David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 10' Behnke - Native Trout of

Behnke - Native Trout of Western North America

Includes original bag and green aluminum tube with fine brass fittings

7'6" 3/2 for a 4 or 5 weight line

complete with the internal "Sun & Planet" gearing

A very scarce reel and much coveted by Farlow's collectors

David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 10' Behnke - Native Trout ofFor sale here is a fine example of a 3 1 2" leaded reel made by David Slater. Model 226. Nice original gunmetal finish. Winds fairly smoothly with a slight wobble. Unfiled smooth brass reel foot is 3" long. Nickel plated brass pillars. Very clean aluminum spool. Original handle spins freely. Click pawl consistently strong in either direction, so this can be fished RHW or LHW. Reel weighs 8. 9oz. Someone needs to be fishing this reel.