Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 12' The cork is mildly soiled

The cork is mildly soiled but remains quite smooth

Oxidized truncated ferrules

The tension regulator works perfectly

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

Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 12' The cork is mildly soiledFor 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