Farlex Platewind Fly Reel 1-1 DD 3 3/4"

Farlex Platewind Fly Reel 1-1 DD 3 3/4"A nice Farlex Platewind direct drive fly reel, 3 3 4" diameter and set up for RHW (though the bias is fairly neutral). Raised pillar design. Serial #081. Mint, unused condition. Black anodized throughout. The reel weighs 10 ounces on my scale. Gear and pawl drag system with a nice loud click. Ebonite handle that's slightly flared at the end. The winding plate sports a brass medallion over the spindle that notes the size, serial number, and gear ratio.

The wrap-around script remains clean and bold

This rod has seen very little use judging by only the faintest tracing of brassing to the heavy wire reverse twist snake guides and zero brassing to the ferrule oxidation

they were used together as a pairing and we feel they should be kept together

Despite being a 2wt it certainly isn't dainty and could handle a larger fish should you hook into one

An HL Leonard model 39-5 bamboo fly rod

The original smooth brass foot has been neatly shaped at both ends

These stylish versions

Reel seat cap and ring is german silver over a very striking wood spacer and a felt bottom on the cap

4" wide by 2

Soiled grips otherwise excellent with its Powell labeled leather tube (one strap broken)

black DLC snakes

a reel donated by Dr