McNeese 2 7/8" Wide Trout Fly Reel 6'9" This is a very rare

This is a very rare and unusual configuration

Many of these issues are not apparent until closer inspection

just honest wear and tarnish commensurate with age

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the temper color of the tips does not match the butt

McNeese 2 7/8" Wide Trout Fly Reel 6'9" This is a very rareFor sale here is a very nice and rarely seen McNeese anti reverse trout reel. Left hand retrieve. The reel weighs 8 1 2 oz. The frame diameter is 2 7 8" with a spool width of 1. 05". Per maker Dave McNeese, this reel was a limited production "Wide Trout " model with dressed up gold trim and wood handles. The reel uses lifetime ceramic bearings. It remains in near mint condition with a few extremely minor handling marks. The reel's adjustable drag