Dutch Reels "Wilderness River" Fly Reel

Dutch Reels "Wilderness River" Fly ReelFor sale here is a Dutch Reels "Wilderness River" limited edition fly reel in near mint condition (one ding on the frame edge likely from a drop). Made in Holland. Serial no. 34 of 75 reels made. Left hand retrieve. The spool detaches by pushing through from the back, a hidden O ring on the bearing case holds the spool in place. It has a purring click with a powerful adjustable drag. The Wilderness River is meant to be used in combination with fly

Includes original bag and aluminum tube sans label

A fine example of another very historic reel offered here at Vintage Fly Tackle

For sale here is a Charlton 8600A fly reel

and pre-embargo cane

Comes in a brown corduroy rod bag and a green crackle paint rod tube with the Riverwatch logo on it

Both were 3 3/8" diameter

mortise cork reel seat

and has the 423 and 4/0 stamping

There is light soiling around the nose where the plastic is not present

Comes with the original Hardy box and a light tan leather and sheepskin reel pouch

I can't find any sign that this rod has been used

4 1/4" diameter with 1 3/4" spool width