McNeese 2 7/8" Wide Trout Fly Reel

McNeese 2 7/8" Wide Trout Fly ReelFor sale here is a very nice and rarely seen McNeese anti reverse trout reel. Left hand retrieve. The reel weighs 8 1 2 oz. The frame diameter is 2 7 8" with a spool width of 1. 05". Per maker Dave McNeese, this reel was a limited production "Wide Trout " model with dressed up gold trim and wood handles. The reel uses lifetime ceramic bearings. It remains in near mint condition with a few extremely minor handling marks. The reel's adjustable drag

For sale here is a Jim Reams 8'6 2/2 5wt hollowbuilt bamboo rod

The markings read "C

The only thing I could find on this was a little discoloration of the grip and a tiny amount of edge wear to the ring and the corner of the butt cap

Genuine abalone handles with nickel silver bolsters and inlay stripe

made in the late 50's

This is an impregnated model with a medium brown temper

The butt cap screws off

although it appears a young child has practiced his or her purple marker coloring skills on it

signed by Jerry Stein

The butt cap is stamped

Weight: 8 1/2 oz

Comes with its original Vom Hofe reel case as well in excellent condition