Mason, Arne - Leather Reel Case

Mason, Arne - Leather Reel CaseFor sale here is an Arne Mason leather reel case made to fit small sized reels. The case fits reels up to 2 7 8" dia. x 2 1 2" width (measure width from the widest point on the backplate to the end of the handle knob on the faceplate). Full 10 oz. leather thickness and genuine sheepskin fleece lining with traditional solid brass stud and slot closure. The case is in near mint condition with a few insignificant rub marks. Another fine piece of leather

For sale here we have a few spools of vintage Belding Corticelli #5840 (brown) silk winding thread

Also included is the line and backing on the reel

The rod is in excellent+ overall condition

Burgundy and gold tipping at the winding check

There is a minor hook dig on the butt section

a hallmark of Orvis rods of this era

For sale here is an Orvis CFO Saltwater reel from the mid 1980s when a company called STH in Argentina was making this line of saltwater reels

instruction booklet

co-founder of Thomas & Thomas who later ran the Leonard Rod Company for a number of years before it closed

Lefty Kreh's Modern Fly Casting Method: The Five Rules

Truly a rare beauty

These rods are not white