Any Ari T. Hart Collectors?

There is info on Ari T Hart reels on the classic fly rod forum. Hopefully the following link will work for you.
http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/search.php?st=0&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&keywords=Ari+T+Hart&start=20

Looks to me like there are a lot of replicas out there, so you need to be careful and work with a reputable dealer.

I'm sure others will know more than I do.

Tom

Not a collector or even an owner but I have always appreciated his design explorations.

TC

I have a couple of Ari T. Hart reels. A good friend of mine is unable to fish due to health reasons and wanted someone to have and use his equipment. He gifted me a F2, a S1 and a F4 reels and insisted that I fish them. They are all well above my ability, but I use them as directed. I fish the F2 with 5-6wt, the S1 as my 8wt and the F4 with my Spey rod. They are truly magnificent designs and I’m lucky to have them.

Thanks,
Bill Keeler

Like em....can't afford em!

Also check this post: http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=72&t=8734

I appreciate them for the design element and as works of art, but I've never wanted one. They just don't appeal to me.

I guess I'm too much of a traditionalist.

Just a fisherman, not a collector.
Just put up my two early F2 Rio Orbegos on this site.
https://www.vintageflytackle.com