Fin-Nor #1 Fly Reel

Fin-Nor #1 Fly ReelA nice Fin Nor #1 direct drive fly reel. 3" diameter with a spool width of 15 16. LHW. Excellent used condition with a few tiny marks on the rim but very clean overall. Hard to find in this condition for this model. The usual handsome gold color with silver foot and counterbalance. Fin Nor No. 1 and Since 1933 inscribed on the side of the frame. Comes in a green cordura non original pouch (it has an LL Bean patch on the outside).

Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch as denoted by the stamp on the butt cap

Every Glastech rod was custom made to meet every customer's need and this one is no exception

the reel is in excellent overall condition

Poul Jorgensen - "Salmon Flies - Their Character

The ferrules are size 15/64 and 10/64 with an excellent fit

Includes tan cloth bag and brass-capped aluminum tube

The rod features classic Garrison

Comes with a blue Hardy zippered case

you will see that the frame width is extremely thin compared to most reels of this vintage

This is a single action variation of the 00 so it only weighs 8

Payne Rod Company from the 1970s complete with price list

Type III anodization for maximum saltwater protection