Bellinger Classic 3 1/4" Fly Reel

Bellinger Classic 3 1/4" Fly ReelFor sale here is a Bellinger 3 1 4" Classic fly reel in RHW (can be converted to LHW). This traditional Vom Hofe style S handle reel features polished aluminum rims, spool, "S" handle arm, and foot. Stainless pillars and screws. Delrin sideplates. Nickel silver oil cap, handle tub and screw, and counterbalance. Non adjustable click & pawl (it is convertible from LHW to RHW). The reel is in near mint condition with only the slightest of handling marks.

Includes original bag and near perfect labeled tube with the Dave Cook price tag 100% intact

Two sections and two tips

There is a bit of very slight wear to the rim of the butt cap

The foot is full length and not filed

Like new condition with the exception of an extremely tiny mark on the frame rim (it's even difficult to photograph)

Original Thomas tube with remnants of original Thomas “shield” label

6'3" 2/2 for a 4 weight line

Original bag and brass top tube with Leonard data sticker

also representing an early feature of these reels

The rod has the typical greatly-swelled butt section

A mint Hardy St George 3" reel in the highly desirable spitfire finish

Finely machined blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat