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NEW REELS.  We regularly stock selected sizes, colors and models of new reels from some of the world’s finest reel makers. These include Hardy, Hermann, Tibor, Pate,  Peerless,  Abel, Godfrey and a few others. We try to keep some stock of the most popular of the models from this list of builders.

We often list some of our inventory of NEW REELS individually in this reel list along with the classic and used reels we offer. They are ALWAYS marked as in NEW condition. Reels so marked carry full factory warrantees and come with all factory packaging. ONLY NEW REELS CARRY A 3-DAY RETURN PRIVILEGE! (A COMPLETE LISTING OF SPECIFICATIONS AND PHOTOS FOR ALL OF THE NEW REELS WE OFFER, CAN BE SEEN BY CLICKING HERE:  (New Reels).  Please do not confuse these NEW reels with Mint Condition (M) previously owned, (but brand new condition) USED REELS that are sold ONLY as in Mint Condition, and carry no implied or actual warrantee of any sort, except our guarantee to be in the condition described.

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P-Poor. Structurally sound. Needs major refinish.

F-Fair. Needs only minor work to fish.

G-Good. Shows use and routine care. Needs no work to fish.

VG-Very Good. Average condition. Shows light to normal use and is ready to take fishing.

E-Excellent. Above average condition with light use only.

N/M-Near Mint. Close to new. Barely used.

M-Mint. AS NEW. Never Used.

M/R-Mint Restored. Professionally refinished to new condition.

N-New. New merchandise. Never used, first time sold.

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           55501.   ABEL.   3".   TR-2 FLY REEL.   The machined Abel Light Weight Trout Reel! Beautiful Black Coral finish. One of the loveliest fixed click, single action reels in current production. Ventilated frame and counter-balanced & Ventilated spool. Fixed click check drag makes sound coming and going. Reversible. Takes a #4, #5 or #6 line and backing. Rosewood handle. Brand New in the box with full warrantee.          BRAND NEW.    $270.00

55483.    ABEL.     3.375".    Big Game #4 Fly Reel.   Right or Left Hand wind.. The final answer to VW-size tarpon, wahoo, sailfish, marlin, tuna and things of that nature. It is a true "big fish" reel, engineered to take the stress and strain of all the large species in the sea. Takes a 10/11/12/13 line and 375/330/300/250yds 30# backing. Black Coral Finish. Solid frame and fully vented standard spool. Interchanges with Super 10 Frame and Spool. As new in the original case. Never used.   M. $550.00

55571. BEAN - L. L. 3-5/8". GUIDE MODEL FLY REEL. Made in England, by Hardy under the L. L. Bean label. This reel is nearly identical to the Marquis 7 Fly Reel, This aluminum reel has a one-piece frame, fully ventilated spool with a smooth rim control drag feature. Fitted with an adjustable pawl drag, the reel is reversible and can be used either handed. Finish color is Silver. Has capacity for WF7 line and 100 yds. of backing. Unused in the original reel case. M. $185.00.

         55478.    CARPENTER & CASEY.   2.72".    First Model Fly Reel.      Standard 3/4" wide spool Trout Model for 3/4/5 line. Low serial number #70. One of the first 100 reels made by Walt Carpenter and Frank Casey. Fixed click drag. Now Right hand wind, but reversible. Black and silver aluminum vom Hofe style reel. Counter balanced S-handle with lovely German Silver accents. Brand new in the original soft leather reel case. Very Strong collector.    M. $975.00

         55479.    CARPENTER & CASEY.    2.72".    First Model Fly Reel.    Standard 3/4" Wide spool Trout Model for 3/4/5 line. Low serial number #107. One of the first 125 reels made by Walt Carpenter and Frank Casey. Fixed click drag. Now Right hand wind, but reversible. Black and silver aluminum vom Hofe style reel. Counter balanced S-handle with lovely German Silver accents. Brand new in the original soft leather reel case. Very Strong collector.    M. $975.00

55528. EXTRA SPOOL ONLY - HARDY. PRINCE 5/6 MODEL. Fly Reel Spool Only. In the original packaging. Never used. M. $55.00.

55551. EXTRA SPOOL - HARDY FLYWEIGHT. 2-9/16". Extra spool only. N/M. $50.00.

55581. FARLOW - CHARLES & CO. 3-1/8". SAPPHIRE TROUT FLY REEL. The House of Farlow turned out some very prestigious reels which competed very successfully with those of Hardy. One of their very best was the SAPPHIRE model patterned after the invincible Hardy L.R.H. Lightweight reel. This finely made reel was offered in the 1950's. Made with fine trim lines on its edges, an Ebonite handle knob, gunmetal color finish, adjustable drag, can be used left or right hand wind as it a reversible stainless, 2-screw line guide. This very rare size accepts a 4, 5 or 6 line. Stamped with the "Farlow's London" Trademark. Shows the barest of wear from use but retains 99% of its original finish. One of the nicest, and most usable, and collectible Farlow trout reels you'll ever find & in really nice condition. In a soft suede case. N/M. $350.00.

               55486. FIN-NOR - BIG GAME REEL. FIN-NOR - MIAMI.   4/0 REEL.   An early, (s/n 340), Miami made, Tycoon/Fin-Nor Model 4A Trolling Reel. Reel is engraved with four patent numbers. The 4/0 is a smaller sized reel for perfect for light trolling and light stand up big game use on fish to 100 pounds. Finger tip drag, right side drag lever and free spool control with adjustable drag tension allowing fisherman to fine-tune and pre-set drag as required. Perfect in-shore outfit for shark, drum, cobia, wahoo and any other light line trolling or bait fishing use. Shows light use and minor boat marks, but everything is whole, complete, with no corrosion and working properly. They really don't make tackle like this anymore! This reel comes with provenance attesting to ownership by the DuPont family of Camden, SC and its use on the boat "DuPont". Comes in the original box with factory paperwork and instructions.      E.     $650.00

         55488. FIN-NOR. 3-5/8". Model #3 A/R. Conical back plate, "Since 1933", Second Generation ANTI-REVERSE Fly Reel. Right Hand Wind Only. Adjustable drag. Takes 200 yds 30# backing and WF12 or 13line. Perfect Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish reel. In superb cosmetic condition with virtually no use or wear to the finish. In excellent mechanical condition and capable of giving years of trouble free service. In a soft cloth draw-string bag. This is arguably the best Fin-Nor reel model ever produced and still avidly sought after as an everyday fishing reel. N/M. $475.00

       55406. EXTRA SPOOL ONLY - FIN-NOR. 3-5/8". Model #3 A/R. This is a scarce extra spool for a Model #3, Conical back plate, "Since 1933", Second Generation ANTI-REVERSE Fly Reel. Fits either left or right hand wind Anti-Reverse Model only. SPOOL ONLY. These are darn near impossible to come by. Also fits reel # 55488 on this site. E. 150.00.

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          55466. FIN-NOR FLY REEL - A/R. 3-1/2". Model #4. Post Wedding Cake, Second Generation, Anti-Reverse Fly Reel. Stamped "Since 1933" on the back. Right Hand Wind Only. Balanced handle knob. Adjustable cork disk drag. Takes 400 yds. 30# backing and up to a WF14 line. Perfect heavy duty salt water reel. This is regarded as one of the best Fin-Nor models ever produced, and is the one avidly sought after as an every day Tarpon/BillFish fishing reel by knowledgeable Fin-Nor fans. This size reel is quite scarce and very much in demand as a viable modern SW fly reel. Shows Virtually no use and is in 100% mechanical condition. In original black vinyl case and filled with a Cortland WF10F/S and backing, ready to go . Strong collectible that is terrific to use as an everyday go-to fly reel. N/M. $495.00

55544 HARDY. 2-7/8". PERFECT FLY REEL. This is a pre-war, handmade reel in the smallest size, so very hard to find now. The Initials T. A. inside, indicate the reel was constructed by Thomas Appleby, of Silex fame and one of Hardy's top craftsmen. This original condition reel has a three brass rivet handle plate, brass spindle head, flat brass foot, duplicating spares, ebonite handle knob and adjustable drag. It is an especially rare model/size having been made without a metal line guide, (never a breakage problem). Right hand wind only. The Original lead oxide finish is mostly there and about 90%. This reel is perfect mechanically and in perfect fishing condition and is ideal for a 3 or 4 line and backing. E. $795.00.  SOLD

55548. HARDY. 3-3/16". LRH LIGHTWEIGHT FLY REEL. Single screw nickel silver line guide. MADE IN ENGLAND. Reversible wind. Adjustable drag. Reel shows light use only and is in excellent condition throughout. Takes up to a #5/6 line. Comes in the original Hardy soft case with AN EXTRA SPOOL. E. 325.00.  SOLD

          55491. HARDY.   3-3/8".   PATENTed Uniqua Fly Reel.  Very rare early transition Patent Uniqua Reel. Stamped with the second standardization mark of "Mark II" underlined, and below, the word- "Duplicated" . Believed made 1920-1925. First style Horseshoe spool latch. Standard sized smooth brass foot and brass internals. Narrow, contracted spool. Single check mechanism with unused duplicated spares present and in place. Ivorine knob. Lead oxide finish turned to a nice silvered patina with 65% finish remaining. Ready for day to day fishing use. Interesting reel. Excellent 5 or 6 weight size. Scarce early reel. VG. $225.00  

55248. HARDY. 3-13/16". Gem 8/9. Currently, THE big fish reel from Hardy with a mid-arbor spool to reduce line curl and enhance retrieve speed Takes a  8/9 line and 200 yards of backing. Easily reversed and fitted with an internal disk drag and a rim control drag as well. Beautiful Champagne color. Perfect for Bone fish, Tarpon Permit, Cobia, Reds, Steelhead, Salmon, Bass.  Comes  in the original box and in unused mint condition. Reel is in the original Hardy neoprene case. Bargain price for this over $500 reel.  M. 395.00  

59090.  HARDY.   2-1/2".   Flyweight Fly Reel.   Hardy's tiniest lightweight reel. Factory NEW with the Hardy soft case, in the box, with the paperwork. Reversible Wind. Fixed click drag. N/S line guide. Takes a DT2+30yd: WF3+40yd: WF4+25yd: DT4+0yd. Weighs 2-5/8 oz.  BRAND NEW.   $295.00

  55504.   HERMANN - PAUL.   3-3/16".   Salmon Reel.    In the world of exquisite hand-made reels, the astonishing reels created by Dr. Paul Hermann are outstanding. There are now barely more than 170 of these incredible reels in existence, and so far, ONLY two have ever come for sale on the collectible market, strong testimony to how much they are cherished by their lucky owners. Dr. Hermann is close to retirement these days and has indicated that he will cease all reel building efforts when he has reached his 200th salmon reel. That may not take a very long time or he may even decide to stop earlier. Either way, don't miss your chance to own what is arguably on of the finest Salmon reels ever bench made. Here are the details: Constructed of bar stock aluminum to tolerances of one-tenth. Walker, vom Hofe, Zwarg design with precision fitting end plates set into perfectly formed end rings and held together by cross pillars and screws made completely in-house. S-style, counterbalanced handle with black knob. Handle protected by end-plate. Infallible drum and shoe, externally adjustable drag with correctly directional drag adjustment control. 3-3/16" diameter with 1-1/4" spool width takes a #8 and 200 yards or a #10 and 150 yards. Weighs 10 ounces and fits any modern graphite salmon or vintage bamboo rod. Silver anodized aluminum finish (ala Bogdan). LEFT hand wind only. Soft cloth drawstring protective bag. (This model reel is still available on order with right or left hand wind. Specify at time of order).   BRAND NEW.   2250.00.

  55342.  HERMANN - PAUL.  3-3/16".  Salmon Reel.  In the world of exquisite hand-made reels, the astonishing reels created by Dr. Paul Hermann are outstanding. There are barely more than 100 of these incredible reels in existence, and so far, this is ONLY the second one that has ever come for sale on the collectible market, strong testimony to how much they are cherished by their lucky owners. Here are the details: Constructed of bar stock aluminum to tolerances of one-tenth. Walker, vom Hofe, Zwarg design with precision fitting end plates set into perfectly formed end rings and held together by cross pillars and screws made completely in-house. S-style, counterbalanced handle with black knob. Handle protected by end-plate. Infallible drum and shoe, externally adjustable drag with CORRECTLY DIRECTIONAL drag adjustment control. 3-3/16" diameter with 1-1/4" spool width takes a #8 and 200 yards or a #10 and 150 yards. Weighs 10 ounces and fits any modern graphite salmon or vintage bamboo rod. Silver anodized aluminum finish (ala Bogdan). Left-hand wind only. This is reel #10 made in 1994 and comes in an optional Arne Mason vom Hofe style, soft sued lined,  hard leather case custom made for this reel and stamped with the Hermann name. Provided with the original delivery letter from Paul. This reel has never been used.  M.  2100.00

           55510. H-I. HORROCKS - IBBOTSON. 3-5/8". #1858 FLY REEL. A Japanese made H-I knock-off of the Pflueger 1495. Aluminum single action fly reel, Ventilated spool, Adjustable drag. Nickel Plated metal line guide. Reversible. Missing a single metric screw on the reel foot, but still fish-able and an easy fix. E. $10.00

          55598. J. AUSTIN FORBES. 2-1/2" AERIAL TROUT REEL. Finely machined in Scotland to picky American taste. This stunning, diminutive diameter large arbor reel is made to accommodate your finest bamboo fly rod that throws a size 2/3/4 line. On/off Fixed click drag with Rim Control. Reversible. Bronze finish. Fully vented and ported and weighs a mere 3.12 ounces. Comes in the original two-part box with all factory paperwork Unused. If "unusual" turns your crank, this reel is for you. M. $250.00.

55583. KINEYA - JAPAN. 2-7/16". SIR EDWARD'S MARK I FLY REEL. Organized in Kyoto, Japan in 1995, this quality reel maker builds some of the most exquisitely machined reels you can own. This one is one of their earlier efforts and is a simple click check reel usable either right or left handed. The click is perfectly tensioned and the reel is quite unique in its design The end plates are of laminated anodized aluminum with brass cross pillars and a brass reel foot. Fine knurling work abounds and the reel is beautifully understated. Just right for a 3 or 4 line and your best lightweight fly rod. Comes in a specially designed clamshell soft leather reel case. M. $375.00.  SOLD

55576. MARRYAT MADE GEHRKE REEL. 3-1/8". MR 8A FLY REEL. Barely used, near mint condition example of the Original George Gehrke Reel made for Gehrke, U.S.A. by Marryat before they brought out the same reel completely under their own name. This private label lasted less than a year in the early 1980's, so these original Gehrke World Supreme marked Marryats are really very rare and somewhat collectible. This is the same reel as the later model Marryats. Reversible. Adjustable drag. Rim control. Counter-balanced spool with exceptionally large line capacity for a small reel. Gold finish. Now set up left hand wind. Comes WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL in a Double Decker Suede reel case. N/M. $250.00.

       55516. MARRYAT. 3-1/4". MR-9 FLY REEL. Bronze finish. Adjustable drag. Reversible. Rim Control. Vented spool. Barely used with only a minor finish scratch or two. Fantastic fishing condition, bargain basement cost. Comes with the original zippered reel case. N/M. $195.00

55546. MC VICKAR & SON. 4-1/4". BUSHKILL SALMON FLY REEL. Very scarce and important reel. The largest size Bushkill fly reel. This well designed and well made salmon fly reel may be the first ever to have the spool fully machined from a solid bar of aluminum. Also Historically important because it was sold exclusively by Jim Payne at his Highland Mills Shop, having been made down the road at Tuxedo, NY. by Payne's then partner in the Payne Rod Co., Henry McVickar. Great provenance, to be sure, but this is also a very nice salmon reel to own and use with excellent features like a spool that runs on 2 ball bearing races, a ball bearing drag, and fully machined internal components. Can be used either right or left handed since the drag puts equal pressure both ways. Takes an #8, 9 or 10 line and plenty of backing. Shows routine fishing use and working as originally made. A scarce reel with lots of character and excellent investment potential. E. $395.00.

           55481.   MOHLIN – BO.    3-1/8".    MEDIUM TROUT REEL, NARROW.   The classic model, narrow Medium Trout, made in Sweden by Bo Mohlin He has made some truly exquisite reels ala Stan Bogdan in style and appearance. This is his classic Trout Model done in Silver and Black anodized, Bogdan style trout reel. Vented handle side plate and fully ventilated spool and S-shaped, counter-balanced handle. Black side plates, Silver spool, reel foot and frame. A beautifully crafted and a very attractive reel. Fixed click check drag .is as smooth as butter and Right hand wind now, but reversible. Narrow 0.680" wide spool winds in a 4/5/6 line and 50 yards backing, really fast. Never used in an factory made hard leather, Hardy style, Block reel case with the initials BM for Bo Mohlin, maker.            M.      $1195.00

55525. OKUMA. 2-7/8". CARINA C7/8 FLY REEL. Exceptionally well made Aluminum reel with ample capacity for a 5 to 8 line. Reversible Wind. Adjustable internal click drag drag and a rim control drag too. Counter balanced handle. Black Enamel finish. Drop forged reel, extra rugged, corrosion-proof finish. Vented spool. Wide spool, Trout sized reel with capacity for up to a WF8 line and 100 yards. Brand new in the box. M. $35.00.

             55471. ORVIS SPIN REEL. Model 100S. Standard sized open faced light action spinning reel made in Italy for Orvis. Works well with all rods for 4 to 10 lb test. Made with stainless internals and a rock solid performer. This reel has virtually no use and is working perfectly with an excellent original finish. Full bail model with left hand folding crank for right handed casters. Comes with AN EXTRA SPOOL and factory paperwork in a clamshell suede leather reel case. N/M. $95.00  $75.00

    55370.  EARLY ORVIS by J. W. YOUNG.   3-1/8".   Battenkill Fly Reel.  Made by J. W. Young in England and Private Labeled for Orvis in the 1960's. The  exact same reel model as the Young Pridex Model. The parts and spools will interchange. Fixed click drag.  Reversible Wind.  Reel foot slightly filed to fit today's rods just fine. Shows a fair amount of edge wear to the finish from use but functions perfectly. Adjustable center screw on spool to take up slack and eliminate spool rattle. Takes 4 or 5 weight line and backing. Black finish with bright vented spool. A vintage Classic in the original vinyl case and  COMES WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL in its own zippered suede case.  VG.  140.00.     $110.00.

55390. ORVIS. 2-7/8". Battenkill  3/4   Disk Drag Reel. Made in England. Excellent aluminum, disc drag, trout fly reel with ample capacity for 3/4 line and up to 100 yards backing. Baked Enamel finish and anodized internal parts for a corrosion proof finish. Direct Drive. Reversible. Adjustable Disk Drag. Rim Control. Counter balanced vented spool. Full featured reel that has a super drag system. Lightly unused. Comes in the original factory zippered case. E. $80.00.  Sold

            55497. ORVIS. 3-1/4". Earliest Battenkill Fly Reel. Very Rare Lightweight Wide Spool Model. LIGHTWEIGHT W. Made in England in the 50's for Orvis by J. W. Young & Co. Top quality machined aluminum, lightweight reel with 7/8" wide spool. Gray painted finish shows virtually no wear from fishing. Adjustable Drag with strong tension spring. Perfect mechanically. Reversible. Fully ventilated spool. Stainless two-screw line guide. Adjustable center screw on spool to take up slack and eliminate any spool rattle. Original zippered soft case. Reel takes up to a WF8 line and 100 yds. backing yet weighs only 5 ounces. Great heavy trout and bass reel. Considered by many the best ever Battenkill reel. Scarce reel with excellent collector potential. VG.    $195.00    $145.00

           55499. PENN - SENATOR. SIZE 3/0. SALTWATER BAIT AND TROLLING REEL. Penns' finest mid-priced reel model. Used, but clean and serviceable. VG. $25.00

           55490. PFLUEGER. 2-7/8". Progress 1774 Fly Reel. Later Model 1774. All Brass, round frame, oxidized Gunmetal. Natural satin finish aluminum spool w/black handle knob. Skeleton Reel with on/off click check. Fully ventilated. Holds a 4 or 5 line and backing. Shows virtually no use. Working fine and right out of the 1960's. N/M. $45.00

          55445.  REEL potpourri - EIGHT REELS TOTAL.  An assortment of interesting reels for the collector/ repairer. Includes four automatic fly reels. South Bend 1130A, Martin Mohawk #24, Martin #2 (not working), Shakespeare Tru-art #1837; plus three fly rod spin-cast reels including Johnson Model 60,  Wright & Mc Gill Fre-Line and very rare Air Light all plastic reel; plus a Shakespeare Light Wondereel #1921 model GK Level-Wind Bait Caster. Eight reels in total and all but the one reel are in good working order.  G.  $55. 

5536. SOUTH BEND -ORENO-MATIC. 3". NO.1140 AUTO FLY REEL. Model B Oren-O-Matic Vertical automatic fly reel. Trout and Panfish and Bass sized, Medium Width Spool. Red Anodized Finish with routine edge wear. High quality build. Circa the 1930's. Folding trigger lever with red marbleized finger button. Working perfectly. VG. $20.00.

     55514. THOMMEN - RECORD - EARLY MODEL 400 SPIN REEL. Very high quality Swiss Made Spin Reel from the late 40's, early 1950's. Cast aluminum frame and housing with metal spool. Full bail. Folding handle knob. Left hand crank. Handle mounted anti reverse switch. Rear housing mounted drag adjustment knob was way ahead of its time. Made extremely well and a strong collector. Some finish discoloration and wear, but 100% mechanically. Very Scarce collector's reel. VG. $75.00

           55477. T&T. 3-1/4". Individualist. Model 325. T&T' highest quality Trout fly reel fly reel. Made for T&T in the late 1980's by reel smith Joe Saracione. Has the look of a Bogdan style, vom Hofe reel. Machined aluminum. Champagne anodized frame with black side plates. Walnut handle knob. Rear plate is easily removed to allow simple switching of winding direction. 0.815 width spool takes up to 100 yards of backing and a 5 , 6 or 7 line. Adjustable Click Drag, Reversible, Counterbalanced handle. With original stamped suede leather case in the original box with factory paperwork and collector's T&T vest patch. Everything is brand new and unused. M. $1295.00