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VFT2221
For sale here is a very special Peerless reel from the Haig-Brown "Greased Liner" commemorative set. Unused condition. Left hand retrieve. #7 of only 27 made. The R.L. Winston rod from the same commemorative set can be found for sale separately here.
Aluminum frame with black side plates. The reel features a polished brass badge that reads, "Haig-Brown Commemorative 7 of 27". The reel weighs 8 3/4 oz. Diameter 3 1/4". Spool width 1". Capacity WF8 + 125 yds 20#. Audible click both directions with a strong adjustable disc drag as well.
The following is the original catalog description from The Wild Salmon Center,
- "In honor of the late Roderick Haig-Brown, patron saint of salmon and steelhead conservation, the Wild Salmon Center, with support from the Haig-Brown family, announces a limited edition Haig-Brown Greased Liner commemorative rod and reel - an exquisite combination of tackle the master himself took so much pleasure using. It's the perfect outfit for swimming greased-line wet flies and somber waking dries in clear summer flows for steelhead and Atlantic salmon.
Only 25 [this number became 27] commemorative combinations will be built - wonderful collector's items to display proudly. Each handmade rod and reel, with custom matching cases, comes specially numbered and engraved.
The Reel: Traditional Vom Hofe design, turned from aircraft-grade aluminum by fine reel maker Bob Corsetti of New Hampshire.
Leather Case: Individually made with polished brass fittings by artisan Arne Mason of Oregon.
- "In honor of the late Roderick Haig-Brown, patron saint of salmon and steelhead conservation, the Wild Salmon Center, with support from the Haig-Brown family, announces a limited edition Haig-Brown Greased Liner commemorative rod and reel - an exquisite combination of tackle the master himself took so much pleasure using. It's the perfect outfit for swimming greased-line wet flies and somber waking dries in clear summer flows for steelhead and Atlantic salmon.
