David Slater Fly Reel 3 3/8" J Bernard & Son 11'6" Near mint+ and un-lined condition

Near mint+ and un-lined condition

The reel is set up for right hand retrieve but can be converted to left for an extra fee of $65

For sale here is a very nice example of a pre-war Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel from the late 1920s

while the rod shafts flow with unbroken symmetry from beautiful swelled butt to incomparably fine tips

Swiss style ferrules size 10/14/18

David Slater Fly Reel 3 3/8" J Bernard & Son 11'6" Near mint+ and un-lined conditionFor sale here is a 3 3 8" narrow drum fly reel made most likely by David Slater for retailer J. Bernard & Son. Nice check. Correct original smooth alloy foot is 2. 7" long. No line grooves. Ivorine handle is stiff and doesn't spin freely. There is also a slight amount of spindle play. Reel weighs 6. 4 oz. Good looking reel from the early 1900's.