Horton Meek 55 with agate line guide Gary Siemer The script is as bright

The script is as bright and bold as the day it was written and includes the original owners' name along with the usual rod specifics

Full wells grip is lightly soiled but in excellent overall condition

For sale here is a Payne Model 98 in mint restored condition

Weight: 13 3/4 ounces (with the included backing)

one of 7-8 reels made with the aid of Boeing engineers/machinists and their facilities in Washington State

Horton Meek 55 with agate line guide Gary Siemer The script is as brightFor sale here is a classic Meek 55 fly reel made by the Horton Manufacturing Company in Bristol, Connecticut. Serial number 2196. Unblemished agate line guide and nickel silver spool latch with spiral knurling. Excellent original condition with very little spindle spool movement and a very tight check designed for RHW (consistent with the placement of the agate line guide). It's hard to find these reels in such fine condition.