JW Young 3 1/2" Fly Reel 7’5” This line of rods was

This line of rods was made by Leonard for retailer William Mills and Son

The "Fye Box" was a first of its kind hanging chest fly box originally designed in 1951 and pioneered the way for the Richardson chest fly box

The shorter lengths fish a #5 line and the longer configurations work best as #4

Chestnut brown thread wraps with black trim and maroon edges at the hook keeper and male ferrules

JW Young 3 1/2" Fly Reel 7’5” This line of rods wasFor sale here is a 3 1 2" fly reel made by JW Young for Carter & Co. Pattern 10B. Nice leaded finish. Solid and tight fixed check. Gear teeth and pawl still retain their sharpness. Slight wobble and a small amount of spindle play. Full length smooth brass foot. Ivorine handle in fine condition and spins freely. Spool retaining screw in excellent shape. Also has some rim rash and a ding. Reel foot measures 2. 7" and reel weighs 8. 3 oz.