Joe Saracione Dave Inks No. 2 Fly Reel 7'3" This grip has been shortened

This grip has been shortened to nine corks as the hand is intended to curl under the overhang of the reel (what I call the southern PA style)

Mechanically sound

Young Pattern 5 fly reel

The ferrules are wrapped in a transparent amber

Joe Saracione Dave Inks No. 2 Fly Reel 7'3" This grip has been shortenedFor sale here is an unused limited edition Joe Saracione fly reel from the 1990's. Commissioned by fly fishing legend Dave Inks. Size 2. Right hand retrieve. 3 3 4" diameter and 15 16" spool width. Capacity is either WF8 + 225 yds 30#, or WF9 + 300 yds 20#. Weight is 10 oz. Multi piece construction with gold anodized frame, sculptured stainless steel cross pillars and black anodized one piece spools. Similar to the multi piece Seamaster direct drive