Orvis 1874 fly reel - rare wide spool bass model! 9'6" War-time reel with bright spool

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

Hardy made a select number of these reels "in the white"

Serial number B11 from the 2nd year of production (1947)

at an attractive price given the past comparables

Bright nickel silver cap and ring with fine knurling

Orvis 1874 fly reel - rare wide spool bass model! 9'6" War-time reel with bright spoolFor 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!