A little reel porn

[bobbyg]

for those folks who appreciate older and classical collectible fly reels.



3" Hardy St. George (1925-26) w/ optional auxiliary brake



Circa 1912-15 Dingley made Wm. Mills and Son Reel with spring return telephone latch.....



Heddon 125 Reels w/ agate line guides in the older gunmetal and gray finishes



Orvis CFO II (Hardy made) circa early 1970s 2oz., 2 9/16ths diameter



Thompson 100 & Thompson 500 circa 1950's (I believe) Design as per the Hardy Perfect.



Circa 1913 Hardy's St. George (w/ red agate line guard) and circa 1910 Hardy's Uniqua



Edward vom Hofe Perfection (a reel I believe deserves its name!!!)





The Lee Wulff Ultimate Reel, designed by Stan Bogdan and built by Sharpes of Aberdeen for Farlow's circa 1969.



Hope the folks who appreciate reel art enjoy these classics.

And before you ask, no, I don't own any of these particular reels.
By god, I wish I did!!!

bobbyg