Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 12' The reel was probably never

The reel was probably never used

Line weight: 7/8wt

The rod has a medium-fast parabolic action with both tips

Oxidized truncated ferrules

For sale here is an exceptional bamboo fly rod made by Ed Fody

Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 12' The reel was probably neverFor 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