CRI (Catskill Research Incorporated) Model 2300 fly reel 9'6" The rod is featured in

The rod is featured in Patrick Garner's wonderful book "Playing With Fire"

the reverse half wells grip measures 5 7/8" in length with moderate soiling

Most of the bluing has worn off the sliding ring and the buttcap also shows slight wear from use and age

Buffalo horn handle grasp

Rod comes with original Scott rod bag

CRI (Catskill Research Incorporated) Model 2300 fly reel 9'6" The rod is featured inFor sale here is a Model 2300 fly reel from CRI, or Catskill Research Incorporated. Made in Japan. Excellent plus condition. 3. 11" diameter, 1. 10" 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 DT6+50, WF7+70,