JW Young 3 1/2" Fly Reel 9'6" ” Writer and angling historian

” Writer and angling historian Paul Schullery said in American Fly Fishing that the book “outlined many of the most important mayfly hatches in the best-known trout-fishing regions

Blued nickel silver ferrules are size 15/64 with an excellent fit

Full length cast foot is unmolested

This rod features ornately engraved ferrules and reel seat hardware

JW Young 3 1/2" Fly Reel 9'6" ” Writer and angling historianFor 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.