Paul Hermann Baby Trout Reel 2 1/2"

Paul Hermann Baby Trout Reel 2 1/2"An excellent Paul Hermann trout reel in 2 1 2" size, his "Baby Hermann" model. This reel is currently set up for RHW, but is a "neutral" reel and can be switched to LHW. Mint and unused. Black side plates with silver rims, spool, and crank handle. Looks like it would take a #4 weight forward or double taper line. Serial #PH042. Unfortunately Paul is no longer with us, having passed away in December of 2016. A doctor by training, he resided in Maine

raised pillar model is a replica of an early Edward Vom Hofe from the late 1880's

for a #5 line

The rod tube is brushed aluminum with T&T's classic heavy brass top and collar

The needle is turned slightly over the needle eye size and then glued into the bamboo which has been scalloped at the top near the opening

Mortised Koa spacer

This is the limited edition rod that kicked off the "Spinoza" series rods

A Copper Killer salmon fly tied by Charles Krom

2-tip for a #6 line

Here we have a magnificent Payne 204 8'6" 3/2 #5 fly rod with a smooth medium action

I discontinued making these about 2000

black wraps at the ferrule

This rod pre-dated my supplying ferrule plugs so I have supplied a set that I've recently made