A. Lang multiplier fly reel

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Ray Hencken
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A. Lang multiplier fly reel

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Does anyone have any knowledge of a multiplying fly reel patented Aug. 21, 1883 by Anton Lang, Brooklyn, N.Y. ? Patent drawing from the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries 1885 is attached.
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Lang and his reel are covered in my book, pp.113-114. Interesting clutch.

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Does anyone have an example of the reel? I have never seen one.
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It's a new one on me.
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