CRI (Catskill Research Incorporated) Model 2400 fly reel 2-Piece Slight wear at the bottom

Slight wear at the bottom from being used as a hook keeper

Model 50M for a three weight line and 40 yds of 20lb backing

Two pieces with two tips

Other clues pointing to the Brewer era are the rather dark browntone cane and the full intermediates

Paul Hermann Salmon fly reel

CRI (Catskill Research Incorporated) Model 2400 fly reel 2-Piece Slight wear at the bottomFor sale here is a Model 2400 fly reel from CRI, or Catskill Research Incorporated. Made in Japan. Excellent plus condition. 3. 50" diameter, 1. 30" frame width. Made like an Orvis CFO, only better in my opinion. The spool and frame were hand honed from a single block of aluminum, rather than cast. The reels featured a pure brass counterbalance and a beautiful resin impregnated rosewood handle. Right or left hand retrieve. Capacity is WF8+190 or