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Early Ari T. Hart fly reel - question
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Early Ari T. Hart fly reel - question
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Re: Early Ari T. Hart fly reel - question
#3The early F Series reels (1982-1983) had serial numbers starting with the year followed by the production number. As an example, the serial number 8213 represents the 13 reel made in 1982. By 1984, F series serial numbers were sequential beginning at zero and ending at ~4000 in the mid 1990’s.
Based on the serial number, I would date your reel 1984-1985.
Other clues:
The outer spool gasket was discontinued in the late 1980"s
The spool handle on your reel is a leftover from the early eighties. By the mid to late eighties, the spool handles were entirely aluminum or only had two rubber o rings.
Based on the serial number, I would date your reel 1984-1985.
Other clues:
The outer spool gasket was discontinued in the late 1980"s
The spool handle on your reel is a leftover from the early eighties. By the mid to late eighties, the spool handles were entirely aluminum or only had two rubber o rings.