This issue contains the following articles.

1. William Bradley reels: a hypothesis – Steve Vernon
2. The American Reel Co. of Indianapolis – Roger Schulz
3. The Shakespeare Standard Reel – David Lehmann
4. Getting the most out of direct drive casting reels for fishing – Paul Roberts
5. Ty Catron, dean of fishing tackle reps – Colby Sorrells
6. Member Spotlight on the Reel News editor (Richard Lodge) – Betty Barr
7. Auction Report – Richard Lodge