Valentine 375 Fly Reel

Valentine 375 Fly ReelFor sale here we have a Valentine 375 fly reel. Reel is in mint condition. Valentine reels are hand crafted in Norton, Massachusetts. This is a planetary reel which gives a multiplier retrieve. This allows for a retrieve 50% faster than conventional reels. The adjustable drag is very smooth and strong, constructed of stainless steel and Delrin. The spools are easily changed and new spools are available from Valentine. Rated for a 9 weight although,

No use marks exist except for one very tiny mark in the anodizing on the back plate

Uplocking reel seat of black anodized aluminum and a beautiful stabilized hackberry spacer and butt cap

For sale here is a bamboo fly rod from the Dietrich Brothers of Pennsylvania - Dream Catcher Fly Rods

Loop-style hook keeper

6" and unfiled but has a slight kink in one end

Ferrule size 14/64

The stamp remains very sharp and crisp

the reel weighs 12

An excellent Thomas and Thomas bamboo salmon rod

Please support this fine organization that is doing such an honorable job of preserving the heritage of fly-fishing in general as well as the bamboo rod building tradition for current and future generations

mahogany spacer

Includes original bag and tube with silver and green foil label