Peerless Model 2A Fly Reel 8'5" The rod is in very

The rod is in very good overall condition with the exception of a crude varnish touch up repair to the snake guide on the butt section and the original tip-top appears to have been replaced at some point

Florida in 1948 (first year after his move from Brooklyn)

Nickel silver cap and ring over n/s barrel

The action of the rod is medium fast dry fly action

Down-locking nickel silver pocketed cap and "butterfly" ring over a cedar wood spacer

Peerless Model 2A Fly Reel 8'5" The rod is in veryFor sale here is a Peerless 2A fly reel. Designed for a 5 or 6 weight line. 3 1 4" diameter. The reel weighs 5. 3 oz. The reel's line capacity is a DT6 plus 40 yards of backing. The prior owner had the handle mechanism attached incorrectly and thus there are rub marks from it making contact with the anodized faceplate. The reel has been made right now mechanically and therefore these marks are simply a cosmetic afterthought.