Hans Wurm 3 3/4" Salmon/Steelhead Fly Reel

Hans Wurm 3 3/4" Salmon/Steelhead Fly ReelFor sale here is a fly reel from the bench of Hans Wurm. 3 3 4" diameter and an inner spool width of 1. 32", or 1. 50" in Bogdan width calculation terms (edges of outer spool flange). Weight is 12. 35 oz. Right hand retrieve. Single action. Rotating back plate so that pressure can be applied against a strong fish on the run. Simple click pawl mechanism otherwise. Condition is like new. The reel's size approximates a similar Bogdan Model 300 and holds

Grey Abel pouch

If you remove the guide

built for a #5 line and weighing 3 7/8 ounces

For sale here is a beautiful bamboo rod made by Steve Gobin -- 6'9" 2/2 3wt

Reproduction of circa 1890's all brass Perfect with an edition limited to 1000

Packed in a tan colored cloth bag and brushed aluminum tube with brass bottom

The dispensing holes have a rubber gasket to provide a bit of resistance to prevent the spool from unraveling

The reel is in excellent used condition though it does show light wear from honest fishing

Inner Dimensions:

Aluminum cone winding check

and just a fantastic piece of fine craftsmanship

There is some edge and rub rear to the oxidation of the nickel silver cap and ring