Fin Nor No. 1 ~ 2 7/8” ~ LHW ~ EXC- ~ This quality made anti-reverse classic with conical back plate is the perfect reel for bonefish, permit or salmon. It features an attractive gold finish, black dual handle crank with positive grip drag centrally located on the crank assembly and 2-screw smooth silver foot. The reel has a few dings and surface scratches. It comes loaded with optic yellow backing and stored in a soft pull-string satchel. These silky smooth reels are highly regarded world-wide. $250 $190

Fin Nor No. 1 ~ 2 7/8” ~ LHW ~ EXC- (exception noted) ~ This quality made anti-reverse classic with conical back plate is the perfect reel for bonefish, permit or salmon. It features an attractive gold finish, black dual handle crank with positive grip drag centrally located on the crank assembly and 2-screw smooth silver foot. The reel has a few dings and surface scratches. It comes with a labeled neo case. A light knock can be heard on retrieve. These silky smooth reels are highly regarded world-wide. Priced to allow for reel maintenance, if desired. $195

Hardy Perfect Wide Spool ~ 3 1/8” ~ LHW/RHW ~ As New ~ ~ The first Perfect reel was introduced c. 1889 and well over a century later, it is still regarded as one of the finest reel designs in the world. The Hardy Perfect has long been cherished by collectors and are highly valued by anglers looking for a reel that offers traditional craftsmanship, simplicity, and performance. It features an attractive gunmetal grey finish, rim-mounted silver drag tensioner screw, ventilated spool, straight 2-screw silver foot and brown handle. The reel comes with the original sheepskin-lined black leather zippered case (sheepskin looks almost unused) with embossed Hardy name, original box, manual, and blank warranty card. It is presently set up for LHW and is easily reversible to RHW. The silky smooth drag system gives that indelible Hardy Perfect purr on retrieve. This superb reel was lightly fished (if you look hard enough you can find a tiny nick or two) but was obviously well-cared for and will surely be an elegant compliment to your favorite fly rod. Retails for $675. Wanna save a C-note? $595

Lamson USA 2 ~ 3 1/8” ~ LHW/RHW ~ EXC ~ This workhorse reel in matte black features a ventilated frames and quick-release ventilated spool, black knob and silver counter-balance, black drag tensioner, and silky smooth silent check mechanics that has a pleasing light click on retrieve.  There are a few small nicks and marks from apparent light use.  It is presently set up for LHW and comes loaded with a gray SA Mastery XPS DT-6 line and stored in a Crown Royal pull string satchel. $150

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Orvis Access III Mid Arbor Spool ~ 3 1/4" ~ As New ~ Features the attractive black nickel finish and comes stored in its original Orvis pull string satchel and box. $39

Seamaster Mark II Dual Mode ~ 3 1/4” ~ RHW ~ As New ~ The inspiration for these phenomenal reels was born in the 1950s in Bob McChristian’s Capt. Mack's Tackle Shack in Miami, Florida. By the 1960s, Seamaster fly reels were (and still are) considered to be among the finest salt water fly reels ever produced. The remain highly sought by salt water fly fishing aficionados world-wide. This classic reel features an attractive gold anodized frame with conical back purposefully designed for use in the salt, solid black perfectly balanced spool, powerful and silky smooth industry best drag with strategically placed positive grip coin-edged drag adjustment, dual exotic wood knobs and 2 screw smooth gold foot. The original owner’s name is engraved on the face of the drag adjustment. Seamaster reels are renowned for their dual mode system (patented in 1987) which enables the crank to stay in place and not go backwards upon line pay and would engage upon line retrieve. The reel comes with its original leather satchel, operation and reel care paperwork. This apparently unused reel, proudly made in the USA, is superb in every way. $1,295 $895

Hardy Bros. “The Uniqua” ~ 3 1/2” ~ RHW ~ EXC ~ This early English-built classic from Hardy Bros. LTD comes in the desirable 3 1/2” size and features attractive gray finish with straight line writing on the back, 2-screw silver “telephone” quick release latch, brown ebonite handle, dual rivetted ribbed brass foot, smooth and tight dual spring and pawl mechanics that purr like a kitten, and a wonderful leaded patina. The reel is internally stamped TW and comes loaded with a silk line (type/wt unknown) and stored in a pull string satchel. This classic reel will compliment your favorite bamboo (or any vintage rod for that matter) nicely! $295

RHW ~ EXC ~ This sweet and rarely-seen reel is branded H. Monk ~ Gun Maker ~ Chester and is believed to have been built by Dingley. It features a wonderful patina, solid stock spool and frame, round red agate line guard, and smooth 2-screw brass foot. It comes in a Crown Royal pull string satchel and is loaded with vintage silk line. The silky smooth drag system gives a sweet purr on retrieve. Another quality English-made reel that be a nice match for your 8,’ 8.5’, and 9’ bamboo rods. $475 $250

J.W. Young “Pridex” ~ 3 1/2” ~ RHW ~ EXC- ~ This early classic from Redditch England with black finish (normal amount of scratches and paint loss) features the highly desirable solid pebble finish spool face, smooth finish back plate, 2-screw black latch plate cover that carries the company name, beveled black knob with regd. patent number, and smooth spring and pawl drag. The reel comes loaded with a silk line (line wt. unknown) and sored in a velvet Crown Royal satchel. This is a super example of this model in a not often seen format that that will complement your bamboo or glass rod nicely. $95 $75

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Streamline SL4 & Ex Spool ~ 3 15/16" ~ RHW ~ EXC+ Serial No. 608 ~ This finely-tuned reel from Bainbridge Island, WA features a solid and attractive matte black finish, ventilated spool, 3-screw latch plate cover, positive grip drag adjuster knob centrally located on the back, positive grip black knob with silver counterbalance pin, and silky smooth mechanics with silver clicker engagement pin on the back for those who prefer a silent drag. The reel is set up for RHW and comes loaded with backing, as does the extra spool, and is stored in its original labeled neo case. There is nary a mark or ding on it! $225 $175

Orvis Mach IV Large Arbor ~ 4” ~ LHW/RHW ~ #7 to #10 lines ~ EXC ~ This big water/big game English-made large arbor is machined from bar-stock, aircraft-grade 6262-T6 aluminum. It features an attractive and durable titanium hard anodized finish, an adjustable true center drag with 8 broflon and stainless steel plate interfaces and an easy to use drag adjustment knob with detents for maintaining drag settings. The knob has 630 degrees or 1 ¾ turns providing controllable and repeatable settings for most any type of fishing…..trout to salt. There are a few small marks and scuffs from what appears to have been light use. The reel is convertible from LHW to RHW (presently set up for LHW) and comes loaded with a new-ish clear line (size type not known) and stored in its original Orvis labeled ballistic cordura clam-shell case. If you look hard enough, you might be able to find a tiny spool nick. The reel was obviously well-cared for and shows virtually no use. This high-performance Orvis reel is ready for your immediate enjoyment. $150

J.W. Young & Sons Beaudex ~ 4” ~ RHW/LHW ~ EXC ~ This workhorse classic from Redditch England features the hallmark pebble finish spool face, solid back plate, 3-screw black latch plate cover, 3-screw foot, reversible 2 -screw silver line guard, beveled black knob, and silky smooth dual spring and pawl drag. You’ll have to look close to find the few tiny dings and with virtually no paint loss, this is a “reel” sweetheart! A former owners name is present on the back plate and reel foot. It comes loaded with backing and stored in a brown suede zip case. This is really nice example of this popular model that will complement any fly rod nicely. $75

Redington AL 11/12 ~ 4 1/8” ~ LHW/RHW ~ As New ~ This large arbor saltwater reel is made from 6061 aluminum and features an attractive gold finish, sealed Koyo one way clutch bearing, strong machined synthetic drag system. 2 screw quick release cover, 2-screw foot, walnut handle with silver counterbalance. It is presently set up for LHW and is reversible to RHW and is loaded with new 30# backing and Cortland 444 Tropic Plus WF10F/I line. The reel comes in its original labeled box with specification paperwork that includes drag changing direction from LHW to RHW and handle tool. This reel retailed for $215 and comes with another $100 worth of brand new line and backing. Yours, unfished for…$150 $100