K Rowland Reel Raven 4/0 Fly Reel

K Rowland Reel Raven 4/0 Fly ReelA nice Kevin Rowland salmon reel that you rarely see on this side of the Atlantic. LHW. This is the Raven 4 0 model, with a 3. 8" diameter and a 1. 18" spool width. Kevin makes these reels in Finland and this model is clearly designed for hunting larger salmon with a capacity for longer spey lines in the 9 11 class with 275 yards of backing. A matte, almost nickel colored frame and spool with black sideplates and a ported S style handle. Near mint

there is a crack by the reel seat pillar that extends through two of the screws on the back plate

The two extra tip sections were made in the mid-2000's by Mike Brooks

the original factory sticker remains on the spool as well as a line identification sticker

3/1 for a 5 or 6 weight line

For sale here is a Hardy Golden Prince 5/6 fly reel

Thanks to the good accessibility

His designs have been featured in Eric Leiser's "Book of Fly Patterns

with some mounting marks on the foot and some very minor smudging on the rims being the only sign of use

Unused with box

The up lock screw lock is stamped "Payne" in a cartouche and "U

Not only a beautiful rod in its own right

This rod came from the Young family and includes a provenance letter from Todd Young