Loop Classic 79 Reel Atlantic Salmon Federation Model

Loop Classic 79 Reel Atlantic Salmon Federation ModelA Loop Classic 79 fly reel made for the Atlantic Salmon Federation. 3 3 4" diameter and set up for RHW. The reel weighs 11. 5 ounces on my scale and has a huge 1 1 2" spool width. Mint, unused condition. This reel has made for the ASF and boasts striking green anodized sideplates with a gold anodized frame and spool. The front plate has the ASF logo and name etched in white, while the backplate boasts the model name in script along with the drag

The butt cap has the standard Leonard late model die stamp with "HL Leonard Rod Co / The Rodmaker / Since 1869" in a cartouche

It would make for a perfect belly-boat rod

The ferrules are bright

Attractive bubble gum (erinoid) handle spins freely

A spectacular long and light line glass rod

Deep rust colored anodized aluminum down-locking reel seat with light wear around the butt cap

Aluminum down-locking reel seat over a lightly varnished walnut spacer

clearly added later by someone

Nice reel for the price

The aluminum rod tube has an aluminum bottom cap and a brass collar with an aluminum top with a grey felt insert

Size 13/64 size ferrules

but not marked as such