JW Young 3 3/8" Pattern 1 red agate fly reel 12' presumably to keep from scuffing

presumably to keep from scuffing it while resting the rod streamside

All sections are original to the rod

There have been no repairs to the rod and none are presently needed

Classic nickel silver cap and ring reel seat with a beautifully figured burl wood spacer

JW Young 3 3/8" Pattern 1 red agate fly reel 12' presumably to keep from scuffingFor sale here is a 3 3 8 Youngs made reel, made for JB Walker. A 1920's reel with most of the leading worn off. Foot is original and unmolested, erinoid handle, no undue spindle splay. Dark red agate is cracked. The center screw is original but does the fit is challenged. The spool fits tightly but the screw doesn't go all the way in.