Description: "Little John" Emery was a famous Fla. Keys flats guide in the 1970s, 1980s. He was known for his fishing skills and innovations as well as his personality. He was beloved. He invented and perfected one of the most popular fly reels for large tarpon. The Emery reels became highly sought after, especially in the Homosassa area where the largest tarpon in the world were being caught on fly...fish so big and nasty they routinely shattered fly rods and blew up fly reels. Little John's reel was manufactured out of machined bar stock, with an ultra-smooth cork/disc drag system. World record anglers such as Tom Evans, Stu Apte and others caught huge tarpon with the Emery reel. The reels were famous for being bullet proof and they held up under extreme stress. Only a few were made and they remain rare. I have owned this reel since the 1990s. It has never been fished by me and is in pristine condition. It is stamped with serial # 079 making it part of the early run of Emery reels, featuring the three-rivet, dovetail reel seat. This model is direct drive, right hand retrieve, 4 1/4" diameter, 13.70 oz. Holds 400+ yards 30# backing. 100% guarantee you will love this reel or full refund. Free shipping to Lower 48 States. Pay Pal only...good luck! Photo in description shows Capt. John Emery at Boca Grande Key, Lower Fla. Keys, shot from Jose Wejebe's skiff, early 1980s.
Price: 1200 USD
Location: Ennis, Montana
End Time: 2024-12-09T23:25:35.000Z
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Brand: John Emery
Fishing Type: Fly Fishing
Fish Species: All Saltwater
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Vintage: Yes
