Clinton Nickel Silver Sidemount Trout Reel 11' A hugely generous donation by

A hugely generous donation by that scourge of Icelandic salmon

Also comes with its original leather reel case in superb condition as well

the cork remains very smooth

5" fly reel currently set up for RHW

The reel is in excellent plus overall condition

Clinton Nickel Silver Sidemount Trout Reel 11' A hugely generous donation byFor sale here is a very rare and historically important Clinton sidemount trout reel. Marked "C. M. Clinton Ithaca N. Y. Pat Oct. 29 '89". Charles M. Clinton of Ithaca, NY was granted patent No. 413,774 on October 29, 1889, essentially for his improvements on the all hard rubber reel patented earlier by Alonzo Fowler, also of NY, in 1872. Built with an oil reservoir that ran through the spool shaft, the reel was offered in both all German silver and