Peerless No 1 Fly Reel

Peerless No 1 Fly ReelA Peerless Model #1 fly reel, 2 3 4" diameter and set up for LHW. Near mint condition with virtually no signs of use except for a few tiny handling marks and some ever so faint mounting marks on the foot. Nice clear anodized frame with black sideplates and serpentine handle in the classic s style. Smooth fixed drag. The reel weighs 4. 6 oz and is designed to hold a DT4 plus 30 yards of backing. Includes the original Peerless leather reel case.

Dust jacket has a few minor rips near head and foot of spine

7 feet long

along with Roy's signature and a personal narrative about the book on the inside cover

was also responsible for helping with the development of the Bogdan steelhead reels and introducing them to the West Coast through the Washington Steelhead Fly Fishers

Edwards and Payne at the end of the 19th century

made that way according to Bob Summers

Appears to have been lawn cast only

since 1869" Straight rod sections

Unfortunately this put the tip top at the corner rather than at the flat

A very nice Gary Howells fly rod

Ready to hit the stream again

3 1/4" diameter with a 1 1/3" spool width