Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 12' San Francisco rod

San Francisco rod

Capacity (Line+ yards of backing): 5+165 20# - 6+130 20#

This is the very scarce wide drum model made for Thomas and Thomas

Second Edition

Line weight: 7/8wt

Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 12' San Francisco rodFor sale here is a very rare C. F. Orvis 1874 Trout Reel with its original walnut box (with original parchment paper too!). This reel is considered to be the first ventilated fly reel. Riveted construction second model. 2 3 4" diameter, 3 8" spool width, removable handle, nickel plated brass. The reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve and the click still works really well. Nickel plated finish is in really nice condition. The reel foot has