Malloch, PD - Sun & Planet Fly Reel 4 1/4" Salmon and Steelhead Rods The finish appears more like

The finish appears more like the "leaded" finish rather than the typical dark enamel finish (but it's not)

The action is on the faster side of medium-fast as is usual with the shorter rods

The medium-fast action also retains feel and plenty of finesse

The dry-fly action is medium fast

Designed for reels up to 3 1/2" diameter

Malloch, PD - Sun & Planet Fly Reel 4 1/4" Salmon and Steelhead Rods The finish appears more likeFor sale here is a good example of a german silver rimmed PD Malloch Sun & Planet fly reel. Diameter is 4 1 4". Generally good condition. Crack or deep scratch to the back plate. The reel foot is bent at both ends but can be straightened. Here is Dr. Andrew Herd's writeup of the ingenious Sun & Planet reels. This reel will ship from our UK office where Vintage Fly Tackle is now set up to accept consignments from the EU community.