Otto Zwarg Model 400 Laurentian Fly Reel - Size 2/0

Otto Zwarg Model 400 Laurentian Fly Reel - Size 2/0For sale here is an Otto Zwarg Model 400 Laurentian salmon fly reel size 2 0. Made in St. Petersburg, FL. Serial #D110 dating the reel to 1949, shortly after his move from Brooklyn. Right hand retrieve. Excellent overall condition. No cracks in the hard rubber. Model 400s were made with a multiplying gear. The drag is still perfectly strong and smooth. Two items to note: 1) There are some very lightly etched initials in the headplate. See last photo.

The long length allows for excellent mending and line control as well as superb roll casts

Superb varnish on rod shafts

A nice copy printed as part of the limited edition The Flyfisher's Classic Library

a nice rod

For sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver / ebonite fly reel with squared raised pillars

though I still think these are the best functioning screw locks ever made

One wet tip and one dry (possible replacement

1940's vintage and very good condition for its age

As I said to Junior

and comes in the original suede zippered leather pouch with Sage logo

Includes original bag and original tube with Sweetgrass logo

the ferrule and stripping guide have been re-wrapped