found fly reel

Question
I found this old fly reel while metal detecting and would like some info. about it. This info. is on the reel.
Union Hardware Co. Torrington, Conn. No. 7115
Thank you.

Answer
Ralph,

Union Hardware made low cost steel fishing rods and reels in the teens and 1920s. They mainly made low cost reels to compete with Montague, etc. They made both casting and fly reels.

Your reel would sell for $5 - $20 depending on condition. It would sell for more if you had the original box.

regards

Bob Vermillion