Early Orvis fly rods/reels combos

Mike N · Post by **Mike N** » Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:51 am

Here are two early Orvis fly rods, serial no.147 and no. 210. Both have the 1882 patented reel seat. I’ve added an Orvis patent 1874 fly reel to each (a 2d model with a rear “nipple” bearing cap and a 3rd model with a rear “button” bearing cap).

RonG · Post by **RonG** » Tue Apr 07, 2020 4:54 am

Hey Mike, I like the combos.

Eric J · Post by **Eric J** » Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:31 am

Classic!

Post by **john elder** » Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:57 am

What great adds! Hope you have a wall left to display those, Mike!

Mike N · Post by **Mike N** » Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:20 pm

Here are a few photos of the 1882 Eggleston reel seat patent assembly, which was subsequently assigned to C.F. Orvis:

RonG · Post by **RonG** » Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:23 pm

That's very interesting and a nice add to your collection.

Early Orvis fly rods/reels combos

Early Orvis fly rods/reels combos

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