Peerless Model 1.5A fly reel

Peerless Model 1.5A fly reelFor sale here is a Peerless 1. 5 fly reel. Plenty of cosmetic marks on the reel, but it remains in excellent mechanical condition with a fully functional adjustable drag. Designed for a 4 or 5 weight line. 3" diameter. The reel weighs 4. 9 oz. The reel's line capacity is a DT5 plus 30 yards of backing. The reel comes with an excellent condition Cortland Peach DT5 and backing.

For sale here is a Billy Pate Trout reel in near mint condition

Bright downlocking reel seat over one of the most stunning wood spacers I've seen

A very early and foundational text in the sport and the second known book on angling in the English language

Tips tops are 6/64 (wet tip) and 5/64 (dry tip)

Fine hand brushed matte finish and resorcinol glue lines

Spectacular fit and spectacular finish

The grip has a fair amount of hand soiling but the ferrules and hardware show very little brassing

5" bottom grip

a versatile option that covers a range of fishing conditions

The wood spacer is curly maple

Full length ribbed alloy foot has been neatly and very slightly tapered on both ends

The reel weighs 8