Rueben Heaton Model 38 Alloy Fly Reel with Patented Sliding Line Guard Circa- 1936
Rueben Heaton Model 38 Alloy Fly Reel with Patented Sliding Line Guard Circa- 1936. One of the hardest items to decide is the name. Not one for names Heaton's, mainly numbers. Heaton's customers gave the reels names. The model number will be linked to the No 38 alloy fly reel which was the main production model with any drag capabilities. This 2 5/8” Alloy example is very clean and spins straight and true. The rear plate mounted clicker is strong and loud. This is the late 30s version with the arched or curved cross bar below the sliding line guide and not straight like earlier versions. Truly great reel from a great English Maker.
Rueben Heaton Model 38 Alloy Fly Reel with Patented Sliding Line Guard Circa- 1936. One of the hardest items to decide is the name. Not one for names Heaton's, mainly numbers. Heaton's customers gave the reels names. The model number will be linked to the No 38 alloy fly reel which was the main production model with any drag capabilities. This 2 5/8” Alloy example is very clean and spins straight and true. The rear plate mounted clicker is strong and loud. This is the late 30s version with the arched or curved cross bar below the sliding line guide and not straight like earlier versions. Truly great reel from a great English Maker.
Rueben Heaton Model 38 Alloy Fly Reel with Patented Sliding Line Guard Circa- 1936. One of the hardest items to decide is the name. Not one for names Heaton's, mainly numbers. Heaton's customers gave the reels names. The model number will be linked to the No 38 alloy fly reel which was the main production model with any drag capabilities. This 2 5/8” Alloy example is very clean and spins straight and true. The rear plate mounted clicker is strong and loud. This is the late 30s version with the arched or curved cross bar below the sliding line guide and not straight like earlier versions. Truly great reel from a great English Maker.