Carpenter & Casey 2 3/4" Fly Reel

Carpenter & Casey 2 3/4" Fly ReelFor sale here is a Carpenter & Casey 2 3 4" diameter fly reel. Near mint condition with only the slightest of handling marks. 3 4" spool width. 4. 70 oz. The black delrin handle has faded a bit, but this can be remedied by applying a dab of oil to let it soak in and return it to dark black again. The simple click pawl can be easily converted for use as either a right or left hand wind reel, currently set up for left. Nice serpentine shaped handle that

we know of a very similar 8 1/2' rod made for Marion Lively in 1953 with also a 15 ferrule and a 5/64 tip top

Varnished cane

Dark blue cover with gilt title and decoration

Straight-line writing

Slim cigar grip in excellent shape

The spool and drag adjuster are anodized black

The reel is in excellent used condition though it does show some wear from honest fishing

Model 774/3 -- 7'7" 3 piece rod for a 4 weight line

Modified wells cigar grip with mortised cork reel seat spacer and black aluminum down locking seat with Paul H

Quarterbound in leather over red cloth

The diminutive cigar grip measures 4 5/8" in length with the original plastic shrink wrap still in place

Serial #D110 dating the reel to 1949