Catino Tarpon Fly Reel 3-piece The placement of the latter

The placement of the latter patent info in the ebonite surrounding the on/off switch has not been seen by my eyes before

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with the tip made 1/2" short

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat with a fine wood spacer

Catino Tarpon Fly Reel 3-piece The placement of the latterFor sale here is a Frank Catino Tarpon fly reel. These reels were sold by Orvis in their 1983 and 1984 catalogs. This reel is right hand wind. The winding plate rim is palmable. Diameter is 4 3 8 inches, the spool width is 1. 2 inches. The reel weighs 13. 85 oz and is in near mint condition, only having marks on the reel foot from being mounted on a rod at some point. The cork disc drag is simply flawless and very strong when applied. It has obviously