Farlex Platewind Fly Reel 1-1 DD 3 3/4" 7'2" This rod was built in

This rod was built in 1980

The reel also comes with original Abel reel pouch

Bright nickel silver reel cap and ring reel seat over one of the most gorgeous wood spacers I have ever laid my eyes on

The reel comes in a black vinyl zipper pouch

A very rare model that I've seldom seen

Farlex Platewind Fly Reel 1-1 DD 3 3/4" 7'2" This rod was built inA nice Farlex Platewind direct drive fly reel, 3 3 4" diameter and set up for RHW (though the bias is fairly neutral). Raised pillar design. Serial #080. There is one tiny mounting mark on the foot but I can find no sign that the reel has been fished. Silver anodized throughout. The reel weighs 10 ounces on my scale. Gear and pawl drag system with a nice loud click. Ebonite handle that's slightly flared at the end. The winding plate sports a brass