Montague - German Silver Fly Reel - 60yd 7' Line capacity WF9+75yds

Line capacity WF9+75yds

Pillar width 7/8"

The first spool comes loaded with backing and WF5FS fly line in good condition

Hermann only made a little over 200 of these salmon models

The rod can be felt flexing in the grip though I wouldn't call it overly parabolic

Montague - German Silver Fly Reel - 60yd 7' Line capacity WF9+75ydsFor sale here is a very nice "Optimus" trout reel made by Montague in the early 20th century for retailer Dame Stoddard of Boston. Made of German silver and hard rubber. The diameter of the reel is 2 1 8" and the pillar length is 1 1 16". The reel will hold a five weight line plus backing. The clicker drag mechanism works flawlessly, as does the sliding click switch. All screw heads are in fine condition with a few showing slight marks. No cracks or