Searchin' for Fly stuff and found this...

"Mark H. Bowen" wrote in message
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55576. MARRYAT MADE GEHRKE REEL. 3-1/8". MR 8A FLY REEL. Barely used, near
mint condition example of the Original George Gehrke Reel made for Gehrke,
U.S.A. by Marryat before they brought out the same reel completely under
their own name. This private label lasted less than a year in the early
1980's, so these original Gehrke World Supreme marked Marryats are really
very rare and collectible. This is the same reel as the later model
Marryats. Reversible. Adjustable drag. Rim control. Counter-balanced spool
with exceptionally large line capacity for a small reel. Gold finish. Now
set up left hand wind. Comes WITH AN EXTRA SPOOL in a Double Decker Suede
reel case. N/M. $250.00.

http://www.codella.com/usedreel.htm

Op


I tried to order one of the bamboo rods he was making...it was kinda
sad...you know....watching things fall apart.

later, I guess it was one of his son's (?) asked if I still wanted the
rod.....gosh I feel guilty in that I never did reply.

I've since met a lot of people who knew George and learned a lot more of the
story...I have nothing to say....

....other than I emailed the guy and made an offer on the reel...

Op, we must fish together soon...I went to the doctor and he confirmed the
diagnosis..it's a fact, I AM going to die!



.....just don't know when....

John