Peerless 5A Roderick Haig-Brown Commemorative 25/25

For sale a rare Peerless reel from the Haig-Brown “Greased Liner” commemorative set. LHW in unused condition. #25 of only 25 made.

The reel weighs 8 3/4 oz. Diameter 3 1/4″. Spool width 1″. Capacity WF8 + 125 yds 20#.

Here’s original catalog description from The Wild Salmon Center,

– “In honor of the late Roderick Haig-Brown, patron saint of salmon and steelhead conservation, the Wild Salmon Center, with support from the Haig-Brown family, announces a limited edition Haig-Brown Greased Liner commemorative rod and reel – an exquisite combination of tackle the master himself took so much pleasure using. It’s the perfect outfit for swimming greased-line wet flies and somber waking dries in clear summer flows for steelhead and Atlantic salmon. 

Only 25 commemorative combinations will be built – wonderful collector’s items to display proudly. Each handmade rod and reel, with custom matching cases, comes specially numbered and engraved. 

The Reel: Traditional Vom Hofe design, turned from aircraft-grade aluminum by fine reel maker Bob Corsetti of New Hampshire. 

Leather Case: Individually made with polished brass fittings by artisan Arne Mason of Oregon. 

– “In honor of the late Roderick Haig-Brown, patron saint of salmon and steelhead conservation, the Wild Salmon Center, with support from the Haig-Brown family, announces a limited edition Haig-Brown Greased Liner commemorative rod and reel – an exquisite combination of tackle the master himself took so much pleasure using. It’s the perfect outfit for swimming greased-line wet flies and somber waking dries in clear summer flows for steelhead and Atlantic salmon.