Osprey Reel by Henry Wilkes co.

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Osprey Reel by Henry Wilkes co.

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Here is a question which started out being a question about a Henry Wilkes &Co. flyrod. While cruising around the web, I managed to find some info about the rod, and saw that a reel was mentioned. It was called Osprey.
Does anybody have a picture, or more information about this English company.
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Some information was uncovered here:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1600&p=6413&hilit=Studley#p6413

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I only know about them what you can read in the link Dr. Todd provided.

I have this tin in my collection ...

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They branded everything from rods and reels to hooks and lures. Here's some examples:





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Thanks to all. Learned a lot in a few moments of reading. Much appreciated.

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Thanks to all. Learned a lot in a few moments of reading. Much appreciated.

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Here is a picture of the Wilkes Osprey reel 2&5/8th" (sorry about the other reels in the picture).
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