Otto Zwarg Model 400 Laurentian Fly Reel - Size 4/0

Otto Zwarg Model 400 Laurentian Fly Reel - Size 4/0For sale here is an Otto Zwarg Model 400 Laurentian salmon fly reel size 4 0. Made in St. Petersburg, FL in 1955. Serial number J75. Right hand retrieve. Excellent condition overall. Model 400s were made with a multiplying gear. The drag is still perfectly strong and smooth. Full length foot and not filed. There is what appears to be a screwdriver "oops" on the front plate, but this is purely cosmetic and doesn't result in a crack on either side. The

The original owner's name

plus a photo signed by Bill with a note on the back

constructed of german silver and delrin side plates

Capacity of WF6 + 50 yds of 20# backing

this rod will meet the most demanding fishing conditions and will deliver

by Dan Blanton

Mechanically sound with a good click but could definitely benefit from a fresh lube job

The Caenis model never appeared in Orvis' regularly published catalogs and was sold through their newsletter called "The Orvis News"

In VG overall condition with loose internal pages

The serial number 4264 is lettered on the wrap flat just below the stripping guide

It has never been spooled with line and it

test line and 1/4 lures