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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.

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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           55501.   ABEL.   3".   TR-2 TROUT 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

 

         55870. ABEL. 3.225". 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.

 

55779AAble Suoer6.jpg (47012 bytes)          55779.   ABEL.  3.375".    Super 6.  Large Arbor Fly Reel.   User Convertible for55779bAble Suoer6.jpg (48882 bytes) 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.   $425.00.

 

55705.jpg (35448 bytes)                55705. ABEL. 3.87". BIG GAME MODEL 4 FLY REEL. LEFT HAND Wind Only Perfect for Large Salmon, Tarpon, Billfish and an ideal reel for a TWO-HANDED rod. Takes a #10 & 375 yds to #12 & 300 yds. Black Coral Finish. Black frame and vented spool. Unused in original case. As new condition, bargain price. M. $325.00

 

55707.jpg (27516 bytes)          55707. ABEL. 3.920". BIG GAME MODEL 4.5 FLY REEL. LEFT HAND wind. only. The definitive big, angry fish reel from New Foundland to Cabo San Lucas to Midway. Engineered to take the stress and strain of all the large species in the sea. Takes up to a 12/13 line and 450/400yds 30# backing. or a DT10 and 300 yards, making it an ideal reel for a TWO-HANDED rod . Black Coral Finish. Fully vented standard spool. Interchanges with Super 12 Frame and Spool. Some boat rash as shown in the photo but 100% mechanically. In the original case. Bargain Price. VG. $350.00

 

55634Abu.jpg (53842 bytes)          55634. ABU AMBASSADEUR. 5000C DELUXE. FREE SPOOL CASTING REEL. Star drag. Level wind. Rare 5000C Deluxe Presentation Model. Black finish, 22K Gold Plated Trim. Complete with spare spool, centrifugal weights, tool, oil and spare parts in the Fitted Walnut wood box with extra spool holder and extra parts. Shows some minor fishing wear but in very nice overall condition. E. $395.00.

 

55740aBIVANS.jpg (38270 bytes)         55740. ARNOLD - BIVANS MFG CO. 3-1/2". ARNOLD TROUT ANTI-REVERSE FLY55740bBIVANS.jpg (30784 bytes) REEL. TROUT MODEL. Very unusual reel design manufactured with patent pending in Los Angeles for a short while in the 50's. Reel uses a sophisticated cork disk drag system with pressure brought to bear by turning the handle a quarter turn back against a running fish. This is the Trout model with the unique side click drag pressure adjustment and the narrower spool width. Conical side plates of green anodized aluminum. Reversible, works either way by moving the ball check under the reel handle. Very unique engineering design in the evolution of the anti-reverse reel. Ultra scarce. The reel is in good cosmetic condition and shows normal scrapes and fishing wear. Very unique and scarce reel . G. 125.00.

 

             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. Right hand wind only.  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. $395.00

 

55744aBallan.jpg (25276 bytes)     55744. BALLAN. 2-15/16". HEIRLOOM TROUT REEL. NARROW SPOOL. Bill Ballan's55744bBallan.jpg (22584 bytes) Baby Trout. Silver/ Black Bogdan style trout reel. Vented handle side plate and S-shaped, counterbalanced handle. Black side plates, Silver spool, reel foot and frame. Drilled foot to reduce weight. Very nicely crafted and a very attractive reel. Fixed click check. Reversible wind. Contracted 11/16" wide spool takes a 2 or 3 line and backing. Perfect Midge reel. Appears unused. In soft Suede zippered reel case.       M. $275.00.

 

     55905. BAUER FLY REEL. 4". JM5 MODEL, LARGE ARBOR FLY REEL. Top quality manufacturing produces an extremely well made, machined aluminum fly reel finished in gloss black anodizing. Vented, counter-balanced, Rapid Retrieve spool with Rim-Control drag. Adjustable internal cork disk drag. Reversible. Silent in and click out. Top quality reel, nice features, superb workmanship and great line and backing capacity for up to a WF8 line and 225 yards of backing. Virtually unused in the original Neoprene case and box with factory oil and full instructions. M. $225.00.


 

55566BeanGuide.jpg (25056 bytes)55566. BEAN - L. L. 2-3/4". GUIDE MODEL FLY REEL. Made in England, by Hardy under the L. L. Bean label. This reel is nearly identical to the Marquis 4 Fly Reel, This aluminum reel has a one-piece frame, fully ventilated spool with a smooth rim control drag feature. Fitted with an adjustable pawl drag, the reel is reversible and can be used either handed. Finish color is Silver. Has capacity for WF4 line and 50 yds. of backing. Virtually unused in the original reel case. N/M. $195.00. 

 

            55831. BILLY PATE. 4-1/2". A/R MARLIN REEL. Pate's largest capacity reel, now discontinued. Right Hand Wind Only Anti-Reverse Reel. Adjustable. drag plus Rim Control. With capacity for up to a WF13 and 500 yds of 30# backing. There are far more expensive Marlin and Big Game fly reels currently available on the market, but there are NONE any better than this one. Hard coat Black Anodized. In original box with neoprene case and directions. Barely used. N/M. $495.00

 

55787a.jpg (28563 bytes)55787b.jpg (20122 bytes)          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

 

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   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.

 

    55890. DAIWA. 3-5/8". MODEL 732 FLY REEL. Exceptionally well made Aluminum reel with ample capacity for a 7 or 8 line and up to 100 yards of backing. Reversible. Adjustable drag and a rim control drag too. Counter balanced dual handles. Black anodized frame finish. Drop forged natural color aluminum spool, extra rugged. Corrosion-proof finish. Vented spool. Great reel for light salmon, steel head or salt water use. Super bass fishing reel! Daiwa has made very few fly reels over the years and this is one of their best. In the original box. Possible collectible? N/M $65.00.  HOLD

 

55844. EXTRA SPOOL ONLY - HARDY PERFECT. 3-1/8". FIRST MODEL. AN EXTRA SPOOL sized to fit the vintage original first model 3-1/8" Hardy Perfect in right or left hand wind. Spool only. Scarce is an understatement here. E. $125.00.
55267.  EXTRA SPOOL ONLY - HARDY.  3-3/4" OCEAN PRINCE MODEL.  Fly Reel Spool Only.  In the original packaging. Never used.  M.  60.00

 

55826. EXTRA SPOOL ONLY. ORVIS. 3-3/8". BATTENKILL DISC 8/9 MULTIPLIER SPOOL. Fits DISC 8/9 Multiplier Fly Reel. Made in England. Rim control drag. E. $40.00

 

55827. SPOOL ONLY - MARRYAT. 3-3/8". MR-8.5A 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

 

    55886. EXTRA SPOOL. SCI ANGLER SYSTEM TWO. 3-3/4". MODEL 8/9 SPOOL ONLY. Made in England. Takes over 200 yards with a WF9 line. In the original box. HAVE FOUR of these available. N/M. $25.00.

 

55624Farlow.jpg (41917 bytes)       55624. FARLOW - CHARLES & CO. 3-1/8". SAPPHIRE TROUT FLY REEL. The House of Farlow turned out some very prestigious reels which competed very successfully with those of Hardy. One of their very best was the SAPPHIRE model patterned after the invincible Hardy L.R.H. Lightweight reel. This finely made reel was offered in the 1950's. Made with fine trim lines on its edges, an Ebonite handle knob, gunmetal color finish, adjustable drag, can be used left or right hand wind as it a reversible stainless, 2-screw line guide. This very rare size accepts a 4, 5 or 6 line. Stamped with the "Farlow's London" Trademark. Shows normal wear from use but retains 95% of its original finish. One of the nicest, and most usable, and collectible Farlow trout reels you'll ever find & in really nice condition. In a soft suede case. E. 185.00.

 

    55903. FIN-NOR. 3-1/4". FIN-ITE 78 FLY REEL. Recent Model, Machined aluminum, direct drive trout fly reel. Reversible Wind. Single knob, counterbalanced and ventilated spool. Ball bearing spool with Adjustable internal disk drag for excellent fish control PLUS. Palming rim. Takes 100yds backing and a 7 line. Weighs 6 ounces. Produced only for a short time. Lovely, Black anodized finish. Shows very light use with only minor finish wear. Comes in the original Neoprene reel case. Handsome and practical light line reel with substantial quality at a value price E. $135.00

 

            55845. FIN-NOR. 3-5/8". MODEL 3AR. Increasingly difficult to find Second Model Anti Reverse reel. Made in Miami in the early 70's. Counterbalanced dual handle. Right Hand Wind Only. Adjustable drag. Capacity for 200 yards 30lb and WF13 line. Perfect Tarpon, big fish reel. Appears lightly used and well cared for and is 100% mechanically. Comes WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL. The reel is in a Fin-Nor Neoprene reel case. Reel foot has ID numbers scratched into it but does not detract from the true value of this scarce early second model AR reel in superb fishing condition. The definitive Tarpon reel. E. $425.00.

 

              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

 

             55791. FIN-NOR. 3-1/2". WEDDING CAKE #2 SIZE DIRECT DRIVE FLY REEL. Fin-Nor's 1st generation fly reel. Serial Number 232. 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 tor 200 yds. backing and a WF10 line. This is THE direct drive reel for hot salt water fish. Perfect Bonefish, Permit, Redfish, or Baby Tarpon reel. These earliest Fin-Nors are all handmade, very scarce and have become very collectible, and are APPRECIATING IN VALUE STEADILY. Reel shows virtually no use with a couple of super-light scratches on the handle plate or otherwise would be in 100% Mint condition. Un-engraved Name Plate. It is 100% mechanically and in outstanding fishing/collecting condition. With less than 1200 of these middle size reels ever made, WeddingCollectible  Cake Fin-Nors are getting harder and harder to find as fishermen and collectors discover this reels virtues. and usable, the best of both worlds. N/M. $1800.00

 

         55846. HARDY. 3-3/8". ANGEL 6/7 FLY REEL. Hardy's finest fly reel. This is the original model MADE IN ENGLAND by Hardy and now superseded by the less expensive Angel/2 made elsewhere. Designed for Switch Rod, heavy trout and light salt water use with a fast retrieve spool to hold 100+ yds and a WF6 or 7 line. Roulon Disc drag. Easy to use drag knob. Reversible. Virtually unused in the original Hardy neoprene reel case. Comes WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL. N/M. $495.00

 

55847. HARDY. 3-7/8". ANGEL 9/10 FLY REEL. Hardy's finest fly reel. This is the original model MADE IN ENGLAND by Hardy and now superseded by the less expensive Angel/2 made elsewhere. Designed for Spey and salt water use with a fast retrieve spool to hold 240 yds and a WF10 line. Roulon Disc drag. Easy to use drag knob. Reversible. Virtually unused in the original Hardy neoprene reel case. Comes WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL. N/M. $550.00

 

      55880. HARDY - SCI ANGLER SYSTEM LIMITED EDITION REEL. 3". A Special System 5 - 50th ANNIVERSARY Fly Reel. To celebrate their 50th anniversary in the early 90's the folks at Sci Angler contracted Hardy of England to build for them a Limited run of gold finished System 5 reels with a matching gold Hardy fly line. What resulted was a run of anodized Antique Gold System 5 reels limited to 1000 reels. These were delivered in a solid Walnut Presentation box with a special Sci Angler matching Antique Gold colored fly line fitted inside the lid of the box. The walnut top is inset with an engraved brass plaque that reads "Scientific Anglers, 50th Anniversary, Serial #0540". This lightweight high quality reel has an adjustable drag, rim control, N/S line guide and is reversible. As New in the original Walnut case. This unusual reel is reel is a dynamite collectible with terrific appreciation potential and is going up in value steadily. M. $365.00.

 

        55927. HARDY. 3-1/4". SALMON PERFECT FLY REEL. Ultra Rare and nearly impossible to get. Smallest sized Perfect Salmon reel. This Wide Drum, Hardy Perfect Salmon reel is one of the scarce non-line guide models and features a ribbed brass foot, brass internals, duplicated spares, Ebonite handle. Constructed in the late 1940's. Finished with a lead oxide finish that has silvered evenly and shows a lovely patina. Right Hand Wind only. Holds a WF8 line and approximately 150 yards of backing. Phenomenal light salmon or steel head reel for any 7 or 8 line rod. The ideal sized Salmon Perfect Reel. E. $650.00.

 

     55884. HARDY. 3-3/4". GEM 9/10. A high quality, big fish reel from Hardy with a mid-arbor spool to reduce line curl and enhance retrieve speed Takes a 9/10 line and 200 yards of backing. Easily reversed and fitted with an internal disk drag and a rim control drag as well. Beautiful Champagne color. Perfect for Bone fish, Tarpon . Permit, Cobia, Reds, Steel head, Salmon, Bass. Comes in the original box and in unused mint condition. Reel is in the original Hardy neoprene case. Bargain price for this $750 reel. M. $450.00.

 

      55920. HARDY. 3-1/2". PRINCESS LIGHTWEIGHT FLY REEL. MADE in England and no longer in production. Single screw nickel silver Line Guide. Reversible wind. Adjustable drag. Reel shows light use with some finish wear, but it is in mechanically excellent condition throughout. Takes up to a #6/7 line and 100 to 50 yards backing. Comes in a Blue Hardy vinyl case. E. $200.00.  SOLD

 

       55919. HARDY. 3-1/2". PRINCESS LIGHTWEIGHT FLY REEL. Classic Lightweight Series Reel. Two screw nickel silver Line Guide. Reversible wind. Adjustable drag. Reel shows light use with routine finish wear, but it is in mechanically excellent condition throughout. Made in England. Takes up to a #6/7 line and 100 to 50 yards backing. Comes in the original Hardy Blue Vinyl case. MADE IN ENGLAND. E . $295.00.

 

        55873. HARDY SILENT CHECK. 2-9/16". FLYWEIGHT. Scarce Silent Check Fly Reel made exclusively for and sold only by Abercrombie & Fitch. Two screw N/S Line Guide. Right hand wind only. Aluminum foot. Reel shows much finish deterioration around the rims and on the back-plate otherwise it is fine. Takes up to a #3/4 line. The rarest size of the Silent Check series. In a soft suede zippered reel case. MADE IN ENGLAND.   G.    $150.00.

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55785a.jpg (36604 bytes)55785b.jpg (17767 bytes)               55785. HARDY. 3-3/16". LRH  LIGHTWEIGHT FLY REEL. Single screw nickel silver line guide. Reversible wind, now set-up left- handed. Adjustable drag. Reel shows very light use and is in the original Blue/Beige color soft Hardy Reel Case. Takes up to a #5/6 line and backing. MADE IN ENGLAND.    E. $245.00.

 

          55867. HARDY. 3-1/2". PRINCESS LIGHTWEIGHT FLY REEL. Classic Lightweight Series Reel. Made in England.  Two screw nickel silver Line Guide. Reversible wind. Adjustable drag. Reel shows light use with routine finish wear, but it is in mechanically excellent condition throughout. Made in England. Takes up to a #6/7 line and 100 to 50 yards backing. Comes in the original Hardy Black Vinyl case.  Comes with AN EXTRA SPOOL.    MADE IN ENGLAND.      E. $335.00.

 

59090.  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.   $275.00

Extra spools Available at $75.00

 

              59091.   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. $299.00

Extra spools Available at $89.00

 

           59092.   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. $299.00

Extra spools Available at $89.00

 

            59093.    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 $125.00

 

         59094.   HARDY.   3.0".   BOUGLE  Mark VI.   Raised Pillar Perfect Fly Reel. The Mark VI Bougle Perfect Raised Pillar Fly Reel is machined from 6262 bar stock aluminum and protective anodized in a clear natural 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 ball bearings), and as sweet sounding (with a silky smooth, ADJUSTABLE, pawl drag) as it looks. Right or left hand reversible. Weighs a mere 3.6a 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. $349.00  

Extra spools Available at $119.00

 

        59095.   HARDY.   3.25".   BOUGLE  Mark VI.   Raised Pillar Perfect Fly Reel.  The Mark VI Bougle Perfect Raised Pillar Fly Reel is machined from 6262 bar stock aluminum and protective anodized in a clear natural 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 ball bearings), and as sweet sounding (with a silky smooth, ADJUSTABLE, pawl drag) as it looks. Right or left hand reversible. Weighs a mere 4.1 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. $375.00 

   Extra spools Available at $129.00

 

          59096.   HARDY.  3.50".   BOUGLE  Mark VI.   Raised Pillar Perfect Fly Reel.  The Mark VI Bougle Perfect Raised Pillar Fly Reel is machined from 6262 bar stock aluminum and protective anodized in a clear natural 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 ball bearings), and as sweet sounding (with a silky smooth, ADJUSTABLE, pawl drag) as it looks. Right or left hand reversible. Weighs a mere 4.39 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. $399.00 

  Extra spools Available at $135.00

 

        59980. HARDY - THE NEW ST. GEORGE JUNIOR. 2-9/16". ST. GEORGE JR. 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. $700.00

 

           59981. HARDY - THE NEW ST. GEORGE JUNIOR. 2-9/16". ST. GEORGE JR. 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. $700.00

 

              59983. HARDY - THE NEW ST. GEORGE 3" TROUT. 3". ST GEORGE 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

 

           59984. HARDY - THE NEW ST. GEORGE 3" TROUT. 3". ST GEORGE 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

 

                     59985. HARDY - THE NEW UNIQUA FLY REEL. Hardy's New Uniqua reel (on left) arrives in 5 sizes with a retail price tag of $175 - $279. FIVE Sizes include the 2/3/4 @$175; 5/6 @ $199; 7/8 @ $225; 9/10 @ $249 and 11/12 @ $279, these disc drag, machined barstock reels, large arbor fly reels were designed by Charlie Norris, Hardy's lead reel designer in Alnwick. Charlie has worked for on these reels for two years and every bit of Hardy's 150 years of reel making have gone into the new Uniqua Model. This series has the most accessible retail pricing that Hardy has ever offered. BRAND NEW.

 

55848. 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 500 reels were done with an unbreakable METAL line guide and a stepped ALUMINUM reel foot. This is reel #498 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. LEFT HAND WIND ONLY. The reel has been used and has some rim scratches and finish wear from use, but it is in 100% mechanical condition. E. $495.00.

 

55762HDYStGJr.jpg (37615 bytes)           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 500 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. 

 

     55899. ISLANDER REELS. 3.95". MODEL 3 DIRECT DRIVE FLY REEL. Adjustable Internal Disk Drag. Reversible Left or Right hand wind. Rugged, Machined one-piece frame and spool. Fully ventilated spool with counter balanced handle. Rim Control Drag Feature. Gold color Anodized frame and spool. Highest quality, machined aluminum reel with outstanding appearance and a rugged design. A handsome reel that is unused and comes in the original blue Neoprene case. These reels stand up to everyday pounding. They are high quality, high performance, fresh or salt water reels. Large capacity for up to a WF12 or 13 line and 250 yards backing. Comes with AN EXTRA SPOOL. Both reel and spool come in the original blue neoprene cases and factory boxes. N/M. $450.00.

 

     55900. ISLANDER REELS. 3.95". MODEL 4 TARPON DIRECT DRIVE FLY REEL. Similar in size and overall design to the now discontinued Seamaster Mark III Direct Drive reel. Adjustable Disk Drag. Reversible wind. Solid, one-piece frame. Spool with counter-balanced handle. Rim Control Drag. All gold Anodized frame and spool. High quality, machined aluminum reel with excellent appearance and rugged design. A handsome reel that appears unused and comes in the original blue Neoprene case. Serial #251. This is a "perfect condition" reel for the super fussy buyer, but is, of course, ready for everyday fishing use. These are very fine, extremely well made salt water reels. Large capacity for 300 yards backing and a WF12 or 13 line. M. $395.00.

 

             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

 

55716Lacey1c.jpg (28178 bytes)            55716. LACEY & JOHNSON FLY REEL. 2-3/4". TRADITIONAL MODEL 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 Traditional Fly Reel. Clean design, machined of aluminum and brass and beautifully appointed. The ultra-smooth and quiet, fixed 55716Lacey1b.jpg (45801 bytes)click drag is like butter and is factory set for Neutral Wind.   The drag is designed to be "broken-in" with use, and, after time, will eventually favor whichever reeling direction the reel is constantly used in, with the stronger drag on the out-go.  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 $395. 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. $395.00.

 

55733aLACEY.jpg (39608 bytes)          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 NY55733bLACEY.jpg (33411 bytes) 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. $435.00.

 

55753L&J355.jpg (39522 bytes)          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.

 

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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.

 

           55878. MARADO. 2-9/16". EVOLUTION F-124 TROUT REEL. This is a beautifully machined and finished from bar stock, Midge reel. Gold anodized. Easily Reversible. Adjustable Click Drag. Rim Control feature with a reinforced spool flange. The perfect micro-line reel for a 1/2/3 line weight at a scant 3 OUNCES. Fully Vented, counterbalanced spool. Vented frame. Comes in soft leather zippered reel case. Appears unused. M. $95.00.

 

55808. MARRYAT. 2-7/8". MR 7.5A FLY REEL. Virtually unused, near mint condition. Under 4 oz. Reversible. Adjustable drag. Rim control. Gold finish. With original suede case in the original box with instructions. Now set up right hand wind. N/M. $175.00   SOLD

 

55632Meiss.jpg (30059 bytes)           55632. MEISSELBACH- CATUCCI.  3". SYMPLOREEL 370.   HARD RUBBER TROUT FLY REEL. Newark markings. Fixed click drag. Reversible. Three-Quarter inch wide spool is perfect for a 3 or 4 and 40 yds of backing. Nickel Silver reel foot, screws and cross-pillars. Made from 1931 to the 1950's. No cracks or breaks and working fine. Simple with no frills, but still an absolutely wonderful light line trout reel. Excellent collectible in clean condition E. $195.00.

 

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  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.

 

             55836. OCEAN CITY. 3". BRANDY BROOK TROUT FLY REEL. Cast Aluminum re-enameled black. Circa the late 1940's early 1950's. Vented spool with white handle knob. Fixed click check. Wind either way. Working smoothly. Excellent reel for a 4 or 5 line and backing. E. $35.00

 

             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

 

 

55708&9OrvSpin.jpg (35157 bytes)           55708. ORVIS SPIN REEL. MODEL 1. Second Generation Medium/light, high-speed, open faced spinning reel made in Italy for Orvis in the 70's. Works well with all rods for 4 to 10 lb test. One of the most desirable spin reels from the 70's and a rock solid performer. This reel has seen average use with some minor edge wear. The finish is still very good and the reel is working perfectly. Full bail. With left hand folding crank. Comes with THREE EXTRA SPOOLS. VG. $75.00.

 

55708&9OrvSpin.jpg (35157 bytes)                 55709. ORVIS SPIN REEL.  MODEL 1. Second Generation Medium/light, high-speed, open faced spinning reel made in Italy for Orvis in the 70's. Works well with all rods for 4 to 10 lb test. One of the most desirable spin reels from the 70's and a rock solid performer. This reel has seen average use with some minor edge wear. The finish is still very good and the reel is working perfectly. Full bail. With left hand folding crank. Comes with THREE EXTRA SPOOLS. VG. $75.00.

 

       55859. ORVIS BATTENKILL MID ARBOR FLY REEL. 3". MID-ARBOR II. Rim Control drag and an Adjustable Drag knob prevents over runs. The Champagne hard anodized finish, machined aluminum Mid Arbor reels have a large diameter spool that effectively creates a 2-1/2 to 1 pick-up ratio when compared to conventional designs, allowing for better "hot" fish control and a smoother drag feel. Lightweight at 5.5 oz and takes up to a WF5 and 50 yards, more with gel-spun backing. Never used condition. Comes with the original soft case in the original box with paperwork.               M. $99.00.

 

55784a.jpg (25184 bytes)55784b.jpg (29093 bytes)           55784. ORVIS BATTENKILL MID ARBOR FLY REEL. 3-3/4". MID-ARBOR V. Rim Control drag and an Adjustable Drag knob prevents over runs. The Champagne hard anodized finish, machined aluminum Mid Arbor reels have a large diameter spool that effectively creates a 2-1/2 to 1 pick-up ratio when compared to conventional designs, allowing for better "hot" fish control and a smoother drag feel. Lightweight at 6.5 oz and takes up to a WF8 and 100 yards, more with gel-spun backing. Never used condition. Comes with the original soft case. Compare at $159. A bargain here. M. $120.00.

 

       55907. REDINGTON. 2.95". AL 3/4 FLY REEL. Beautifully made and finished direct drive, disc drag, wide spool, Large Arbor fly reel made to accommodate size 3/4 fly lines and 100 yds backing. Rear adjustable disk drag. Rim control feature. Gorgeous GOLD finish. Fully vented reel. Easily reversible. Appears unused. Comes complete with the original nylon case in the box with directions. M. $120.00.

 

     55908. REDINGTON. 3.25". AL 5/6 FLY REEL. Beautifully made and finished direct drive, disc drag, wide spool, Large Arbor fly reel made to accommodate size 5/6 fly lines and 100 yds backing. Rear adjustable disk drag. Rim control feature. Gorgeous GOLD finish. Fully vented reel. Easily reversible. Appears unused. Comes complete with the original nylon case in the box with directions. M. $125.00.

 

    55909. REDINGTON. 3.50". AL 7/8 FLY REEL. Beautifully made and finished direct drive, disc drag, wide spool, Large Arbor fly reel made to accommodate size 7/8 fly lines and 125 yds backing. Rear adjustable disk drag. Rim control feature. Gorgeous BLACK finish. Fully vented reel. Easily reversible. Appears unused. Comes complete with the original nylon case in the box with directions. M. $135.00.

 

       55910. REDINGTON. 3.50". AL 7/8 FLY REEL. Beautifully made and finished direct drive, disc drag, wide spool, Large Arbor fly reel made to accommodate size 7/8 fly lines and 125 yds backing. Rear adjustable disk drag. Rim control feature. Gorgeous GOLD finish. Fully vented reel. Easily reversible. Appears unused. Comes complete with the original nylon case in the box with directions. M. $135.00.

 

         55912. REDINGTON. 3.75". AL 9/10 FLY REEL. Beautifully made and finished direct drive, disc drag, wide spool, Large Arbor fly reel made to accommodate size 9/10 fly lines and 175 yds backing. Rear adjustable disk drag. Rim control feature. Gorgeous BLACK finish. Fully vented reel. Easily reversible. Virtually unused. Comes complete with the original nylon case in the box with directions. M. $145.00.

 

           55913. REDINGTON. 4-1/8". AL 11/12 EXTRA SPOOL ONLY. Extra spool only for an AL 11/12 reel. Gorgeous BLACK finish. Unused. In the original box. M. $35.00.

 

    55891. RYOBI. 3-1/2". MODEL 355 FLY REEL. Ryobi's answer to Hardy's Marquis reel series with ample capacity for up to a 7 line and up to 100 yards of backing. Reversible. Adjustable click drag and a rim control drag too. Vented spool. Ryobi has made very few fly reels over the years. In the original box with a soft vinyl Hardy style reel case. Possible collectible? E. $25.00.

 

55810. LIMITED EDITION SET OF 5 BELLINGER/SARACIONE TROUT REELS. Limited Edition Set of Bellinger/Saracione German Silver and Black Side Plates Trout Reels. 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. M. $8350.00

 

55824. SEAMASTER. 3-7/8". TARPON ANTI-REVERSE FLY REEL. 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, S-HANDLE fitted with black Ebonite handle knobs. This wheel is engraved "Seamaster, Miami, Fla and Roy D. Chapin". This earliest model, 1950's reel shows relatively light actual fishing use. with some routine finish wear and dings on the rims and conical back-plate, just enough to keep it out of the near-mint condition category and, of course, of no consequence to the reels performance capabilities. These original 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 SUEDE CASE. E. $2800.00

 

55589.jpg (25994 bytes)           55589. SHAKESPEARE. MODEL 1740. TOURNAMENT FREE SPOOL BAIT CAST. Nickel Silver model FK. Hand built in 1951. 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. $175.00.

 

55672.jpg (29699 bytes)          55672b.jpg (30093 bytes) 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

 

      55883. TIBOR. 3-3/4". EVERGLADES REEL. Highest quality, machined aluminum bar stock, bass or salmon or steel head or saltwater reel. Large Arbor, Rapid Retrieve Spool. Adjustable drag. Rim Control. Direct drive. Vented Spool. Reversible Wind, now Righty. Weighs 8.5 oz. Takes a 7/8/9 line and 225/200/175 yards 30# backing. Hard coat, All GOLD anodized frame and spool, saltwater proof finish. Comes in a factory neoprene reel case. One of the best reels on today's market. Barely used. N/M. $450.00.

 

55778bRiptide.jpg (46885 bytes)55778abRiptide.jpg (45832 bytes)           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.  $410.00.  

 

       55877. TIOGA. 2-11/16". MODEL T2 TROUT REEL. This is one of the finest MADE IN U.S.A reels for the money we've seen. Machined from bar stock. Forest Green anodized. Reversible. Adjustable Disk Drag. Rim Control feature with a reinforced spool flange. More drag than you could possibly ever need in a 2/3/4 line weight reel adjusts full stop to zero drag in one full turn of the knob. Vented, counterbalanced spool. Vented frame. Comes in soft zippered reel case. Appears unused. M. $100.00.  SOLD

 

       55876. TIOGA. 3.0". MODEL T4 TROUT REEL. This is one of the finest MADE IN U.S.A reels for the money we've seen. Machined from bar stock. Forest Green anodized. Reversible. Adjustable Disk Drag. Rim Control feature with a reinforced spool flange. More drag than you could possibly ever need in a 4/5/6 line weight reel adjusts full stop to zero drag in one full turn of the knob. Vented, counterbalanced spool. Vented frame. . Appears unused. COMES WITH EXTRA SPOOL in soft double-decker zippered reel case. M. $150.00.

 

         55875. TIOGA. 3.0". MODEL T6 TROUT REEL. This is one of the finest MADE IN U.S.A. reels for the money we've seen. Machined from bar stock. Forest Green anodized. Reversible. Adjustable Disk Drag. Rim Control feature with a reinforced spool flange. More drag than you could possibly ever need in a 5/6/7 line weight reel adjusts full stop to zero drag in one full turn of the knob. Vented, counterbalanced spool. Vented frame. . Appears unused. COMES WITH EXTRA SPOOL in soft double-decker zippered reel case. M. $150.00.

 

55816. THE ONLY EXISTING SET OF THOMAS & THOMAS FIRST ISSUE CLASSIC FLY REELS. This is the ONLY Existing Set of ALL FOUR sizes of the original and first issue of Thomas & Thomas Classic Fly Reels. Originally made in 1978 for Thomas & Thomas by the Hart Reel Company of Long Island, NY, makers of the Marquesa and Umpqua fly reels. The original plans were to produce four sizes of the Classic reel, however the largest size was dropped before production, making this the only known set to include the 3 5/8” diameter reel – built as a size sample, but with no handle. The decision was made to only go with three reel sizes, so this is the only largest sized reel in existence. The remaining three examples are all fully functional, as issued, with a 3 1/4”, 3” and 2 3/4” diameter. All having aluminum parts with Anodized Aluminum side plates, these are all in new unused condition with original "Thomas & Thomas" stamped leather reel cases. Truly a one of a kind set of trout reels. M. $2500.00

 

55687C1.jpg (44333 bytes)          55687. 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 a Neoprene reel case.    E. $195.00  SOLD

 

55688C1.jpg (37329 bytes)          55688. 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 a Suede reel case.   E. $195.00
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55761aT&TC1.jpg (29705 bytes)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. $195.00.

 

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 55684. T&T. 3-3/16". 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. $150.00

 

55685C3.jpg (40052 bytes)          55685. T&T. 3-3/16". 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 AN EXTRA SPOOL in a double decker suede reel case.              E. $195.00

 

55686C3.jpg (39922 bytes)                   55686. T&T. 3-3/16". 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 AN EXTRA SPOOL in a Neoprene reel case. E. $195.00

 

55689C4.jpg (44164 bytes)                   55689. T&T. 3-3/4". CLASSIC C4 SALMON REEL. Made in the 1980's exclusively for T&T by Ross Hauck of Ross Reels. Similar to the Ross Gunnison reel. Incredibly light 5.0 oz. aluminum fly reel with ball bearing action. Reversible, Adjustable Drag. Rim Control, Easily interchanged vented and counter-balanced spool. Takes a up to a WF9 line and 225 yards of backing. Ross Gunnison spools will also fit this reel. Comes with TWO EXTRA SPOOLS in a Suede double decker reel case. Used little. N/M. $225.00

 

55612JVHMulti.jpg (44833 bytes)         55612. VOM HOFE - JULIUS. 2-1/8". MULTIPLIER BAIT CAST REEL. Number 4 size, New York Style 2-1/8" diameter, Nickel over Brass/Hard Rubber Multiplying Reel marked with the maker's name and the '85 & '89 patent dates. Star washer drag and on-off click knob on the hard rubber backplate, Rosette screw washers, counterbalanced handle with shaped crossbar and Ebonite knob. Action is very smooth and working beautifully. Very Good antique condition with no cracks or chips out of the plates. VG. $325.00.

 

         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.   $495.00.55633aVomHofe.jpg (37984 bytes)55633bVomHofe.jpg (39146 bytes)55633cVomHofe.jpg (29192 bytes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

55811.  RARE WALKER SIZE NO. 1 FIRST MODEL TROUT REEL. 3". TROUT. Rare, unmarked, Arthur Walker Size No.1 German Silver and Hard Rubber Trout Reel. A circa 1950 reel, sold exclusively through William Mills & Sons retail store in New York City, with a 3” diameter and 7/8” wide spool, weighing only 5-1/8 ounces, dished hard rubber head and tail plates in perfect condition and boasting nickel silver rims. With aluminum foot, removable tail plate end cap, spool with brass arbor and aluminum handle fitted with nickel silver counter weight and handle nut, in almost new condition. With classic styling inspired by vom Hofe and Zwarg, this unmarked example is an investment quality reel of the first magnitude. This is the only reel of this type I've ever seen in 45 years of full time tackle work. N/M. 3500.00

 

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