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Sold at Ebay Auction for :AU$765.00
A vintage ARJON of Malung -Sweden casting reel in its original box with lube and spares, the model is no 180 and called "The Champion", a scarce collectors item.
History:
Arjon was started 1942 of Arvid Jonsson, in his hometown Malung. Arvid's brother
Nils Oskar was also involved in the beginning, but Nils Oskar started Jonsson factories AB “Jofa”. At the beginning of the 1950's he started a cooperation
with Bengt Rönnberg, the creator of Rönnbergsrullen and the company Rönnbergs mechanical industrial AB in Kyrktåsjö.
Nils Oskar was also involved in the beginning, but Nils Oskar started Jonsson factories AB “Jofa”. At the beginning of the 1950's he started a cooperation
with Bengt Rönnberg, the creator of Rönnbergsrullen and the company Rönnbergs mechanical industrial AB in Kyrktåsjö.
ARJON known as best Swedish Reel Company for their high quality and innovative bait casting reel, the Fighter. This reel was imported to the US in 1958 by Walter Stutz Inc. of New York City. The Arjon Fighter had an innovative line guide, an aerodynamic brake, star drag, and easy take down. The reel failed in this country due to its high price and poor marketing.
Today Arjon reel are highly collectible by tackle collectors all over the world. Prepare to pay a minimum average of $550 and above per reel. Depend on condition and availability.
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