David Slater 4 1/4" Brass/Ebonite Fly Reel - J. Bernard and Son 10'6" The ferrules are size 11/64

The ferrules are size 11/64 with a perfect fit and the original ferrule plug is included

Mirrored tips and pot-belly style step ferrules

The rod is in near mint restored condition

A treatise on the creative structure of Tying Artistic Salmon Flies

Action is on the faster side of medium-fast

David Slater 4 1/4" Brass/Ebonite Fly Reel - J. Bernard and Son 10'6" The ferrules are size 11/64For sale here is a scarce example of an early brass and ebonite reel made by David Slater and retailed by stamped J Bernard and Son. Diameter is 4 1 4". Spool width is 1. 6". I took the reel apart and found this reel to be in spectacular condition. Caliper check works perfectly and the pawl and gear teeth still retain their sharpness. No wobble or rub on the spool. Reel foot is 3. 4" long. Reel weighs 24oz but this includes the full size silk line