Ari Hart 50th Anniversary Fly Reel

Ari Hart 50th Anniversary Fly ReelAn excellent Ari t Hart 50th Anniversary trout fly reel, one of 40 that were produced by Ari himself in 2009 to commemorate 50 years of reelmaking. A handsome, green champagne color combination. This reel is set up for left hand retrieve with keyhole ventilated drum, counter balanced handle, offset foot on a shaped arm and twin bridge supports, annular line guide and rear milled spindle check adjuster. Like new condition in original beige leather

having never been fished it appears

PA era circa 1940

WITH A QUANTITY DRESSED GUT EYED SALMON FLIES CLASSICS SUCH AS POPHAMS (indian crow) & JOCK SCOTTS etc

Includes original Phillipson labeled rod bag and original cardboard tube with gold Phillipson label

The rod is in excellent++ condition

Made circa 1950

we also spoke with Mark about his approach to carving and craftsmanship

A very fine casting rod with medium fast action

3 1/2" diameter with a 31/32" width

The reel is in all original condition with its beautiful ivory handle and smooth brass foot

These two made very few creels and all were given away to friends in the early 90's

The reel's line capacity is a WF7 plus 150 yards of backing