David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 8'2" 13/16" spool width

13/16" spool width

Comes with unoriginal zippered suede case well-suited for the reel

Includes blue and white vinyl case

The drag is a simple preset gear & pawl overrunning check mechanism with enough resistance to provide a tiring drag

David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 8'2" 13/16" spool widthFor sale here is a fine example of a 3 1 2" leaded reel made by David Slater. Model 226. Nice original gunmetal finish. Winds fairly smoothly with a slight wobble. Unfiled smooth brass reel foot is 3" long. Nickel plated brass pillars. Very clean aluminum spool. Original handle spins freely. Click pawl consistently strong in either direction, so this can be fished RHW or LHW. Reel weighs 8. 9oz. Someone needs to be fishing this reel.