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do not carry a return privilege.

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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, Seamaster, 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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                  55500. ABEL.   2.75".   TR-1 FLY REEL.   High Gloss Black Finish. One of the loveliest single action reels in current production. Fully Ventilated spool AND Reel Housing. Fixed click check drag makes sound coming and going. Reversible. Takes a #2, #3 or #4 line and backing. Rosewood handle. Brand New in the box with full warrantee.    BRAND NEW. $260.00

 

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

 

           55474. ABEL.   2.75".   Model Pt 5.    Exquisite Small Trout Reel for 5/6/7 lines. Left Hand Wind Only. Adjustable drag. Rim control. Black Coral Finish. Black frame, black vented & counter-balanced spool. Complete with AN EXTRA SPOOL is a soft suede leather clamshell case with factory paperwork. Appears unused.   M.   $375.00

 

55483.    ABEL.     3.375".    Big Game #4 Fly Reel.   Right or Left Hand wind.. The final answer to VW-size tarpon, wahoo, sailfish, marlin, tuna and things of that nature. It is a true "big fish" reel, engineered to take the stress and strain of all the large species in the sea. Takes a 10/11/12/13 line and 375/330/300/250yds 30# backing. Black Coral Finish. Solid frame and fully vented standard spool. Interchanges with Super 10 Frame and Spool. As new in the original case. Never used.   M. $550.00

 

                55492. ABU GARCIA SPIN REEL. Mod CD 3000 S4. Contemporary high speed, ball bearing, light fresh water open face spin reel. Graphite construction. Full bail, Right or Left retrieve. Center Adjustable drag ring is really terrific feature. Silver Gray. Barely used in the original box with EXTRA SPOOL and all paperwork. N/M. $30.00

 

                    55440.  BELLINGER/ SARACIONE REEL.    3.0".   Model 300 Deluxe.   The Bellinger/Saracione trout reels are arguably some of the finest reels of their type ever built. It features German Silver end rings; Delrin side plates, an S-handle with German Silver handle accents, German silver cross-pillars, an aluminum spool with a bronze center shaft to reduce weight, weight reducing hole in the foot. It is reversible for right or left hand wind. Weighs only 5.2 ounces. The Fixed Click drag is very smooth, responsive and so sweet sounding. Perfect for ANY light weight, light action, high quality rod, bamboo OR graphite. Standard 7/8th inch wide spool takes a DT4/WF5/WF6 and up to 50yds. 20# backing. Comes in  a soft velvet drawstring bag. These are perhaps the absolute finest vom Hofe reproduction type reels ever produced. A truly beautiful reel, worthy of your very best rod or just cherishing as a valued investment. Now out of production.  Unused in the original box. Comes in the original soft cloth drawstring bag, only. Optional Leather case pictured available from Arne Mason.   AS NEW.  1595.00.

 

              55498. BERKLEY - HARDY PRINCESS COPY. 3-1/2". MODEL 550 FLY REEL. Copy of the Hardy Princess reel. Single action with adjustable click check drag. Reversible wind. Pop out spool. Filled with a Cortland 444 DT7F floater. Line is free.    E. $35.00   SOLD

 

         55478.    CARPENTER & CASEY.   2.72".    First Model Fly Reel.      Standard 3/4" wide spool Trout Model for 3/4/5 line. Low serial number #70. One of the first 100 reels made by Walt Carpenter and Harold 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. Brand new in the original soft leather reel case. Very Strong collector potential.    M. $975.00

 

         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 Harold 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. Brand new in the original soft leather reel case. Very Strong collector potential.    M. $975.00

 

55277.  EXTRA SPOOL ONLY - HARDY.  HUSKY MODEL.  Fly Reel Spool Only.  In the original packaging. Never used.  M.  60.00

55267.  EXTRA SPOOL ONLY - HARDY.  OCEAN PRINCE MODEL.  Fly Reel Spool Only.  In the original packaging. Never used.  M.  80.00

 

  41388.     FIN-NOR - BIG GAME outfit.     Size #9/0.     The rod is an original Fin-Nor White Glass 120# outfitted with 5 Fin-nor Patent Pending  Anodized Roller guides and a #26 Roller top.    The reel is the large size 9/0 for larger fish and heavy line trolling.    Serial #9-585, single speed.    Finger tip drag and free spool controls with adjustable drag stop, etc.    The outfit shows use with boat wear, but minimal corrosion.    Everything is solid and working correctly and useable without further attention, and if you plan any serious use of this outfit, I've already had the reel gone through by a professional and the rod wraps re-varnished by a pro.  Perfect big game trolling outfit dating back to the original Miami days.    Oversize Shipping is $20.     VG.  550.00    REDUCED $475.00

                   

 

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

 

             55401. FIN-NOR. 3". Model #1. Second Generation, Anti-Reverse Fly Reel. Stamped "Since 1933" on back. Right Hand Wind Only. Counterbalanced spool. Adjustable cork disk drag. Takes 150 yds. 20# backing and WF7 line. Perfect Heavy Trout, Bass, Bonefish or light Salt Water or Salmon 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 condition. In the original black vinyl case, red factory box with all factory paperwork. Very Strong collectible in the scarcest size that is still a terrific fishing reel. N/M. 475.00.   SOLD

 

             55405. FIN-NOR. 3-5/8". Model #3 A/R. Conical back plate, "Since 1933", Second Generation ANTI-REVERSE Fly Reel. Left Hand Wind Only. Adjustable drag. Takes 200 yds 30# backing and WF12 or 13line. Perfect Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish reel. In excellent cosmetic condition with very light edge wear to the finish on the end rings and high point of the back plate apex. In excellent mechanical condition and capable of giving years of trouble free service. In the original black nylon zippered reel case. Comes with an EXTRA SPOOL. This is arguably the best Fin-Nor reel model ever produced. A bargain at this price with the extra spool. E. 575.00.

 

         55488. FIN-NOR. 3-5/8". Model #3 A/R. Conical back plate, "Since 1933", Second Generation ANTI-REVERSE Fly Reel. Right Hand Wind Only. Adjustable drag. Takes 200 yds 30# backing and WF12 or 13line. Perfect Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish reel. In superb cosmetic condition with virtually no use or wear to the finish. In excellent mechanical condition and capable of giving years of trouble free service. In a soft cloth draw-string bag. This is arguably the best Fin-Nor reel model ever produced and still avidly sought after as an everyday fishing reel. N/M. $475.00

 

       55406. EXTRA SPOOL ONLY - FIN-NOR. 3-5/8". Model #3 A/R. This is a scarce extra spool for a Model #3, Conical back plate, "Since 1933", Second Generation ANTI-REVERSE Fly Reel. Fits either left or right hand wind Anti-Reverse Model only. SPOOL ONLY. These are darn near impossible to come by. Also fits reel # 55405 on this site. E. 150.00.

BUY THIS SPOOL WITH EITHER REEL ABOVE AND PAY ONLY $95.00 FOR IT.

 

          55466. FIN-NOR FLY REEL - A/R. 3-1/2". Model #4. Post Wedding Cake, Second Generation, Anti-Reverse Fly Reel. Stamped "Since 1933" on the back. Right Hand Wind Only. Balanced handle knob. Adjustable cork disk drag. Takes 400 yds. 30# backing and up to a WF14 line. Perfect heavy duty 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 Tarpon/BillFish fishing reel by knowledgeable Fin-Nor fans. This size reel is quite scarce and very much in demand as a viable modern SW fly reel. Shows Virtually no use and is in 100% mechanical condition. In original black vinyl case and filled with a Cortland WF10F/S and backing, ready to go . Strong collectible that is terrific to use as an everyday go-to fly reel. N/M. $495.00

 

  55192.  FLYLOGIC.   3-1/4".  Optimum FLO 456.   Finely crafted and finished. A fully vented and counterbalanced reel with and outstanding drag range, plus rim control drag, tippet park button, adjustable drag click sound. Quick change spools, easily reversible, lightweight and large backing capacity for a WF4 and 170 yards up to a WF6 and 130 yards. Comes in a factory reel case that works on or off the rod. Lots of nice features, top quality workmanship and superb performance make this reel a true value. Unused in the box with all paperwork.  M.  195.00

 

55327.  GODFREY - TED.  2.75".  Westminster GW 274L Model Trout Reel.  Made in the tradition of precision, hand-crafted, works of art built with classic materials: nickel silver, bronze and aluminum; these reels capture the essential elements of the elegant classic single action reels of yesterday. Black rubber style side plates with N/S end rings. 5-position Adjustable drag. Solid spool and faceplate and classic Serpentine style counter-balanced N/S appointed Reel handle. Easy LH-RH change over. One screw take-apart and easy spool interchange. This 1.11" wide reel takes a DT4 and 30 yards or a WF5 and 30 yards of backing and weighs a mere 4.3 ounces. Comes with original factory 10 year warrantee in the fleece lined, zippered case. BRAND NEW.  620.00

 

55457. GODFREY - TED. 2.75". Classic 275 Model Trout Reel. Made in the tradition of precision, hand-crafted, works of art built with classic materials: nickel silver, bronze and aluminum; these reels capture the essential elements of the elegant classic single action reels of yesterday. Black rubber style side plates with N/S end rings. 5-position Adjustable drag. Ventilated spool and faceplate and classic S-handle style counter-balanced N/S appointed reel handle. Easy LH-RH change over. One screw take-apart and easy spool interchange. This 1.33" wide reel takes a WF5 and 75 yards of backing and weighs a mere 4.6 ounces. Comes with original factory 10 year warrantee in the fleece lined, zippered case. BRAND NEW. 830.00.

 

55459. GODFREY - TED. 2.75". GBT 274 Model.  Brown Trout Reel. Made in the tradition of precision, hand-crafted, works of art built with classic materials: nickel silver, bronze and aluminum; these reels capture the essential elements of the elegant classic single action reels of yesterday. Black rubber style side plates with N/S end rings. 5-position Adjustable drag. Solid spool and faceplate with a single row of vent holes in both accented by a row of machined red dots at each hole. Very attractive reel. Classic Serpentine style, counter-balanced N/S appointed reel handle. One screw take-apart and easy spool interchange. This 1.23" wide reel takes up to a DT4 and 25 yards of backing and weighs a mere 4.3 ounces. Easy LH-RH change over. Comes with original factory 10 year warrantee in the fleece lined, zippered case.                   BRAND NEW. 750.00.   SOLD

 

            55496. GODFREY – TED. 2.75". Westminster GW 275 Model. Brown Trout Reel. Made in the tradition of precision, hand-crafted, works of art built with classic materials: nickel silver, bronze and aluminum; these reels capture the essential elements of the elegant classic single action reels of yesterday. Black rubber style side plates with N/S end rings. 5-position Adjustable drag. Specially ventilated and red-dot decorated face-plate to remind us of one of our favorite quarries. Classic Serpentine style counter-balanced N/S appointed Reel handle. One screw take-apart and easy spool interchange. This 1.28" wide reel takes up to a WF5 and 50 yards of backing and weighs a mere 4.4 ounces. Easy LH-RH change over. Comes with original factory 10 year warrantee in the fleece lined, zippered case. BRAND NEW. $750.00

 

55458. GODFREY - TED. 2.75". Westminster GW 275 Model Trout Reel. Made in the tradition of precision, hand-crafted, works of art built with classic materials: nickel silver, bronze and aluminum; these reels capture the essential elements of the elegant classic single action reels of yesterday. Black rubber style side plates with N/S end rings. 5-position Adjustable drag. Solid spool and faceplate and classic Serpentine style counter-balanced N/S appointed Reel handle. One screw take-apart and easy spool interchange. This 1.28" wide reel takes up to a WF5 and 75 yards of backing and weighs a mere 4.4 ounces. Easy LH-RH change over. Comes with original factory 10 year warrantee in the fleece lined, zippered case. BRAND NEW. 620.00.

 

         55476.   HARDY.   3-1/8".   Uniqua Fly Reel.   Very Scarce, last model Uniqua Reel. Made in the 1960's. Last style 2-screw spool latch cover. All Brass, stepped foot and brass internals. Narrow, contracted spool. Dual check, fixed drag mechanism for easy wind reversal for right or left hand use. Ebonite handle knob. Oxidized Stepped Brass Foot. Enameled finish is 99% and the reel shows no use. Interesting reel in an excellent 5 weight size. Perfect balance with any fine cane rod. These workhorse Hardy reels are getting harder and harder to find. In the original Hardy labeled, hand-assembled cardboard box. N/M. $295.00      sold

 

55248. HARDY. 3-13/16". Gem 8/9. Currently, THE big fish reel from Hardy with a mid-arbor spool to reduce line curl and enhance retrieve speed Takes a  8/91 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, Steelhead, Salmon, Bass.  Comes  in the original box and in unused mint condition. Reel is in the original Hardy neoprene case. Bargain price for this over $500 reel.  M. 395.00  

 

 

          55484.   HARDY.   3-3/4".   St Aiden.   Lightweight Series Reel.   Made in England and no longer in production. The next size up from the Princess and made for 7 and 8 weight fly lines and up to 100 yds backing. Reversible Wind. Adjustable drag. Classic two screw N/S line guide. Barely used in the Hardy soft case. Comes WITH TWO EXTRA SPOOLS. Lovely, lightweight, Steel head, heavy trout, bass or light salmon set-up. Weighs 5-3/4 oz. Takes a WF7 + 110 yds, DT7 + 80 yds.   N/M. $450.00  SOLD

 

59203. HARDY - SIRRUS 3/4.    2-3/4”.   Bar Stock Disk Drag Fly Reel. With many design cues taken from the disc drag, bar-stock Orvis CFO reel, one of the most respected trout reels in the world; these new Hardy Sirrus reels have been an instant hit with Hardy fans everywhere. Reversible Wind. Machined brass internals with a sophisticated Adjustable Disk Drag. Rim Control Drag feature, too. Quick spool interchange and a raised, “anti-snag” reel seat design. Comes in the Hardy soft case, factory box with instructions. Perfect DT3 or WF4 line and 50 yds. trout reel with an amazing drag system and rugged light weight. Weighs only 3-11/16th ounces. A BAR STOCK MARQUIS WITH A DISC DRAG  Compare at $375.     M.  255.00

 

55485.    HARDY.   2-7/8".   Featherweight Fly Reel.   This is one of the last of the "Made In England" Lightweight Fly Reels. Brand New in the original factory case and box. Adjustable Drag. Reversible. N/S line guide. Weighs only 3.5 ounces. Just perfect for a DT3 or DT4 fly line. Takes a DT3+40, DT4+30, WF4+60. Still one of the finest reels you can own for a 4 weight rod. BRAND NEW. $395.00

 

        55475. HARDY.   3-3/8”.   Perfect Fly Reel.   Original Model 1960's Hardy Perfect with Agate Line Guide. Right hand wind, adjustable drag with duplicating spares. Brass internals and smooth Aluminum foot. This reel shows only the barest of use and remains in 99%, near mint original condition throughout. Takes up to a #6 line plus backing. Comes in the original Hardy labeled handmade cardboard box    N/M. $495.00    SOLD

 

59204. HARDY - SIRRUS 5/6.   3.0”.   Bar Stock Disk Drag Fly Reel. With many design cues taken from the disc drag, bar-stock Orvis CFO reel, one of the most respected trout reels in the world; these new Hardy Sirrus reels have been an instant hit with Hardy fans everywhere. Reversible Wind. Machined brass internals with a sophisticated Adjustable Disk Drag. Rim Control Drag feature, too. Quick spool interchange and a raised, “anti-snag” reel seat design. Comes in the Hardy soft case, factory box with instructions. Perfect DT5 or WF6 line and 60 yds. trout reel with an amazing drag system and rugged light weight. Weighs only 3-7/8th ounces.    A BAR STOCK MARQUIS WITH A DISC DRAG.   Compare at $385.    M.  285.00

 

            55464. HARDY. 3-3/16". LRH Lightweight Fly Reel. Single screw nickel silver line guide. Reversible wind. Adjustable drag. Reel shows very light use only and is in excellent condition throughout. Takes up to a #5/6 line. Comes in the original Hardy soft case. Made in England. E. $245.00   SOLD

 

           55465. HARDY. 3-1/4". The Prince 7/8 Fly Reel. Offered by Hardy for a short time prior to the introduction of the Golden Prince which is simply the exact same reel with a bronze color finish. This one is finished in the traditional Hardy Gunmetal color. Reversible wind. Adjustable drag plus rim control drag. Nickel Silver single-screw line guide. Reel shows very light use and is in excellent condition. Made in England Hardy with old style quality. Perfect for a 7 or 8 line and up to 100 yards of 20 lb, plenty of backing for trout fishing anywhere in the world. Comes in the soft Black vinyl Hardy reel case. E. $175.00    SOLD

 

          55491. HARDY.   3-3/8".   Uniqua Fly Reel.  Very rare early transition Patent Uniqua Reel. Stamped with the second standardization mark of "Mark II" underlined, and below, the word- "Duplicated" . Believed made 1920-1925. First style Horseshoe spool latch. Standard sized smooth brass foot and brass internals. Narrow, contracted spool. Single check mechanism with unused duplicated spares present and in place. Ivorine knob. Lead oxide finish turned to a nice silvered patina with 65% finish remaining. Ready for day to day fishing use. Interesting reel. Excellent 5 weight size. Scarce early reel. VG. $225.00    SOLD

 

            55495. HARDY. 3-7/8". ANGEL FLY REEL. Hardy's finest fly reel. The original model made last year 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. Unused in the original Hardy neoprene reel case. New cost $850. M. $630.00 SOLD

 

59090.  HARDY.   2-1/2".   Flyweight 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. Lifetime Factory Warranty to the original owner. BRAND NEW.   $295.00

 

              59091.   HARDY.   2-7/8".   Featherweight Fly Reel. Adjustable Drag. Reversible. Single screw N/S line guide. Weighs only 3.5 ounces. Just perfect for a DT3 or DT4 fly line. Factory NEW in the soft Hardy case, in the box with all paperwork. Takes a DT3+40, DT4+30, WF4+60. Lifetime factory warrantee to the original owner. BRAND NEW. $375.00
           59092.   HARDY.    3-3/16".   LRH Lightweight Fly Reel. The Most Popular Reel in Trout fishing History. Perfect for a 5 or 6 line and backing. Single Screw Nickel Silver line guide. Reversible wind. Adjustable drag. FACTORY NEW in the box in the Hardy soft case with all paperwork. Takes DT5 + 40yds; WF5 + 75yds; WF6 + 50yds. Weighs 3.85 oz. Lifetime Factory Warranty to the Original Owner.    BRAND NEW. $395.00

 

         59093.   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 3.61 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. $495.00

 

        59094.   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 4.15 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. $575.00

 

          59095.   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. $625.00

 

              55502.   HERMANN - PAUL.   2-5/8".   Baby Trout Reel.    In the world of exquisite hand-made reels, the astonishing reels created by Dr. Paul Hermann are outstanding. There are just 100 of these incredible Baby Hermann Trout reels in existence, and so far, NONE has ever come for sale on the collectible market, strong testimony to how much they are cherished by their lucky owners. Now Dr. Hermann has advised us with this final small shipment of trout reels that the run is over. He will make no more of these ever again, having stopped at the 100th reel.. He has kept the very last few of these for his own use and this is your last and only chance to acquire one of these magnificent trout reels. Here are the details: Constructed of bar stock aluminum to tolerances of one-tenth. Walker, vom Hofe, Zwarg design with precision fitting end plates set into perfectly formed end rings and held together by cross pillars and screws made completely in-house. S-style, counterbalanced handle with Black knob. Handle protected by end-plate. Infallible fixed click and pawl drag preset to prevent over-run. 2-5/8" diameter with 7/8" spool width takes a DT4 or a WF5 line and 25 yards of backing. Weighs 5 ounces and balances any vintage or modern bamboo trout rod.  Highly polished natural aluminum finish (ala Walker). Works either LH or RH WIND. Soft cloth drawstring protective bag.   BRAND NEW.   950.00.     sold

 

  55504.   HERMANN - PAUL.   3-3/16".   Salmon Reel.    In the world of exquisite hand-made reels, the astonishing reels created by Dr. Paul Hermann are outstanding. There are now barely more than 170 of these incredible reels in existence, and so far, ONLY two have ever come for sale on the collectible market, strong testimony to how much they are cherished by their lucky owners. Dr. Hermann is close to retirement these days and has indicated that he will cease all reel building efforts when he has reached his 200th salmon reel. That may not take a very long time or he may even decide to stop earlier. Either way, don't miss your chance to own what is arguably on of the finest Salmon reels ever bench made. Here are the details: Constructed of bar stock aluminum to tolerances of one-tenth. Walker, vom Hofe, Zwarg design with precision fitting end plates set into perfectly formed end rings and held together by cross pillars and screws made completely in-house. S-style, counterbalanced handle with black knob. Handle protected by end-plate. Infallible drum and shoe, externally adjustable drag with correctly directional drag adjustment control. 3-3/16" diameter with 1-1/4" spool width takes a #8 and 200 yards or a #10 and 150 yards. Weighs 10 ounces and fits any modern graphite salmon or vintage bamboo rod. Silver anodized aluminum finish (ala Bogdan). LEFT hand wind only. Soft cloth drawstring protective bag. (This model reel is still available on order with right or left hand wind. Specify at time of order).   BRAND NEW.   2250.00.

 

  55342.  HERMANN - PAUL.  3-3/16".  Salmon Reel.  In the world of exquisite hand-made reels, the astonishing reels created by Dr. Paul Hermann are outstanding. There are barely more than 100 of these incredible reels in existence, and so far, this is ONLY the second one that has ever come for sale on the collectible market, strong testimony to how much they are cherished by their lucky owners. Here are the details: Constructed of bar stock aluminum to tolerances of one-tenth. Walker, vom Hofe, Zwarg design with precision fitting end plates set into perfectly formed end rings and held together by cross pillars and screws made completely in-house. S-style, counterbalanced handle with black knob. Handle protected by end-plate. Infallible drum and shoe, externally adjustable drag with CORRECTLY DIRECTIONAL drag adjustment control. 3-3/16" diameter with 1-1/4" spool width takes a #8 and 200 yards or a #10 and 150 yards. Weighs 10 ounces and fits any modern graphite salmon or vintage bamboo rod. Silver anodized aluminum finish (ala Bogdan). Left-hand wind only. This is reel #10 made in 1994 and comes in an optional Arne Mason vom Hofe style, soft sued lined,  hard leather case custom made for this reel and stamped with the Hermann name. Provided with the original delivery letter from Paul. This reel has never been used.  M.  2100.00

 

           55481.   MOHLIN – BO.    3-1/8".    MEDIUM TROUT REEL, NARROW.   The classic model, narrow Medium Trout, made in Sweden by Bo Mohlin He has made some truly exquisite reels ala Stan Bogdan in style and appearance. This is his classic Trout Model done in Silver and Black anodized, Bogdan style trout reel. Vented handle side plate and fully ventilated spool and S-shaped, counter-balanced handle. Black side plates, Silver spool, reel foot and frame. A beautifully crafted and a very attractive reel. Fixed click check drag .is as smooth as butter and Right hand wind now, but reversible. Narrow 0.680" wide spool winds in a 4/5/6 line and 50 yards backing, really fast. Never used in an factory made hard leather, Hardy style, Block reel case with the initials BM for Bo Mohlin, maker.            M. $1195.00

 

         55472. MITCHELL. Model 300. First Series Fresh Water Spin Reel. Original all metal Mitchell from France with a no letter serial number of 5-420,xxx. Left hand crank. Folding handle. Full bail. Black enamel finish shows no use. Reel is working perfectly. Brand new in the original two piece cardboard box with a cased extra spool and factory paperwork. Very collectible, very usable reel.       M. $95.00

 

          55473. MITCHELL. Model 308 Ultra-Lite Fresh Water Spin Reel. Later all metal Mitchell from France with 09204 serial number and screw-out folding handle. Left hand crank. Full bail. Black Plastic handle knob. Reel is unused and working perfectly. Comes with AN EXTRA SPOOL in a vinyl clamshell reel case. Still a great, very usable reel.    N/M. $75.00   SOLD

 

                              55413. ORVIS. 2-15/16". Battenkill Mid Arbor Disk Drag Reel. Excellent Machined aluminum, disc drag, trout fly reel with ample capacity for 3/45 line and up to 30 to 75 yds. backing. Black Anodized finish and anodized internal parts for a corrosion proof finish. Direct Drive. Reversible Wind. Adjustable Disk Drag. Rim Control. Counter balanced vented spool. Full featured reel that has a super drag system. Unused in the box with instructions and factory case. M. 110.00.

 

             55471. ORVIS SPIN REEL. Model 100S. Standard sized open faced light action spinning reel made in Italy for Orvis. Works well with all rods for 4 to 10 lb test. Made with stainless internals and a rock solid performer. This reel has virtually no use and is working perfectly with an excellent original finish. Full bail model with left hand folding crank for right handed casters. Comes with AN EXTRA SPOOL and factory paperwork in a clamshell suede leather reel case. N/M. $95.00

 

           55470. ORVIS SPIN REEL. Model 200. Very scarce and difficult to find medium salt water spin reel made in Italy for Orvis. Rock-solid performer with a full bail. Left hand folding crank. One of the most desirable spin reels from the 70's. This one has not seen much use at all and functions perfectly. Top quality heavy duty spin reel. E. $50.00

 

55447. ORVIS 1874 PATENT COMMEMORATIVE REEL. 2-7/8". Charles. F. Orvis III. Serial # 108. Around 1989, Orvis produced the LIMITED EDITION of ONLY 250 Commemorative 1874 Patent Reels. This was done to honor the original and earliest Charles F. Orvis fly reel. Each of these special reels were crafted as duplicate copies of the original reel, even to the use of German Silver from which these reels were made. These special reels are Stamped "C.F. Orvis Maker, Patented, Manchester VT" on the back-plate, and carry the individual serial number as "xxx of 250" on the handle plate. Handmade with a detachable handle for ease of storage in their fitted Walnut box and provided with a suede leather drawstring bag. Fully ventilated and made with a sparkling finish, these reels are masterfully done and really do capture one's imagination, as do the originals they honor. I offer one of these magnificent collectibles, which is brand new in the original box, as issued. DO NOT CONFUSE THIS REEL WITH THE LATER-MADE PRODUCTION VERSION. This limited edition of 250 reels can never be duplicated, so the investment potential here is very intriguing. M. 675.00.

 

           55494. ORVIS2-9/16" CFO III Fly Reel. The original click check, cast aluminum, dual N/S line guide model made in the 1980's for Orvis by Hardy in England. Reversible. Adjustable Drag PLUS Rim Control. Shows light average use with minor finish wear on edges. Mechanically perfect and still one of the best 3/4/5 line trout reels ever made. Comes in a soft suede reel case. E. $195.00   SOLD

 

    55370.  EARLY ORVIS by J. W. YOUNG.   3-1/8".   Battenkill Fly Reel.  Made by J. W. Young in England and Private Labeled for Orvis in the 1960's. The  exact same reel model as the Young Pridex Model. The parts and spools will interchange. Fixed click drag.  Reversible Wind.  Reel foot slightly filed to fit today's rods just fine. Shows a fair amount of edge wear to the finish from use but functions perfectly. Adjustable center screw on spool to take up slack and eliminate spool rattle. Takes 4 or 5 weight line and backing. Black finish with bright vented spool. A vintage Classic in the original vinyl case and  COMES WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL in its own zippered suede case.  VG.  140.00.

 

55390. ORVIS. 2-7/8". Battenkill 3/4 Disk Drag Reel. Excellent cast aluminum, disc drag, trout fly reel with ample capacity for 3/4 line and up to 100 yards backing. Baked Enamel finish and anodized internal parts for a corrosion proof finish. Direct Drive. Reversible. Adjustable Disk Drag. Rim Control. Counter balanced vented spool. Full featured reel that has a super drag system. Lightly unused. Comes in the original factory zippered case. E. 85.00.

 

            55497. ORVIS. 3-1/4". Earliest Battenkill Fly Reel. Very Rare Lightweight Wide Spool Model. Made in England in the 50's for Orvis by J. W. Young & Co. Top quality machined aluminum, lightweight reel with 7/8" wide spool. Gray painted finish shows virtually no wear from fishing. Adjustable Drag with strong tension spring. Perfect mechanically. Reversible. Fully ventilated spool. Stainless two-screw line guide. Adjustable center screw on spool to take up slack and eliminate any spool rattle. Original zippered soft case. Reel takes up to a WF8 line and 100 yds. backing yet weighs only 5 ounces. Great heavy trout and bass reel. Considered by many the best ever Battenkill reel. Scarce reel with excellent collector potential. VG. $195.00

 

           55499. PENN - SENATOR. SIZE 3/0. SALTWATER BAIT AND TROLLING REEL. Penns' finest mid-priced reel model. Used, but clean and serviceable. VG. $25.00

 

           55469. PENN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT REEL. Model 20. Penn's finest quality trolling reel in the scarce & rare, light line, Model 20 for 700 yards of 20# capacity. One of Penn's most desired reels. Built with a 3.5 to 1 gear ratio. Drag Pre-set. 90 degree Lever Action Drag Control Hard Coat Anodized Aluminum. Two shielded races of Stainless Ball Bearings and Stainless Gears. This reel remains in unused condition in the original box and is complete with all accessories including tool, rod clamp & draw-string cloth bag.    N/M. $425.00    SOLD

 

           55490. PFLUEGER. 2-7/8". Progress 1774 Fly Reel. Later Model 1774. All Brass, round frame, oxidized Gunmetal. Natural satin finish aluminum spool w/black handle knob. Skeleton Reel with on/off click check. Fully ventilated. Holds a 4 or 5 line and backing. Shows virtually no use. Working fine and right out of the 1960's. N/M. $50.00

 

55450. PFLUEGER. 5-1/4". Pakron Trolling Reel. Model 3178. USA made Lake Trout, Silver Matte Finish, Skeleton Trolling Reel with silver spool. Counter-balanced S-shaped handle with torpedo knob. On-off click check. Pressure spool brake with drag adjusting knob at the center of the back plate. Brand New. Unused. Impressive display in mint condition. M. 100.00.

 

     55442. PEERLESS. 3". 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, single action reel is exceptionally smooth. Black side plates with silver color end rings and S-shaped 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 with warrantee registration and directions in the factory box.  BRAND NEW.  589.00.

 

          55445.  REEL potpourri.  An assortment of interesting reels for the collector. Includes four automatic fly reels. South Bend 1130A, Martin Mohawk #24, Martin #2 (not working), Shakespeare Tru-art #1837; plus three fly rod spin-cast reels including Johnson Model 60,  Wright & Mc Gill Fre-Line and very rare Air Light all plastic reel; plus a Shakespeare Light Wondereel #1921 model GK Level-Wind Bait Caster. All but the one reel are in working order.  VG.  85.00.

 

             55480.  ROBICHAUD – D. L.   2-15/16".   Trout Reel.    For a while, back in the 1990's, D. L. Robichaud, of Hudson, NH, made some truly exquisite reels ala Stan Bogdan in style and appearance. His reels have a good following and are very hard to find now. This is his Trout Model. Champagne/ Black, Bogdan style trout reel. Vented handle side plate and S-shaped, counter-balanced handle. Black side plates, Champagne spool, reel foot and frame. Beautifully crafted and a very attractive reel. Fixed click check drag. Right hand wind only. 11/16" wide spool takes a 4/5 line and 50 yards backing. Shows no use in a soft leather zippered reel case.    M. $795.00

 

55448. SEAMASTER - DUAL MODE. 3-1/4". Mark II. Salmon/Bonefish Fly Reel. Right Hand Wind Only. This reel is barely used and in superb condition. Patented drive mechanism works as a direct drive reel when cranking in and as a free-spool anti-reverse reel on a running fish. The best of both worlds in one reel. Perfect bonefish or salmon reel. Takes up to 250 yards and a WF9 line. Classic Seamaster Gold frame, Black spool, dual knob counter-balanced S-shaped handle, with drag adjustment disc under the handle. Owner's name engraved on the disc. This is one of the hottest, most avidly sought-after, most desired reels on today's market. Maybe one of the best ever made with patented dual mode feature. Only a few very minor finish blems keep it out of the mint category. Comes in the original Black padded vinyl case with wrench and factory papers. N/M. 1600.00.    SOLD

 

          55482. SEAMASTER - DUAL MODE.    3-7/8".   Mark III.   TARPON Reel.   The legend of the Seamaster reels is no exaggeration. Highest quality, machined aluminum bar stock saltwater proof reel. Functions in a DUAL MODE capacity as a Direct Drive reel when cranking in a fish and as an Anti-Reverse reel on a running fish preventing handle back-spin and busted knuckles. Adjustable drag. Wide 1-1/4" spool. Right Hand Wind Only. Weighs 13.25 oz. and takes a WF12 tarpon line and 300 yards of 30# backing. Hard coat, Gold anodized frame and Black spool, saltwater proof finish. Comes in the original factory neoprene reel case. Perhaps the finest reel on today's market. This is an original Capt. Mack made reel that has never been lined in the black vinyl case. As New. M. $1795.00     SOLD

 

             55493. SHIMANO. Calcutta 50. BAIT CAST REEL. Shimano's smallest sized highest quality casting reel. 5 to 1 ratio. One-piece Gold finish aluminum frame. Narrow Spool. Free Spool. Quick-fire II Clutch Bar. Level Wind. Centrifugal Anti-backlash. Star Drag. Quick Take-a-part. One of the best performing Ball Bearing bait casting reels. In the original soft drawstring bag. New in the box. Compare at $285.00.     M. $185.00

 

          55477. T&T. 3-1/4". Individualist. Model 325. T&T' highest quality Trout fly reel fly reel. Made for T&T in the late 1980's by reel smith Joe Saracione. Has the look of a Bogdan style, vom Hofe reel. Machined aluminum. Champagne anodized frame with black side plates. Walnut handle knob. Rear plate is easily removed to allow simple switching of winding direction. 0.815 width spool takes up to 100 yards of backing and a 5 , 6 or 7 line. Adjustable Click Drag, Reversible, Counterbalanced handle. With original stamped suede leather case in the original box with factory paperwork and collector's T&T vest patch. Everything is brand new and unused. M. $1295.00

 

55462. TIBOR. 3-5/8". Back Country Wide. Light Salt Water, Salmon, Heavy Trout and Bass Reel. Highest quality, machined aluminum bar stock, Large Arbor, Bonefish, Redfish, Baby Tarpon, Salmon,, Bass and more reel. Adjustable drag. Rim Control. Direct drive. Vented Spool. Reversible Wind. Weighs 6.5 oz and takes up to a WF8 and 225 yards backing. Hard coat, BLACK color anodized frame and spool, saltwater proof finish. Comes in a factory neoprene reel case. One of the finest reels on today's market. Outstanding reel. BRAND NEW. 373.00.

 

55463. TIBOR. 3-5/8". Back Country Wide. Light Salt Water, Salmon, Heavy Trout and Bass Reel. Highest quality, machined aluminum bar stock, Large Arbor, Bonefish, Redfish, Baby Tarpon, Salmon,, Bass and more reel. Adjustable drag. Rim Control. Direct drive. Vented Spool. Reversible Wind. Weighs 6.5 oz and takes up to a WF8 and 225 yards backing. Hard coat, DARK GREEN color anodized frame and spool, saltwater proof finish. Comes in a factory neoprene reel case. One of the finest reels on today's market. Outstanding reel. BRAND NEW. 373.00.

 

55398. Vision Extreme Fly Reel. 3.75". Extreme 79 Model. Highest quality, British made, machined aluminum, large arbor fly reel finished in high gloss Titanium color anodizing. Fully vented, counter-balanced, rapid retrieve spool with Rim-Control drag. Adjustable, large swept area, internal Cork/Teflon Disk Drag. Reversible. Silent in and click out. Nice reel, nice features, superb workmanship and great line and backing capacity for up to a WF8 and 100 yards backing. Barely used, in a soft Neoprene case. Fantastic reel for the money. sells for 275 British Pounds in England, about $550. N/M. 295.00

 

       55487.   WALKER – A. L.   3".     TR-3 Trout Fly Reel.   with Adjustable Drag. The incredible mystique of the Walker reels is beautifully exemplified by this mint condition ,adjustable drag model Walker reel. A most sought after and most difficult to find size Walker. Perfect for all trout fishing with a 5 or 6 line. This earlier model is made with the original Hard Rubber side plates, replaced in later models with ABS Delrin. Right hand wind only. Non-reversible. This reel shows no use with everything in virtually new condition. Cosmetically pleasing, it is a "minty" collector's reel, but, it is mechanically sound and working perfectly, and is really meant to be fished by the fisherman who enjoys using the best made equipment. In the original black vinyl reel case. M. $2250.00

 

        55489.    YOUNG – J. W.    3-1/8"    Valdex Raised Pillar Fly Reel.   Ultra Rare 1950's model made in England for only a short time by J. W. Young & Sons LTD. This totally unique reel design features raised pillar construction. Stainless wire style frame on handle side. Spring tension, quick spool release. Dual drag pawls. Fixed click drag. Reversible. Offset machined reel foot riveted to backplate that has been modifies to fit today's rods. The finish is excellent and the reel still functions perfectly. Takes 4, 5 or 6 weight line and backing. Weighs 5.5 ounces, just right for any well made bamboo rod. Charcoal black enameled finish with black non-vented spool. Highly unusual reel design with many features that were copied in later reels. Very strong collectible. These quality Young reels are getting virtually impossible to find. and this model is really scarce. E. $175.00   SOLD

 

     55467.   YOUNG – J. W.    4".   Beaudex Salmon Fly Reel.    Rare NARROW spool for quick line take-up and with excellent large capacity for use with any single handed salmon rod. Holds 200 yards 30 lb. backing and a WF10 fly line. Reversible for Right or Left Hand Wind. This is a 1950's/60's reel with the dual wire line guide and black finish. The adjustable drag is strong and working perfectly. 100% mechanically. 98% original finish. A tough to find size that is perfectly suited to salmon work with a bamboo rod. Comes in a soft suede zippered case to protect this superb reel. N/M. $125.00

 

 

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