Seamaster Masterpiece Fly Reel 8'3" The seat is a flatted

The seat is a flatted slide band over varnished walnut

Large swell with flamed cane with the beginning of the tiger stripe technique

Comes with a non-original neoprene case from T&T

The initials "TA" (Thomas Appleby) are stamped into the inside of the winding plate

Seamaster Masterpiece Fly Reel 8'3" The seat is a flattedA very nice Seamaster Dual Mode Mark III fly reel from their Masterpiece Series, a limited production run of 250 reels done in 2004. LHW. Serial #34. The diameter is 3 29 32" with a spool width of 1 3 16". Weighs 13. 9 oz. Gold anodized this reel is flawless and unused, with fine Spanish scroll work circling the spool. Comes in a custom walnut box and black velveteen slip bag with the original paperwork. The line capacity is 300 yards of 30lb backing