Conroy German Silver 2 1/4" Trout Reel

Conroy German Silver 2 1/4" Trout ReelFor sale here is a Conroy German Silver Trout Reel. Stamped "Conroys Makers N. Y." Raised Click Box. 2 1 4" diameter. Pronounced offset foot that is entirely full length. Thick half crank fitted with a bulbous bone grasp. The screw heads are in terrific condition and the reel has a strong sounding click. These reels rarely surface on the market so don't miss this chance to add a very nice example of a very historic and very high quality early American

Cigar grip 6 1/4" in length

The reel shows normal wear

This big boy is in very near mint condition

"SOLD BY ABERCROMBIE & FITCH NEW YORK"

The rod is described in the 1931 William Mills catalog as follows

Western-style grip 6" with the plastic still in place

Fine+ condition

Minor scratches on the base of the reel seat (see last photo)

Winston 8' 5 weight bamboo fly rod made in Twin Bridges

For the collectors out there

The Payne Model 197 is the HOLY GRAIL for Payne collectors -- a very difficult rod model to find

was conceived in the face of a hostile government