Jardine Patent Brass/Ebonite Fly Reel 2 1/2"

Jardine Patent Brass/Ebonite Fly Reel 2 1/2"For sale here is a scarce 2 1 2 Jardine patent brass and ebonite trout fly reel from the late 1800s. The reel features a perforated winding plate, caged drum (Heaton patent), horn handle that spins freely, German silver rims, perforated bridge foot, triple cage pillars and fixed check mechanism. Excellent plus overall condition. Minor line burns exist on one pillar. The clicker sounds and works flawlessly and there's absolutely no rub while winding.

You won't find another reel of this quality being made today

published in 1936

The keeper is 1 flat right as is the lettering "7 1/2' 3 3/8oz #4

Uplocking slide band reel seat with a birds eye maple spacer

All sections are full-length and without repairs

Includes ferrule plug tethered to the rod bag

Green/gray boards

the rod maker

The Presidential series Hexagraph 3pc rods with leather tubes used to sell new for $1

No cracks exist in the hard rubber

measuring six feet and and weighing 2 1/8 oz

The rod features beautiful mottle-flamed cane with caramel wraps and black tipping