Seamaster Dual Mode Fly Reel - Mark III (LHW)

Seamaster Dual Mode Fly Reel - Mark III (LHW)For sale here is a near mint condition Seamaster Dual Mode Mark III fly reel. Left hand retrieve. Anti reverse. Unfished, unlined. One small abrasion on the rim. No marks on the reel foot from being on a rod. Purchased from Bob "Mac" McChristian prior to his death. Weight 13. 95 oz. Diameter 3 29 32". Spool width 1 3 16". Line capacity is 300 yards of 30lb backing and up to a WF12F line. Comes with the original black zippered Seamaster reel pouch in

The rod features moderately tempered cane with caramel colored guides

For sale here a pre-fire H

Godfrey's website:

This reel is one of the earlier "plum-colored" anodized models that has a cult following amongst Bogdan collectors

"Texas General" 8 1/2' - 5

For sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe made size 3 fly reel with a very clear stamp on the headplate

an angler from the neighbourhood of Astorga

Nice design

John Groth - front illustration signature

Aluminum and cork ferrule plug

with some interesting pros and cons

although the reason for its introduction was probably because owners had experienced trouble with the early mechanisms jamming in use