Saracione Deluxe Fly Reel 2 3/4" AL Walker A 10 position drag knob

A 10 position drag knob located on the back side plate of the reel

The original black aluminum screwlock reel seat barrel is also in excellent original condition

They utilized a fascinating nodeless construction of alternating dark and light strips of cane to produce a visually stunning appearance

This is reel number 50 of the 100 reels made in this series

I suspect the original caliper check spring broke and a local gunsmith fashioned the replacement

Saracione Deluxe Fly Reel 2 3/4" AL Walker A 10 position drag knobA superb Saracione Deluxe fly reel, 2 3 4" diameter and set up for LHW. Serial #188. The reel weighs 5 ounces on my scale. Near mint condition. There is some very faint cosmetic wear in a few places, but it is minimal indeed. The reel couldn't have been fished much. Polished hard rubber side plates, and the rim bands are nickel silver while the foot, spool, and serpentine handle are aluminum. The screws and pillars are stainless steel. The reel comes