Orvis 1874 Original Fly Reel with Walnut Box 5'6" The reel diameter is 3"

The reel diameter is 3" with a spool diameter of 11/16"

The reel has been loaded with backing but no line is on it

I built this rod about 15 years ago

Apricot color wraps with dark maroon edges at the keeper and ferrules

Made in England

Orvis 1874 Original Fly Reel with Walnut Box 5'6" The reel diameter is 3"For sale here is a very rare C. F. Orvis 1874 Trout Reel with its original walnut box (with original parchment paper too!). This reel is considered to be the first ventilated fly reel. Riveted construction second model. 2 3 4" diameter, 3 8" spool width, removable handle, nickel plated brass. The reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve and the click still works really well. Nickel plated finish is in really nice condition. The reel foot has