Bauer M5 Fly Reel with Spare Spool 5 Weight Introduced in 1899

Introduced in 1899

The thin forgiving tips along with the authoritative swelled butt give this rod a lovely balance of strength and finesse

For sale here is a very special bamboo rod made in 1949 by Paul H

Small amount of paint wear commensurate with minimal use

This is contemporary bench-made reelmaking at its finest

Bauer M5 Fly Reel with Spare Spool 5 Weight Introduced in 1899A Bauer M5 fly reel with a spare spool, 4 1 4" diameter and set up for RHW though easily convertible. Black anodized throughout. Designed to hold a #8 10 weight lines. Excellent used condition with very light cosmetic wear here and there. The reel and spare spool are loaded with lines. Strong adjustable drag. Both the reel and spare spool pack into LL Bean canvas zipper pouches.