{"product_id":"vintage-j-c-higgins-no-3113-fly-reel-original-box","title":"Vintage J.C. Higgins No. 3113 Fly Reel | Original Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage J.C. Higgins No. 3113 Fly Reel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic piece of mid-century American fishing tackle from the legendary J.C. Higgins line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ.C. Higgins No. 3113 Fly Reel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was sold through Sears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Co. during an era when department-store fishing tackle was often produced by established American reel manufacturers. Simple, lightweight, and built around a traditional single-action design, the No. 3113 is a great example of the straightforward fly-fishing equipment used by generations of anglers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its distinctive vintage styling and compact profile, this reel makes an excellent addition to a collection of classic fishing tackle or a period-correct setup with a vintage fiberglass or bamboo fly rod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage J.C. Higgins No. 3113 fly reel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Co. J.C. Higgins brand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional single-action fly reel design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic click-style mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive mid-century styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for vintage trout and freshwater fly-fishing setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent display piece for collectors of classic American fishing tackle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Piece of Sears Fishing History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ.C. Higgins was one of Sears’ best-known sporting-goods brands during the middle of the 20th century. Rather than manufacturing its own reels, Sears worked with established tackle makers to produce equipment carrying the J.C. Higgins name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, these reels offer an interesting glimpse into an era when quality fishing equipment could be ordered directly from the Sears catalog and delivered to anglers across the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe No. 3113 represents exactly what makes vintage fly reels appealing: uncomplicated mechanics, classic proportions, and the unmistakable character of tackle built for fishing rather than technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are completing a vintage fishing collection, assembling a traditional trout outfit, or simply appreciate classic American tackle, the J.C. Higgins No. 3113 is a charming reel from another era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact reel you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage fishing tackle is sold as pictured and may exhibit age-related wear consistent with its condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JBicklesbee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67565432340772,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7081\/9004\/files\/jc-higgins-no-3113-fly-reel-front.png?v=1790644526","url":"https:\/\/www.jbicklesbee.com\/products\/vintage-j-c-higgins-no-3113-fly-reel-original-box","provider":"JBicklesbee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}