JW Young 3 1/8" Pattern 14A red agate fly reel 12'6" Tip #2 is thicker and

Tip #2 is thicker and more stout and in turn gives the rod more strength at the tip for throwing streamers

The box measures 3 1/2" (L) x 2 3/8" (W) x 3/4" (D)

The butt provides a good deal of backbone for a 3wt

Handsome bright aluminum up-locking reel seat over a beautifully figured Spanish cedar spacer

there is a bit of soiling

JW Young 3 1/8" Pattern 14A red agate fly reel 12'6" Tip #2 is thicker and3 1 8 dia Youngs pattern 14A. A nice example of the 2 screw latch, fine black enamel finished trout reel. Small amount of paint wear commensurate with minimal use. Smooth brass foot with original lacquer is 2 long and doesnt have any signs of ever being on a reel seat. Neat black ebonite handle, rim mounted tension adjuster, no transverse or lateral spindle play. Pale red agate with no visible cracks or chips. This reel ships from our UK office. REF