T.S. Skilton Extremely Rare "Skeleton" Brass Single Action Fly Reel Circa-1904. Truman Smith Skilton starting making fishing tackle in 1867 for himself and others from his house in Colebrook, Conn. In 1875 after a growing demand for his tackle he turned a shed on his new property in Winsted (Conn.) into a shop and began adding all machinery that he built himself to produce different types of fishing tackle including reels. During research I found that Skilton made reels up until his death in 1930 however very few of his reels were marked with his company name. His two Sons took over the family business after his death but closed it down as did a lot of other small tackle makers during the war years around 1942. This incredible rare correctly marked reel is in great shape, spins fast, straight, no wobble and the rear mounted clicker is strong and loud. The finishes were lightly cleaned to remove grease and heavy debri from age and storage. Great reel with a amazing history never ever seen.
T.S. Skilton Extremely Rare "Skeleton" Brass Single Action Fly Reel Circa-1904. Truman Smith Skilton starting making fishing tackle in 1867 for himself and others from his house in Colebrook, Conn. In 1875 after a growing demand for his tackle he turned a shed on his new property in Winsted (Conn.) into a shop and began adding all machinery that he built himself to produce different types of fishing tackle including reels. During research I found that Skilton made reels up until his death in 1930 however very few of his reels were marked with his company name. His two Sons took over the family business after his death but closed it down as did a lot of other small tackle makers during the war years around 1942. This incredible rare correctly marked reel is in great shape, spins fast, straight, no wobble and the rear mounted clicker is strong and loud. The finishes were lightly cleaned to remove grease and heavy debri from age and storage. Great reel with a amazing history never ever seen.
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