Orvis / Hart "Umpqua" Salmon Fly Reel 7'11" the first year he began

the first year he began teaching at UMaine

Gold and maroon tipping at the winding check

There is a pale red tint around the bottom swell of the grip from the red rod bag

The seat is in wonderful condition

There are four 1/2-inch rubber feet for stability

Orvis / Hart "Umpqua" Salmon Fly Reel 7'11" the first year he beganFor sale here is a disc drag anti reverse salmon fly reel made for Orvis in the 1970s, called the Umpqua model with a diameter of 3 3 8", weighing 9 oz. with a capacity of 200 yds plus a DT9 line. Right hand retrieve. Excellent condition. This was known as the Orvis Hart reel. It appeared in the Spring 1977 Orvis catalog. A very effective and well appreciated reel with a very effective adjustable drag, resulting in a very strong drag at its highest