John Emery Tarpon Model Fly Reel 7'11" The grip is 11 corks

The grip is 11 corks and is done in what I would call a Hawes style (it tapers up most of the way to the front cork check and turns down just before the end)

Very handsome swelled butt

which suggests a 1969 or 1970 manufacture date

The full wells grip measures 7" in length with only the lightest of soiling

John Emery Tarpon Model Fly Reel 7'11" The grip is 11 corksFor sale here is a John Emery Tarpon fly reel. Near mint condition with a couple flea bite sized marks in the anodizing. The reel was probably never used. Direct Drive. Right hand retrieve. Palmable spool rim. Silent incoming and outgoing. Similar to a Seamaster reel in function and materials. 4 1 4" diameter. 1. 16" spool width. Weight 13. 70 oz. Black anodized for saltwater protection. Capacity ~ WF13 plus 500 yards of 30# backing. Engraved "John