John Emery Tarpon Fly Reel

John Emery Tarpon Fly ReelA nice John Emery Tarpon fly reel, 4 1 4" diameter and set up for RHW. Direct drive. It weighs 17. 2 ounces. Silent incoming and outgoing. The reel has a scuff on the outside of crossbar opposite the foot, but otherwise I can see no sign that the reel has been fished (there are no mounting marks or any other signs, so I suspect the scuff is from handling). Black anodized throughout with porting on the spool. Palmable spool rim. Engraved "John Emery

Well as things happen

There is an interesting article warning anglers to conserve weight (reel and reel seat hardware) behind the casting hand rounding out the initial four

this one is 7'9 for a 4 weight line

Comes with original tube

slightly oxidized guides

Excellent used condition with very minor cosmetic wear

Original and unmolested ribbed brass foot

Has a sealed

The grip is a forward weighted cigar 5 1/4" long and the all cork reel seat is flatted with two black anodized slide band rings and a cork heel to retain the rings

The maker's name is commemorated alongside the limited edition number on a stainless steel medallion on the winding plate

Includes original yellow bag with stiffening dowel and original tube with label fully intact

This is one of a limited run of 100 gold anodized reels made for the Japanese market