David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 5' presentation quality

presentation quality

Full-flexing parabolic action compared to your typical Leonard rod

The frame diameter is 4 3/4" with a spool width of ~ 1"

Telephone latch functions as it should

Stamped "3" througout

David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 5' presentation qualityFor sale here is a fine example of a 3 1 2" leaded reel made by David Slater. Model 226. Nice original gunmetal finish. Winds fairly smoothly with a slight wobble. Unfiled smooth brass reel foot is 3" long. Nickel plated brass pillars. Very clean aluminum spool. Original handle spins freely. Click pawl consistently strong in either direction, so this can be fished RHW or LHW. Reel weighs 8. 9oz. Someone needs to be fishing this reel.