Rogue Steelhead Fly Reel

Rogue Steelhead Fly ReelFor sale here is a Rogue Steelhead reel, made in the 1960s by John Shaw. Right hand retrieve. 3 7 8" diameter. 15 16" spool width. Weight 11. 2 oz. Unique adjustable drag system with an external lever that allows transition from full stop to normal drag operation and then to free spool if desired. All original and functions very smoothly. Audible click in and out. The out click can be disengaged to be silent by flipping the switch on the backplate.

The case features an ATH badge with the initials of the original owner on the front of the case as well as serial no

The cap is quite handsome with knurled edges and a brass Tom Morgan Rodsmiths medallion set in the top

Frame diameter 3 3/4"

chrome guides wrapped light tan with dark maroon trim edges

The one and only issue is a tiny chip in the varnish on the butt section

10 corks or 5" long

The short length heightens the sporting fun of large fish on small rods and provides ease of transportation on trail and aircraft

Don't let it get away

The second original tip was compromised and Bob agreed to make the replacement tip

Spool width 1 5/32"

serial #47448

designed for dealing with big tarpon