A Sextet of Conroy & Bissett Fly Reels

[Ray Hencken]

The Conroy & Bissett stamping was used for only two years, 1881-1883. Pictured are 6 examples, from left to right, #3, #3 1/2, #3 1/2, #4, #5, #6. All are stamped Conroy & Bissett with the exception of the #5 which is stamped Abbey & Imbrie .

[Jim Schottenham]

Awesome assemblage of C&B reels there Ray. I'm sure that collection didn't come together overnight!

[RonG]

They're really nice. Way to go!

[Mike N]

Incredible collection, Ray!

Mike

[Nick in NY]

Nice Ray! Like Jim noted that collection didn’t come easy or overnight! In the last 8-10 years I’ve started a secret fly reel collection but mostly larger pieces from #4 Fin-Nor to 1900 Leonard salmon reels...just can’t get enough. Thanks for sharing Tight Lines Nick

[reelsmith.]

Hey Ray.

Thanks for sharing that impressive group of reels.

Just having one is a challenge ...seems you have every size !

Well done.

Dean.

[Ray Hencken]

Hey Ray.

Thanks for sharing that impressive group of reels.

Just having one is a challenge ...seems you have every size !

Well done.
Dean
Thanks Dean
I wonder if Conroy & Bissett made these reels in size 2 and size 1. If anyone knows the answer, I would appreciate the information.

[David Lehmann]

Very cool and impressive suite!