Catino Tarpon Fly Reel

Catino Tarpon Fly ReelFor sale here is a Frank Catino Tarpon fly reel. These reels were sold by Orvis in their 1983 and 1984 catalogs. This reel is left hand retrieve. Palmable winding plate rim. Diameter is 4 3 8 inches, the spool width is 1. 2 inches. The reel weighs 13. 85 oz and is in mint condition. The cork disc drag is very strong when applied. Silent in both directions. Capacity is up to WF12 plus 400 yds of 30 lb. backing. This is a super functional reel that

but he vetoed that as the minimum order was more than we would use in a dozen years

And an excellent interpretation by Marc here

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it has an excellent original Payne all-metal reel seat with early die stamp and soldered rolled ring

For sale here we have Gary Howells' fly boxes with flies from his personal fishing vest

the original owner's name is on one flat

The reel is in excellent+ condition with some grease residue marks inside the reel

"Maxwell" inscribed 1 flat right

The tips thin tips allow for great tippet protection and delicate presentations - a superb rod

Lancaster was greatly influenced by Paul H

Paul's grandson