Ted Godfrey Paradigm Malleo Fly Reel

Ted Godfrey Paradigm Malleo Fly ReelA nice Ted Godfrey Paradigm Malleo fly reel, 2 3 4" diameter and set up for LHW. Near mint condition with just a few tiny traces of use. The reel couldn't have been fished more than a time or two. S handle design with nickel silver rims and polished black sideplates. The spool and sideplates on the cranking side are ventilated. The reel weighs 5. 3 ounces on my scale. Designed to hold a DT5 and 25 yards of backing. The disc drag is nice and smooth and

The heavier tip has a longer wrap at the tip-top

Thorburn of Edinburgh

And here's a great video from the IGFA Facebook page (10 minutes long)

There is some hand-soiling of the grip

No undue spool/spindle play

Based on the specs I suspect this is a Model 205

Light wheat straw cane done built with a three up node pattern construction

Finish still looks new

Photo Illustrated in Color

A superb EF Payne Model 110 bamboo fly rod

no cane issues

The cork is lightly soiled with no ridging