Bellinger Classic Fly Reel 3"

Bellinger Classic Fly Reel 3"A Bellinger Classic fly reel, 3" diameter and set up for LHW. The reel appears to be unfished. Traditional S style design with black delrin sideplates and polished aluminum rims, spool, "S" handle arm, and foot. Stainless pillars and screws. Non adjustable click & pawl. The spool width is 7 8" and the reel weighs 5. 3 ounces. Designed to hold a DT5 and 50 yards of backing. The reel comes in a leather drawstring pouch.

This reel is in unused condition

Light tan main wraps

Designed for a 5 or 6 weight line

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

Copper anodized frame and spool with a silver anodized foot

The original owner’s name on the rod

This rod was well used judging by the grip soiling but appears in excellent condition otherwise

though the clicker doesn't quite engage consistently around the entire rotation (this has no effect on the drag itself)

These nearly 100+ year reels are wildly coveted throughout the world as the "Perfect" reel to bring salmon

Designed to hold lines from 5-7

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Nickel silver up-locking reel seat over a mortised fossilized mammoth ivory spacer