Orvis 1874 fly reel - rare wide spool bass model! 9'6" There is an extra band

There is an extra band of orange at the keeper

Fully assembled the rod measures 8 feet 7 3/4 inches with the butt section being 1 3/8" shorter than the tip section

War-time reel with bright spool and Jimmy Smith initials inside

For sale here is a Per Brandin hollowbuilt four-strip (quad) bamboo rod

The rod weighs in at an even 4 oz

Orvis 1874 fly reel - rare wide spool bass model! 9'6" There is an extra bandFor sale here is a very rare reel a C. F. Orvis 1874 model reel wide spool bass model. The reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve and the click is still strong and works really well. The nickel plated finish is in excellent condition. The reel foot is full length and has never been filed. You may not see another wide spool model like this in a very long time, so don't hesitate adding this one to your collection!