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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, 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.

We often list some of our inventory of NEW REELS individually in this reel list along with the classic and used reels we offer. They are ALWAYS marked as in NEW condition. Reels so marked carry full factory warrantees and come with all factory packaging. ONLY NEW REELS CARRY A 3-DAY RETURN PRIVILEGE! (A COMPLETE LISTING OF SPECIFICATIONS AND PHOTOS FOR ALL OF THE NEW REELS WE OFFER, CAN BE SEEN BY CLICKING HERE:  (New Reels).  Please do not confuse these NEW reels with Mint Condition (M) previously owned, (but brand new condition) USED REELS that are sold ONLY as in Mint Condition, and carry no implied or actual warrantee of any sort, except our guarantee to be in the condition described.

When you browse through our complete reel listings on this Web Site for a possible reel purchase, remember that we can obtain for you (or may have in stock) virtually any model offered by these reel makers, so if you don’t see the size or model listed, please ask us. Most often delivery can be arranged to be drop shipped directly to you in a matter of hours, saving unnecessary travel and waiting time, even on Reels that may not be in stock with us.

Also please bear in mind that we ALWAYS love to take quality and collectible fly reels in trade for all new or contemporary reels. Don’t be bashful about letting us know what you might have to trade.

REEL CONDITION CODE:

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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     55870.   ABEL  3.25"  SUPER 4 LARGE ARBOR FLY REEL. User Convertible. 5.5 oz. Perfect for all light to  mid line trout fishing where a fast retrieve is desired. Takes a #4/75 yds to a #5/50 yds. 20# backing. Black Coral Finish. Fully ported Black frame and fully vented Rapid Retrieve spool. Barely used. In the original reel case. E.  $350.00







56230. ABU-GARCIA. DELTA 5 FLY REEL. From the 1960's comes this highly unusual reel design from Abu Garcia. The Delta 5 Fly Reel has a unique triangle shape with 2-3/4" spool diameter to take up to a WF8 line and backing. Reversible Wind Left or Right Hand. Now right hand set-up. This reel remains in near mint, unused condition and comes with the original wind reversal internal part. Adjustable disc brake drag. Aluminum/ Stainless construction. Serial #741000. Very scarce and unusual reel. Highly collectible, of course, but 8- position drag makes it a very practical and interesting reel to fish. N/M. $165.00.

 
 

          56258. ABU AMBASSADEUR - RARE LEFT HAND. MODEL 5001C. ULTRA RARE LEFT HAND WIND Model 5001C Free spool HIGH SPEED casting reel. Anti-backlash. Star drag. Level wind. Dual counter-balanced handle. Serial # 721200. Made in the 1970's with a black finish and silver trim. Three screw take-apart with ridged end rings. Handsome early High Speed reel that works perfectly, yet today. This reel is unused in the original black leather case with spare reel and AB parts. Also includes the optional factory POWER HANDLE. Rare collectible! What a find!       M.     $475.00        


         56259. ABU CARDINAL 3 SPIN REEL - SWEDEN.   FIRST MODEL OPEN FACE SPIN REEL. S/N 811201. Tan Finish. Full bail, Left Hand retrieve only. Rear Adjustable drag. Brand New condition in the original box with all factory includes: Extra Spool, spool arbors, reel wrench and all original factory instructions. This full featured reel may well be one of the most sought after spin reels ever made. I've never had one in 100% NIB condition to offer before. What a prize!   M.   $425.00

 

             56159.   ALLBRIGHT  3"  POPO AGIE ELA FLY REEL.    Four ounce, 3 or 4 weight reel with capacity for up to 100 yards and WF3 line. Large Arbor. Cork, Adjustable Drag. Reversible Wind, Counterbalanced Spool. Comes with AN EXTRA SPOOL. Spool & Reel are new in the original box with instructions. New Price for both reel and spool at over $200.  M.   $99.00.






    55810. LIMITED EDITION SET OF 5 SARACIONE/BELLINGER TROUT REELS.   It is believed that less than a dozen of these full, matching serial number sets Limited Edition Bellinger/Saracione German Silver and Black Side Plates Trout Reels  were ever assembled. Each of these original reels a fixed check model built with German silver rims and Black Delrin side plates. These FIRST ISSUE reels range in size from 2 1/2” through 3 1/4” and includes the original 5 sizes: one each: 2 1/2”, 2 3/4”, 3”, 3 1/4” and 3 1/4” wide spool models, all are marked with the same serial number, #038. All are in new, unused condition complete with original boxes, paperwork AND a custom made, felt lined, Walnut display box, as well as an optional Saracione reel tool. An investment quality set of reels from the historic Saracione/Bellinger partnership. Retail for each of these reels in 1992 was $1250. The Walnut box was a $600 option.  Your chance to own an already appreciated set of these fabulous reels at 1992 pricing.   M. $6850.00

        56215. BELLINGER CLASSIC REEL. 2.75". MODEL 275N FLY REEL. The Bellinger Aluminum trout reels are arguably some of the finest reels of their type ever built. They are precision machined from aircraft aluminum and feature a Nickel Silver oil cap, A natural highly polished aluminum finish,, a ventilated spool, SOLID DELRIN (hard rubber look-alike) Side and handle plate, an S-handle with Nickel Silver handle accents, Stainless cross-pillars, an aluminum spool with a bronze center shaft to reduce weight, and a weight reducing hole in the foot. It is set for left hand retrieve, but is reversible for right or left hand wind. Weighs only 4.2 ounces to balance any 2 to 4 weight cane rod. The Fixed Click drag is very smooth, responsive and so sweet sounding. Perfect for ANY high quality rod, taking a 2 to 4 line Narrow 2/3 inch spool takes up to a WF4 and 50 yds. 12# backing. Appears unused in the original box. These are among the absolute finest vom Hofe influenced reels ever produced with a fit and finish equivalent to the same looking and functioning reel that sells now for 3 times the price. M. $895.00.

 

           56216. BELLINGER CLASSIC REEL. 3.50". MODEL 350 STEELHEAD FLY REEL. The Bellinger Aluminum trout reels are arguably some of the finest reels of their type ever built. They are precision machined from aircraft aluminum and feature a Nickel Silver oil cap, A natural highly polished aluminum finish,, a ventilated spool, SOLID DELRIN (hard rubber look-alike) Side and handle plate, an S-handle with Nickel Silver handle accents, Stainless cross-pillars, an aluminum spool with a bronze center shaft to reduce weight, and a weight reducing hole in the foot. It is set for left hand retrieve, but is reversible for right or left hand wind. Weighs 9 ounces to balance any 6 to 8 weight cane rod. The FULLY ADJUSTABLE DRAG drag is very smooth, and responsive and so sweet sounding. Perfect for ANY high quality rod, taking a 6 to 8 line. Wide 13/16ths inch spool takes up to a WF8 and 150 yds. 20# backing. Appears unused in the original box. These are among the absolute finest vom Hofe influenced reels ever produced with a fit and finish equivalent to the same looking and functioning reel that sells now for 3 times the price. M. $1195.00.

    56148.    BILLY PATE  3-5/8"  BONEFISH REEL.     Classic Gold/ Black finish. Direct Drive. Right Hand Wind Only. Gold Frame with Black Vented Spool. Most recent model with Adjustable drag PLUS Rim Control feature. Used, but only just barely abused. Shows the mormal dings and scratches of a reel fished in a harsh environment and given reasonable care. Comes in the original factory Neoprene case and box wirh paperwork and comes with AN EXTRA SPOOL. Accepts up to a WF9 and 250 yds. This reel is as fine a reel for salmon, stripers, redfish, bonefish or steelhead as you can own.     E.  $525.00


56043. BILLY PATE - DIRECT_DRIVE 3-3/4". TARPON FLY REEL. Classic Gold/Black Finish. Gold Frame with Black Vented Spool. Right Hand Wind only. Adjustable internal disk drag. AND Rim Control Spool. Weighs 12 oz. DIRECT DRIVE. Most recent model with Adjustable drag PLUS Rim Control feature. Barely used. Only some slight finish wear on the rim keeps it out of the Mint Condition category Comes in the original factory Neoprene case. Accepts a WF10 and 350 yards up to a WF12 and 300 yards of 30# backing. Holding over 25 world records Pate reels are as fine a reel for Permit and big Tarpon as you can own. N/M. $525.00.

 

55787a.jpg (28563 bytes)55787b.jpg (20122 bytes) 55787. BRONSON. 3-3/8". MODEL 360 ROYAL FLY REEL. 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. HAVE TWO AVAILABLE.   E. $35.00.

   56120. CHARLTON. 4.5". MODEL 8550C FLY REEL. One of the finest salt water reels you can own in the most popular combination of line size capacities. Serial # 8550-9805. This innovative convertible reel provides you with the best use alternatives alternatives from one exceptionally well made reel. The Bonefish Spool spool holds 200 yards and a WF7 or 8 line and is perfect for Bones , Trout, Redfish, etc. The  Optional Tarpon Spool takes 200 yards and up to a WF12 line for Permit, Shark and Tarpon. You can use either of the two separate spools on the same frame, easily interchanged with no tools needed. Excellent design and machining work, exquisite Black, hard-coat type III finish, an outstanding drag with full-off to full-on in a single turn of the control, fully ported Black frame and vented large arbor spool. Barely used in the original reel case, with the BONEFISH SPOOL ONLY. Tarpon Spools are available on occasion and if you could acquire one later, you would not only have the most sought after of all the original Charlton reel models,YOU WOULD COVER NEARLY ALL OF THE SALT WATER GAMEFISH SPECIES WITH A SINGLE REEL! The only blemish in the reel is an inconsequential minor surface scuff on the backplate rim of the reel, virtually unnoticeable, otherwise everything is as new. Now set up for RIGHT HAND WIND ONLY, but we are told Sci Angler can reverse the wind direction for under $100. (the frame and spool both need to be reversed). N/M. $2595.00

 

55741aCOX.jpg (24518 bytes)           55741.    COXE - J. A.   CORONET 25.    FREE SPOOL BAIT CAST REEL.  Aluminum/Hard rubber55741bCOX.jpg (36600 bytes) 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.    $95.00.

 

 

            56296. DUNCAN BRIGGS REEL CO. 3-3/8" MODEL NO. 2. Single Action Fly Reel. Reversible. Fixed click check drag. Machined cast aluminum housing and spool with enameled gray finish. Only a couple of minor blems in the paint finish visible in the photo keep this reel out of the Mint condition category. Chromed foot and stainless handle knob and line guide. Looks a bit like a Hardy Uniqua after which it was patterned, in the 1940's -50's by this Providence, RI maker. Comes in the original box. Takes a #6 line and 50 yards and at 6-1/2 oz, is perfect to balance any 8 to 9 foot bamboo fly rod from the period. Very scarce and functional fly reel in nice condition.    N/M.    $75.00  HOLD

55827. EXTRA SPOOL ONLY - GEHRKE MARRYAT. 3-3/8". MR-9.0 EXTRA SPOOL. Black finish. Vented and counterbalanced spool. Barely used with only a minor finish scratch or two. Fantastic fishing condition, bargain basement cost. Comes with a zippered suede reel case. N/M. $40.00  

 

 

56106. EXTRA SPOOL ONLY - HARDY. 3-1/8". PERFECT FLY REEL. Circa 1980's model Extra Spool Only. Fits right handwind model reels only. Extra spools for this model are very hard to find. Barely used. HAVE TWO AVAILABLE. Price Each. N/M. $95.00

 

 

 

 

        56249. SCI ANGLER - 3M. 3-3/4". SYSTEM TWO MODEL 9/10 EXTRA SPOOLS ONLY. Solid Spool measures 3-3/4". diam x 1". inside width. Rim Control feature. Capacity for a WF10 line and 150 yards of backing. Have up to three available. All Barely used. PER EACH.     N/M.   $25.00








 

              56288. BALLAN - SPARE SPOOL ONLY.  Bill Ballan's direct drive Salmon, Steelhead & Light Salt Water, Bonefish SPARE SPOOL ONLY. All Black. ACTUAL SPOOL DIMENSIONS: Diam: 2.73" Inside Width: 1.45" Outside Width: 1.89" Cross Width of Square Center Post Hole: 0.294" Corner to Corner Width of Center Post Hole: 0.380". M. $85.00  

 

55984. FIN NOR - SPOOL -MODEL 1 ANTI-REVERSE. #1 SPOOL ONLY. Fits Only the second generation Fin Nor Anti-Reverse fly reel with the words ".Since 1933". engraved on the conical backplate. Fits the smallest size Model 1 reel. Shows use and finish wear, but still very functional. VG.       $70.00

 

 

 

      55982. FIN NOR - SPOOL -MODEL 1 ANTI-REVERSE. #1 SPOOL ONLY. Fits Only the second generation Fin Nor Anti-Reverse fly reel with the words ".Since 1933". engraved on the conical backplate. Fits the smallest size Model 1 reel. Shows no use or finish wear. M.      $95.00
56061.  FIN NOR 3-5/8" MODEL NO. 4 DIRECT DRIVE FLY REEL.
VERY SCARCE SIZE Second generation with conical back-plate engraved "Since 1933". RIGHT Hand Wind only. Adjustable disk drag. Gold finish. Counterbalanced spool. Wider spool width holds up to 450 yards plus a WF14 line. The perfect Big Permit, Tarpon, Shark & Blue Water reel. Comes in the original black vinyl reel case in the red factory box with paperwork. Reel shows only light use but has some minor finish wear on the back-plate. The fish won't care. Working perfectly. Hard model to find.  E.   Price: $450.00.

            56290. FIN-NOR. 3-1/2". MODEL #4 ANTI_REVERSE FLY REEL. Post Wedding Cake, Second Generation, Anti-Reverse Fly Reel. Stamped "Since 1933" on the conical back. Now Left Hand Wind and loaded with backing and a #13 Slime Line. COMES WITH THE FACTORY PARTS TO CONVERT IT TO Right Hand Wind, if desired. Dual knob handle. Adjustable cork disk drag. Takes 450 yds 30# backing and up to a WF14 line. Perfect heavy salt water reel. This is regarded as one of the best Fin-Nor models ever produced, and is the one avidly sought after as an every day fishing reel by knowledgeable Fin-Nor fans. Shows light use with minimal surface scratches and 100% mechanical condition. In original Neoprene reel case, original red box and factory paperwork. Strong collectible that is a terrific everyday fishing reel. E. $495.00

56243. FIN-NOR. 4.0". WEDDING CAKE #3 TARPON REEL. Direct Drive Fly Reel. Fin-Nor's 1st generation fly reel. Serial Number A-99. RARE and avidly sought after. RIGHT HAND Wind only. These early Gar Wood "Wedding Cake" reels have proven themselves time after time in the salt on the hardest of fish. Takes up to 250 yds backing and a WF12 line. This is THE direct drive reel for hot salt water fish. Perfect Permit, Shark & Tarpon reel. These earliest Fin-Nors are all handmade, very scarce and have become very collectible, and are APPRECIATING IN VALUE STEADILY. Reel shows ALMOST NO USE and is in NEAR NEW condition. It is 100% mechanically and in outstanding fishing/collecting condition. With less than 1200 of these large size reels ever made, Wedding Cake Fin-Nors are getting harder and harder to find as fishermen and collectors discover this reels virtues. Collectible and usable, the best of both worlds. Comes in the original Black Vinyl reel case with the factory stamp. N/M. $1500.00.

        56189. FIN-NOR. 4.0". WEDDING CAKE #3 TARPON REEL. Direct Drive Fly Reel. Fin-Nor's 1st generation fly reel. Serial Number 3-340. RARE and avidly sought after. RIGHT HAND Wind only. These early Gar Wood "Wedding Cake" reels have proven themselves time after time in the salt on the hardest of fish. Takes up to 250 yds. backing and a WF12 line. This is THE direct drive reel for hot salt water fish. Perfect Permit, Shark & Tarpon reel. These earliest Fin-Nors are all handmade, very scarce and have become very collectible, and are APPRECIATING IN VALUE STEADILY. Reel shows ALMOST NO USE and is in NEAR NEW condition. It is 100% mechanically and in outstanding fishing/collecting condition. With less than 1200 of these large size reels ever made, Wedding Cake Fin-Nors are getting harder and harder to find as fishermen and collectors discover this reels virtues. Collectible and usable, the best of both worlds. Comes in the original tanned soft leather reel case with the factory stamp. N/M. $1800.00.

 

         56295. FIN-NOR. 3". FIN-ITE 5/6 FLY REEL.   Well Made, Machined aluminum, direct drive trout fly reel. Left Hand Wind Only. Single knob, counterbalanced and ventilated spool. Ball bearing spool with Adjustable disk drag for excellent fish control, plus Palming Rim. Takes 50yds backing and 5 or 6 line. Perfect reel for a light line bamboo rod. Weighs 5 ounces. Produced only for a short time in USA. Lovely Black anodized, nicely polished finish. Shows no use. Comes in the original Box. Handsome and practical light line reel with substantial quality at a value price.     M.  $150.00   SOLD

 

 

 

 

               56287. GODFREY - TED. 3.0". PERFECTION 306 MODEL TROUT REEL. Made in the vom Hofe 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. The Perfectionist is the toughest, most elegant of all raised pillar reels. It also has the most precise drag adjustment of any spring pawl type reel available. Now in production for over ten years, the Classic and the perfected Perfectionist reels have become the most popular of all Godfrey reels. This finely detailed reel combines many unique features for lasting beauty -- the vom Hofe style adjustment knob, traditional Black rubber style side-plates with Pillared N/S end rings. 9-position Adjustable drag with pointered centered drag adjustment plate, and a unique and elegant 6-pillar raised pillar frame made of hand-cut and polished nickel silver. The reel is elegant in simplicity yet very functional with its 9-position pawl and spring drag adjustment and, of course, single screw take down. Solid spool and vented faceplate and Westminster S-style counter-balanced N/S appointed Reel handle. Easy LH-RH change over. One screw take-apart and easy spool interchange. This 1.30 frame width reel takes up to a DT5 or a WF6 and 50 yards of backing and weighs a mere 4.8 ounces. Comes with original factory drag reversal instructions in the fleece lined, zippered case.              M. $1500.00

60025.  HARDY.   2-1/2".   Flyweight Lightweight series FLY Reel.   Hardy's tiniest lightweight reel. Factory NEW 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.    BRAND NEW.   $225.00          Extra spools Available at $79.00

 

60026.   HARDY.   2-7/8".   Featherweight Lightweight series 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 soft case, in the box, with the paperwork.  Takes a DT3+40, DT4+30, WF4+60.  BRAND NEW. $249.00    Extra spools Available at $95.00

 

60027.   HARDY.    3-3/16".   LRH Lightweight series 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 soft case, in the box, with the paperwork.  Takes DT5 + 40yds; WF5 + 75yds; WF6 + 50yds. Weighs 3.85 oz.    BRAND NEW. $249.00.    Extra spools Available at $99.00
60028.    HARDY.   3-1/2".  PRINCESS Lightweight Series Reel. The next size up from the LRH and made for 6 and 7 weight fly lines and up to 90 yds backing. Reversible. Adjustable drag. Single screw N/S line guide. Factory NEW in the box in the Hardy soft case with all paperwork. Lovely medium trout reel. Takes a WF6 + 90yds, DT6 + 50yds or a WF7 + 75yds. Weighs only 4.5 oz.   BRAND NEW. $299.00       Extra spools Available at $135.00
60031.   HARDY.   3.0".   BOUGLE  Mark VII.   Raised Pillar Perfect Fly Reel. The Mark VI Bougle Perfect Raised Pillar Fly Reel is machined from 606116 bar stock aluminum and protective anodized in a clear natural POLISHED Aluminum finish with Nickel Silver components and an cream color Ivorine handle knob. It is drop dead gorgeous and is as smooth (it runs on 12 Steel ball bearings), and as sweet sounding (with a silky smooth, ADJUSTABLE, pawl drag) as it looks. Right or left hand reversible. Weighs a mere 3.60 ounces and takes a DT2 and 70 yards of backing. Factory NEW, in the box, in the original Hardy soft case, with paperwork. BRAND NEW. $425.00.    Extra spools Available at $129.00

 

                60032.   HARDY.   3.25".   BOUGLE   Mark VII.   Raised Pillar Perfect Fly Reel. The Mark VI Bougle Perfect Raised Pillar Fly Reel is machined from 606116 bar stock aluminum and protective anodized in a clear natural POLISHED Aluminum finish with Nickel Silver components and an cream color Ivorine handle knob. It is drop dead gorgeous and is as smooth (it runs on 12 Steel ball bearings), and as sweet sounding (with a silky smooth, ADJUSTABLE, pawl drag) as it looks. Right or left hand reversible. Weighs a mere 4.10 ounces and takes a DT4 and 100 yards of backing. Factory NEW, in the box, in the original Hardy soft case, with paperwork.  BRAND NEW. $449.00     Extra spools Available at $135.00.
            60033. HARDY. 3.50". BOUGLE MARK VII RAISED PILLAR PERFECT FLY REEL. The Mark VII Bougle Perfect Raised Pillar Fly Reel is machined from 606116 bar-stock aluminum and is protective anodized in a clear natural POLISHED Aluminum finish with Nickel Silver components and a cream color Ivorine handle knob. It is drop dead gorgeous and is as smooth (it runs on 12 steel ball bearings), and as sweet sounding (with a silky smooth, ADJUSTABLE, pawl drag) as it looks. Right or left hand reversible. Weighs a mere 4.70 ounces and takes a DT6 and 70 yards of backing. Factory NEW, in the box, in the original Hardy soft case, with paperwork. BRAND NEW. $479.00.   Extra spools Available at $145.00.
           60034. HARDY. 3.75". BOUGLE MARK VII RAISED PILLAR PERFECT FLY REEL. The Mark VII Bougle Perfect Raised Pillar Fly Reel is machined from 606116 bar-stock aluminum and is protective anodized in a clear natural POLISHED Aluminum finish with Nickel Silver components and a cream color Ivorine handle knob. It is drop dead gorgeous and is as smooth (it runs on 12 steel ball bearings), and as sweet sounding (with a silky smooth, ADJUSTABLE, pawl drag) as it looks. Right or left hand reversible. Weighs a mere 6.80 ounces and takes a DT8 and 100 yards of backing. Factory NEW, in the box, in the original Hardy soft case, with paperwork. BRAND NEW. $539.00.    Extra spools Available at $149.00 .
              60035. HARDY. 4.00". BOUGLE MARK VII RAISED PILLAR PERFECT FLY REEL.
The Mark VII Bougle Perfect Raised Pillar Fly Reel is machined from 606116 bar-stock aluminum and is protective anodized in a clear natural POLISHED Aluminum finish with Nickel Silver components and a cream color Ivorine handle knob. It is drop dead gorgeous and is as smooth (it runs on 12 steel ball bearings), and as sweet sounding (with a silky smooth, ADJUSTABLE, pawl drag) as it looks. Right or left hand reversible. Weighs a mere 9.00 ounces and takes a DT10 and 225 yards of backing. Factory NEW, in the box, in the original Hardy soft case, with paperwork. The PERFECT SPEY or SWITCHCAST REEL. BRAND NEW. $599.00.   Extra spools Available at $149.00. 
             60005. HARDY - ST. GEORGE JUNIOR. 2-9/16". SPITFIRE. The most beloved light trout reels Hardy has ever made are back.  Made entirely in Alnwick, England on machines and kit that date back to 1912, these barstock fly reels are the ultimate in click and pawl.  The reels are offered in your choice of anodized black or spitfire finishes and come in beautiful leather cases.  They are right or left hand specific with agate line guides - Please Specify COLOR AND WINDING DIRECTION CHOICE!  These are reels that your grandchildren will fish, and thank you for it. BRAND NEW. $750.00

60006. HARDY - ST. GEORGE JUNIOR. 2-9/16".  BLACK. The most beloved light trout reels Hardy has ever made are back.  Made entirely in Alnwick, England on machines and kit that date back to 1912, these barstock fly reels are the ultimate in click and pawl.  The reels are offered in your choice of anodized black or spitfire finishes and come in beautiful leather cases.  They are right or left hand specific with agate line guides - Please Specify COLOR AND WINDING DIRECTION CHOICE!  These are reels that your grandchildren will fish, and thank you for it. BRAND NEW. $750.00

 

60007. HARDY - ST. GEORGE 3" TROUT. SPITFIRE. The most beloved light trout reels Hardy has ever made are back.  Made entirely in Alnwick, England on machines and kit that date back to 1912, these barstock fly reels are the ultimate in click and pawl.  The reels are offered in your choice of anodized black or spitfire finishes and come in beautiful leather cases.  They are right or left hand specific with agate line guides - Please Specify COLOR AND WINDING DIRECTION CHOICE!  These are reels that your grandchildren will fish, and thank you for it. BRAND NEW. $795.00

60008
. HARDY - ST. GEORGE 3" TROUT. 3". BLACK.
The most beloved light trout reels Hardy has ever made are back.  Made entirely in Alnwick, England on machines and kit that date back to 1912, these barstock fly reels are the ultimate in click and pawl.  The reels are offered in your choice of anodized black or spitfire finishes and come in beautiful leather cases.  They are right or left hand specific with agate line guides - Please Specify COLOR AND WINDING DIRECTION CHOICE!  These are reels that your grandchildren will fish, and thank you for it. BRAND NEW. $795.00

       56297.    HARDY - SCI ANGLER 3-1/2" SYSTEM 8 FLY REEL.  The original Hardy - Sci Angler System 8 reel. Made for Sci Angler by Hardy, in England in the 1970's and 80's and virtually the same reel as the Hardy Marquis 8/9 reel. All internal drag adjustment parts are N/S. Reversible Wind. Adjustable Drag. Rim Control Feature. Takes a WF8 and 175 yds. With original soft blue vinyl case. Comes with AN EXTRA SPOOL. Shows slight finish wear. Mechanically perfect with a great drag and ready to go.   E.    $250.00

        56104. HARDY. 3-3/4". ST. GEORGE SALMON FLY REEL. Circa the 1980's, Two screw model. The largest of St. George reels for steelhead and salmon use. Takes up to a WF9 and over 200 yards backing. RH Wind only. White Agate line guide. Adjustable Drag. This reel is only barely used in the original Blue/Tan Hardy soft case. N/M. $550.00

 

 

 

 

 

           56132. HARDY. 3". ST. GEORGE FLY REEL. The incomparable Hardy St. George, perhaps Hardy's finest reel. Right hand wind only. Adjustable Drag. Clear Agate Perfect Circle line guard. This one has a clear Agate. German Silver Agate Line Guide Frame. This is a 1960's 2- screw model with the original finish on the frame edges showing some silvering. Brass rivets and internals with a stepped-brass foot and with two rows of perforations. Beautifully assembled and hand fit reel from England's finest that is working perfectly. Very desirable collectible and usable trout reel that takes a 4, 5 or 6 line and backing and balances perfectly with 7, 7-1/2 and 8 foot cane rods. Comes in a soft Suede, Double-decker reel case WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL. VG.     $695.00

           56264. HARDY. 2-9/16". FLYWEIGHT FLY REEL.    Made In England. Early Lightweight reel with two screw N/S Line Guide, Reversible. Fixed click drag. Some finish edge wear from relatively light use. Takes a 1, 2, 3 or 4 line. Comes in suede leather zippered case. with AN EXTRA SPOOL.             E.       $295.00
56266. HARDY. 3-3/16". LRH LIGHTWEIGHT FLY REEL. Earlier Made in England reel with Two Screw N/S Line Guide, stamped ".Brit. Regd. Design 895921". Reversible. Adjustable drag. Aluminum foot. Reel has seen light use and is in excellent condition throughout showing only slight edge wear. Takes up to a #5/6 line. Comes in a soft zippered fleece lined case WITH A MATCHING EXTRA SPOOL.   E.   $350.00





       56274. HARDY. 3". CASCAPEDIA MARK II 2/3/4 FLY REEL. Wide spool. Reversible wind. Adjustable internal click check drag. Classic styling with modern internals for flawless performance. Shows a few very minor scratches in the end rings from very light use. Mechanically, the reel is solid with a good drag adjustment from light to ".heavy enough". capability. The definitive Trout reel for use with any fine fly rod. 6 oz. scale weight will balance any 7 foot up bamboo rod and any 8-1.2' graphite. Takes up to a DT$ and 50 yards backing. Fantastic fishing reel in the original Hardy soft Neoprene case.     N/M.     $325.00

 

 

         56308. HARDY. 3". CASCAPEDIA MARK III 2/3/4 FLY REEL. Hardy's newest, Wide spool Model patterned after the vom Hofe style reels. Reversible wind. Adjustable internal click check drag. Classic styling with modern internals for flawless performance. Unused. Mechanically, the reel is a solid performer with a good drag adjustment from light to "heavy enough" capability. The definitive Trout reel for use with any fine fly rod. 6 oz. scale weight will balance any 7 foot & up bamboo rod and any 8-1/2' and up graphite. Takes up to a DT4 and 50 yards backing. Fantastic fishing reel in the original Hardy soft Neoprene case. in the original box with instructions. As new. M. $395.00.

 

             56211. HARDY. 3-5/8". ORIGINAL PERFECT FLY REEL. Venerable old 1940's Mark II reel that shows a nice fade to the original Lead Oxide finish and is evenly silvering. Right hand wind. Clear Agate line guide in Hardy's Patent N/S ring. Ribbed brass foot. Mark II Duplicated spares. Ball bearing function. Ebonite knob. Perfect mechanically. Hand assembled by a Hardy fly reel specialist. Excellent fit and finish work. Very fine Vintage fishing reel that is ideal for balanced use with any 8 foot to 9 foot bamboo rod for a #6 or 7 line. In an original William Mills zippered suede reel case. E. $475.00.


         56204. HARDY. 2-3/4". SOVEREIGN 3/4/5 FLY REEL. One of Hardy's most sophisticated fly reels, ever. Flip a lever Reversible Wind with a very Advanced design internal disk drag PLUS a Rim Control Drag feature. Gold anodized finish. Takes up to a WF5 and 40 yards. Perfect 3 or 4 weight reel. Very strong, smooth disk drag with an astounding drag adjustment range. On-off out-going click check, too. This reel is as very lightly used and remains nearly new. The only blemish are two small dings in the reel foot, visible in the photo and of no mechanical consequence. Comes in the original Hardy soft Brown leather reel case. Made in England ca. 2000. N/M. $395.00.

    56049.  HARDY 3-1/8" PERFECT FIRST MODEL.
 1950's Hardy Perfect Fly
 Reel. Right Hand Wind Only. Clear Agate Line guide. Reversible wind. Adjustable drag. Finish shows a fair amount of edge wear, but is 85% there and of no consequence to reel's performance. With soft leather zippered case. Takes up to a #5 line and lots of backing. Mechanically perfect. Hard to find size.  VG - E.  Price: $595.00






          56302. HARDY. 3-3/8". ST. GEORGE FLY REEL. Circa 1940's. Early 2 screw model with single row of spool vent holes. Right hand wind only. White AGATE line Guide. Adjustable drag. Duplicated Spares. . Lead oxide finish shows routine use with silvering of the finish on the reel's edges and around the handle knob. Reel is in 100% mechanical condition. Perfect for a 5, 6 or 7 line and backing. The classic and most versatile Hardy St. George reel model, a perfect match for 7.5 to 8.5 foot, # 5 or 6 line, high quality, bamboo rods. Arguably one of finest of the many Hardy reel models. Comes in the original hrd cardboard two-piece box.     G.     $325.00.

               56098. HARDY. 3-3/8". PERFECT FLY REEL. Earlier 2ND GENERATION model with true Agate Line Guide. Agate shows two hair-line cracks with no rough edges and no impedance to 100% performance. from this reel. Right Hand wind only. Adjustable drag with duplicating spares. Comes in the original soft Hardy WITH TWO EXTRA SPOOLS. Superb size for a 5 or 6 line with backing. Shows very minor finish edge wear on frame o/w near mint condition. E. $495.00

 

 

 

        56179. HARDY. 3-3/8". PERFECT FLY REEL. Earlier 2ND GENERATION model with true Agate Line Guide. Right Hand wind only. Adjustable drag with duplicating spares. Comes in the original soft Hardy case WITH A BRAND NEW EXTRA SPOOL in the factory box. Superb size for a 5 or 6 line with backing. Shows very minor finish edge wear on frame o/w near mint condition. E. $375.00.

 

 

 

       56190. HARDY. 4". SALMON PERFECT FLY REEL. These NON-LINE GUIDE original model, large size perfect reels are the ideal mate to any two hand salmon rod or single hand bamboo salmon rod. Wide spool (1-1/4") with capacity for up to 275 yds. and a WF10 line. Right Hand wind only. Strong Adjustable drag. The original long, brass stepped foot is 3-3/4" long and may not fit some modern reel seats. This foot can changed to a modern foot and the original preserved by Bill Archuletta.  Hand Fitted and silky smooth, the reel is completely original and retains virtually all of its finish with no signs of repeated fishing use. With no line guide to crack or break, this reel is well suited to use with a long one hand bamboo rod or perfect for use with a two handed graphite rod. Huge backing and line capacity. 1912 single pawl, Perfect check, 16 steel ball bearing race inside, In a soft suede zippered reel case. N/M. $895.00.

 

         56281. ENGLISH - UNMARKED. 3-1/2". BIRMINGHAM CLICK FLY REEL. A high quality 3-1/2". wide Frame, Aluminum Birmingham Fly Reel. Unstamped as to maker, but circa the 1930's. Machined in England and very comparable in quality and character to the Hardy reels of the same type and vintage. This reel has an Ivoroid handle and a smooth, 2-3/4". brass foot. The foot will fit most modern rods. The reel is made of alloy throughout with brass foot and brass spool arbor bearing shaft as accenting touches. The Alloy frame retains much of its original Black enamel finish and shows finish edge wear and flaking from use. These early, quality made, standard frame English reels are becoming terribly scarce and difficult to acquire. Overall condition is very good with capacity for a 5/6/7 line and backing. Fixed click drag. Winds either hand, but now favors Left.    VG.    $90.00

 

56236. UNSTAMPED ENGLISH NOTTINGHAM REEL. 4". WALNUT WOOD & BRASS REEL. Early English made unstamped Nottingham reel made from Walnut with a lovely wavy wood grain. Classic Cast Brass Crusader Cross backstrap and reel foot. Very high quality build features and workmanship. Has a backplate On/off click check, with bronze bearing, Dual bone handles with bronze backing plates, bronze spool release switch. Fabulous collector in excellent plus original condition. Guaranteed conversation starter. E. $250.00.

 

 

 

          56208. HEDDON BIG GAME REEL. MODEL 400 DOMINATOR. Scarce, 1970's Heddon FREE SPOOL LEVER DRAG, BIG GAME reel model. Made in Japan when Heddon was owned by Victor Comptometer Corp. Has the same fishing features found in the PENN INTERNATIONAL REELS and is a fairly close copy Very high build quality and as rare as they come. Features hard coat gold anodized finish, resettable lever drag control, strike alarm., power handle, all the big game bells and whistles. The reel shows little use, remains in excellent plus original condition, and functions 100%. Smooth, free running reel. A very desirable, high quality, rare Heddon reel in superb original condition. E. $350.00.

 

 

     56184. ISLANDER  3-5/8"  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 0.828" spool width. The combination of a contracted spool and large arbor make this one of the fastest reels around on line take-up. Adjustable Teflon Disk Drag. Reversible wind. Vented, Machined one-piece frame and spool. Fully ventilated spool with counter-balanced handle. Rim Control Drag. Black Anodized frame and spool with capacity for a WF8 + 100 yards. 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. COMES WITH TWO EXTRA SPOOLS. First a Gold finish standard arbor with cap. for WF9 + 175 yards. Next, a 2nd Black finish Large Arbor Extra Spool. All are in the original blue neoprene dual purpose reel cases in the original boxes. Appears unused.

 M. $495.00.

 

         56307. LAMSON - WATERWORKS. 3.25". LITESPEED 1 MODEL FLY REEL. Litespeed's smallest sized Fresh Water Fly Reel. Large Arbor, Machined aluminum,reel with capacity for up to a WF3 line and 50 yards backing. Excellent Trout reel with a sealedr Disk Drag. Reversible wind. Has Rim Control Drag feature too. Ventilated, counterbalanced spool and all Grey HARDALOX finish make a very nice package. Unused superb quality fly reel. In original box with instructions and neoprene reel case. M. $195.00.

              56305. LAMSON. 3-1/8". MODEL 2 FLY REEL. U. S Made. A lightweight alloy click reel. Reversible. RIM CONTROL drag. Vented, easy change spool. Takes a # 5/6 line and 50 yards. Comes in the original cloth drawstring bag. Now set up right hand wind, easily switched. Black finish. Excellent quality set-up for little money. N/M. $65.00.

56113. LAMSON. 3-3/4". LITESPEED MODEL LS-3 FLY REEL.  Fresh/ Salt Water/ Salmon/Steelhead Fly Reel. Machined aluminum, heavy duty, light weight power reel with capacity for up to a WF7 line and 200 yards backing. Excellent reel for use on light switch rods, no matter the line size thanks to the lite weight. or use it for specks, reds and bones with its good, strong, Caliper disk drag. Reversible wind. Rim control feature too. Ventilated, counterbalanced spool and all Titanium finish make a very nice package. Comes in original Neoprene soft case in the factory box with paperwork Unused. M. $249.00  Save $100


            56306. LOOP - CLASSIC. 3-1/2". MODEL 58 CLASSIC STYLE FLY REEL MODEL.  Serial # 41. Beautifully styled after the vom Hofe reels, this current Loop model is precisely machined aluminum with a polished, anodized finish second to none. Sealed bearing internal drag system. Weighs 7. 5 ounces with an adjustable drag that is one of the finest fish stopping drags around. Takes up to a WF7 line and 230 yards. Simple, effective, ingenious. A salmon or Steel headers delight. Non-reversible --. LEFT HAND WIND ONLY. Comes new in the box with full instructions. The corrosion-proof and handsome Black/ Silver finish, sculpted appointments and precision machining leave nothing to be desired in this latest version of the vom Hofe style reels. Unused condition. Comes in the original LOOP Hard Leather, fitted reel case and box with instructions. Check it out at http://www.looptackle.se/website1/1.0.1.0/794/1/index.php.               M.      $525.00.

56066. ORVIS 4-1/8"  VORTEX 7/8  FLAGSHIP LARGE ARBOR Fly Reel. Reversible. Balanced spools. Adjustable Drag. Rim Control. Quick spool interchange Takes a 7/8 line and 150 yds. In original Neoprene Case and cloth bag for the spool. Only minor surface scratches keep it out of the Mint category. Used little.   E – N/M.  Price: $325.00.


         56301. ORVIS. 2-5/8". CFO II FLY REEL. Original click check, cast aluminum model. No Line Guide. Reversible. Adjustable Drag PLUS Rim Control. Shows normal use with considerable finish wear. Otherwise mechanically perfect and still one of the best 2/3/4 line trout reels out there. In soft suede zippered case. COMES WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL.   G.   $150.00.



         56303. ORVIS. 3-3/16". MARK III BATTENKILL FLY REEL. English made by Hardy. A lightweight alloy reel. Reversible. Adjustable drag. Metal line guide. Rim Control. Vented, easy change spool. Takes a # 5/6 line and 50 yards. Comes in the original soft case. Now set up right hand wind, easily switched. With instructions. Dark gray finish. Excellent quality set-up for little money. COMES WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL.       E.     $85.00.

 

              56205. PEERLESS. 3.0". MODEL 1-1/2 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, Reversible Wind, single action reel is exceptionally smooth. Black side plates with silver color end rings and S-shaped, counterbalanced handle. The reel features an easily reversible, externally adjustable pawl click drag system that is absolutely amazing. Weighs only 4.9 oz. Designed to take up to a DT5 line and 30 yds. 20# backing. Classic light trout reel comes in factory zippered, sheepskin lined, soft leather case. Barely used. N/M. $545.00.

 

              56209. PENN BIG GAME REEL. PENN 30 INTERNATIONAL. Penn's finest. FREE SPOOL LEVER DRAG, BIG GAME reel model. Exceptional longevity and build quality and ready to take on large fish. for many years. Features hard coat gold anodized finish, resettable lever drag control, strike alarm., power handle, all the big game reels and whistles. The reel shows lillte use, remains in near mint original condition, and functions 100%. Smooth, free running reel. A very desirable, best quality, Penn at a bargain price. N/M. $495.00.

 

          56250. PENN. MODEL 6500SS LARGE SPIN REEL. Penn Spinfisher. Made in U.S.A. Open Face Skirted Spool Spin Reel. 4 to 1 retrieve ratio. Ball Bearings. Graphite Frame and Metal Spool. Full Bail. Teflon Drag. Convertible Crank for left/right handed casting. Folding Gold color handle. Black finish. Gold Spool. Takes 400 yds. 30# line. Perfect Salt Water, heavy fresh water reel.     E..  $70.00

 




                    56251. PENN. MODEL4400SS MEDIUM SPIN REEL. Penn Spinfisher. Made in U.S.A. Open Face Skirted Spool Spin Reel. 5 to 1 retrieve ratio. Ball Bearings. Graphite Frame and Metal Spool. Full Bail. Teflon Drag. Convertible Crank for left/right handed casting. Folding Gold color handle. Black finish. Gold Spool. Takes 300 yds 12# line. Barely used. HAVE TWO AVAILABLE. PRICE PER EACH.     E. $50.00
 

              56292. PFLUEGER. 4-3/4". CAPTAIN WIRE LINE TROLLING REEL. Marked "Pflueger CAPTAIN Made in U.S.A." Has Line Guide and Thumb Brake. Dual Black Wood Handles. Loaded with stainless wire trolling line. Right hand wind only. Impressive display reel. or go catch a salmon or lake trout.     E. $40.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

          56293. PFLUEGER. 1878 GOLDEN WEST.   Salt water bay reel. Hard rubber side plates. Free spool lever. On-off click. Counterbalanced handle with black Wood Knob. Leather Thumb Pad. Shows nickel finish fade, but all there and working fine. No cracks or chips in plates, but missing two side-plate screws, one on each side. Loaded with stainless wire line for Muskie's and Trout.     VG. $30.00







 

         56118. PFLUEGER - 1554. 3-1/2". SAL-TROUT FLY REEL. Scarce size, early Model 1554 lightweight, skeleton style Fly Reel. Stamped with the Bull Dog Logo. Black Enamel Frame and Silver Spool. On/off click check. Reversible. Machined Brass screwed reel foot. Shows only light finish wear and working just fine. Takes up to a 5/6 or 7 line and 50 yards backing. Nice collectible or everyday user. The smallest of the two Sal-Trout reels and the one for trout use. E. $75.00

 

 

 

55917. REDINGTON. 3". MODEL AS 5/6 FLY REEL. Beautifully made and finished direct drive, disc drag, wide spool fly reel made to accommodate size 5/6 fly lines and 100 yds backing. Rear adjustable disk drag. Rim control feature. Gorgeous Black finish. Fully vented to reduce weight. Easily reversible. Original nylon case. Virtually unused in near mint condition. N/M. $95.00

 

 

 

 

      56112. ROSS. 3.70". MOMENTUM 4 FLY REEL. Made with pride in the USA in Montrose, CO, this 7 to 9 weight reel is a truly bullet-proof workhorse reel. Designed for Freshwater, Warm water and Salt Water use, this mid-arbor reel has ample capacity for a WF7/200 yds up to a WF9 line and 150 yds/backing. Easily reversible, now set-up left-hand wind. We can change it for you, if you wish, just ask. Comes in the original neoprene reel case and factory box Appears unused. Compare at $445.00 new. M.    $295.00

 

 

 

                    56152. ROSS. 3-11/16". VEXSIS 4 MODEL FLY REEL. Fresh or light Salt waterr Fly Reel. Large Arbor, Machined aluminum, heavy duty reel reel with capacity for up to a WF8 line and 100 yards backing. With a Caliper Disk Drag. Reversible wind. Has Rim Control Drag feature too. Ventilated, counterbalanced spool and all Black Hard Coat anodized finish make a very nice package. Barely used. Built in quality to last a life-time. In original Neoprene reel case. N/M. $245.00.

 

 

 

         56256. SAGE. 4". MODEL 2580 LOOP STYLE REEL. Made for a WF8 line and 200 yards of backing This Forest Green finish 5-7/8 oz reel features a reversible adjustable drag, plus rim control drag and comes unused in the original box with the original neoprene case and all the original paperwork.      M.       $260.00


 

          56273. SARACIONE. 2.75". MODEL 275 MARK IV TROUT FLY REEL. The MARK IV reels by Joe Saracione feature a Champagne Gold color anodized Frame and Spool, Black anodized Side Plates, Clear anodized Reel Foot and counter-balanced S-handle. The drag is a fixed click and pawl that is very smooth and sweet sounding. The reel is reversible for left or right hand wind. The 275 weighs 4.9 ounces and takes a DT4 plus 50 yds. of 20#. These reels are as fine and well done as any other similar reel being produced on this planet regardless of price. If it has an altogether familiar look, you can thank Edward vom Hofe and all those who have copied his genius for now into three Centuries. The reel comes provided in the original neoprene reel case. Perfect for any high quality rod. These are truly beautiful reels.                                                                       M.    $695.00

 
 

             56254. SEAMASTER. 3-7/8". TARPON ANTI-REVERSE FLY REEL. The conical back second model preceding the ".Mark". series. Fantastic Tarpon, Shark and Permit Reel. Right Hand Wind Only. Built-up frame. Sculptured Stainless Steel cross pillars. Gold frame and handle plate (engraved ".Seamaster, Tarpon".). Black spool. This reel shows absolutely no use. Apparently was lined with backing and never used. It is in 100% mechanical and cosmetic condition and comes with the original soft black vinyl zippered reel case. A perfect collector's reel cosmetically, it is also an ".As New” perfect fishing reel as designed, and is ready for years and years of hard use fishing service. Line Capacity is over 200 yards and a WF12 or 13 line. M.     $2200.00

 

 

      56232.    SEAMASTER 3-1/2"  SALMON  ANTI-REVERSE  FLY  REELThe conical back  model preceding the "Mark" series.  Fantastic Salmon, Steelhead and Bonefish Reel. Right Hand Wind Only. Built-up frame. Sculptured Stainless Steel cross pillars. Gold frame and handle plate (engraved "Seamaster, Salmon"). Black spool. This reel shows a bit of minor  finish  and  edge ring scratches from fishing and slight foot filing, but is mechanically 100% and ready for use. While not a perfect collector's reel cosmetically, it is a perfect fishing reel as is, and is  ready for years and years of fishing service. In a drawstring cloth bag. Line Capacity is over 200 yards and a WF9 or 10 line   VG.  $1300.00



 56065.   SEAMASTER 4" S-HANDLE. ANTI-REVERSE  TARPON. FIRST MODEL.   Right Hand Wind only. First Model. Built up frame with Stepped Stainless Steel cross pillars. All Gold color frame and spool. Made with the adjustable drag adjustment under the distinctive, chromed, SINGLE S-HANDLE (Factory Modified) fitted with black ebonite handle knob. This wheel is engraved "Seamaster, TARPON". This earliest model, 1950's reel shows relatively light actual fishing use. with some very minor finish wear and dings on the rims and conical back-plate, just enough to keep it out of the mint condition category and, of course, of no consequence to the reels performance capabilities. These original S-HANDLE Seamaster reels are legend and almost impossible to find these days. All set to go and working perfectly. Takes up to a WF12 line and 300 yards backing. Considered by many to be the finest big fish fly reel ever made. Fish with the original reel that became the legend or collect, you decide. Either way, a terrific investment reel. In a soft nylon case inside the original black vinyl reel case with missing zipper. Line Capacity is over 200 yards and a WF12 or 13 line.  E.   $2,450.00
 
56057.  SEAMASTER  4-1/2" MARK IV MARLIN DIRECT DRIVE.  ULTRA SCARCE SIZE Direct Drive Fly Reel. Right Hand Wind Only. Stainless steel cross pillars, gold frame, black spool. The original Mark IV Direct Drive Big Game Fly reel. This reel has been used and shows a few scratches and minor dings with former owner's name scratched into the bottom of the reel foot, but nothing serious. Comes in the box with original papres and in the original black zippered vinyl case. Takes 500 yds and a #12 to 14  line. Incredible reel for world record work. Ready to fish E.      $3,200.00


                      56056.   SEAMASTER 4-1/2" MARK IV MARLIN DIRECT DRIVE.  ULTRA  SCARCE SIZE Direct Drive Fly Reel. Right Hand Wind Only. Stainless steel cross pillars, gold frame, black spool. The original Mark IV Direct Drive Big Game Fly reel. This reel has been used and shows a few scratches and minor dings former owner's name scratched into the bottom of the reel foot, but nothing serious. Comes in the box with original papers and in the original black zippered vinyl case. Takes 500 yds and a #12 to 14  line. Incredible reel for world record work. Ready to fish.   E.    $3,200.00






               56294. SHAKESPEARE. CRITERION MODEL 1960 BAIT CAST REEL.    Very Early 1924 Model, Level wind, on-off click, dual Ivoroid handle knobs, S-handle. No year code on side plate. Year stamped on foot. Shakespeare logo in oval "Honor Built-Honor Sold". Circa 1920's. Used but still running good. less than average finish wear.               VG. $25.00

 

 

 

 

 

         56260. PREMIUM SHIMANO SPIN REEL. STRADIC 6000FG. Top of the line Shimano Medium Salt Water Spin Reel. Open faced medium duty Salt Water. One of Shimano's best reels and like all Shimano reels this is a solid performer. This reel has seen no use and comes in the original box with an extra spool and all paperwork. Compare at current $200 market price.    M.   $140.00

 

 

 

          56261. STH SACCONI TURBINE DRAG. 3-1/4". POP-2 LIMITED EDITION CASSETTE SPOOL FLY REEL. Serial Number 181/250. Fully machined from solid bar stock for maximum strength. ".E&T". Ultra Corrosion Proof finish allows use anywhere. Direct drive. Fixed click drag with Rim Control as the main fish stopper. This reel departs from the routine with the introduction of ".sealed oil bath". internal drag control. This allows for no start-up inertia on a running fish guaranteeing light tippet protection and absolute ".feel". for what the fish is doing during the fight. Comes with FOUR EXTRA EASY CHANGE CASSETTE SPOOLS. Right or left hand wind. Light weight size takes a 6/7/8 line and up to 150 yards. This is a lot of reel for the money. In the original soft reel case with full factory instructions. Compare at $280.00 new. Unused.           M.    $195.00

 
  56088.  VALENTINE  3-3/4"   MODEL 375   DUAL-MODE ANTI-REVERSE /DIRECT DRIVE MODEL 375 SALT WATER REEL.  Made by Val-Craft in Chartley, MA. Ruggedly built reel that looks like a VERY HIGH QUALITY Pflueger Medalist. Large capacity, Corrosion resistant, Planetary Gear Anti-Reverse and Direct Drive Fly Reel. Now Left Hand Wind. Comes with the factory part to reverse). Adjustable Drag. Fully Vented spool and backplate reduce weight. Gold hard anodized finish. The Planetary Gear allows handle knob to spin on its own axis with running fish, instead of rotating and gyrating wildly as with common direct drive reels. These reels have all of the advantages & features of Anti-reverse reels with the added distinct advantages of a direct drive retreive. Takes a #9 line and 200 yds. Weighs only 9 ounces. Fantastic bonefish, salmon, permit, striper, blues, redfish, sea trout reel. Comes in the original box and with AN EXTRA SPOOL.  E.    $350.00.

56123. VAN STAAL SPIN REEL. MODEL VS250S. Only the finest spinning reel money can buy. Precision machined from aerospace-grade aluminum. Special corrosion-resistant anodizing. Unparalleled strength thanks to lavish use of stainless, aluminum and titanium. Zero backlash infinite anti-reverse. Sealed watertight gear case. Black Finish. Left hand Crank for right handed casting. Manual Bail. Folding Handle. Light weight. This size is right for heavy fresh or medium salt water use. Virtually unused in the original drawstring bag. M. $625.00


 

 

            56291. WEBER. 3-1/2". HENSHALL NO. 4 FLY REEL. Stamped "WEBER LIFELIKE FLY CO, STEVENS POINTE, WISC." From the 1930's Made of molded Brown Bakelite in an enclosed and rounded shape. Two molded openings in the rim are each about 1/4 of the perimeter allowing the line to pass through and for the reel to used in either direction. Reversible. Made without a click check. Inner coil spring maintains tension on the spool to prevent over run. Very different reel with lots of collectibility. Still functional. No cracks or chips. E. $35.00

 

 

 

 
 

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