Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 7'1" A fine Walker salmon reel

A fine Walker salmon reel that needs to get back on the water

The rod features beautifully tempered

Cigar grip 6" in length with a skinny nose often seen on Orvis grips

8'6 3/2 for a 4 weight line

Bright aluminum down-locking Pezon et Michel reel seat with a cork spacer

Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 7'1" A fine Walker salmon reelFor sale here is a very rare C. F. Orvis 1874 Trout Reel with its original walnut box (with original parchment paper too!). This reel is considered to be the first ventilated fly reel. Riveted construction second model. 2 3 4" diameter, 3 8" spool width, removable handle, nickel plated brass. The reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve and the click still works really well. Nickel plated finish is in really nice condition. The reel foot has