North Fork Fly Reel 4/5

North Fork Fly Reel 4/5A North Fork S handle style fly reel in 4 5 size. 2 3 4" diameter and set up for LHW. "84 015" is written on the spool, as is "45" and "Japan". Near mint condition with just a few minor scuffs and some mounting marks on the foot. Silver anodized frame with black anodized backplate and spool. The handle is integrated into the spool. The reel disassembles easily via a "fingernail" two screw latch plate. This reel was made in Japan in the late 80's for a

however there are a few small areas on the tip that have been "rottenstoned" and not re-polished

The rod has a buttery smooth medium action

Capacity -- WF8F & 150yds of 20# backing

Weighs 14 ounces

The nickel silver ferrules are size 15/64 with an excellent fit

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The ferrules and hardware are polished and it has the butternut wood slide band seat

Comes in a heavy leather drawstring pouch with the original Seamaster paperwork

Gradually swelled butt

Condition of the cards is everything on tackle such as this and these cards are almost perfect

The brass top has a bit of fine corrosion that should easily polish off