Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8' This would be a great

This would be a great little rod for chasing down high mountain brookies

Limited Edition #05 of #30

Clearly the writing on the rod is Maxwell's and it features the "Tails and Top Hat logo"

cone-shaped winding check

Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8' This would be a greatFor sale here is a very rare C. F. Orvis 1874 Trout Reel with its original walnut box (with original parchment paper too!). This reel is considered to be the first ventilated fly reel. Riveted construction second model. 2 3 4" diameter, 3 8" spool width, removable handle, nickel plated brass. The reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve and the click still works really well. Nickel plated finish is in really nice condition. The reel foot has