Montague / US Net & Twine nickel silver fly reel - size 60yd

Montague / US Net & Twine nickel silver fly reel - size 60ydFor sale here is a very rarely seen trout reel. Made from German silver and hard rubber, the reel dates from either right before or right after the turn of the 20th century. The maker was either US Net & Twine or the Montague City Rod Company after the merger of the two companies. The diameter of the reel is 2 1 8" and the pillar width is 1 1 16". The reel will hold a five weight line. The clicker drag mechanism works flawlessly, as does the sliding

For sale here is a complete set of the Art of Angling Journal - nine issues altogether

but can be easily switched to left

creating a very smooth and moderate progressive action

Stamped "Hardy Brothers Ltd Alnwick" under flap

measuring 1 1/8" at its thickest point

It has become the rod of choice for me and several other very experienced anglers on rivers such as the Henry's Fork and Missouri where smaller flies are the norm

is nice and tight

Excellent+ varnish

Perfect ferrule fit

Oxidized hardware

For sale here is a 3 1/8" Winston Perfect in mint unused condition with original box

one of the last Paul made