J Austin Forbes Thistle Fly Reel 5' There is rim rash and

There is rim rash and wear to the enamel coating at the outer edges of the reel cage

This is one of the first large arbor reels with a click drag

it has another damaged area about 3" below the tip top

Cap and ring reel seat with a gorgeous

This reel is set up as an anti-reverse reel

J Austin Forbes Thistle Fly Reel 5' There is rim rash andA J Austin Forbes Thistle model fly reel, 2 3 4" diameter and set up for what feels like LHW (it has a fairly neutral bias, but leans more toward LHW). Mint, unused condition. This is a contemporary offering, with a silver frame and a polished brass spool. Fixed click design. Brass foot. The reel weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale and is designed to hold #3 4 lines. The reel packs into a brown leather drawstring pouch and green original box.