VR Design Fly Reel 3"

VR Design Fly Reel 3"A very nice VR Design (Vladimir Rachenko) Trutta Perfetta aluminum fly reel, 3" diameter and set up for LHW. Mint condition. Dark olive frame and spool with a brass foot. "VR Design" stamped into the side of the foot as well as serial number "336" on the opposite side. The backplate has the reel model etched in a script as well as a nice little trout figure. Ivorine handle. Smooth click and pawl design. The reel is designed to have the spool provide a

Fixed 1912 era compensating check mechanism

an oil finish with varnished wraps and script

The spare spool comes with a replacement canvas bag

with this one being especially nice and bright

This reel shows light use with some rash at the bottom of the frame and there is a slight twist to the end of the reel foot (shown above)

this is only an aesthetic issue and should not cause concern

with warmest regards" - signed by both authors

Fine mechanical condition

Right handed reel with large nickel silver (

Weight 10

summer run steelies

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