Abel #1 Fly Reel with Spare Spool

Abel #1 Fly Reel with Spare SpoolA nice Abel number one fly reel with a spare spool, 3 1 4" diameter and set up for RHW. The reel and spool are mint and unfished. Black anodized frame and spool. The spool currently on the reel is ported, while the spare spool is not. The reel weighs 6. 7 ounces on my scale. The drag is adjusted via a dial on the backplate and is very strong at the heaviest settings. Serial number 437. Very well machined reel, as you would expect from Abel. The reel

For sale here is a very scarce Lyle Dickerson Model 7613 Hollow bamboo rod

For sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model beginning circa 1911)

put it under a bright light to see the "stealth" inscription written on both sides of the spigot ferrule

Serial #1075

"Oyster" is engraved on the slide enclosed in a shell-like cartouche

This rod is definitely not as parabolic as the PPP series rods

and the rod came without the original bag and tube

The rod is brilliantly executed by this bamboo rod maker who enjoys quite the cult following owing to his unique and highly engineered rod designs

revealing a fairly consistent brass finish

For sale here is a very well done shadowbox frame paying tribute to Jack Gartside

Separate price list and order form included also

There are a few minor shallow dents in the box though it closes squarely and securely