Moscrop, J.B. -- Patent Manchester Reel 2 1/2" 9'6" He learned from Tom Maxwell

He learned from Tom Maxwell

Also included is a spare spool in near mint condition

Rod tube is original

Easily converts to RHW or LHW

Moscrop, J.B. -- Patent Manchester Reel 2 1/2" 9'6" He learned from Tom MaxwellFor sale here is an all brass JB Moscrop Manchester fly reel in leather D block case. 2 1 2" diameter. One of the more scarce British reels patented by John Moscrop in 1888 and again in 1891, Moscrop's fellow Manchester Angling Society members dubbed it the "Manchester Reel". One piece frame construction with a leaded finish and brass accents. It has a horn handle and is marked on backplate "J. B. Moscrop's Patent, Manchester". It has a drag