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A brass side-mount reel. Large holes are cut through the sides to allow air circulation to help dry the silk lines used at the time.
A brass side-mount reel. Large holes are cut through the sides to allow air circulation to help dry the silk lines used at the time.

Side-mount Fly Reel

Diameter 3 3/4 inches, depth 1/2 inch, weight 8 1/8 ounces

The popularity of the Billinghurst reel resulted in the manufacture of other side-mount styles.  This 3 ¾” cast brass side-mount was rugged and functional, and is the product of an as yet unidentified maker believed to have made reels in Northern New York during Billinghurst’s time.

The American Museum of Fly Fishing Collection
Gift of Mrs. Warren Graham


Yearc. 1870Accession No.1973.070.007Made byUnknown

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