Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel 8 Weight Oxidized hardware with the exception

Oxidized hardware with the exception of bright guides

A very desirable and very scarce Payne rod

Weight ~ 12

"Spinoza" model rod

The rod weighs 1 3/4 oz

Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel 8 Weight Oxidized hardware with the exceptionFor sale here is a J. Austin Forbes Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel. Tarpon Albacore model. 4" diameter made for a 10wt line plus 350 yds of 20' micron. The reel weighs 8. 6 oz. Left hand retrieve. Amazing drag strength. Palmable spool flange. Near mint condition with a couple of very minor handling marks. The reel has never been fished. Comes with a felt lined presentation wooden box. The J. A. F. Saltwater uses a space age carbon fiber