Forbes, J. Austin - Avon Reel 3" with Spare Spool Vintage Fly Tackle on the medium side of

on the medium side of medium-fast with terrific recovery

Fixed check

1974 manufacture date

For sale here is an exquisitely-crafted leather combination rod & reel case by leather artist

Much heavier than any I've previously come across

Forbes, J. Austin - Avon Reel 3" with Spare Spool Vintage Fly Tackle on the medium side ofFor sale here is a J. Austin Forbes "Avon" 5730 model fly reel. 3" diameter. Green finish. Made for 3 5 weight lines. Weighs 3. 4 oz. Palmable spool flange. Excellent used condition. Comes with original box, spare spool, and spare handle grasp. Left or right hand retrieve. A very nicely made click pawl reel in the classic style!