Orvis / Hart "Umpqua" Salmon Fly Reel

Orvis / Hart "Umpqua" Salmon Fly ReelFor sale here is a disc drag anti reverse salmon fly reel made for Orvis in the 1970s, called the Umpqua model with a diameter of 3 3 8", weighing 9 oz. with a capacity of 200 yds plus a DT9 line. Right hand retrieve. This was known as the Orvis Hart reel. It appeared in the Spring 1977 Orvis catalog. A very effective and well appreciated reel with a very effective adjustable drag, resulting in a very strong drag at its highest settings. See the

but due to its minimal weight

The S-shaped handle has been carefully counter-balanced to prevent the slightest shudder in a reel running at high speed

Serial #8336

The color plates in the portfolio are all numbered 389 in brown crayon and signed as well on the lower left corner

The fly rod has a 5 1/2" cigar grip with a bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a walnut spacer

with excellent varnish throughout

Don't miss a chance to own one of Shane's rod without the wait

The rod also comes with its original bag and tube

The Way of a Trout with a Fly and Some Further Studies in Minor Tactics

Stamped "10" throughout

Tube cap has seen better days

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