Farlow 3" Perfect-style Fly Reel

Farlow 3" Perfect-style Fly ReelFor sale here is a classic reel from Farlow's of London a 3 inch "Aluminum" model reel Hardy Perfect style. Fixed check, nice and adequately tight. No spool wobble or end play. Beautiful Holdfast logo and maker info stamped on winding plate. Serial number stamped on reel foot. No line grooves. Correct smooth and full length brass foot 2. 8". Matching numbers throughout. Attractive bubble gum (erinoid) handle spins freely. These are very hard to find

The original tube is also included with a fine canvas cover

Bright red wraps

This copy by Paul Schmookler is a splendid one indeed

For sale here is a 4 1/2" diameter Allcock's Aerial Roller back reel with brass/bronze line guide

Slender cigar grip

Ferrule Measurements: 14/64in

The reel seat cap & ring was made from N/S thimble-like cups that also came from Thomas

Game-Fishing and Wing-Shooting by Warren H

12 cork 6" blunt cigar grip

burgundy leather cover with gold embossed fly and feather

Standard arbor

best with a DT5 line