Our Maestro Fly Reel and Silk Line by Gary Hazell

Editor's note: This review was written by Gary Hazell and originally references the Half Moon pub in Putney, where the rod was first delivered. Chris Clemes Fly Rods is based in England — the Putney reference is the reviewer's personal recollection, not our workshop location.

As the rush hour traffic settled and red tail lights started to move off into the distance I managed to find a parking space outside the Half Moon pub in Putney where I was to meet the enigmatic and charming Chris Clemes. Highly respected for his cane fly rods and hand made reel this quietly spoken and knowledgable young South African is passionate about his trade.

We discussed his recent visit back home, the first for three years and that during his visit there was it seemed little time to fish. I could sense a level of unease and a keenness to get back on the water, like Chris it has been a frustrating winter with weather conditions that have kept us indoors and not on the river bank.

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Chris Clemes Maestro Fly Reel