Farlex Platewind Fly Reel 1-1 DD 3 3/4" 8'1" The reel remains in excellent

The reel remains in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition

CFFCM Museum Consultant and Catskill Fly Tyers Guild Member

One snake guide below the tip top has been "squeezed" and an attempt to repair it has scuffed the oxidation

the Custom Steelhead reels are full-featured with geared retrieve

The end cap features the Freestone logo lightly stamped into it

Farlex Platewind Fly Reel 1-1 DD 3 3/4" 8'1" The reel remains in excellentA nice Farlex Platewind direct drive fly reel, 3 3 4" diameter and set up for RHW (though the bias is fairly neutral). Raised pillar design. Serial #080. There is one tiny mounting mark on the foot but I can find no sign that the reel has been fished. Silver anodized throughout. The reel weighs 10 ounces on my scale. Gear and pawl drag system with a nice loud click. Ebonite handle that's slightly flared at the end. The winding plate sports a brass