John Emery Tarpon Model Fly Reel

John Emery Tarpon Model Fly ReelFor sale here is a John Emery Tarpon fly reel. Near mint condition with a couple flea bite sized marks in the anodizing. The reel was probably never used. Direct Drive. Right hand retrieve. Palmable spool rim. Silent incoming and outgoing. Similar to a Seamaster reel in function and materials. 4 1 4" diameter. 1. 16" spool width. Weight 13. 70 oz. Black anodized for saltwater protection. Capacity ~ WF13 plus 500 yards of 30# backing. Engraved "John

This Aroner Hunt Pattern Special has a dry fly action and was finished fifteen years ago

The terrific action is a bit slower and with more feel than most modern graphite rods

smooth brass foot is mounted with rivets

Shows signs of well-cared for use but is good and straight and ready to go

Slight and gradually swelled butt

a great reel for medium-to-light-duty salmon or steelhead fishing

For sale here is a Gary Howells 8' 2/2 6wt bamboo rod with a labeled weight of 4 1/8 oz

The reel weighs in at 13

There is also a not-so-slight chip in the varnish on the butt section that needs a light protective varnish touch-up

At around only 30 rods said to have been built

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a beautiful mortised wood spacer

3 1/2" diameter