Forbes, J. Austin - Avon Reel 3" 9'6" The photos show these differences

The photos show these differences

This 36L "Fairy Catskill" is in excellent plus condition

with a swift medium-fast action and a good bit of power thanks in part to the swelled butt

The wonderful dry-fly action is on the faster side of medium-fast

original Hardy Bougle fly reel in excellent condition

Forbes, J. Austin - Avon Reel 3" 9'6" The photos show these differencesFor sale here is a J. Austin Forbes "Avon" 5730 model fly reel. 3" diameter. Bronze silver. Made for 3 5 weight lines. Weighs 3. 4 oz. Palmable spool flange. Like new condition with original box. Never lined. Left or right hand retrieve. A very nicely made click pawl reel in the classic style!