This auction is for a Vintage Martin Fly Reel Model 60 Loaded with Line.

Taken From ORCA; MARTIN REELS, INC (Mohawk, NY) Fly-Wate reel. Herman W. Martin, the story goes, lost a huge bass in the late 1881 because his slack line got  tangled on his feet and an oar. The experience motivated the watchmaker to make a reel that would solve that problem. His first creation was heavy and bolted right to the rod. The line was controlled by tension created by a winding gear. Once wound, a long lever would throw off the tension and the line would be retrieved. to overcome the clumsiness of the 3-pound reel, but despite a horrible fire, a second, and third version by 1890 spurred the kind of fly reel similar to those automatics of today. In the early 1900’s, there was even a large trolling automatic that could retrieve 150 feet of like with one winding. There was even a way to lock out the spring lever and pay out line. For more information, see ORCA Reel News back issue Fall of 1998..

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The lures are in conditions and states as shown in the photos. If you have questions please feel free to ask. If you have lures or reels you would like to consign please contact me, Id love to earn your business.