DL Robichaud Trout Reel 8'8" The varnish on this rod

The varnish on this rod is nice but the wraps on the rod are not quite of the same standard

The patent date has been buffed out on the female ferrule

The ferrules are a mildly truncated swiss-style with a collar and recessed slant knurl

Top of spine edge bumped

DL Robichaud Trout Reel 8'8" The varnish on this rodA nice D. L. Robichaud 3" trout reel. The drag favors RHW. Near mint condition with a few tiny marks on the rims and some mounting marks to the foot being the only signs of use I could find. Silver anodized aluminum frame, foot, handle, and spool, with black sideplates. The crank plate is ventilated. Fixed click drag. On the faceplate "DL Robichaud, Hudson, NH, USA" is etched in white script. Comes in the original leather drawstring pouch with the