Ted Godfrey Classic 253 Fly Reel

Ted Godfrey Classic 253 Fly ReelA nice Ted Godfrey model 253 Classic fly reel, 2 1 2" diameter and set up for LHW. Designed to hold a DT3 and 25 yds of backing. The reel weighs 4. 4 ounces on my scale. Classic S handle design. Excellent, lightly used condition with just a few touches of cosmetic wear here and there. Black sideplates with nickel silver rims and an aluminum spool and foot. A nice click and pawl drag that's adjustable via a 5 position lever on the backplate. The reel

7/8" pillar length

on/off knob

Built for the lovers of small wild waters where some hiking is often required

This is one of Mike's rectangular quad designs where the dimensional profile is larger in one dimension than the other

Minor line grooves on the cross pillar and professionally engraved initials on the frame

Large Modern aluminum tube for extra protection

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Rod is in mint condition

un-cast and un-fished -- if you're looking for a small stream trout rod

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Stabilized burl spacer with an uplocking slide band seat

Chestnut brown wraps with gold tipping