McNeese 2 7/8" Wide Trout Fly Reel

McNeese 2 7/8" Wide Trout Fly ReelFor sale here is a very nice and rarely seen McNeese anti reverse trout reel. Left hand retrieve. The reel weighs 8 1 2 oz. The frame diameter is 2 7 8" with a spool width of 1. 05". Per maker Dave McNeese, this reel was a limited production "Wide Trout " model with dressed up gold trim and wood handles. The reel uses lifetime ceramic bearings. It remains in near mint condition with a few extremely minor handling marks. The reel's adjustable drag

Left hand retrieve but can be changed to right for a small fee

This limited edition set

Fast action rod made for casting in slightly tight quarters and fighting/landing big fish

Screw-off bearing cap and on/off click switch

weighs 3 3/4 oz

Unusually large 8" western-style grip is composed of small 1/4" corks

The blued ferrules are size 11/64 with a perfect fit

I also have the reel for sale here

All sections are full length with very slight and easily mendable sets in the mid and tip sections

Comes with a fantastic Arne Mason leather case

finished and delivered to Stuart Fenton by Jack Young in February 1960 shortly before Paul's death

The rings and sideplates show some extremely slight use marks