Cleansing of the Senses...

Rod N. Gunn · 07-03-2009, 03:41 PM

Here's a "reel" story... I visited Al Bellinger at his home workshop today and came home with quite a nice 3" hand-made fly reel. American sporting craftsmanship is not dead! Al is one of the nicest people I have ever met and his legacy of making hand-crafted reel seats, rods, and these gorgeous reels puts him among the all-time greats. Here's Al holding the reel he sold me.

Rod N. Gunn · 07-03-2009, 03:44 PM

Needless to say, Al has quite a collection of his reels. The large Salmon and Spey reels are stunning.

Rod N. Gunn · 07-03-2009, 03:47 PM

This one looks nice on a cane rod, no?

Rod N. Gunn · 07-03-2009, 03:49 PM

He even threw in a hand-made screw driver that fits the rim screws perfectly.

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