J MacGowan Raised Pillar Brass Salmon Winch

J MacGowan Raised Pillar Brass Salmon WinchAn interesting antique raised pillar salmon winch made by J MacGowan of London. McGowan made reels from the 1850's to the 1880's and this brass specimen is a fascinating example of an early trolling reel. The frame is 4" in diameter with a spool width of 1 5 8". Very nice condition throughout with no structural issues that I could find except for a little curve to both ends of the reel foot. The reel has a nice patina throughout. Domed ivorine handle.

This rod is perhaps the most stunning rod I've laid my hands and eyes on

Black anodized spool

ebonite handle

The rod is in pristine condition with the original bag and tube

A copy printed as part of the limited edition The Flyfisher's Classic Library

a feature rarely seen with graphite rods

Yellow/gold silk windings with black edges

An excellent rod – I wish I could keep it

Both spools are loaded with line and backing in like new condition - one WF6S and the other WF6F

​ Made in England

Comes in a khaki bag and black tube with a brass top and bottom

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