Percy Wadham Isle of Wight - The Test 4 1/2"

Percy Wadham Isle of Wight - The Test 4 1/2"For sale here is a Percy Wadham's Specialties Isle of Wight, The Test 4. 5" alloy trout fly reel, ivorine handle, ventilated face plate, deep drum core, brass spool release drag adjuster to backplate, 4 screw full length and straight brass foot with central hole, back fully stamped with maker's details. Auxiliary brake with ivory knob on rim. Excellent+ condition. No spool wobble. I'm fairly certain the reel is 1920's vintage.

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For sale here is a Paul French bamboo rod - 6 1/4 feet

as seen in the next to last photo

The step-down ferrules have an excellent fit and feature indented witness marks

Jim was told this was the third midge rod ever built by Paul

I measured it against the 3 3/4" Dingley Zefer reel for sale here on the website and noted the following differences:

on the tube label but is better suited for a 5 weight line

Medium fast action for a five weight line

Cashiers check

The rod includes the original bag and tube as well as a guaranteed tune-up when needed from Mike for the life of the rod

The spools are in excellent condition

The tensioner (with Turks locking nut) works great throughout its range