Vintage Fly Rod Reels

Here you ll find our collection of classic reels in stock and ready for the stream.

Vintage fly rod reels.

Powell rods walton powell rods phillipson rods orvis rods hardy reels wheatley fly boxes thompson reels arne mason cases portland creels and other. We offer the best of yesterday and today blending the rich history of classic tackle with the finest more contemporary fly fishing tackle. This new section of the antique rod reel library is a place where one can participate in the buying and selling of vintage fly tackle and related equipment. We pride ourselves in accurate descriptions and honesty in all transactions.

Check the item s description for specifics on its condition. If you are a collector looking for old fly reels to add to your collection cosmetics may be your main priority. They re great people and they have all kinds of interesting rods and reels pass through their hands. The following rods and reels have been sold by us recently.

The sliding band and cap. Mint condition antique fly reels will have no signs of use and may be certified by an appraiser. This rod features resorcinol glue lines indicative of the pre wwii garrison era. Can you purchase mint condition antique fly fishing reels on ebay.

We are also buying quality modern and vintage fly reels such as abel ari t. Hart alcedo fin nor hardy bros ballan bellinger bogdan leonard mills meisselbach mitchell peerless robichaud saracione talbot vom hofe a. You may find near mint or very good condition reels with some minor scuffs and nicks on the spool or the frame. 7 9 3 2 for a 5 6wt weighing 4 50 oz.

We will be out of the office wednesday july 31st till monday august 5th. Welcome to the new antique rod reel library. How to select working vintage fly reels for. Walker winston perfect zwarg etc.

If you have any questions don t hesitate to be in touch. For sale classic vintage fly fishing reels hardy bogdan charlton dingley ari t hart hermann janciuras philbrook thompson vom hofe walker zwarg. They fill an important role in the. All models from famous makers hardy bogdan leonard orvis saracione vom hofe walker zwarg and more.

Special interests among the cft members include leonard rods howells rods granger rods r l. This is a payne parabolic taper bamboo rod from ninja builder mark edmonds. Welcome to vintage fly tackle purveyor of fine fly fishing gear. In order to enable us to continue to grow the library we have created the rod reel exchange.

Classic flyfishing tackle cft is a loose co operative of several traditional fly fishers from around the country. We aren t dealers though we do buy sell and consign with dealers from time to time.