"]STYLE NUMBERS - LINE CAPACITIES (YARDS) - WEIGHTS[/font]
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