circa 1950's with the "sold by Abercrombie and Fitch
For sale here is a rare Ari 't Hart Int'l Mach 0 trout fly reel in mint condition
Reel is in excellent++ condition
The grip is 6 1/2" long with a hidden pocket cap in the heel and is turned down almost to the swell at the top
Mechanically excellent with a nice loud click and a very strong drag
Abercrombie and Fitch Triton Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 5 Weight circa 1950's with the "soldAn Abercrombie & Fitch Triton bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 line. "Heddon" is stamped into the wood of the reel seat, and was presumably the manufacturer of this rod for A&F. It weighs 4 1 2 ounces on my scale. Used, but full length and the varnish is in overall good condition. Unfortunately, the grip has been cleaned, leaving it ridged. It has a very pleasing action. The cane is lightly flamed to a caramel color, with