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Alonzo Fowler Reel

Alonzo Fowler was a dentist who used the molding technology of his profession to create a reel made entirely of hard rubber. The Fowler Gem was very lightweight, but very fragile. Few have survived.

The American Museum of Fly Fishing Collection
Gift of Laurence Quick


Yearc. 1875Accession No.1977.031.001Made byAlonzo Fowler

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