Elsie Darbee Framed Flies Vintage Fly Tackle the same maker's mark can

the same maker's mark can be seen on the crank arm of this first model

Serial #GLT4 ("GL" indicates a Gillum Taper)

I've looked over the reel very closely and there are no issues to disclose other than minor handling wear

Comes with its original black drawstring reel pouch

Serial #002 out of just a few made thus far

Elsie Darbee Framed Flies Vintage Fly Tackle the same maker's mark canFor sale here is another very scarce collection of legendary Catskill flies twelve Elsie Darbee tied classic Catskill pattern flies in a shadowbox frame measuring 9x14. On the back of the frame there is a hand written note, "flies tied by Elsie Darby (sic) Livingston Manor, N, Y. 1974, Given George and Carolyn by Eleanor Jones". The note was most likely written by Ms. Jones. Each fly has its name written next to it in a beautiful script, probably by