Whitehead, Daryll - Creel 7'6" winding check and signature wrap

winding check and signature wrap

Mechanically the reel remains in good condition with a smooth click and somewhat weak spring tension favoring left hand retrieve

Normal wear throughout

Some of the screws may have been replaced at some time and the reel foot may have been slightly filed

Whitehead, Daryll - Creel 7'6" winding check and signature wrapHere we have a very rare creel indeed, a steelhead creel woven by Daryll Whitehead and leathered by Freeman Mariner. These two made very few creels and all were given away to friends in the early 90's. Other examples can be seen in the book "The Art of the Creel" which was dedicated to Whitehead. The creel has been displayed and never used of course and remains in excellent condition. The silver cartouche on the front was engraved by Paolo Barbetti.