Some fishable history…freshwater and salt.
Fin-Nor #4, direct drive, LH retrieve, 450 yds. 30# Dacron, slime line of choice, 1970s-80s tarpon tamer.
Pfleuger Medalist 1492DA, Made In USA
Fenwick HMG GFF 806
Perrine Mfg. Co., Pat. No. 1,810,573
Free Stripping
Other Pats. Pending
Minneapolis, Minn.
Martin Novelty Works, Lion, NY
Patd. July 26, 1896
Matched set…Catino bonefish & tarpon fly reels. Ser. #082. Mfg. by Capt. Frank Catino, Melbourne, FL.
Featherlight No. 280, Pat. Jan. 14, 1896
John Emery Ltd. Ed. 079/300. Top choice for Homosassa tarpon in 1970s-80s. Dir. drive, RH retrieve.
Hardy Flyweight. RH ret. Cortland 444 Peach DT 2F.
Pfleuger Trade Mark. Progress #80. Made In USA.
Handmade wooden fly reel with rod. Origin unknown.
Scientific Anglers One Thirty…. Custom crafted in England by Hardy Bros. Ltd.
