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NEW REELS.  We regularly stock selected sizes, colors and models of new reels from some of the world’s finest reel makers. These include Hardy, Hermann, Tibor, Pate,  Peerless,  Abel, Godfrey and a few others. We try to keep some stock of the most popular of the models from this list of builders.

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P-Poor. Structurally sound. Needs major refinish.

F-Fair. Needs only minor work to fish.

G-Good. Shows use and routine care. Needs no work to fish.

VG-Very Good. Average condition. Shows light to normal use and is ready to take fishing.

E-Excellent. Above average condition with light use only.

N/M-Near Mint. Close to new. Barely used.

M-Mint. AS NEW. Never Used.

M/R-Mint Restored. Professionally refinished to new condition.

N-New. New merchandise. Never used, first time sold.

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          55765. ABEL. 2.75". TR-1 FLY REEL. GUIDE FINISH. (Matte Black Finish). One of the loveliest single action reels in current production. Fully Ventilated spool AND Reel Housing. Fixed click check drag makes sound coming and going. Reversible. Takes a #2, #3 or #4 line and backing. Rosewood handle. Unused in the original factory case. M. $215.00.

           55501.   ABEL.   3".   TR-2 FLY REEL.   The machined Abel Light Weight Trout Reel! Beautiful Black Coral finish. One of the loveliest fixed click, single action reels in current production. Ventilated frame and counter-balanced & Ventilated spool. Fixed click check drag makes sound coming and going. Reversible. Takes a #4, #5 or #6 line and backing. Rosewood handle. Brand New in the box with full warrantee.          BRAND NEW.    $270.00

               

55658. ABEL BIG GAME. 2.95". MODEL 2 PORTED. Exquisite Fully PORTED Model Reel for 7/8/9 lines. Right/Left Hand Convertible. Adjustable drag. Rim control. Black Coral Finish. Black frame, black vented & counter-balanced spool. Complete with the original case. Appears unused. N/M. 425.00

          55779.   ABEL.  3.375".    Super 6.  Large Arbor Fly Reel.   User Convertible for Right or Left Hand wind.  6.9 oz.  This reel is one of the workhorse reels of the Super Series.  It is for school stripers, Bass, large trout, bonefish or half-pounders and windy conditions when you need the punch of a 6 or 7 weight line.  Takes a 6/7 and 100/75yds 20# backing.  Black Coral Finish.  Fully ported Black frame and fully vented Rapid Retrieve spool.  Interchanges with the #3N Spool and Frame.   In a neoprene case and virtually new  M.   $595.00.

             55805. BALLAN. 3-1/8”. SIGNATURE SERIES FLY REEL. Bill Ballan's tribute to the singular most attractive reel ever built by Julius vom Hofe. Made for one year only in 1937 and sold exclusively by A&F, the original of this reel trades for over $7,000 today. Original features include diamond shaped, counterbalanced handle and perforated side rims and handle plate. Black side plates and perforated reel foot, Silver spool, Gold frame. Beautifully crafted and an immensely attractive reel. Fixed click check drag. Favors right hand wind now but easily reversible. 0.750" wide spool takes a 5 or 6 line and 50 yards backing. Shows no use. Comes in a protective Neoprene reel case. Unused. M. $495.00

              55794. BERKLEY. 3-1/2". MODEL 556 FLY REEL. Fully ventilated, Aluminum frame, graphite spool reel. Single action with adjustable click check drag. Reversible wind. Pop out spool. Rim control drag. Comes with AN EXTRA SPOOL in suede leather drawstring pouch. E. $30.00.   SOLD

          55787. BRONSON. 3-3/8". ROYAL 360. Black Finish Aluminum Fly Reel. Fully vented. On-off click check. Reversible Wind. Simple little click check reel. Ivoroid handle. Basically a copy of Pflueger Gem design. For a 5/6/7 line from the 1950's. Excellent match to a period Production Built bamboo fly rod. E. $40.00.

         55479.    CARPENTER & CASEY.    2.72".    First Model Fly Reel.    Standard 3/4" Wide spool Trout Model for 3/4/5 line. Low serial number #107. One of the first 125 reels made by Walt Carpenter and Frank Casey. Fixed click drag. Now Right hand wind, but reversible. Black and silver aluminum vom Hofe style reel. Counter balanced S-handle with lovely German Silver accents. Almost new in the original soft leather reel case. Very Strong collector.   N/M.  $795.00

          

   55741.    COXE - J. A.   CORONET 25.    FREE SPOOL BAIT CAST REEL.  Aluminum/Hard rubber construction. Made by Bronson. Free Spool. Anti backlash adjustment. Level wind. Spare level wind pawl inside reel. Considered by many fishermen to be one of the finest casting reels you can buy. Aluminum spool for low inertia and better performance. Free running action. Comes with the original fitted, "J. A. Coxe" stamped, leather case. Shows moderate use and remains in excellent condition. Working perfectly.. Fits Payne, Leonard, Edwards, Thomas, Young, T&T and other high quality bait casting rods. Highest quality 1940's reel. E. 135.00.

            55792. DAIWA. 3-1/2". MOD 232 FLY REEL. From the 1960's. Exceptionally well made Aluminum reel with ample capacity for a 6 or 7 line and up to 100 yards of backing. Reversible. Adjustable drag. Black anodized frame finish. Drop forged natural color aluminum spool, extra rugged. Corrosion-proof finish. Vented spool. Great reel for balancing out an 8' to 9' bamboo rod. Super bass fishing reel! Daiwa has made very few fly reel over the years and this is one of their nicer ones and is patterned after the J. W. Young reels of England. Possible collectible? In the original box with brochure. Comes with AN EXTRA SPOOL. E. $40.00

               55486. FIN-NOR - BIG GAME REEL. FIN-NOR - MIAMI.   4/0 REEL.   An early, (s/n 340), Miami made, Tycoon/Fin-Nor Model 4A Trolling Reel. Reel is engraved with four patent numbers. The 4/0 is a smaller sized reel for perfect for light trolling and light stand up big game use on fish to 100 pounds. Finger tip drag, right side drag lever and free spool control with adjustable drag tension allowing fisherman to fine-tune and pre-set drag as required. Perfect in-shore outfit for shark, drum, cobia, wahoo and any other light line trolling or bait fishing use. Shows light use and minor boat marks, but everything is whole, complete, with no corrosion and working properly. They really don't make tackle like this anymore! This reel comes with provenance attesting to ownership by the DuPont family of Camden, SC and its use on the boat "DuPont". Comes in the original box with factory paperwork and instructions.      E.     $650.00

              55790. FIN-NOR. 3". WEDDING CAKE #1 SIZE DIRECT DRIVE FLY REEL. The rarest and most collectible Fin-Nor reel. First Model #1 Size Direct Drive reel. RIGHT HAND wind only. Takes 150 yds. 20# backing and WF7 line. This reel is 100% mechanically, and is in nearly perfect condition, showing only minor use and carrying only the tiniest bit of edge wear and an otherwise perfect finish. Un-engraved Name Plate. Serial # 222. Ultra scarce in this smallest size, with less than 600 of these reels ever built. N/M. 1600.00

              55799. GODFREY - TED. 2.75". WESTMINSTER GW 274 MODEL TROUT REEL. Made in the tradition of precision, hand-crafted works of art built with classic materials: nickel silver, bronze and aluminum. These reels capture the essential elements of the elegant classic single action reels of yesterday. Black rubber style side-plates with N/S end rings. 5-position Adjustable drag. Solid spool and faceplate and classic Serpentine style counter-balanced N/S appointed Reel handle. One screw take-apart and easy spool interchange. This 1.16" wide reel takes a DT4 and 30 yards of backing and weighs a mere 4.3 ounces. Easy LH-RH change over. Comes with original factory 10 year warranty in the fleece lined, zippered case. BRAND NEW. $975.00   SOLD

    55801. HARDY. 3-3/4". ST. GEORGE MULTIPLIER FLY REEL. RARE< >RARE< >RARE<> Made only from 1927 to 1939 and designed specifically for dry fly fishing for Salmon using a single handed rod. This is an earlier three screw model, circa the 1920's. Stamped internally with "JAJ", the stamp of assembler Joe Johnson. This is the largest St. George for steel-head and salmon use. Takes a WF8 and 200 yards backing. RH Wind only. Fitted with Clear Agate line guide, Adjustable drag with single check mechanism. Ribbed brass foot, Ebonite handle knob and single row of spool vent holes, help place the reel at late 1920's. The multiplier is 2 to 1, a feature very rarely found on the St. George models. Finish faded to a nice patina with circular rub wear at the knob. This reel is 100% mechanically with a solid Agate and is in fine fishing condition with a good strong drag. Lots of character and rare collectible. Hardy vinyl reel case. E. $1500.00    SOLD

59090.  HARDY.   2-1/2".   Flyweight Fly Reel.   Hardy's tiniest lightweight reel. Factory NEW with the HARDY LIFETIME WARRANTEE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER and with the Hardy soft case, in the box, with the paperwork. Reversible Wind. Fixed click drag. N/S line guide. Takes a DT2+30yd: WF3+40yd: WF4+25yd: DT4+0yd. Weighs 2-5/8 oz. Original User Lifetime Warrantee.    BRAND NEW.   $275.00

Extra spools Available at $99.00

              59091.   HARDY.   2-7/8".   Featherweight Fly Reel. Adjustable Drag. Reversible. Single screw N/S line guide. Weighs only 3.5 ounces. Just perfect for a DT3 or DT4 fly line. Factory NEW with the HARDY LIFETIME WARRANTEE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER and with the Hardy soft case, in the box, with the paperwork.  Takes a DT3+40, DT4+30, WF4+60. Original User Lifetime Warrantee.    BRAND NEW. $299.00

Extra spools Available at $119.00

           59092.   HARDY.    3-3/16".   LRH Lightweight Fly Reel. The Most Popular Reel in Trout fishing History. Perfect for a 5 or 6 line and backing. Single Screw Nickel Silver line guide. Reversible wind. Adjustable drag. Factory NEW with the HARDY LIFETIME WARRANTEE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER and with the Hardy soft case, in the box, with the paperwork.  Takes DT5 + 40yds; WF5 + 75yds; WF6 + 50yds. Weighs 3.85 oz.   Original User Lifetime Warrantee.    BRAND NEW. $299.00

Extra spools Available at $119.00

           55761. HARDY. 2-9/16". ST. GEORGE JR. FIRST REPRODUCTION MODEL. When Hardy did it's St George Jr. Reproduction of the original reel in 2001, the first 100 reels were done with an unbreakable METAL line guide and a stepped ALUMINUM reel foot. This is reel #057 of that first run and is a very scarce three screw variation, as the later reels had a Ceramic insert and a Brass foot.. Adjustable drag, duplicated spares, and a lovely Hard Leather Hardy reel case. Comes WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL, too. LEFT HAND WIND ONLY. M. $750.00.   

         55797. HEDDON. MODEL 87 AUTOMATIC FREE STRIPPING FLY REEL. Very scarce Automatic Fly Reel. Model 87 made in the 1950's. This reel is a horizontal model. Overload release. Sliding lock button. Light Bronze anodized finish. Very Good overall condition. Works perfectly. VG. $30.00

         55798. ISLANDER REELS. 4.0". NO. LX 4.0 LARGE ARBOR DIRECT DRIVE FLY REEL. High performance, high tech, lightweight (6.4 oz.) reel. Large Arbor spool for fast line take-up is supplemented by the narrow 0.985" spool width. The combination of a contracted spool and large arbor make this one of the fastest reels around on line take-up. Adjustable Cork Disk Drag. Reversible wind. Solid, Machined one-piece frame and spool. Fully ventilated spool with counter-balanced handle. Rim Control Drag. Gold Anodized frame and spool. Highest quality, machined aluminum reel with excellent appearance and a simple, rugged design. A handsome reel that is considered one of the better top quality, high performance, fresh or salt water reels. Large capacity for up to a WF9 line and 200 yards of backing. Comes in the original blue neoprene dual purpose reel case in the original box. Appears unused. N/M. $350.00   SOLD

             55802. KINEYA - JAPAN. 2-7/16". MODEL 100 FLY REEL. Organized in Kyoto, Japan in 1995, this quality reel maker builds some of the most exquisitely machined reels you can own. This one is one of their newest efforts and is a simple click check reel useable either right or left handed. The click is perfectly tensioned and favors left hand wind, but will "break-in" the other way with steady use in that direction. The reel is quite unique in its design The end plates are of laminated anodized aluminum with stainless cross pillars and reel foot. Graced with fine knurling work, the reel is beautifully understated. Just right for a 3 or 4 line and your best lightweight fly rod. Comes in a soft suede leather drawstring reel pouch in the original box with factory paperwork. M. $695.00

          55733. LACEY FLY REEL. 2-3/4" . ADAMS TROUT. One of the better made machined Trout reels done in the vom Hofe style available today. Originally designed and engineered by Bill Adams of NY and purchased by rod maker Gary Lacey a number of years ago. Gary has spiffed up the original design to create a reel stylistically patterned after the vom Hofe and Bogdan reels. This lovely, light weight, Adjustable Drag, single action reel is exceptionally smooth and weighs a mere 4.3 oz. Black side plates, vented face-plate with silver end rings. The S-shaped handle is integral with the .950" wide spool, as is the Stainless Palming RIM CONTROL Drag feature. This reel features a counterbalanced handle for fish fighting ease. The reel features an easily reversible, externally adjustable pawl drag system that works very smoothly and prevents over run. The real drag work is done with your palm. Designed to take up to a DT5, line and 50 yds. of backing. This fantastic trout reel is virtually brand new, having just been factory tuned by Gary. Comes in an L. L. Bean sheepskin lined, soft leather case. M. $495.00.

          55753. LACEY & JOHNSON FLY REEL. 2-3/4". MODEL 355 . Size #1. If you've been looking for a simple, yet elegant fly reel that hearkens back to a time when "American Made" meant something and quality was the norm, not the exception, then listen up! Feast your eyes on the new Lacey & Johnson Model 355 Fly Reel. Patterned after the style of vom Hofe reels with clean design, machined of aluminum and brass and beautifully appointed. The ultra-smooth and quiet, fixed click drag is like butter and can be factory set to favor Right or Left hand Wind, (please specify). But, there's more! On the center back-plate there is a dime sized, smooth, Nickel Silver disk attached to the line spool, and called the L&J CAHILL FINGER DRAG! When additional drag pressure is needed, this disk is designed to be pressured with the finger as the fish runs, to add additional degrees of drag as needed. It has the same effect as spooling with other reels and is one of those "why didn't I think of that?' ideas. Novel and exclusive to Lacey & Johnson reels. This delightful 2-3/4" fly reel has a spool width of just under 1" with ample capacity for up to a WF5 line and 50 yards of 20 lb. backing. At a perfect weight of only 4.4 oz, the reel will balance with your very best trout rod and looks like a million dollars while storing your fly line. Comes in a soft cloth drawstring bag. Offered here for the first time at a special introductory price of only $595. These reels are each serial numbered and all we presently have in stock for immediate delivery are very low numbers. Get yours before they are all gone at this introductory price..                       BRAND NEW. $595.00.

           

55737. LANGLEY. 3-1/4". MODEL 191-B FLY REEL. Stamped aluminum, San Diego made, lightweight, skeleton style Fly Reel. Gray Krinkle Finish frame and silver spool. Built up like a Pflueger Gem with the size and capacity of a Pflueger 1494. Fixed click drag. Circular stainless line guide. Right hand wind only with Internal Cam Nut for drag spring adjustment to increase the drag click.. Scarce early Langley, that works beautifully and is still very functional. Neat reel from the 40's or 50's. Shows dirt and some finish wear but working just fine. Takes up to a 4/5/6 line and 50 yards backing. Nice collectible or everyday user.                                             E. $75.00.

55576. MARRYAT MADE GEHRKE REEL. 3-1/8". MR 8A FLY REEL. Barely used, near mint condition example of the Original George Gehrke Reel made for Gehrke, U.S.A. by Marryat before they brought out the same reel completely under their own name. This private label lasted less than a year in the early 1980's, so these original Gehrke World Supreme marked Marryats are really very rare and collectible. This is the same reel as the later model Marryats.  Reversible. Adjustable drag. Rim control. Counter-balanced spool with exceptionally large line capacity for a small reel. Gold finish. Now set up left hand wind. Comes WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL in a Double Decker Suede reel case. N/M. $250.00.

       

  55663. MEISSELBACH - AIREX. 3-1/8". ABLETTE 371. This is the last fly reel made under the Meisselbach name. ULTRA RARE Airex Fly Reel. Super little single action fly reel is the second largest of the Ablette sizes. Reversible. Fixed click drag. Narrow spool. Very collectible and functional 1950's reel for a 4, 5 or 6 weight line. Shows virtually no use in a soft suede zippered case. N/M. $125.00

      

  55742. MONTAGUE ?? UNMARKED. 2-5/8" . RAISED PILLAR SKELETON FLY REEL. Japanned finish brass skeleton raised pillar fly reel, made by Montague circa 1920's. Stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the reel foot. Black painted, tapered wood handle knob. On/off click drag. Counter - balanced spool. The wider 1" spool width can accommodate a 4 or 5 line making this an ideal Midge or Trout reel. Everything works on this reel and it will give great service as an every day user or just look good on a bookshelf. VG. $75. 00.

             55795. ORVIS. 3.7". ROCKY MOUNTAIN IV. Made in England for Orvis with an excellent disc drag to take a 6, 7 or 8 line and 225, 175 or 125 yards of backing. Reversible wind, Adjustable drag, rim control drag, and quick change line cartridge. Barely used in the original box with factory paperwork and soft zippered reel case. N/M. $40.00

55766. ORVIS. TROUT BUM. 2007 CONSERVATION EDITION. 2-15/16". CFO II Bar Stock Disc Drag Fly Reel . Reversible Wind. Machined from Bar Stock. Serial #130, Platinum color reel with Gold highlights. Machined brass internals with a sophisticated Disc Drag. Adjustable Drag. Rim Control. Lovely Bronze Finish. In original nylon/leather zippered case. Appears unused and still in new condition. Perfect 4 or 5 line trout reel with an amazing drag and excellent collector potential. M. $295.00.

              55803. ORVIS - BATTENKILL. 3-3/8". DISC 7/8 REEL. Designed for fresh or salt water use with an infinitely adjustable, ultra smooth Disc Drag. Made in England. Easily Reversible. Adjustable drag. Rim Control. With ample capacity for a WF7/ WF8 line and 170/ 120 yds. backing. Fantastic light saltwater or light salmon reel. Barely used in the original box with instructions. N/M. $85.00.   SOLD

            55796 . PEERLESS. 2-3/4". MODEL 1A TROUT. One of the nicest looking and best made machined Trout reels on today's market. Patterned after the vom Hofe and Bogdan reels, this lovely, light weight, Adjustable Drag, single action reel is exceptionally smooth and a joy to use. Black side plates with silver color end rings and S-shaped handle. The reel features an easily reversible, externally adjustable drag system. Weighs a mere 4.5 oz. Designed to take up to a DT4 line and 30 yds. 20# backing, this one contains 1/2 a Sci Angler ULTRA 3 DT4 line and 50 yds of backing. Now set up left-hand wind, but I can reverse it for you, if you wish. Classic light trout reel comes in factory zippered, sheepskin lined, soft leather case. Barely used. N/M. $550.00  SOLD

55739. PFLUEGER - 1554 . 3-1/2". SAL-TROUT FLY REEL. Scarce trout size Sal-Trout, early Model 1554 lightweight, skeleton style, single action fly reel. Stamped with the early Bull Dog Logo. Black Enamel Frame and Spool. shows silvering at the edges. On/off click check. Reversible. Early Machined Brass and screwed reel foot. Retains about 80% finish and is working just fine with a strong drag spring. Takes up to a 5/6/7line and 50 yards backing. Nice collectible or everyday user with any 30's or 40's fly rod. I n the original Green Pflueger box with a perfect label. VG. $75.00.

              55793. SEARS, ROEBUCK - SHAKESPEARE. TRU-ART SILENT AUTOMATIC FLY REEL. Marked as "sold by Sears, Roebuck" Smaller horizontal design. Perfect for trout and pan fish. Maroon with Silver trim anodized finish. Free stripping model. Works Perfectly. Shows light use. Great for display or everyday fishing use. E. $20.00    SOLD

         

55672. SHAKESPEARE. MODEL 1740. TOURNAMENT FREE SPOOL BAIT CAST. Nickel Silver model HE. Hand built in 1936. Perhaps one of the finest action bait casting reels ever made. This very scarce model is perfect with light action 1/4 to 3/8 oz bamboo casting rods and for thread-line casting. Jeweled bearing caps, backlash adjustable, on-off click, free spool activated by moving handle outward. Lightweight Aluminum spool, dual knob counterbalanced aluminum handle. Still one of the best reels you can use, works great for both fishing and tournament casting. In superb original condition. E. $250.00

     55514. THOMMEN - RECORD - EARLY MODEL 400 SPIN REEL. Very high quality Swiss Made Spin Reel from the late 40's, early 1950's. Cast aluminum frame and housing with metal spool. Full bail. Folding handle knob. Left hand crank. Handle mounted anti reverse switch. Rear housing mounted drag adjustment knob was way ahead of its time. Made extremely well and a strong collector. Some finish discoloration and wear, but 100% mechanically. Very Scarce collector's reel. VG. $40.00

           55778.   TIBOR.  4.0".  Riptide Reel.   Highest quality, machined aluminum bar stock, bass and salmon, steelhead or saltwater reel. Large Arbor, Rapid Retrieve Spool. Adjustable drag. Rim Control. Direct drive. Vented Spool. Reversible Wind. Weighs 9.5 oz. Takes a 9/10/11 line and 225/200/175 yards 30# backing. Hard coat, All Black anodized frame and spool, saltwater proof finish. Comes in a factory neoprene reel case. One of the best reels on today's market at any price. Name plate can be replaced at a small charge from factory. Barely used.   N/M.  $595.00.

        

55762. T&T. 2-15/16". CLASSIC C1 REEL.     Made in the 1980's exclusively for T&T by Ross Hauck of Ross Reels. Similar to the Ross Gunnison reel. Incredibly light 4.0 oz. aluminum fly reel with ball bearing action. Reversible. Adjustable Drag. Rim Control. Easily interchanged vented and counter-balanced spool. Takes a 2, 3 or 4 line and 100 yards of backing. Ross Gunnison spools will also fit this reel. Comes WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL in an original T&T suede leather double-decker zippered case stamped with the T&T logo. Now set-up left hand wind, we can switch to right, if requested. E. $200.00.

               

 55684. T&T. 3-7/16". CLASSIC C3 REEL. Made in the 1980's exclusively for T&T by Ross Hauck of Ross Reels. Similar to the Ross Gunnison reel. Incredibly light 4.5 oz. aluminum fly reel with ball bearing action. Reversible, Adjustable Drag. Rim Control, Easily interchanged vented and counter-balanced spool. Takes a 5 or 6 line and 100 yards of backing. Ross Gunnison spools will also fit this reel. Comes with cloth pouch. E. $165.00

            55800. VOM HOFE - EDWARD. 2-9/16". MODEL 360 PERFECTION FLY REEL. Size #3. Arguably the most desired and sought after vom Hofe fly reel of them all. "EDW vom HOFE, N.Y. Pat. Jan.23.83" on back bearing oil cover. Single hole in center of foot. On/off click at 6 o'clock on the back plate. Counter balanced S-handle. Hard rubber side plates. Nickel Silver End rings, Cross-pillars, Click check switch, Screws, etc. Slotted handle screw. 5 Position Adjustable drag trout reel. Very Rare reel in the perfect size for a #3 or 4 line and backing. Serial # L463. Excellent plus original condition. Professionally cleaned and serviced to perfect mechanical condition. All parts bright and shiny. Only blemish is some very minor denting of the spool rim on the handle side of the reel, barely discernible in the photos here, and of no mechanical importance. As an extra bonus, it comes in the original Edward vom Hofe hard leather reel case that is stamped at the bottom with the Fulton Street address. The closure strap is solid and holds all together, but the back hinge is partially torn and so the case is in only fair condition. These reels have become nearly impossible to find in any condition and one like this in perfect fishing condition is a real prize!    E. $6650.00   SOLD

         55633. VOM HOFE - EDWARD. MODEL 501 6/0   "STAR" TARPON & OCEAN REEL. Difficult to find model   & size of this superb salt water reel. German Silver, Free Spool, Tarpon Reel. Hard Rubber side plates. Click/Drag and Slip Clutch Drag controlled by left rear, rim, throw-off lever. Free Spool controlled by right rear, rim, throw-off lever. Early Handle stop-lock on side plate. Lovely, substantial, unmolested salt water reel never equaled by any maker. July 14.96 & May 20.02 patent dates. Offset, ventilated foot. Working freely and properly and in excellent mechanical condition. Reel is tarnished with an even patina. Will respond beautifully to some TLC and gentle hand polishing with Simi-chrome polish to bring up to Excellent Plus condition. VG. 795.00.