Dr. Paul Hermann Salmon Fly Reel - LHW

Dr. Paul Hermann Salmon Fly Reel - LHWFor sale here is a Dr. Paul Hermann Salmon fly reel. Left hand retrieve. Excellent++ condition with very minor signs of use. Comes in a fine Arne Mason leather case. If you ever have a chance to own one of these reels, you are very lucky. Dr. Hermann only made a little over 200 of these salmon models, a little over 100 Baby Hermanns, 20 Large Trout Models and fewer of the remaining two models, the Dry Fly Salmon and the Sea Trout. You will simply not

Cotton poplin bag with hang tag

Circular line guard and full-length smooth brass reel foot

All hardware is bright

The entire rod is exquisitely finished

tippet protection

Bi-directional clicker with disc drag

The vise sits in a custom box which also serves as the pedestal

The rod includes the original green bag and leather tube that has developed a very handsome patina from age and use

Leonard Model 39 bamboo rod -- 7'6" 2/2 for a 5 weight line

Unique up-locking reel seat with the 1 3/4" cork fighting butt and locking ring made of one piece

This reel's vintage is approximately early 1900's

brown with maroon edges at the ferrules and tip tops