Turnbull Caged Spool Reel 3 1/2" 13' Paul French built most of

Paul French built most of his rods in the 90's and was greatly influenced at that time by Darryl Whitehead

and massive bearings

No tube but this rod comes in a neat green twill heavy bag sporting a V-shaped snap flap with a zipper to close the bag

7' 2/2 for a DT3

The guides are rather small as the rod was designed when silk lines still occupied a major chunk of the fly line market

Turnbull Caged Spool Reel 3 1/2" 13' Paul French built most ofFor sale here is a 1920's vintage 3 1 2" caged spool fly reel made by either WH Dingley, Turnbull or Malloch. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel has an early fixed caliper check, which is nicely blued and adequately strong. It also features the rare "silent retrieve" while having the familiar click on the pay direction. This is achieved via a two piece gear wheel. Stamped "Robert Turnbull, Maker, Edinburgh as well as the original owner's