Down-locking reel seat over a fine maple spacer
The Swiss-style ferrules have a pleasing fit
A really scarce version of the very popular St
There are a couple of small casting flaws (as commonly seen with early alloys) in the frame and a small flea-bite on the foot – possibly due to a casting flaw as well
Although marked for a 6 weight line a 5 weight is a better match
Clark Creel 3-Piece Down-locking reel seat over aFor sale here is a scarce John Clark Saddlery of Portland, Oregon split willow leathered creel. Clark made creels until about 1928. Outside dimensions: 15"+ in width, 9 1 2" in height, and roughly 8" deep. Inside dimensions: 13"+ in width, 8 1 2" in height, and roughly 5" deep. The creel basket itself is very tightly woven and solid. Every original part seems intact, except for the shoulder strap, which is missing, and the lid has some stitching