Arthur Walker 200 Salmon Reel 2/0

Arthur Walker 200 Salmon Reel 2/0A very nice Arthur L. Walker model 200 salmon reel in 2 0 size, 3 3 8" diameter and set up for RHW. The reel weighs 11. 3 ounces on my scale. Excellent used condition with minor wear typical for a reel of its age. The rims have some tarnish and a tiny bit of wear in the "resting place" though it is minor indeed. There is a little bit of staining around the rim joint on both sides where they were soldered together (fairly typical). The side plates are

There are some mounting marks on the foot

Comes with a red cloth bag with a green Winston logo

"Sold by H&D Folsom Arms Co

The slide band seat spacer looks like walnut and the oxidized cap and ring hardware has the "Payne / Reg US Pat Off" and "Sold by Abercombie and Fitch NY" stamps

The grip is soiled and has obviously been cleaned in the past but is very solid

Rod comes with green rod bag and aluminum tube

from Newark

Superb condition with a fine patina throughout

The action is a swift medium-fast dry-fly capable of considerable finesse

Capacity for a #6 or #7 line with 125 yards of backing

The reel comes in a non-original but handsome drawstring fleece-lined pouch

The rod is wrapped in the characteristic light brown