Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel 8’5” The locking ring features the

The locking ring features the Payne stamp as well as

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his rendition of the classic Lyle Dickerson 7613 taper

Unmolested smooth alloy foot and duplicated MKII check

For sale here is a finely preserved brass trade reel made by Hardy's shop in Alnwick

Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel 8’5” The locking ring features theFor 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