John R. Gow and Sons Walnut and Brass Salmon Winch 8 Weight 40 clips with a selection

40 clips with a selection of Seatrout flies

The ebonite is free of cracks and the german silver rims are free of dings

Although this model is typically listed as a #6 I liked it with a DT #4

Comes with its original cordura reel pouch as well as line and backing

The reel seat is flatted cork and the superbly crafted nickel silver ring has a small rounded straight knurl

John R. Gow and Sons Walnut and Brass Salmon Winch 8 Weight 40 clips with a selectionAn interesting John R. Gow and Sons walnut and brass salmon winch, 4 3 8" in diameter with a 1 5 8" spool width. Likely dates to the 1880's. Walnut frame with brass pillars and a brass spool, the latter of which has "JR Gow" and "Dunkel" on the top and "Patent" at the bottom in a neat engraved script. The brass foot looks as though it has been shortened. The clicker drag works well and favors RHW slightly. An interesting early trolling reel!