William Olson Sealed Drag Series 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel

William Olson Sealed Drag Series 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly ReelFor sale here is a highly coveted William Olson fly reel. This one is from his Sealed Drag Series. Single action (direct drive). Reel is new, with a diameter or 3 1 2" and a spool width of 1. 4". This reel was custom ordered with a wider spool width than the usual 1. 0 or 1. 1 inches on the 3 1 2" diameter size. Left hand retrieve only. This reel is basically equivalent in size and weight to a Bogdan Model 0 or 150 without the multiplying gear. Reel

Currently for left hand retrieve

and Hardy leather reel case

Down-locking nickel silver reel seat over a koa wood spacer

The action of the rod is medium fast and powerful enough throughout for large flies

The fighting butt appears to have been used very little and remains in excellent condition

The rod is in near mint restored condition

Includes original satin bag free of holes and the original tube with the Champion label 98% remaining

An excellent Payne rod at a great price due to the refinish

Dimensions are 16x21

The line and backing are wound for left hand retrieve

The reel and spool are both in excellent condition showing only slight wear around the rim of the frame

screams quality