SilverDoctor Posted May 14, 2020 Posted May 14, 2020 Over the years I have collected or been handed down vintage fly fishing items. Have a modest collection of reels and other items that I will post if people are interested. Here is a Hardy St John these early reels where hand made and often had the makers initials stamped inside. Some of these where tagged with the companies name. This one according to the data base was made by James Smith for James Niel and Son's in Nova Scotia. 3 Quote
reset Posted May 15, 2020 Posted May 15, 2020 I love the old stuff. Keep adding if you will please. The only old reel i have is a very early 70's Intrepid Rimfly Regular. I use it sometimes on a 7ft6" Cabelas CGR fiberglass rod. Its not exactly a popular collectable item but its close to mint condition with very few scratches. It gets lotsa comments as its a very noisy clicker. Have no clue how to put a picture of it here. 1 Quote
SilverDoctor Posted May 16, 2020 Author Posted May 16, 2020 fly boxes and holders have changed through the years. Here is Grandpas Fly wallet, these leather pouches where incredibly versatile with a big variety parchment of compartments for leader and fly storage. In the middle is a couple of pages of absorbent drying sheets for wet flies. Both outside pages have flapped pockets also. 2 Quote
eotr Posted May 18, 2020 Posted May 18, 2020 Here's a nice old Hardy St. George - 3" / ribbed brass foot / honest patina and a 3-3/8" Young that was badged for WILSON & LENFESTY, Victoria B.C. This one had a cracked winding plate and missing winding knob. It took a little TLC to get it back on the water. 2 Quote
SilverDoctor Posted May 18, 2020 Author Posted May 18, 2020 Fantastic with a red Agate and box no less! Quote
BowLurker Posted May 19, 2020 Posted May 19, 2020 On 5/18/2020 at 11:26 AM, eotr said: Here's a nice old Hardy St. George - 3" / ribbed brass foot / honest patina Wow...incredible reel. Nicely done. -M. Quote
BowLurker Posted May 19, 2020 Posted May 19, 2020 On 5/16/2020 at 2:07 PM, SilverDoctor said: fly boxes and holders have changed through the years. Here is Grandpas Fly wallet, these leather pouches where incredibly versatile with a big variety parchment of compartments for leader and fly storage. In the middle is a couple of pages of absorbent drying sheets for wet flies. Both outside pages have flapped pockets also. Just gorgeous, Lornce. Is the wicking fabric silk or linen? 'Parchment' meant a lot in said old days.... It's so incredible to see a museum piece in possession. Is the leather salvageable? It would be a shame to lose such an amazing piece. Well done, and thank you!! -M. Quote
SilverDoctor Posted May 20, 2020 Author Posted May 20, 2020 The leather is in great shape really flexible, the strap needs a bit of work but not bad. I am looking into a good quality conditioner. The wicking/drying areas are felt, see below. Took a pix of the inside leader and accessory pockets also. Quote
SilverDoctor Posted May 20, 2020 Author Posted May 20, 2020 Late 50's early 60's Hardy Bougle Mk IV, only 100 Limited Edition made so they are rather rare. This one was never lined with box pouch and paperwork. I also have the matching Lee Wulff 6.5 ft Bamboo fly rod. 1 Quote
BowLurker Posted May 20, 2020 Posted May 20, 2020 Holy Moly!! Sitttin' on a goldmine, Lornce...as usual! Beautiful stuff. Quote
SilverDoctor Posted May 21, 2020 Author Posted May 21, 2020 Hell I have a lot of vintage stuff. Helps when Mom, Pop and Gramps where all fishers and tiers. 1 Quote
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