Walker Model 5 "Super American" - 3 1/4" Heavy Trout Fly Reel 8'5" which offered two different models

which offered two different models

Here's the current day description of this model from Hodge & Sons' website:

Both also come loaded with line and backing in like new condition

From the 1940's

The rod features dark straw colored cane with transparent honey-colored wraps and apricot tipping

Walker Model 5 "Super American" - 3 1/4" Heavy Trout Fly Reel 8'5" which offered two different modelsFor sale here is a scarce Walker fly reel Model 5. Left hand retrieve. Adjustable click pawl drag. 3 1 4" diameter. Frame width 1 5 8". Spool width 15 16". Weighs 6 3 8 oz. Will hold a DT6 plus 50 yds. Ebonite sideplates. Aluminum rims with a few german silver fittings. Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The original owner etched numbers into the reel foot as shown in the photos. Comes with the original Walker reel bag (with owner's name) and