JW Young 3" Fly Reel 9'2" Oxidized ferrules and hook keeper

Oxidized ferrules and hook keeper

The modified full-wells grip measures 6 1/2" in length and is also a replacement

The varnish has made the spacer appear much darker than usual

Serial number 14

JW Young 3" Fly Reel 9'2" Oxidized ferrules and hook keeperFor sale here is a 3" Pattern 1 trout fly reel made by JW Young for Carter & Co. Nice leaded finish. Solid and tight fixed check. Gear teeth and pawl still retain their sharpness. No wobble and a small amount of end play. Full length smooth brass foot. Ivorine handle in fine condition and spins freely. Spool retaining screw in excellent shape. Comes with silk line shown. This is a very nice old Young trout reel and solid mechanically. Weighs 5. 8 oz.