JW Young 3 1/2" Pattern 5 red agate fly reel 9'6" Handsome copper-colored wraps

Handsome copper-colored wraps

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Spine intact

a very fine rod from a master craftsman

A nice user reel nonetheless that is mechanically sound and ready to fish

JW Young 3 1/2" Pattern 5 red agate fly reel 9'6" Handsome copper-colored wraps3 1 2 dia Youngs pattern 5, badged for G M Richardson of Dumfries (Scotland) Two screw latch, black enamel finished reel. Some paint loss, but otherwise a nice tight example. Smooth brass foot is 2 long with no issues, black ebonite handle, rim mounted tension adjuster, no transverse or lateral spindle play. Dark red agate with no visible cracks or chips. Comes with what may be a dapping floss type blow line (?) This reel ships from our UK office. REF