Scientific Anglers - System 3 Model 10/11 Fly Reel 7'10" The mid section has a

The mid section has a large scratch above the first guide which it might be a good idea to varnish over (I suspect this was not a hook dig but perhaps from a fall or non-fishing related knock)

he joined the company in the early 1950's and was appointed works director in 1959

and burgundy tipping at the signature wrap and female ferrules

measuring 6" in length with a very handsome patina

A great streamer or all-around big water trout rod

Scientific Anglers - System 3 Model 10/11 Fly Reel 7'10" The mid section has aFor sale here is a Scientific Anglers System III fly reel. Direct Drive. Rated for 10 11wt lines. Made in the USA. The O ring drag system was designed by Harry A. Prouza of Minnesota and Herman G. Voss of Florida. The reel is in excellent+ condition, the one detractor is a small isolated area of rim rash on the rim of the frame. The reel is anodized to a handsome deep burgundy color. Perhaps the best looking reel to come out of the long running SA