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In 1869, James Ross received a patent for what was truly the first raised-pillar frame reel in the U.S. and an early example of an upright fly reel. Other notable features included the pillared spool arbor that served two purposes: to aid in drying the line while still on the spool and to increase retrieval speed. The single-action fly reel is also equipped with a click/pawl system and ballhandle.
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Yearc. 1869Accession No.L2022.003.005Made byJames Ross