J Austin Forbes Thistle Fly Reel

J Austin Forbes Thistle Fly ReelA J Austin Forbes Thistle model fly reel, 2 3 4" diameter and set up for what feels like LHW (it has a fairly neutral bias, but leans more toward LHW). Mint, unused condition. This is a contemporary offering, with a silver frame and a polished brass spool. Fixed click design. Brass foot. The reel weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale and is designed to hold #3 4 lines. The reel packs into a brown leather drawstring pouch and green original box.

Semi-parabolic and very powerful medium fast action

Unused condition

Black anodized side plates and drag lever

This rod is featured on page 78 of Hoagy Carmichael Jr's fine book

wonderful illustrations by C F Tunnicliffe

The click is still nice and strong and can be fished right or left hand retrieve

HANDLE IS LOOSE

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