Seamaster Tarpon Reel 7'7" Original ribbed brass foot is

Original ribbed brass foot is un-molested

I would classify it as near mint if it weren't for the front plate having a mottled black finish unlike the back plate that has a smooth anodized finish

Perfect for a # 4 trout line and about 50 yards of backing

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Seamaster Tarpon Reel 7'7" Original ribbed brass foot isAn excellent Seamaster Tarpon anti reverse fly reel, 4" Diameter with a 1" spool width. RHW. Weighs 12. 4 ounces on my scale. RHW. This reel appears completely mint without so much as a mounting mark on the foot. Lustrous gold frame and winding plate, with a black spool and drag adjuster. Chrome pillars. Comes in the original pouch and box with the original paperwork. An exquisite example of this famed saltwater classic.