Abbey & Imbrie Raised Pillar Trout Casting Reel

Abbey & Imbrie Raised Pillar Trout Casting ReelFeaturing the earliest crossed hook logo on the head cap, this 2" diameter (measured pillar to pillar), 1 1 8" wide spool reel has a tiny crank handle with turned rubber grasp and a rim mounted drag. Unfortunately the clicker is missing. Still looks nice on a bookshelf and is in fine cosmetic condition! A scarce little reel that's been preserved for about a century! ABBEY & IMBRIE, a New York fishing tackle retailer and wholesaler, was formed in 1875

For sale here is a spare spool for a Hardy Princess

Reel seat in downlocking slide band with a large hidden cap and butt

along with chrome guides

Capacity: WF7+90 yds (20lb)

The step ferrules are oxidized black as well as the snake guides and tip tops

allows the side plate to pop off to facilitate a quick change of the spool

Pocket cap is gold anodized and stamped "Hardy's Reg'd universal reel holder"

7' 10 1/8" staggered ferrule rod

Small reverse twist guides are most suitable for silk lines

The slide is detached from the nut to allow easy dismounting of the reel and is stamped "Aroner

Three hairwing salmon flies by noted tier Frances Stearns

Mastery series GPX WF 4F line