Orvis / Hart "Umpqua" Salmon Fly Reel 8'5" Handmade aluminum ferrules plugs

Handmade aluminum ferrules plugs

Superbly machined and thoroughly ventilated for weight reduction as well as ease of cleaning

The original hang tag does exist (affixed to 4 compartment replacement Thomas-style bag)

Tensioner still works great with a very pleasing clicker sound

10/15 ferrules

Orvis / Hart "Umpqua" Salmon Fly Reel 8'5" Handmade aluminum ferrules plugsFor sale here is a disc drag anti reverse salmon fly reel made for Orvis in the 1970s, called the Umpqua model with a diameter of 3 3 8", weighing 9 oz. with a capacity of 200 yds plus a DT9 line. Right hand retrieve. This was known as the Orvis Hart reel. It appeared in the Spring 1977 Orvis catalog. A very effective and well appreciated reel with a very effective adjustable drag, resulting in a very strong drag at its highest settings. See the