Seamaster Mark III Dual Mode Fly Reel

Seamaster Mark III Dual Mode Fly ReelA very nice Seamaster Mark III dual mode fly reel, with a 3 29 32" diameter and set up for RHW. The spool width is approximately 1 3 16". One piece frame, third generation reel. Mint unfished condition. Lustrous gold anodized frame with a black anodized spool. Powerful adjustable drag. Comes in the original faux leather black drawstring pouch with original paperwork inside. A great example of this saltwater classic.

Ferrules are blued size 15 stamped Super-Z

Very nicely restored by Fred Kretchman

The wraps just off of the front cork check have signatures with a subtle spiral from one to the next

the original model made by Hardy from 1932 to 1939

just a bit soiled

The rod packs into an aluminum tube with brass fittings and Walt's data sticker

Stamped 1 throughout

This reel shows light use with some rash at the bottom of the frame and there is a slight twist to the end of the reel foot (shown above)

"Made especially for Robert Miller"

no one can be certain

unventilated ebonite drum with German silver rims and aluminium back plate

The reel seat is an aluminum square thread downlock with a butternut spacer and a nickel silver pocket cap