VR Design Classic Trutta Perfetta Fly Reel 3" Vintage Fly Tackle The rod is mottle-flamed with

The rod is mottle-flamed with bronze colored wraps

The ring hook keeper is uniquely attached to the cork itself

The rod is from the Ted Williams signature series of fly fishing tackle

Ernest Schwiebert - "Nymphs: A complete guide to naturals and their imitations"

VR Design Classic Trutta Perfetta Fly Reel 3" Vintage Fly Tackle The rod is mottle-flamed withA very nice VR Design (Vladimir Rachenko) Trutta Perfetta aluminum fly reel, 3" diameter and set up for LHW. Mint condition. Dark olive frame and spool with a brass foot. "VR Design" stamped into the side of the foot as well as serial number "351" on the opposite side. The backplate has the reel model etched in a script as well as a nice little trout figure. Ivorine handle. Smooth click and pawl design. The reel is designed to have the spool provide a