Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8'6" The cigar grip

The cigar grip

In 1930 A&I was sold to Horrocks-Ibbotson of Utica

The majority of the original leaded finish (and lacquer) remains

The rod features a natural amber colored fiberglass blank with gold wraps

well-suited for gin-clear waters where a delicate presentation is paramount

Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8'6" The cigar gripFor 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