David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 7'3" both presumably original

both presumably original

And at half the price

For sale here is a gorgeous set of framed steelhead/salmon flies tied by Marc LeBlanc of New Brunswick

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with a handsome wood spacer with bold grain

David Slater 3 1/2" Gunmetal Fly Reel - Model 226 7'3" both presumably originalFor sale here is a fine example of a 3 1 2" leaded reel made by David Slater. Model 226. Nice original gunmetal finish. Winds fairly smoothly with a slight wobble. Unfiled smooth brass reel foot is 3" long. Nickel plated brass pillars. Very clean aluminum spool. Original handle spins freely. Click pawl consistently strong in either direction, so this can be fished RHW or LHW. Reel weighs 8. 9oz. Someone needs to be fishing this reel.