Farlow 3 1/2" Grenaby Reel

Farlow 3 1/2" Grenaby ReelFor sale here is a classic reel from Farlow's a 3 1 2 inch Grenaby reel with lots of original leading remaining. Fixed check, nice and tight. I'm pretty sure this spring is not original to the reel and is a replacement. It is definitely a strong spring though. No wobble or other issues. This is a later reel, not made in Croydon in my opinion, but made by JW Young. No line grooves whatsoever pretty rare. Correct smooth brass foot attached with two

"Made in England" and "154623" stamped into the reel foot

gilt title and decoration

All sections are straight and ferrule fits are good

The reelseat has Payne's spanish cedar spacer with an up-locking screw lock boasting the "sold by Abercrombie and Fitch"stamp

The tips are numbered one and two along with the serial number for convenience

Configuration: 3-piece with extra tip

) in one of Phillipson's most popular tapers

Serial number T-9

Weighs 19 3/8 oz

An Angler's Entomology by Harris

This rod was purchased by my consignor from the son of a doctor

even more so in this size