Reels
VINTAGE (1960) "THE FLYMAN" 3.5ins REEL BY EDGAR SEALEY. V.GOOD WITH NICE CASE.
Specifications
Fish Species
All Freshwater
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Gear Ratio / Action
Single-Action
Right-/ Left-Handed
Interchangeable
Description
EDGAR SEALEY WERE ONE OF THE EXCELLENT TACKLE DEALERS BASED IN REDDITCH, ENGLAND, AND WERE A MAJOR PLAYER DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE 1900's. THIS REEL IS THEIR "FLYMAN" MODEL - A 3.5ins DIAMETER FLY REEL, OF NON-RUSTING ALLOY CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPED WITH COMPOSITE HANDLE ON AN ALLOY SEAT, AND A CONSTANT CLICK-CHECK MECHANISM. INSIDE THE BACKPLATE IS STAMPED THE DATE OF PRODUCTION - "2/64". IT COMES COMPLETE WITH A NICE FAUX LEATHER REEL CASE IN FINE CONDITION THE £1 COIN IN THE PICTURES IS TO GIVE AN IDEA OF SCALE. I HAVE BEEN COLLECTING VINTAGE FISHING TACKLE FOR MANY YEARS BUT WILL BE SELLING MY COLLECTION OF REELS OVER THE COMING WEEKS ON EBAY. I HAVE ALWAYS TRIED TO BUY GOOD QUALITY ITEMS IN FINE CONDITION, BUT WHERE AN ITEM FALLS SHORT I WILL POINT OUT ANY SHORTCOMINGS. I WILL COMBINE POSTAGE FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES AND ALL MY ITEMS ARE UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED.