API Spring Creek Fly Reel Spitfire Finish

API Spring Creek Fly Reel Spitfire FinishA rare API Spring Creek fly reel designed and patented by Oscar Kovalovsky offered in a spitfire finish. 3 5 8" diameter with a neutral bias that can be used for LHW or RHW. Mint condition. These reels were made in the late 1980s by Angling Products Inc. in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. The reel would be perfect for a 5 6 weight line and backing. Reel can be used either right or left hand wind. Weighs approx. 5 5 8 oz. This one is serial number 150.

Features an early and rare "Read" head plate stamp for retailer "Wm

Excellent condition having been used with care

Controlling a large fish with this rod will never be a problem

This is a very scarce and early LHW Bougle that you can feel comfortable fishing and not merely sitting it in a display case

The ferrules are 12/64

The ferrules are 11/64 and 18/64 and the ferrule fit is Baginski-tight

Serial #57421 made in 1970

The reel is rated for line weights 3-5 lines

Aluminum up-locking reel seat over a walnut spacer

This hardcover copy is in good condition with slight fading on top and bottom binding

Comes with a bag with stiffener and the hanging tag reads "mirror tips

Oxidized hardware and ferrules