Meek #54 Reel

Meek #54 ReelA very scarce Meek 54 fly reel made by the Horton Manufacturing Company in Bristol, Connecticut. Approximately 2 7 8" diameter and set up for RHW. The reel weighs 5. 3 ounces with a line loaded on it. Good used condition with normal cosmetic wear throughout, with some loss of finish. A cortland line sticker is affixed to the backplate. Nice mechanical shape with a pleasing click and no spool wobble. Telephone style latch. A hard to find reel that's

though it is minor

medium flametone cane

Two carbide strippers with chrome guides throughout and chrome tip-tops

The main wraps are yellow-gold with maroon edges

This is an excellent example of a Perfectionist as well as being rather interesting and unique

the current proprietor of the Thomas Rod Co

For sale here is a Ted Godfrey BiMetal fly reel - Model 50 for a DT5 plus 25 yds of 20# backing

Bearing Shaft - The stainless steel shaft is centerless ground to exacting tolerances to provide a smoothness that is expected of a quality reel

3 anodized aluminum cross-pillars

2:1 multiplier retrieve and a seven position drag adjuster

This model was designed for fishing the AuSable River "hex" hatch from a boat

The grip is close to a perfect cylinder with a very slight taper toward the front which ends with a thin band of composite cork