Seamaster Mark III Dual Mode Fly Reel

Seamaster Mark III Dual Mode Fly ReelA very nice Seamaster Mark III Dual Mode fly reel, 3 29 32" in diameter and set up for RHW. Mint condition. Though there is backing loaded onto the reel I can find no signs that this reel has ever been used. The spool width 1 3 16" and the reel weighs 16. 2 ounces with the backing on it. The reel is done in the classic black and gold Seamaster color combination and boasts the famous dual mode reel design developed by Bob McChristian. Designed to hold

Weight: 183 gr

although working smoothly and precisely within a few meters too

Some cracking to the wraps at the ferrules

reprinted here as part of the limited edition Flyfisher's Classic Library

Makers" in a cartouche and underneath ""Reg US Pat Off"

This reel comes from the highly esteemed collection of Captain Jeff Northrop

Bright nickel silver cap and ring over a very nice butternut insert

For sale here is a recent Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" fly reel with agate line guide

Handsome aluminum winding check

Serial #10103 made in 1949 by George Reid

These reels were sold by Orvis in their 1983 and 1984 catalogs

5" diameter