Bauer M7 Fly Reel 6' Western grip has been replaced

Western grip has been replaced

Keeping in line with the rest of the rod

just three years after Ed Payne had passed away and the Payne rodmaking operation had been taken over by Jim Payne

The box is 6" x 3 1/2" x 1" and in very fine condition

Comes with rod bag with a wooden stiffener and the hanging tag reads "Quad

Bauer M7 Fly Reel 6' Western grip has been replacedA nice Bauer M7 fly reel, 4 3 4" diameter and set up for RHW. Black anodized throughout. Weighs 15. 3 ounces on my scale with backing and a line loaded on it. The reel appears unfished, and the only marks I could find is a tiny bit of rubbing on the outer edge of each side of the reel foot (though they aren't the typical mounting marks). Otherwise the reel appears mint. Adjustable silent drag with plenty of stopping power. Packs into a black cordura