JW Young 3" Fly Reel 9' Proceeds from this rod sale

Proceeds from this rod sale go directly to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM)

Set up for LHW and in excellent condition

The ebonite handle spins freely

How much do I enjoy spending time researching the origins of a $400 reel

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart F1 Traun fly reel in excellent ++ condition

JW Young 3" Fly Reel 9' Proceeds from this rod saleFor sale here is a 3" Pattern 1 trout fly reel made by JW Young for Carter & Co. Nice leaded finish. Solid and tight fixed check. Gear teeth and pawl still retain their sharpness. No wobble and a small amount of end play. Full length smooth brass foot. Ivorine handle in fine condition and spins freely. Spool retaining screw in excellent shape. Comes with silk line shown. This is a very nice old Young trout reel and solid mechanically. Weighs 5. 8 oz.