Forrest Patent Drag Reel 4 1/8" 8'10" LaFontaine organizes his information into

LaFontaine organizes his information into several theories about trout behavioral patterns and fishing strategy

Original bag and labeled tube with brass fittings

Dark flame tempered cane with transparent/clear wraps and thin amber tipping

Brassing to the inside of the snake guides are the only sign of use I could find

Forrest Patent Drag Reel 4 1/8" 8'10" LaFontaine organizes his information intoA nice Forrest of Kelso patent drag salmon winch, 4 1 4" diameter with 1 5 8" spool width. Excellent overall condition with a fine patina throughout and free of any major defects. One side of the foot has been chopped slightly, but that's about it. The reel turns nicely and makes a nice loud click. "Forrests Patent Drag" is lightly engraved in the winding plate opposite the ivorine handle. A nice early example of a classic salmon winch.