Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel

Forbes, J. Austin - Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reelFor sale here is a J. Austin Forbes Saltwater Disc Drag II Model 6840 fly reel. Tarpon Albacore model. 4" diameter made for a 10wt line plus 350 yds of 20' micron. The reel weighs 8. 6 oz. Left hand retrieve. Amazing drag strength. Palmable spool flange. Near mint condition with a couple of very minor handling marks. The reel has never been fished. Comes with a felt lined presentation wooden box. The J. A. F. Saltwater uses a space age carbon fiber

The script on the rod remains as clean and bold as the day it was written

Made in 1984 by T&T

oxidized nickel silver cap and ring seat over a stunning burled Claro Walnut spacer

For sale here is a Peerless Model 1A fly reel in near mint + condition

nice white ivorine handle and cup

Line capacity WF10+175

Another example of why Bob Taylor is still one of the best bamboo rod makers in the world

This rod sells for $2400 new but since this one has a couple of tiny marks on the reel seat spacer from attaching reels during casting on the lawn

One young gentleman owned these badges

I also have this leather case for sale (for a different limited edition Hardy reel set)

For sale here is a Bauer MX4 fly reel

A superb Gary Howells fly rod