Jardine Patent Brass/Ebonite Fly Reel 2 1/2" Granger / Wright & McGill Adjustable drag although all settings

Adjustable drag although all settings seem to be result in similar spring tension

The original cigar grip with thumb indentation has been professionally cleaned by Bob Summers

Bakelite butt cap

The spar urethane varnish is very exquisite

Jardine Patent Brass/Ebonite Fly Reel 2 1/2" Granger / Wright & McGill Adjustable drag although all settingsFor sale here is a scarce 2 1 2 Jardine patent brass and ebonite trout fly reel from the late 1800s. The reel features a perforated winding plate, caged drum (Heaton patent), horn handle that spins freely, German silver rims, perforated bridge foot, triple cage pillars and fixed check mechanism. Excellent plus overall condition. Minor line burns exist on one pillar. The clicker sounds and works flawlessly and there's absolutely no rub while winding.