Dette Fly - Conover Gary Siemer Gilt title and decoration

Gilt title and decoration

The reel has a slightly filed original brass foot and a replacement handle at some point in its long life

The reel winds properly and is right-hand retrieve only

a dramatic departure from the dark ammoniated cane Granger is known for

A very tight reel mechanically

Dette Fly - Conover Gary Siemer Gilt title and decorationFor sale here is an authentic Catskill dry fly by the Dettes the Conover. This fly comes from the collection of a Sullivan County sportsman who, as a kid, grew up around many of the legendary Catskill fly tiers. His uncle was also close friends with many of them. Most of his Dette flies were acquired from another private collector who over the years had regularly acquired his flies directly from the Dettes. Further provenance details will be provided