CRI (Catskill Research Incorporated) Model 2300 fly reel

CRI (Catskill Research Incorporated) Model 2300 fly reelFor sale here is a Model 2300 fly reel from CRI, or Catskill Research Incorporated. Made in Japan. Excellent plus condition. 3. 11" diameter, 1. 10" frame width. Made like an Orvis CFO, only better in my opinion. The spool and frame were hand honed from a single block of aluminum, rather than cast. The reels featured a pure brass counterbalance and a beautiful resin impregnated rosewood handle. Right or left hand retrieve. Capacity is DT6+50, WF7+70,

Though marked for a 5wt line a DT4 would also suit the rod well

We also have listed a spare spool for this reel if interested

For sale here is a pre-WWII Hardy St

there is a faint red ring around the nose of the grip left from the red rod bag

showing every rod model including hardware

with brown with black accents at the ferrules and keeper

A classic reel for salmon or in the salt

the rest of the rod is in exceptional condition

Stamped D1 and 1 throughout

Bronzed ring hook-keeper

2 3/4" diameter (3" pillar to pillar)

The keeper is on the wrap flat and is wrapped white (it turns transparent when varnished) and is edged in black and maroon