This reel is an 1810DH date code 1971 with a spool and ring type cover from a Shakespeare 1785 Reel. This reel like the 1785 should be mounted on a rod to test the cast and line pickup function, The reason is to have the line pointed to the center of the spool line pickup cover to work properly . Be sure to have a good weight on the end of the line . I combine shipping with my other items