David Slater Fly Reel 3 3/8" J Bernard & Son 3 Weight The varnish is mostly flawless

The varnish is mostly flawless with a few very small checks above the keeper wraps

Serial #3882

The majority of the leaded finish remains

The reel has a very reliable and smooth adjustable disc drum drag

David Slater Fly Reel 3 3/8" J Bernard & Son 3 Weight The varnish is mostly flawlessFor sale here is a 3 3 8" narrow drum fly reel made most likely by David Slater for retailer J. Bernard & Son. Nice check. Correct original smooth alloy foot is 2. 7" long. No line grooves. Ivorine handle is stiff and doesn't spin freely. There is also a slight amount of spindle play. Reel weighs 6. 4 oz. Good looking reel from the early 1900's.