Wright of Edinburgh Salmon Winch 4 1/4"

Wright of Edinburgh Salmon Winch 4 1/4"A nice Wright of Edinburgh salmon winch, 4 1 4" diameter with 1 5 8" spool width. I know relatively little about Wright's as a maker, though this reel is in fine condition. Interestingly it has no drag incorporated into the design at all. All brass throughout. "Wright, Maker Edin" engraved into a shield design opposite the handle on the winding plate. Other than normal cosmetic wear from a reel of this age, I could find no real defects. The foot is

unlined condition

There are also duck stamps on the back of three of the licenses

An excellent Paul Young Parabolic 17 fly rod

For sale here we have the interesting Orvis "Pace Changer" impregnated bamboo rod - 7' or 7'3" for a 5wt line

and the will it took by many to slowly return the river to its historic greatness

Winston logo printed on the bottom cap

The screwlock is all nickel silver with the "Thomas and Thomas

Includes original tan bag (missing dowel) with hang tag as well as the original brass-capped aluminum tube

An excellent rod – I wish I could keep it

At one time it was Nick Curcione's personal reel

First flat: "The Paul H

An HL Leonard Duracane bamboo fly rod