Montague / US Net & Twine nickel silver fly reel - size 60yd

Montague / US Net & Twine nickel silver fly reel - size 60ydFor sale here is a very rarely seen trout reel. Made from German silver and hard rubber, the reel dates from either right before or right after the turn of the 20th century. The maker was either US Net & Twine or the Montague City Rod Company after the merger of the two companies. The diameter of the reel is 2 1 8" and the pillar width is 1 1 16". The reel will hold a five weight line. The clicker drag mechanism works flawlessly, as does the sliding

the heavy pawl for strong resistance

the agate has a few cracks

likely a custom request with no obvious filing or aftermarket shortening

but will do it with a style and touch that exemplify Loop's knack for excellence

A wonderful medium action small stream rod

The action is a smooth and versatile medium-fast with great recovery

Attractive swelled butt

There is one small speck on the face of the winding plate of the 3" reel

as is the varnish and the blank itself

Bright aluminum checks

Up-locking cap and ring-style reel seat over a mortised burl wood spacer with a rosewood butt cap

3 1/4" diameter reel set up for left hand wind