Perfection Fly Reel Co. - Limited Edition "44 Special" Fly Reel

Perfection Fly Reel Co. - Limited Edition "44 Special" Fly ReelHere is a brand new, very limited edition "44 Special" fly reel from Perfection Fly Reels, under the leadership of our friend Fred Balling. The reel embodies all of the quality and elegance of the vintage first model Meek 44 fly reel, circa 1900, built by Kentucky watchmaker Benjamin F. Meek. The reel diameter is 2 3 8", the interior width is 1 1 16" with a recommended line weight of 4 to 5 weight. German silver faceplate construction as well as the

The varnished mortised reel seat is stained curly maple

A high quality heavy padded rod bag in dark maroon and a maroon painted eight sided rod tube round out this rod with its very well thought out appointments

An excellent Aroner Hunt Pattern that was completed in the mid-to-late 1980's and which is mint and unfished

one of the modern reissues of this popular raised pillar design

This is a curious one

Thomas Special Mahogany bamboo rod -- 7'6" length

A rare piece of poignant history

Excellent working condition with cosmetic signs of use

Goodwin Granger

A DT4 will fit with no backing

Scarce all-black model with even more scarce "plum" anodizing

Comes with its original Hardy bag and ferrule plug