Month: November 2005

Soon Bellinger will offer to market the new Mark I salmon reel, which will be very similar to the Mark I 3.25″ Wide reel except it will be 3.5″ in diameter and will have an actual drag. The Nickel/Silver models are also available with wooden amboyna side plates and with gorgeous polymer imitations of ivory, hard rubber, or tortoise shell.   These reels will be in strong demand.

Bellinger fly reels can purchased on the Internet from fishing supply wholesalers.  And if you order the fly reels from some Internet suppliers you might actually be able to jag free shipping and insurance depending on how much you spend in any one transaction.

Bellinger, is best known for its world famous reel seats, now features a high-end traditional reel that is very close to perfection. The Bellinger fly reels have a beautiful traditional look, and have pillars and sidebands made from German Nickel-Silver. The sideplates are Delrin and the spools are aluminum, bronze, and stainless. Even the screws are stainless. The gear and pawl click is nonadjustable, but it is convertible from RH to LH.

All Bellinger fly reels are serial numbered and matching serial numbered sets are available.  Protective walnut boxes for hold the reels are also available in matching product themes. Each reel comes with a velveteen bag but can also be ordered with a custom-fitted Arne Mason hard case depending on supplier stocks. In addition, Bellinger also offers the Mark I trout reels which are available in three diameters and in two widths on the largest diameter size. These reels are machined from aluminum bar stock and have aluminum side plates.