Trading above 1000

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What fly reels are being made and sold today that are priced at over 1000 us dollars ?
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Makos are the first the come to mind.

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Abel also has reels that can be in excess of $1,000. Hardy does as well.
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In addition, if you want to discuss "bench made" reels there are a bunch
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Ted Godfrey reels start around $1550 and go up to over twice that. I had one briefly and it was a work of art, but too large for my needs.

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How about a nice original HL Leonard? That will set you back

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I just saw the Abel AC/DC reel in our local shop. $1335.00

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Wolford Shultz, Germany. Top Shelf.

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Saracione

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Commemorative Hardy Perfects and St. Georges.

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Brian K. Shaffer wrote:
06/22/21 20:30
What fly reels are being made and sold today that are priced at over 1000 us dollars ?
A few examples would be Ted Godfrey, Murray Stewart, Fred Balling/Perfection Fly Reels, Joe Saracione, Gary Lacey. I'm sure there are plenty more.

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Peerless if you have the right model.

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