Otto Zwarg Laurentian 400 Salmon Reel 4/0

Otto Zwarg Laurentian 400 Salmon Reel 4/0A superb Otto Zwarg 400 model Laurentian (2 1 multiplier) in 4 0 size. RHW. 14. 8 oz. Serial #C265. This reel is in superb near mint condition. 95% new. St Petersburg Florida stamp and the serial # indicates a 1948 manufacture date shortly after the move from Brooklyn. The screw heads show some signs of having been worked. The soldered and pinned German Silver protective rims have one tiny scratch and a few micro (almost invisible) bits of rim rash.

It has a nice fast progressive action

Rod comes with original Heddon bag and rod tube

It has become harder to find craftsmen willing to do fine varnish work but John Gallas is one of those willing to go the extra mile

The second tip features two bands of red at the tip-top

8'6 3/2 for an 8 weight line

Comes loaded with line as well

Very good condition except for one snake at the top of the butt needs a re- wrap

Spools interchangeable with Bouglé Mk VII

The red cloth bag has a pocket for only one tip

Soldered german silver rims

Near mint condition with tiny marks on the reel foot only

The rod has the unique Thomas integrated hook keeper