Umpqua Marquessa Fly Reel

DickJanak · Post by **DickJanak** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 7:57 am

I have a fly reel in my shop that I need some info on.It is a Umpqua Marquessa made by the H.Hart Tackle Co..Can anyone tell me where they were located and the year it was made.Also the value.It has a nice leather case with a fish on it .Thanks...Dick Janak

SWIM JIG · Post by **SWIM JIG** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 12:26 pm

Dick, on page 71 of Lawsons 3rd edition , it list it several ways look under hart or hart reel co. one is c.1978 3&3/4 sw fly blk. 7 chrome near mint $625.00 others from $300.00 up to $625.00 I dont think I would drop it , your client most likly would be unhappy! also UMPQUA name is in the north west states as I see their adds in my fly tying mag, they sell hair stackers etc. hope this is helpful. Your ohio conection Col. M. Lorens aka SWIM JIG

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 9:58 pm

Milt: The Umpqua is a pretty nice river in Oregon. All those companies have named their products after the river.